Fred Bodimer

Fred Bodimer joined KMOX in 1982 after graduating from the University of Missouri - Columbia, School of Journalism. He is the health and religion editor for KMOX, and Executive Producer for The Mark Reardon Show on KFTK Radio. Over the past four decades at KMOX, Fred has interviewed the Rev. Dr. Billy Graham, the Dalai Lama, Catholic Cardinals Raymond Burke, Justin Rigali and Timothy Dolan, and coordinated the station’s award-winning coverage of Pope John Paul II’s visit to St. Louis in 1999. He is also the religion editor for CBS News, and for 15 years, Fred wrote, produced, and anchored AP Radio’s World of Religion syndicated weekly news program. Fred currently hosts the weekend show "Health Matters" -- and anchors the regular features 60 Seconds to Better Health, The Week in Religion, Report on Religion and The Week in Health. During his time at KMOX, Fred has won numerous awards, including an Edward R. Murrow Award for outstanding continuous coverage of the clergy sex abuse scandal, a Wilbur Award, an Angel Award, and a Missouri Broadcasters Award for best religion news coverage. Fred was also the recipient of the 2017 Excellence in Communications Award from St. Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson. Over the years, Fred has produced for some of KMOX's legendary names, including Anne Keefe and Bob Hardy.