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9-30-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

West-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford (R-Raymore) traveled to Ukraine recently. He serves on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee's national security, state, and related programs subcommittee. Congressman Alford, who represents Centralia, Sturgeon, Hallsville and parts of Columbia on Capitol Hill, blasts Russian President Putin. Congressman Alford joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on "Wake Up Missouri" and also criticized the Missouri Supreme Court regarding their 7-0 decision on Missouri's congressional maps:

Missouri Deputy attorney general Shaun Mackelprang continues to recover after being rescued on a mountain in Wyoming. Mr. Mackelprang spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and shared his story. He also praises first responders:

9-28-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Mizzou officials say the individual seen on video at this week's Turning Point USA event in Columbia is NOT a Mizzou student and has been trespassed from campus. The person addressed Turning Point USA leaders on-campus. The video shows a representative of Turning Point USA asking the person “So you are for people being killed for freedom of speech.” The person responded “Yeah, absolutely.” Mizzou TPUSA president Nate Vass was live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that the individual who said that is "evil." Mr. Vass says there were about 250 people in the crowd for the event:

9-24-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

9-24-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

It's still unclear which congressional map will appear on Missouri's November ballot. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." She advises you to hold off on casting an absentee ballot until the US Supreme Court decides the case. She notes you can still view your sample ballot on her office's website:

9-23-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) is praising the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals'' ruling on congressional maps, saying it is the correct one. Congressman Onder discussed maps as well as fraud during a live interview on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

9-22-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

9-21-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Missouri's attorney general describes fellow Republican Scott Fitzpatrick as the best auditor in the nation. Auditor Fitzpatrick joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the issue of fraud. A former MoDOT employees now faces federal mail fraud charges after a scathing audit from Fitzpatrick's office. Fitzpatrick says the former employee, Artemus Jackson, allegedly made $50,000 in personal purchases on a state-issued credit card.:

9-17-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Ken Rice, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

9-17-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Ken Rice, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Federal prosecutors in Kansas City and Jefferson City say their office has filed charges, secured pleas and sentences and obtained civil judgments against 15 people involving more than $60-million in actual or intended losses as part of a national enforcement effort led by the Justice Department and other agencies targeting fraud in the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He discussed Operation No Doze, which has been a priority for President Donald Trump:

Missouri's lieutenant governor supports UM System President Dr. Mun Choi's call for an increased emphasis on public safety in downtown Columbia. President Choi is calling on Columbia city leaders to take action on downtown safety, rather than forming task forces. Lt. Governor Dave Wasinger joined "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Jennifer Bukowsky and Brian Carl, saying his son graduated from Mizzou and would hear gunshots at 2 or 3 am when he lived in downtown Columbia. Lt. Governor Wasinger says he spoke to President Choi about the crime issue again at the recent Missouri State Fair in Sedalia:

9-11-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Brian Carl, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Various ceremonies are taking place today across mid-Missouri to remember the 25th anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. The Columbia-based U.S. Exercise Tiger Foundation says 13 Missourians and a Mizzou graduate died that day at the World Trade Center. Greene County clerk Shane Schoeller reflected on the anniversary this morning on "Wake Up Missouri" and notes the terror attack united Americans:

9-9-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Ken Rice, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

9-8-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jenifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Missouri NFIB director Brad Jones says 35 percent of his small business members have jobs they can't fill. Mr. Jones discussed that, the August jobs report and Missouri's overall economy on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

9-4-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jenifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Barring intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court, Missouri voters will cast ballots in November on a referendum which will ask if they accept or reject the congressional map approved by the GOP-controlled Legislature in September 2025. In a 7-0 decision, the state Supreme Court reversed the Cole County Circuit Court's decision that the state Constitution's referendum power does not apply to the Legislature's congressional redistricting. Democrats praise the ruling and say the court followed the law, but Republicans blast it. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway calls the ruling a disaster for Missouri voters. She joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live this morning on "Wake Up Missouri":

9-4-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jenifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

9-3-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jenifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

9-2-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jenifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-31-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jenifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Columbia/Boone County health officials say a Harrisburg woman who makes home-cooked breakfasts for the community at no charge at her home is violating the food code. The Goldwater Institute disagrees with that and says the federal and Missouri constitutions protect Kathy Kite's right to host farmers and others in her home. Columbia/Boone County Health Department spokesperson Austin Krohn tells 939 the Eagle that Kite is in violation of the food code which states “A person shall not operate a food establishment without a valid permit to operate issued by the regulatory authority.” Harrisburg resident Dewayne Southerland is one of the residents who gets coffee and food at Kathy's home. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

A longtime Missouri deputy attorney general has been rescued after climbing Wyoming's highest peak, Gannett Peak. Sublette County Sheriff's deputies in Wyoming say 55-year-old Shaun Mackelprang was found alive Wednesday near a lake following a search that included a helicopter and ground search teams. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined us live on "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that she appreciates everyone who sent prayers and that Mr. Mackelprang is expected to make a full recovery. She says he remains hospitalized. General Hanaway also discussed a key settlement on the show. She spent part of last week at the Missouri state fair in Sedalia:

8-26-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-25-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

The city of Columbia says Harrisburg resident Kathy Kite needs a valid permit to welcome visitors into her home to eat and drink. Goldwater Institute attorney Dave Roland addressed the controversy on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

8-24-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R) traveled to the Missouri state fair in Sedalia on Thursday and then headed to Memorial Stadium at Mizzou in Columbia. He toured the $250-million Memorial Stadium improvement project. Senator Schmitt joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that the project is amazing and that the concourses are huge:

8-20-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-19-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-19-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) represents much of Columbia and Boone County on Capitol Hill. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the 2026 midterm election. He's seeking re-election this fall. Congressman Onder tells listeners that if you would have told him a decade ago that many Democratic votes don't think Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) isn't progressive enough, he wouldn't have believed it:

8-18-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Jennifer Bukowsky, Brian Carl, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-18-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Jennifer Bukowsky, Brian Carl, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-17-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-17-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-17-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-14-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Ken Rice, John Marsh, and Producer Drake