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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway (R) criticizes a recent ruling from Judge Zhang involving abortion and promises an appeal. General Hanaway joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live on "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that her office will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court. The case is called " Comprehensive Health v. Missouri." While abortion rights advocates praise the ruling, General Hanaway tells listeners that the judge's decision "gives abortion providers a free pass to police themselves":

Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison says the Senate has the 50 votes to pass the SAVE Act. Congressman Burlison (R-Springfield) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Brian Karl live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". They also discussed Iran and health care:

6-19-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-19-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-19-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

The Missouri House Veterans Committee's vice chair praises President Donald Trump for the situation in Iran. State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield), who served two combat tours in Afghanistan, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Rep. Schulte tells listeners that President Trump has been "three steps ahead" of everyone and that Iran has been brought to its knees:

A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Columbia by the Goldwater Institute involving the city's revenue guarantee for American Airlines' flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the city's public revenue guarantee for American Airlines' new route between COU and Charlotte. Attorney Dave Roland of the Goldwater Institute spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Gary Nolan show":

6-18-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-18-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-18-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

NFIB Missouri director Brad Jones says the most recent small business economic trends survey is down. He joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that Missouri small business plans to increase employment are down in the survey:

6-17-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jen Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-17-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jen Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-17-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jen Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) says there is waste and some fraud in the federal government's child care development block program. Congressman Onder, who represents Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton on Capitol Hill, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He also discussed prescription drug costs:

6-16-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Stephanie Bell, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-15-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-15-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-15-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) director Michelle Hataway describes Allegiant's new Florida service at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) as a gamechanger for COU and for the mid-Missouri region. COU is the nation's fastest-growing airport, according to aviation firm Mead and Hunt. Airport manager Michael Parks joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Parks is grateful for the strong interest you've shown in Allegiant's new flights from Columbia to Destin-Fort Walton Beach and to Orlando Sanford. “Getting them to sign on here in Columbia … I would say it's an absolute gamechanger for our airport and what we look like in the future," Mr. Parks tells listeners. Mr. Parks also addressed Delta Airlines, American Airlines' Charlotte flights, COU's new shuttle and numerous other topics during the interview. The new shuttle is equipped with 15 passenger seats and rear luggage storage for larger bags. COU welcomed about 242,000 passengers in 2025, a record and a 17 percent increase over 2024 numbers:

Missouri's state auditor says state budget numbers show a trend in deficit spending that cannot be sustained and that jeopardize Missouri's financial health. That warning from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and discussed the budget numbers. She also tells listeners that she doesn't expects any of Governor Mike Kehoe's (R) budget line-item vetoes to be overridden by the GOP-controlled state Legislature and hopes Missourians pass Amendment Four. Pro Tem O'Laughlin says IP reform is needed, saying out-of-state progressive groups are spending millions of dollars to get ballot items passed that the Legislature opposes:

6-12-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jen Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-12-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jen Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-12-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jen Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-11-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-11-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-11-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Former U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R) says Americans are paying, on average, three times more that what the rest of the world pays for prescription drugs. Former Congressman Hayworth joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" and he's calling on Congress to take action involving most favored nation to help lower costs of prescription drugs. He says it's time to rein in Big Pharma:

6-10-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jen Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-8-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-8-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-8-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-8-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-8-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-8-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-5-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Ken Rice, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater has vetoed a proposed ordinance involving bicyclists and stop signs, citing language concerns. Mayor Fitzwater joined Randy Tobler and Brian Karl live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and says the proposal is being sent back to committee:

6-2-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-2-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-2-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Former Boone County clerk and U.S. Navy veteran Taylor Burks is seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri's new fifth congressional district. The Columbia Republican joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and calls for passage of the SAVE Act and paper ballots. Mr. Burks also emphasizes the importance of election integrity and blasts current U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Kansas City):

6-1-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Stephanie Bell, Camellia Peterson, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

6-1-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Stephanie Bell, Camellia Peterson, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Missourians head to the polls in August to cast ballots on four statewide measures, including Amendment One. It is the extension of Missouri's parks, soils and water sales tax. Missourians first approved it in 1984 and it's been reapproved in 1988, 1996, 2006 and 2016. Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) director Kurt Schaefer joined hosts Stephanie Bell and Camellia Peterson live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Director Schaefer notes Missouri is one of eight states that have free admission to state parks:

5-29-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake