Mark Reardon Show

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade, co-host of FOX & Friends, host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on KFTK. The two discuss recent interviews with key political figures, foreign policy negotiations, high-profile legal cases involving Tiger Woods and local trials, as well as the importance of competition, work ethic, and Kilmeade's upcoming live appearance at The Factory in Chesterfield on November 21st. Mark is later joined by Tim Fitch, former St. Louis County Police Chief and former St. Louis County Councilman. The two discuss Fitch's recent international business trip to the Middle East, his experience during a missile threat in Dubai, the federal "Operation Show Me Justice" law enforcement surge into St. Louis, and the political tensions surrounding local public safety leadership. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Bill King, Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, former businessman and lawyer, former opinion columnist and editorial board member at the Houston Chronicle, and author of Unapologetically Moderate. The two discuss the latest on Tropical Storm Edouard in the Houston area, as well as an insider look at Texas's tight, highly contentious Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, polling dynamics, and how independent and Latino voters are shaping the outcome. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show, host of the Duane's World Podcast, and contributor to Hot Air, for his signature fast-paced analysis. The two discuss recent polling trends in major political races, high-profile legal updates involving Tiger Woods, national media coverage, and the political dynamics surrounding key Senate and House races across the country. Mark is later joined by Mark Judge, journalist, filmmaker, and author of The Devil's Triangle: Mark Judge vs the New American Stasi. The two discuss Judge's upcoming Anti-Communist Film Festival in Washington, D.C., the importance of cultural storytelling, the 20th anniversary of The Lives of Others, and his insights into modern journalism and political media narrative dynamics. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show, host of the Duane's World Podcast, and contributor to Hot Air, for his signature fast-paced analysis. The two discuss recent polling trends in major political races, high-profile legal updates involving Tiger Woods, national media coverage, and the political dynamics surrounding key Senate and House races across the country. Mark is later joined by Mark Judge, journalist, filmmaker, and author of The Devil's Triangle: Mark Judge vs the New American Stasi. The two discuss Judge's upcoming Anti-Communist Film Festival in Washington, D.C., the importance of cultural storytelling, the 20th anniversary of The Lives of Others, and his insights into modern journalism and political media narrative dynamics. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Mark is joined by Mark Judge, journalist, filmmaker, and author of The Devil's Triangle: Mark Judge vs the New American Stasi. The two discuss Judge's upcoming Anti-Communist Film Festival in Washington, D.C., the importance of cultural storytelling, the 20th anniversary of The Lives of Others, and his insights into modern journalism and political media narrative dynamics.

Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show, host of the Duane's World Podcast, and contributor to Hot Air, for his signature fast-paced analysis. The two discuss recent polling trends in major political races, high-profile legal updates involving Tiger Woods, national media coverage, and the political dynamics surrounding key Senate and House races across the country.

In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Bill King, Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, former businessman and lawyer, former opinion columnist and editorial board member at the Houston Chronicle, and author of Unapologetically Moderate. The two discuss the latest on Tropical Storm Edouard in the Houston area, as well as an insider look at Texas's tight, highly contentious Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, polling dynamics, and how independent and Latino voters are shaping the outcome.

Mark is joined by Bill King, Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, former businessman and lawyer, former opinion columnist and editorial board member at the Houston Chronicle, and author of Unapologetically Moderate. The two discuss the latest on Tropical Storm Edouard in the Houston area, as well as an insider look at Texas's tight, highly contentious Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, polling dynamics, and how independent and Latino voters are shaping the outcome.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade, co-host of FOX & Friends, host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on KFTK. The two discuss recent interviews with key political figures, foreign policy negotiations, high-profile legal cases involving Tiger Woods and local trials, as well as the importance of competition, work ethic, and Kilmeade's upcoming live appearance at The Factory in Chesterfield on November 21st. Mark is later joined by Tim Fitch, former St. Louis County Police Chief and former St. Louis County Councilman. The two discuss Fitch's recent international business trip to the Middle East, his experience during a missile threat in Dubai, the federal "Operation Show Me Justice" law enforcement surge into St. Louis, and the political tensions surrounding local public safety leadership.

Mark is joined by Tim Fitch, former St. Louis County Police Chief and former St. Louis County Councilman. The two discuss Fitch's recent international business trip to the Middle East, his experience during a missile threat in Dubai, the federal "Operation Show Me Justice" law enforcement surge into St. Louis, and the political tensions surrounding local public safety leadership.

Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade, co-host of FOX & Friends, host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on KFTK. The two discuss recent interviews with key political figures, foreign policy negotiations, high-profile legal cases involving Tiger Woods and local trials, as well as the importance of competition, work ethic, and Kilmeade's upcoming live appearance at The Factory in Chesterfield on November 21st.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Josh Hammer, syndicated columnist, Article 3 Project Senior Counsel, and author of Israel and Civilization, to discuss recent military developments in the Gulf, American foreign policy strategy, and the current political landscape. Josh reacts to reports of renewed U.S. strikes targeting Iranian air defense systems and radar sites, emphasizing the need for clear administration goals regarding Iran and discussing the economic toll of international sanctions. They also analyze regional political dynamics, including concerns over progressive political influence in Michigan and the broader electoral implications for the upcoming midterm elections. Finally, Josh addresses a humorous case of mistaken identity involving other public figures who share his name. Later, Mark discusses Sasha Stone's massive political transformation and more. In hour 2, Mark starts the hour with some Insect News. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun columnist, to discuss the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States and the heightened political rhetoric surrounding the dispute. Joe shares his perspectives on the fallout from public spats between leadership, including Prime Minister Mark Carney's comments and U.S. political memes mocking Canadian institutions. He emphasizes the deep historical alliance and shared military sacrifices between the two nations, expressing concern over the economic risks of alienating a key trading partner and the potential for Canada to seek stronger trade ties with China if diplomatic relations continue to strain. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Phil Holloway, host of The Megyn Kelly True Crime Show, former Georgia assistant district attorney, and former police officer, to discuss high-profile legal proceedings and trial dynamics. Phil explains the legal mechanisms surrounding a deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, detailing how long a judge can order jurors to continue deliberating, what triggers an Allen charge, and the procedural steps following a potential hung jury or mistrial. They also touch on the Charlie Kirk murder pretrial hearing in Utah and broader legal processes in high-profile criminal cases. Mark is joined by George Rosenthal, co-owner of ThrottleNet, to discuss current technology trends, cybersecurity risks, and device maintenance. George shares his thoughts on the ongoing public debate surrounding data centers, addressing misconceptions about water usage and power consumption while highlighting their critical role in national security and the global AI race. He explains the privacy risks of AI meeting bots on platforms like Zoom and Teams, cautioning against using them for sensitive or HR-related discussions. Additionally, George outlines best practices for digital "fall cleaning"—such as managing browser extensions, startup apps, and downloads folders—and warns against leaving personal data on rental cars or improperly formatted hard drives. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Phil Holloway, host of The Megyn Kelly True Crime Show, former Georgia assistant district attorney, and former police officer, to discuss high-profile legal proceedings and trial dynamics. Phil explains the legal mechanisms surrounding a deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, detailing how long a judge can order jurors to continue deliberating, what triggers an Allen charge, and the procedural steps following a potential hung jury or mistrial. They also touch on the Charlie Kirk murder pretrial hearing in Utah and broader legal processes in high-profile criminal cases. Mark is joined by George Rosenthal, co-owner of ThrottleNet, to discuss current technology trends, cybersecurity risks, and device maintenance. George shares his thoughts on the ongoing public debate surrounding data centers, addressing misconceptions about water usage and power consumption while highlighting their critical role in national security and the global AI race. He explains the privacy risks of AI meeting bots on platforms like Zoom and Teams, cautioning against using them for sensitive or HR-related discussions. Additionally, George outlines best practices for digital "fall cleaning"—such as managing browser extensions, startup apps, and downloads folders—and warns against leaving personal data on rental cars or improperly formatted hard drives. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Mark is joined by George Rosenthal, co-owner of ThrottleNet, to discuss current technology trends, cybersecurity risks, and device maintenance. George shares his thoughts on the ongoing public debate surrounding data centers, addressing misconceptions about water usage and power consumption while highlighting their critical role in national security and the global AI race. He explains the privacy risks of AI meeting bots on platforms like Zoom and Teams, cautioning against using them for sensitive or HR-related discussions. Additionally, George outlines best practices for digital "fall cleaning"—such as managing browser extensions, startup apps, and downloads folders—and warns against leaving personal data on rental cars or improperly formatted hard drives.

Mark is joined by Phil Holloway, host of The Megyn Kelly True Crime Show, former Georgia assistant district attorney, and former police officer, to discuss high-profile legal proceedings and trial dynamics. Phil explains the legal mechanisms surrounding a deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, detailing how long a judge can order jurors to continue deliberating, what triggers an Allen charge, and the procedural steps following a potential hung jury or mistrial. They also touch on the Charlie Kirk murder pretrial hearing in Utah and broader legal processes in high-profile criminal cases.

In hour 2, Mark starts the hour with some Insect News. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun columnist, to discuss the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States and the heightened political rhetoric surrounding the dispute. Joe shares his perspectives on the fallout from public spats between leadership, including Prime Minister Mark Carney's comments and U.S. political memes mocking Canadian institutions. He emphasizes the deep historical alliance and shared military sacrifices between the two nations, expressing concern over the economic risks of alienating a key trading partner and the potential for Canada to seek stronger trade ties with China if diplomatic relations continue to strain.

Mark is joined by Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun columnist, to discuss the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States and the heightened political rhetoric surrounding the dispute. Joe shares his perspectives on the fallout from public spats between leadership, including Prime Minister Mark Carney's comments and U.S. political memes mocking Canadian institutions. He emphasizes the deep historical alliance and shared military sacrifices between the two nations, expressing concern over the economic risks of alienating a key trading partner and the potential for Canada to seek stronger trade ties with China if diplomatic relations continue to strain.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Josh Hammer, syndicated columnist, Article 3 Project Senior Counsel, and author of Israel and Civilization, to discuss recent military developments in the Gulf, American foreign policy strategy, and the current political landscape. Josh reacts to reports of renewed U.S. strikes targeting Iranian air defense systems and radar sites, emphasizing the need for clear administration goals regarding Iran and discussing the economic toll of international sanctions. They also analyze regional political dynamics, including concerns over progressive political influence in Michigan and the broader electoral implications for the upcoming midterm elections. Finally, Josh addresses a humorous case of mistaken identity involving other public figures who share his name. Later, Mark discusses Sasha Stone's massive political transformation and more.

Mark is joined by Josh Hammer, syndicated columnist, Article 3 Project Senior Counsel, and author of Israel and Civilization, to discuss recent military developments in the Gulf, American foreign policy strategy, and the current political landscape. Josh reacts to reports of renewed U.S. strikes targeting Iranian air defense systems and radar sites, emphasizing the need for clear administration goals regarding Iran and discussing the economic toll of international sanctions. They also analyze regional political dynamics, including concerns over progressive political influence in Michigan and the broader electoral implications for the upcoming midterm elections. Finally, Josh addresses a humorous case of mistaken identity involving other public figures who share his name.

In hour 1, Mark is joined by Salena Zito, columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Washington Examiner, and author of Butler: The Untold Story of the Near-Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland. They discuss her recent reporting on how voters are tuning out early political talk, the disconnect in primary polling, and the ongoing filming of the movie adaptation of her book. Mark is later joined by Bob Onder, Missouri's 3rd District Congressman, who discusses the House Republicans' efforts to put Democrats on record regarding Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) through a resolution condemning socialism. They also discuss Enes Kanter Freedom's challenge to the WNBA over biological men in women's sports, an upcoming House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the tragic consequences of sanctuary city policies, and the ongoing conflict in Iran. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Dave Roland, attorney with the Goldwater Institute, who discusses the legal dispute in Harrisburg, Missouri, where county health officials ordered grandmother Kathy Kite to stop serving free homemade breakfasts to neighbors without a food permit or installing a commercial kitchen. He is later joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, who discusses roster developments with the Mizzou basketball program—including Mark Mitchell's return—and the upcoming kickoff for Mizzou football. They also discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' West Coast road trip, catching prospect Jimmy Crooks (Leo Bernal) getting called up, Aaron Donald's return to the LA Rams, and STL City SC's recent match. In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, co-host of The Death of Journalism podcast and former Mediaite senior columnist, who discusses the latest developments in the Jerry Sandusky case. They explore the upcoming evidentiary hearing for accuser Ryan Ritmeyer, why Ziegler believes the recantation hearing may not proceed as expected, and the broader legal and media implications surrounding Sandusky's conviction. Mark is later joined by Brad Young, 97.1 FM Talk chief legal analyst and partner with Harris, Young and Keyser, who discusses the ongoing jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the potential legal outcomes. They also discuss recent college sports roster developments, including Mark Mitchell's return to Mizzou basketball and the broader impacts of NIL and eligibility rules. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, co-host of The Death of Journalism podcast and former Mediaite senior columnist, who discusses the latest developments in the Jerry Sandusky case. They explore the upcoming evidentiary hearing for accuser Ryan Ritmeyer, why Ziegler believes the recantation hearing may not proceed as expected, and the broader legal and media implications surrounding Sandusky's conviction. Mark is later joined by Brad Young, 97.1 FM Talk chief legal analyst and partner with Harris, Young and Keyser, who discusses the ongoing jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the potential legal outcomes. They also discuss recent college sports roster developments, including Mark Mitchell's return to Mizzou basketball and the broader impacts of NIL and eligibility rules. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Mark is joined by Brad Young, 97.1 FM Talk chief legal analyst and partner with Harris, Young and Keyser, who discusses the ongoing jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the potential legal outcomes. They also discuss recent college sports roster developments, including Mark Mitchell's return to Mizzou basketball and the broader impacts of NIL and eligibility rules.

Mark is joined by John Ziegler, co-host of The Death of Journalism podcast and former Mediaite senior columnist, who discusses the latest developments in the Jerry Sandusky case. They explore the upcoming evidentiary hearing for accuser Ryan Ritmeyer, why Ziegler believes the recantation hearing may not proceed as expected, and the broader legal and media implications surrounding Sandusky's conviction.

In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Dave Roland, attorney with the Goldwater Institute, who discusses the legal dispute in Harrisburg, Missouri, where county health officials ordered grandmother Kathy Kite to stop serving free homemade breakfasts to neighbors without a food permit or installing a commercial kitchen. He is later joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, who discusses roster developments with the Mizzou basketball program—including Mark Mitchell's return—and the upcoming kickoff for Mizzou football. They also discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' West Coast road trip, catching prospect Jimmy Crooks (Leo Bernal) getting called up, Aaron Donald's return to the LA Rams, and STL City SC's recent match.

Mark is joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, who discusses roster developments with the Mizzou basketball program—including Mark Mitchell's return—and the upcoming kickoff for Mizzou football. They also discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' West Coast road trip, catching prospect Jimmy Crooks (Leo Bernal) getting called up, Aaron Donald's return to the LA Rams, and STL City SC's recent match.

Mark is joined by Dave Roland, attorney with the Goldwater Institute, who discusses the legal dispute in Harrisburg, Missouri, where county health officials ordered grandmother Kathy Kite to stop serving free homemade breakfasts to neighbors without a food permit or installing a commercial kitchen.

In hour 1, Mark is joined by Salena Zito, columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Washington Examiner, and author of Butler: The Untold Story of the Near-Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland. They discuss her recent reporting on how voters are tuning out early political talk, the disconnect in primary polling, and the ongoing filming of the movie adaptation of her book. Mark is later joined by Bob Onder, Missouri's 3rd District Congressman, who discusses the House Republicans' efforts to put Democrats on record regarding Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) through a resolution condemning socialism. They also discuss Enes Kanter Freedom's challenge to the WNBA over biological men in women's sports, an upcoming House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the tragic consequences of sanctuary city policies, and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mark is joined by Bob Onder, Missouri's 3rd District Congressman, who discusses the House Republicans' efforts to put Democrats on record regarding Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) through a resolution condemning socialism. They also discuss Enes Kanter Freedom's challenge to the WNBA over biological men in women's sports, an upcoming House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the tragic consequences of sanctuary city policies, and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mark is joined by Salena Zito, columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Washington Examiner, and author of Butler: The Untold Story of the Near-Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland. They discuss her recent reporting on how voters are tuning out early political talk, the disconnect in primary polling, and the ongoing filming of the movie adaptation of her book.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Sean Flower, Mayor of Eureka, and Jeff Rainford, Principal at Rainford & Associates and former Chief of Staff to Mayor Slay, for the Reardon Roundtable. The panel opens with a weather forecast update from Dave Murray, highlighting an upcoming heat wave before diving into pressing regional issues. They discuss the ongoing conflict and lawsuit over St. Louis City police pay and funding, debating state control versus local control and the challenges of city budget sustainability. The conversation shifts to police surveillance technology, where Mayor Flower defends the effectiveness of Flock cameras in solving local crimes while Jeff Rainford addresses broader public skepticism toward big tech. Finally, the group touches on federal political exhaustion, foreign policy concerns, upcoming midterm election dynamics, the rebranding of Six Flags to Mid America Adventure, and the St. Louis Cardinals' current struggles. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is joined by film critic Paul Hall, owner of Common Guy's Film Reviews, to discuss the latest movie releases, streaming titles, and entertainment news. Paul reviews Coyote vs ACME, a hybrid live-action and animated film starring Will Forte and John Cena, praising its late-summer appeal for classic Looney Tunes fans. They discuss other theater entries including Idiots and the Christian rock documentary Beyond Belief, as well as new Netflix offerings like the thriller The Whisper Man and the three-part true-crime series Death of the Pastor's Wife. Additionally, they reflect on the recent passing of country icon Dolly Parton, highlighting her classic film 9 to 5 becoming available to stream on Prime Video. Mark is later joined by Scott Warmann, Cardinals TV host, to discuss the recent struggles of the St. Louis Cardinals as they enter the dog days of late August. Scott and the team break down the team's ongoing injury woes, including Blaze Jordan's recent trip to the IL, the return of Thomas Saggese, and the severe strain put on the bullpen due to short starts from the rotation. They examine how manager Oliver Marmol and the front office are managing young players and navigating pitch-count limits for starters like Kyle Leahy. Additionally, Scott weighs in on the intense National League Rookie of the Year race between Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt and Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart, highlighting Wetherholt's standout defensive metrics. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Chris Smith, author of My Fatal First Date: A True Life Story of Survival, Tragedy, Inspiration, Triumph, and Faith, to discuss his remarkable journey of recovery after surviving a gunshot wound to the head five years ago. Chris recounts the tragic events of that night, his 0% predicted chance of recovery, and the spiritual experience that sustained him through an induced coma. He details his ongoing physical progress, his return to playing music with his band No Exit Wound, and his advocacy work for innovative medical technologies like WashU's IpsiHand and mesenchymal stem cell therapies. Additionally, Chris shares updates on upcoming documentary and feature film projects about his life and offers words of faith and resilience. Mark is later joined by Tim Sommer, music journalist, former record executive, and contributor to Rock and Roll Globe, to discuss the legacies of iconic entertainment figures and share anecdotes from his career. Tim reflects on the universal affection for Dolly Parton following her passing, highlighting her unmatched songwriting talent, sharp business acumen, and cross-cultural appeal. They also examine Tim Curry's impact in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, noting how his performance offered a sense of community and self-expression for outcast youth before the age of the internet. Finally, Tim discusses his new boo ...

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Chris Smith, author of My Fatal First Date: A True Life Story of Survival, Tragedy, Inspiration, Triumph, and Faith, to discuss his remarkable journey of recovery after surviving a gunshot wound to the head five years ago. Chris recounts the tragic events of that night, his 0% predicted chance of recovery, and the spiritual experience that sustained him through an induced coma. He details his ongoing physical progress, his return to playing music with his band No Exit Wound, and his advocacy work for innovative medical technologies like WashU's IpsiHand and mesenchymal stem cell therapies. Additionally, Chris shares updates on upcoming documentary and feature film projects about his life and offers words of faith and resilience. Mark is later joined by Tim Sommer, music journalist, former record executive, and contributor to Rock and Roll Globe, to discuss the legacies of iconic entertainment figures and share anecdotes from his career. Tim reflects on the universal affection for Dolly Parton following her passing, highlighting her unmatched songwriting talent, sharp business acumen, and cross-cultural appeal. They also examine Tim Curry's impact in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, noting how his performance offered a sense of community and self-expression for outcast youth before the age of the internet. Finally, Tim discusses his new book, Dispatches from the Kingdom of Outsiders, sharing behind-the-scenes rock-and-roll stories involving The Clash, ACDC, and ZZ Top. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Mark is joined by Tim Sommer, music journalist, former record executive, and contributor to Rock and Roll Globe, to discuss the legacies of iconic entertainment figures and share anecdotes from his career. Tim reflects on the universal affection for Dolly Parton following her passing, highlighting her unmatched songwriting talent, sharp business acumen, and cross-cultural appeal. They also examine Tim Curry's impact in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, noting how his performance offered a sense of community and self-expression for outcast youth before the age of the internet. Finally, Tim discusses his new book, Dispatches from the Kingdom of Outsiders, sharing behind-the-scenes rock-and-roll stories involving The Clash, ACDC, and ZZ Top.

Mark is joined by Chris Smith, author of My Fatal First Date: A True Life Story of Survival, Tragedy, Inspiration, Triumph, and Faith, to discuss his remarkable journey of recovery after surviving a gunshot wound to the head five years ago. Chris recounts the tragic events of that night, his 0% predicted chance of recovery, and the spiritual experience that sustained him through an induced coma. He details his ongoing physical progress, his return to playing music with his band No Exit Wound, and his advocacy work for innovative medical technologies like WashU's IpsiHand and mesenchymal stem cell therapies. Additionally, Chris shares updates on upcoming documentary and feature film projects about his life and offers words of faith and resilience.

In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is joined by film critic Paul Hall, owner of Common Guy's Film Reviews, to discuss the latest movie releases, streaming titles, and entertainment news. Paul reviews Coyote vs ACME, a hybrid live-action and animated film starring Will Forte and John Cena, praising its late-summer appeal for classic Looney Tunes fans. They discuss other theater entries including Idiots and the Christian rock documentary Beyond Belief, as well as new Netflix offerings like the thriller The Whisper Man and the three-part true-crime series Death of the Pastor's Wife. Additionally, they reflect on the recent passing of country icon Dolly Parton, highlighting her classic film 9 to 5 becoming available to stream on Prime Video. Mark is later joined by Scott Warmann, Cardinals TV host, to discuss the recent struggles of the St. Louis Cardinals as they enter the dog days of late August. Scott and the team break down the team's ongoing injury woes, including Blaze Jordan's recent trip to the IL, the return of Thomas Saggese, and the severe strain put on the bullpen due to short starts from the rotation. They examine how manager Oliver Marmol and the front office are managing young players and navigating pitch-count limits for starters like Kyle Leahy. Additionally, Scott weighs in on the intense National League Rookie of the Year race between Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt and Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart, highlighting Wetherholt's standout defensive metrics.

Mark is joined by Scott Warmann, Cardinals TV host, to discuss the recent struggles of the St. Louis Cardinals as they enter the dog days of late August. Scott and the team break down the team's ongoing injury woes, including Blaze Jordan's recent trip to the IL, the return of Thomas Saggese, and the severe strain put on the bullpen due to short starts from the rotation. They examine how manager Oliver Marmol and the front office are managing young players and navigating pitch-count limits for starters like Kyle Leahy. Additionally, Scott weighs in on the intense National League Rookie of the Year race between Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt and Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart, highlighting Wetherholt's standout defensive metrics.

Mark is joined by film critic Paul Hall, owner of Common Guy's Film Reviews, to discuss the latest movie releases, streaming titles, and entertainment news. Paul reviews Coyote vs ACME, a hybrid live-action and animated film starring Will Forte and John Cena, praising its late-summer appeal for classic Looney Tunes fans. They discuss other theater entries including Idiots and the Christian rock documentary Beyond Belief, as well as new Netflix offerings like the thriller The Whisper Man and the three-part true-crime series Death of the Pastor's Wife. Additionally, they reflect on the recent passing of country icon Dolly Parton, highlighting her classic film 9 to 5 becoming available to stream on Prime Video.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Sean Flower, Mayor of Eureka, and Jeff Rainford, Principal at Rainford & Associates and former Chief of Staff to Mayor Slay, for the Reardon Roundtable. The panel opens with a weather forecast update from Dave Murray, highlighting an upcoming heat wave before diving into pressing regional issues. They discuss the ongoing conflict and lawsuit over St. Louis City police pay and funding, debating state control versus local control and the challenges of city budget sustainability. The conversation shifts to police surveillance technology, where Mayor Flower defends the effectiveness of Flock cameras in solving local crimes while Jeff Rainford addresses broader public skepticism toward big tech. Finally, the group touches on federal political exhaustion, foreign policy concerns, upcoming midterm election dynamics, the rebranding of Six Flags to Mid America Adventure, and the St. Louis Cardinals' current struggles.

The hottest topics in conservative talk this week includes the U.S.'s battle with Canada, Trump's potential blockbuster deal in Venezuela, Meta's settlement, and more.

Hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show begins with a breakdown of the Lindsay Clancy murder case. Phil Holloway, host of the Megan Kelly True Crime Show and Former District Attorney in Georgia, joins the show to discuss the Lindsay Clancy murder case and how it is now with the jury in Massachusetts. Who one the closing arguments this morning? Avery Frank, Senior Analyst at the Show-Me Institute, joins the show to discuss how Missouri communities can keep data centers from raising utility bills. Hour 2 of The Mark Reardon Show begins with a discussion surrounding spiking media stories. Sports writers will be able to win an award for covering trans sports stories. We hear today's edition of Sue's News, and it's National Peach Day! Then, Chris Saracino, President of the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners, and Robert Tracy, St. Louis Police Chief, both join the show in a response to yesterday's interview with Mayor Cara Spencer. Hour 3 of The Mark Reardon Show begins with Duane Patterson, with HotAir.com and Host of Duane's World Podcast, who joins the show to discuss the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, as well as all things political. Frank Miele, Retired Editor of The Daily Inter Lake in Montona and Columnist for Real Clear Politics, joins the show to discuss his latest piece that it headlined "Mr. President, Sometimes Silence is Golden." We round out the show with Dan Reardon, KMOX Golf Correspondent, who joins the show to discuss the leaderboard at the 2026 Tour Championship in Atlanta. We finish with the Audio Cut of the Day!

Hour 3 of The Mark Reardon Show begins with Duane Patterson, with HotAir.com and Host of Duane's World Podcast, who joins the show to discuss the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, as well as all things political. Frank Miele, Retired Editor of The Daily Inter Lake in Montana and Columnist for Real Clear Politics, joins the show to discuss his latest piece that it headlined "Mr. President, Sometimes Silence is Golden." We round out the show with Dan Reardon, KMOX Golf Correspondent, who joins the show to discuss the leaderboard at the 2026 Tour Championship in Atlanta. We finish with the Audio Cut of the Day!

Frank Miele, Retired Editor of The Daily Inter Lake in Montona and Columnist for Real Clear Politics, joins the show to discuss his latest piece that it headlined "Mr. President, Sometimes Silence is Golden."

Duane Patterson, with HotAir.com and Host of Duane's World Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, as well as all things political.

Hour 2 of The Mark Reardon Show begins with a discussion surrounding spiking media stories. Sports writers will be able to win an award for covering trans sports stories. We hear today's edition of Sue's News, and it's National Peach Day! Then, Chris Saracino, President of the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners, and Robert Tracy, St. Louis Police Chief, both join the show in a response to yesterday's interview with Mayor Cara Spencer.

Chris Saracino, President of the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners, and Robert Tracy, St. Louis Police Chief, both join the show in a response to yesterday's interview with Mayor Cara Spencer.