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Sunday marks six months since a devastating tornado struck St. Louis and St. Louis County. And the recovery process still has a long way to go. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer joins the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air to talk about the challenges of rebuilding parts of the city and whether the St. Louis region needs to work together on emergency management efforts.
St. Louis County is facing a sobering financial reality: The budget is nearly $80 million in the red. While a combination of reserve funds and special pots of money like the NFL settlement may bridge the gap this year, policymakers will have to make some tough decisions that may not be popular with residents. STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Days about the council's posture toward the budget — and a public uproar over the future of the county animal shelter.
Three easy ways to help you beat the winter blues - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c051mdgd1ddoSmall plane crash-lands into trees in Chesterfield - https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/11/12/small-plane-crash-lands-onto-tree-chesterfield/300K people in St. Louis County are eligible for big payouts in RECA settlement money – less than 1% have applied - https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/st-louis-radioactive-creek-apply-for-federal-funds/63-c4827171-9d73-415f-bdc9-3c78ee15ad1c65-Year-Old Tourist Dead in Grand Canyon Fall - https://www.mensjournal.com/news/65-year-old-tourist-dead-in-grand-canyon-fallMan Named Pancake Battered His Elderly Father - https://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/battery/pancake-battered-205168Man injured by frozen water balloon thrown through windshield - https://abc7.com/post/man-injured-frozen-water-balloon-thrown-windshield/18134091/Honda issues recall for 400K Civics after finding wheels 'may detach from vehicle' - https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/honda-issues-recall-400k-civics-after-finding-wheels-may-detach-from-vehicleFollow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on social media for more from your favorite daily show. Connect with The Rizzuto Show online at 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck talk with David Stokes from the Show-Me Institute to discuss St. Louis County Bill 182 and its expansion of minority hiring and contracting requirements. They examine the broader impact of government regulations and red tape on local developers and builders, as well as the role of tax incentives and subsidies like TIF financing. The conversation also covers union influence in county legislation, concerns over potential fraud and complexity in minority contracting programs, and questions about legal authority between county, state, and federal levels. Stokes warns that these policies could drive developers away from St. Louis County.
Marc Cox leads a politically charged show covering national issues, local policy, and conservative perspectives. Hour 1 examines the government shutdown's impact on air travel and federal workers, then Dan Buck joins for “Buck Don't Give a _____” to discuss Liz Wheeler, Elon Musk, and the fight for free speech in today's media. Hour 2 features Dom Savino with economic analysis on the shutdown, Obamacare, and market trends, followed by Veterans Day reflections and “In Other News” highlighting celebrity politics, tech, and college sports. Hour 3 includes Mary Vought from The Heritage Foundation discussing the rise of socialism in major cities and conservative strategy, while David Stokes from the Show-Me Institute calls in to discuss St. Louis County's Bill 182 on minority contracting and development concerns. The hour wraps with another segment of “Buck Don't Give a _____.” Hour 4 features Jimmy Failla breaking down Kamala Harris and campaign politics, Taylor Riggs from Fox Business analyzing inflation and fuel prices, and a lighthearted closer on death-metal singer Ignacia Fernández being crowned Miss World Chile.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 15:19 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: 1) St. Louis County’s Bad Procurement Bill: The County Council will vote next week on Substitute Bill 182, which would expand apprenticeship, prevailing wage, and minority hiring requirements to more projects, including private developments that receive tax incentives. 2) Housing Delays in St. Charles County: A 470-home subdivision near Wentzville has been paused for a traffic study, showing how even shovel-ready housing projects are running into regulatory and community hurdles that slow down new supply in the region. showmeinstitute.org x.com/DavidCStokes 32:32 SEG 3 Chris' Corner https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 15:19 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: 1) St. Louis County’s Bad Procurement Bill: The County Council will vote next week on Substitute Bill 182, which would expand apprenticeship, prevailing wage, and minority hiring requirements to more projects, including private developments that receive tax incentives. 2) Housing Delays in St. Charles County: A 470-home subdivision near Wentzville has been paused for a traffic study, showing how even shovel-ready housing projects are running into regulatory and community hurdles that slow down new supply in the region. showmeinstitute.org x.com/DavidCStokes 32:32 SEG 3 Chris' Corner https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Speaker’s Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ 18:18 SEG 2 SUSIE MOORE, Deputy Managing Editor at RedState.com and host of RedState Radio, Sundays at 4pm, co-host of Mike Ferguson in the Morning | TOPIC: Top Red State headlines, x.com/SmoosieQ redstate.com/author/smoosieq 36:05 SEG 3 Rene Artman, Chair of the Republican Central Committee of St. Louis County | food drive starts today newstalkstl.com/fooddrive stlcorepublicans.org https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Speaker’s Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ 18:18 SEG 2 SUSIE MOORE, Deputy Managing Editor at RedState.com and host of RedState Radio, Sundays at 4pm, co-host of Mike Ferguson in the Morning | TOPIC: Top Red State headlines, x.com/SmoosieQ redstate.com/author/smoosieq 36:05 SEG 3 Rene Artman, Chair of the Republican Central Committee of St. Louis County | food drive starts today newstalkstl.com/fooddrive stlcorepublicans.org https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The May 16 tornado left court buildings in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County untouched. But hundreds of people associated with the criminal legal system – attorneys, defendants, judges and court personnel alike – suffered damage to their homes or offices. St. Louis Public Radio's Rachel Lippmann has more on what the aftermath has looked like.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 The shutdown record will be broken tomorrow SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Manufacturer Eyes New $23M Chesterfield Headquarters, Seeks County Subsidies: PierTech Systems, a manufacturer of pier systems and foundation repair equipment, plans to build a new $23 million headquarters in Chesterfield and is asking St. Louis County for tax incentives. | Homes Planned Along Meramec River in St. Louis County Renew Flood Concerns | St. Louis Board of Aldermen Takes a Swing at Regulations for Golf Carts | Final Election Day Previewshowmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Boebert’s controversial Halloween costume https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 The shutdown record will be broken tomorrow SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Manufacturer Eyes New $23M Chesterfield Headquarters, Seeks County Subsidies: PierTech Systems, a manufacturer of pier systems and foundation repair equipment, plans to build a new $23 million headquarters in Chesterfield and is asking St. Louis County for tax incentives. | Homes Planned Along Meramec River in St. Louis County Renew Flood Concerns | St. Louis Board of Aldermen Takes a Swing at Regulations for Golf Carts | Final Election Day Previewshowmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Boebert’s controversial Halloween costume https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Witchcraft is where former St. Louis County councilwoman Kelli Dunaway found empowerment. Soon after stepping down as councilwoman in 2024, she launched Legal Witchcraft. The new venture combines her experiences as an attorney and witch to provide personal development counseling through tarot card readings, moon phase classes and shadow work. Dunaway shares how she found witchcraft before leaving her position as a lawmaker, and how she helps people find magic and power in their own lives.
Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits run out on Saturday. What does that do to people who count on those benefits in greater MN? Jason talks with Dusty Letica, Deputy Director of Public Health and Human Services in St. Louis County.
3pm Hour: Jason talks about the best and worst times to wake up in the middle of the night. Then he talks with Dusty Letica, Deputy Director of Public Health and Human Services, St. Louis County, about how the federal government shutdown may impact greater MN. And why does Tracy Perlman hate 67 but love Halloween?
Plans to deal with abandoned properties in St. Louis County are on hold. As you heard on KMOX... a judge has invalidated a 2024 state law that authorized a land bank to deal with derelict properties. The judge ruled the law violated the state constitution because it included too many unrelated provisions... including one on backyard chickens. St. Louis County Executive, Dr. Sam Page joins Megan Lynch. He also comments on the County animal shelter and makes limited comments on his recent indictment.
Adam Carter is in for Jason. He talks to Matt Ehling from Minnesotans for Open Government about stories out of Minneapolis and St. Louis County that raise question about whether local leaders are being open and transparent with their constituents.
Join Logan Janis, Sam "The Sleeper" Zeller hosts of Mostly Superheroes the Podcast as they welcome two guests from Provident Behavioral Health: Ashley Wilkinson, Clinical Site Supervisor; and Alexandria Ward, School-Based Site Supervisor). In this critical and honest conversation, we discuss the urgent need for accessible mental health care for youth in St. Louis and St. Louis County, what Provident is doing to expand its school-based programs, and how Team Jakey's fundraising efforts are making a real difference in suicide prevention. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the current landscape of youth mental health care and accessibility in our community. In this Episode, We Cover: Provident's mission for accessibility and their expansion into school districts like Hazelwood and Jefferson County. How the Children's Service Fund (CSrF) makes therapy and psychiatric services free or affordable for families. The role of Behavioral Health Intervention Specialists (BHIS) and how they provide real-time clinical support and preventative care in schools. The challenges faced by youth, from everyday bullying to serious issues like suicidal ideation in elementary school. The importance of "wraparound care" and seamless collaboration between therapists, schools, and families to eliminate barriers. Resources & Links: Provident Behavioral Health: providentstl.org Team Jakey (Suicide Prevention): teamjakey.org St. Louis County Children's Service Fund: stlcsf.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (or visit 988lifeline.org) Mostly Superheroes Podcast: mostlysuperheroes.com
Join Logan Janis, Sam "The Sleeper" Zeller hosts of Mostly Superheroes the Podcast as they welcome two guests from Provident Behavioral Health: Ashley Wilkinson, Clinical Site Supervisor; and Alexandria Ward, School-Based Site Supervisor). In this critical and honest conversation, we discuss the urgent need for accessible mental health care for youth in St. Louis and St. Louis County, what Provident is doing to expand its school-based programs, and how Team Jakey's fundraising efforts are making a real difference in suicide prevention. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the current landscape of youth mental health care and accessibility in our community. In this Episode, We Cover: Provident's mission for accessibility and their expansion into school districts like Hazelwood and Jefferson County. How the Children's Service Fund (CSrF) makes therapy and psychiatric services free or affordable for families. The role of Behavioral Health Intervention Specialists (BHIS) and how they provide real-time clinical support and preventative care in schools. The challenges faced by youth, from everyday bullying to serious issues like suicidal ideation in elementary school. The importance of "wraparound care" and seamless collaboration between therapists, schools, and families to eliminate barriers. Resources & Links: Provident Behavioral Health: providentstl.org Team Jakey (Suicide Prevention): teamjakey.org St. Louis County Children's Service Fund: stlcsf.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (or visit 988lifeline.org) Mostly Superheroes Podcast: mostlysuperheroes.com
So the Missouri Supreme Court has added restrictions for expungement as it relates to marijuana offenses (big surprise!) Former Missouri House Speaker Plocher hopes to be named a judge in St. Louis County. I'd almost guarantee he gets it with him being up there with the Republican Party. U.S. Supreme Court won't revive Missouri gun law that banned enforcement of federal rules. As you can see, we'll be talking a lot about the so-called geniuses in the black robes tonight and why we don't put our faith in them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missouri-liberty-report--4329356/support.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck are joined by St. Charles County Councilman Joe Brazil to reflect on the legacy of Charlie Kirk, the transition to Erica Kirk's leadership, and the upcoming trial connected to Charlie Kirk's murder. They discuss efforts to pass resolutions honoring Kirk in St. Charles County (successful) and St. Louis County (unsuccessful), highlighting the political controversy surrounding the process. The conversation expands to the importance of civil discourse and protecting free speech, regardless of political views. Brazil also addresses growth and development challenges in St. Charles County, including annexation battles, lawsuits, and infrastructure planning, while sharing personal anecdotes and local connections.
On this episode of Listen, St. Louis, with Carol Daniel, a food educator and chef in Ferguson, tells us her journey and passion behind what she does for her community. Chef Queenie Vessey shares how a childhood of scarcity inspired her passion for gardening, cooking, and teaching. Now through her work with A Red Circle in North St. Louis County, she's empowering her community with skills in cooking, canning, and home gardening. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.
John Buckner was lynched in 1894; his body left to hang from a bridge over the Meramec River. More than 130 years later, Buckner's killing is being memorialized through a new historical marker in Buder Park in St. Louis County. Washington University professors Geoff Ward and David Cunningham discuss the role of public memorials and America's history of racial violence, why it has taken years to create a marker for Buckner, and what happened after activists faced pushback when they tried to place his marker in Valley Park in 2023.
Kim Berns Melhus from The Conservation Fund talks about the recent expansion of public forest in St. Louis County
Three years after a St. Louis County man says he was attacked, and an attempted carjacking sent his vehicle crashing through the Hazelwood Police Department – he is the one going to trial. St. Louis Public Radio's Danny Wicentowski shares his investigation into the night it all happened, the possible retaliation at play, and what happens next in the case.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Today's Speaker’s Stump Speech is titled "Kimmel Gets Crushed" and is sponsored by https://www.hansenstree.com/ 15:17 SEG 2 Dr. Nan Hayworth, Former US Representative (NY-19); Independent Women's Forum Board of Directors; Conservamerica Board of Directors Chairwoman | TOPIC: RNC headlines of the day | What it was like being a woman in Congress | Being an ophthalmologist | Doing Newsmax panels with Chris | Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, will head Turning Point USA | Mamdanihttps://x.com/NanHayworth https://x.com/IWF 33:33 SEG 3 Rene Artman, Chair of the Republican Central Committee of St. Louis County, talks about the Lincoln/Reagan Dinner Saturday, September 27th at River City Casino | You will hear from Missouri state officials, Missouri federal officials, and federal IRS agent Joseph Ziegler, who helped bust Hunter Biden. There will also be a silent auction. https://newstalkstl.com/lincolnday2025/https://www.stlcorepublicans.org https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Today's Speaker’s Stump Speech is titled "Kimmel Gets Crushed" and is sponsored by https://www.hansenstree.com/ 15:17 SEG 2 Dr. Nan Hayworth, Former US Representative (NY-19); Independent Women's Forum Board of Directors; Conservamerica Board of Directors Chairwoman | TOPIC: RNC headlines of the day | What it was like being a woman in Congress | Being an ophthalmologist | Doing Newsmax panels with Chris | Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, will head Turning Point USA | Mamdanihttps://x.com/NanHayworth https://x.com/IWF 33:33 SEG 3 Rene Artman, Chair of the Republican Central Committee of St. Louis County, talks about the Lincoln/Reagan Dinner Saturday, September 27th at River City Casino | You will hear from Missouri state officials, Missouri federal officials, and federal IRS agent Joseph Ziegler, who helped bust Hunter Biden. There will also be a silent auction. https://newstalkstl.com/lincolnday2025/https://www.stlcorepublicans.org https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Juan Mitchell v. Saint Louis County
Councilman Dennis Hancock joins Marc Cox to discuss the arrest of Tyler Robinson, identified as the shooter in the Charlie Kirk incident, and how Robinson's father, a 27 year veteran of the Washington County Sheriff's Department, helped secure his son. Hancock also criticizes St. Louis County for not holding an official 9/11 remembrance, recalling his own experience leading a prayer service as Fenton's mayor. The conversation turns to county leadership under Sam Page, the cost of a new county flag and logo, a Hispanic Heritage Month flag raising, the expansion of the senior tax freeze, and questions around stadium funding legislation that excludes St. Louis County, St. Louis City and Cole County.
Hour 4 opens with Councilman Dennis Hancock on local issues. He reacts to the arrest of the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect, calls Kirk a strong voice for conservatives, and stresses that political violence is unacceptable. Hancock also criticizes St. Louis County for not holding an official 9/11 remembrance, recalls leading a prayer service as Fenton's mayor after the attacks, and weighs in on Sam Page's spending on a new county flag and logo, the Hispanic Heritage Month flag raising, the expanded senior tax freeze, and questions around stadium funding legislation. Fox News Radio's Eben Brown then shares the latest on 22 year old Tyler Robinson, identified as the suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting. He reports on Robinson's background, his father's role in turning him in, the FBI and state response, and possible state and federal charges. The hour ends with the newest details from the investigation.
For decades, kids in St. Louis County caught crawdads in Coldwater Creek, made mudpies, went swimming -- and were exposed to nuclear waste. Hear the story of how St. Louis became a dumping ground for radioactive waste generated by the Manhattan Project.
Mark Reardon talks with Tim Fitch, former St. Louis County police chief about how Ellisville Police have reopened the case of Margaret Walsh, a woman who was murdered back in 1980 with no clue as to who committed the crime.
In this engaging conversation, Jim Silvernail shares his journey as a firefighter, discussing the evolution of his career from a rookie to a fire chief. He emphasizes the importance of adrenaline as a motivator, the reality checks that shape a firefighter's experience, and the balance between aggression and safety in firefighting tactics. Jim highlights the critical role of teamwork, communication, and leadership in creating a positive fire culture, while also addressing the significance of learning from mistakes and the necessity of training and experience in the field. The discussion wraps up with insights into the future of firefighting and the challenges that lie ahead.titlesThe Firefighter's Journey: From Rookie to ChiefReality Checks: Lessons from the Fireground"Firefighting is a calling that evolves over time.""Aggressive firefighting can lead to safer outcomes.""Adrenaline is a key motivator for many firefighters."Sound BitesChapters00:00The Calling of a Firefighter02:33Reality Checks in Firefighting05:25The Evolution of Leadership08:00Operational Discipline and Decision Making10:44Teamwork and Tactical Strategy13:35Experience and Training in Firefighting16:30The Importance of Adaptability19:13Reflections on Growth and Learning25:19Learning from Mistakes in Firefighting27:40The Reality of Humility in Leadership29:21Safety vs. Aggression in Fire Operations33:06The Importance of Tactical Delivery36:27Understanding RIT and Mayday Situations39:14The Role of Engine Companies in Firefighting43:10Building a Culture of Aggression and SupportJim Silvernail is a second-generation firefighter and is the fire chief of the Kirkwood and Glendale Fire Departments of St. Louis County, Missouri. He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program and is internationally accredited as a Chief Fire Officer (through the Center for Public Safety Excellence). He has previously published the text Suburban Fire Tactics (Fire Engineering Books and Videos, 2013) and he is the coauthor of Suburban Fire Tactics from the Right Seat video (Fire Engineering Books and Videos, 2016).Jim has more than 25 years of experience and was a lead instructor at the St. Louis County Fire Academy, specializing in truck company operations. Jim has written numerous articles for Fire Engineering magazine in addition to Suburban Fire Tactics and serves as an advisory board member to both Fire Engineering magazine and Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC). He has been a workshop instructor at FDIC (2011–2023) and presents at various regional conferences. He served on the board of the International Association of Fire Service Instructors and has also served as a member of MO-TF 1 (a Federal Emergency Management Agency urban search and rescue team), acting as a planning team manager.
Marc and Kim kick off the hour with lighter talk about Kim's looming maternity leave and Dan Buck stepping in as guest host, before shifting into heavy territory on COVID's lingering fallout. They revisit how Buck's kids' sports venture was crushed by Sam Page's mandates, setting the stage for a larger conversation on government overreach and medical freedom. The highlight comes from Jenny McCarthy's stunning claim that a government agency tried to pay a PR firm to discredit her after she spoke about vaccine injuries—a revelation made even stranger when her podcast interview bleeped the word “vaccine.” Marc blasts Big Tech and bureaucrats for silencing parents, stressing that St. Louis County voters can start reclaiming common sense by voting Sam Page out.
KMOX's Rachel Zimmerman sat down with St. Louis County's Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith to talk about the recent announcement that she'll campaign to be elected to the seat.
IN the final hour, John is joined by Illinois rep David Friess to talk about the issue with the oddly drawn maps in Illinois, a deep dive into the post-deadline landscape of the St. Louis Cardinals, former St. Louis County police Chief talks about the rise of juvenile crime & why he thinks there's more to come on Sam Page and the Audio Cut of the Day.
John Hancock is in for the final day before Mark comes back in, he has a quick dive into the breaking news of the day from KMOX, is joined by Brad Young to talk bout Trump's tariffs & the redistricting debate currently being waged, Jim Carafano on the current foreign affairs of Russia & Israel & State Senator Brian William talks about his run for St. Louis County Exec. John is joined by Ethan, Fred & Sue for the best 12 minutes in radio, St. Charles Exec Steve Ehlmann breaks down a new police initiative in his county & Variety writer Addie Morefoot joins the show to talk about the new Billy Joel documentary. In the final hour, John is joined by Illinois rep David Friess to talk about the issue with the oddly drawn maps in Illinois, a deep dive into the post-deadline landscape of the St. Louis Cardinals, former St. Louis County police Chief talks about the rise of juvenile crime & why he thinks there's more to come on Sam Page and the Audio Cut of the Day.
Chris Krehmeyer, President/CEO, Beyond Housing, joins Megan Lynch. A special election today will ask voters in more than a dozen North St. Louis County communities for more money to fix deteriorating roads.
Hour 4 opens with a critical look at the indictment of St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, marking the second Democrat in a row to face serious legal trouble while in office. County Councilman Dennis Hancock joins the conversation, exposing how taxpayer dollars were misused for political flyers despite warnings and state law. Hancock highlights the chronic mismanagement of basic county services like pothole repair and tax collection, questioning why voters keep rewarding a failed system. With plans to run for county executive himself, Hancock calls for fresh leadership and accountability, hoping voters will finally demand fiscal responsibility and an end to political corruption. The stage is set for a major political shakeup in St. Louis County.
Hour 3, Segment 1 opens with Marc and Kim setting the stage for a heavy political discussion about St. Louis County's ongoing corruption crisis. David Stokes from the Show Me Institute dives deep into the indictment of County Executive Sam Page for allegedly misusing taxpayer funds to influence an election. Stokes contrasts this with the more serious charges against former executive Steve Stenger but emphasizes the erosion of trust in local government. They discuss the pattern of abuse in taxpayer-funded election mailers, the failure of county oversight—particularly the lack of a functioning county auditor—and the toxic political environment fueling these scandals. The segment closes with criticism of Page's defenders who blame the Attorney General and a preview of the next discussion on the Hawley-Biden insider trading bill dispute.
Hour 3 delivers a hard-hitting look at political corruption and accountability in St. Louis County, featuring David Stokes of the Show Me Institute breaking down Sam Page's indictment and the decades-long abuse of taxpayer-funded political mailers. Former Senator Jim Talent tackles the brewing feud between President Trump and Senator Josh Hawley over insider trading legislation, stressing transparency without choking public service. Former Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson exposes the real dangers of social media-fueled misinformation in policing, using the violent Cincinnati assault as a case study and warning about the woke justice system letting violent criminals loose. Finally, Kim Otto previews the Trump-backed plan to streamline medical records through opt-in tech apps, acknowledging privacy fears but emphasizing the need for modernization and patient control. A power-packed hour revealing the failures and fights shaping America today.
Researchers at Harvard University have used participants from a decades-old study of baby teeth to link those who lived near Coldwater Creek in north St. Louis County to increased cancer risks. The study offers the latest evidence for what residents have insisted for decades: that exposure to certain sites has made people sick.
Kim Kowalski joins Marc to rally support for the upcoming Tom Smith Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament, honoring the young St. Louis County officer killed in the line of duty at just 23. Kim shares the emotional legacy behind the annual event—now in its 27th year—and the powerful impact it's had, raising nearly a quarter of a million dollars for The BackStoppers and Special Olympics. The event takes place July 26 at Incline Village, and just 24 golf spots remain. Kim urges listeners to register by 2PM today and help support law enforcement families dealing with loss, while sharing her own ongoing heartbreak navigating parole hearings for her late husband's killer. This heartfelt segment underscores the show's mission: back the blue, honor the fallen, and never forget.
Hour 4 of the Marc Cox Morning Show pulls no punches. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey exposes the Biden auto-pen pardon fiasco as an unconstitutional shadow coup, with unelected bureaucrats overruling presidential authority—an attack on We The People and Missouri justice. Bailey also details his crackdown on Silicon Valley's corporate censorship and the insidious DEI agendas forcing racial discrimination in workplaces, highlighting the proxy voting racket controlling corporate America. Taylor Riggs breaks down the latest inflation data, debunking left-wing panic headlines and explaining why a Fed rate cut won't come until September despite market pressures. The hour closes on a human note as Officer Kelly Smith shares his family's battle against stage three colorectal cancer with his wife Amanda, a St. Louis County officer, calling on the community to rally support through a GoFundMe. Politics aside, this hour is about accountability, economic clarity, and community resilience.
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Erica Williams. Erica is the founder and executive director of A Red Circle, a nonprofit dedicated to racial equity and community wellness in North St. Louis County. After a successful career as a paralegal, she shifted her focus to addressing systemic issues in her hometown, such as food access, education, and economic development. Since its founding in 2017, A Red Circle has grown into an 18-member team leading efforts like the Healthy Flavor Community Garden and the upcoming North County Community Nexus, which will house a grocery store, restaurant, and local business spaces. A lifelong North County resident, Erica is committed to sustainable, community-led change. Website: https://www.aredcircle.org/GET THE HOW TO LIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, WITH OR WITHOUT MR. RIGHT BOOK AND WORKBOOKWebsite: https://withorwithoutmrright.com/books/Book: https://amzn.to/3ZjtBJJWorkbook: https://amzn.to/4guXFYALeave a review about the book: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?asin=B0DMVP65PRAudiobook: https://withorwithoutmrright.com/books/SIGN UP FOR THE CHERISHED & CHOSEN CHALLENGE: A 7-DAY CHALLENGE FOR SINGLE WOMEN https://tinyurl.com/54fpdutySIGN UP FOR WEEDING OUT NEGATIVITY: A 3-DAY THOUGHT DETOX DEVOTIONALSign up here to discover how to remove the weeds from your garden. https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/676729/133224414014604903/shareLISTEN TO CHAPTER ONEhttps://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/3228c79f-0dea-4f6b-a428-d7fcfd1f72f5/signupWOULD YOU LIKE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW?https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461272/supporters/newSupport the showLET'S CONNECT! I'm @HustleinFaith on all social networks.
The National Weather Service has confirmed the severe storm that struck Beltrami County in late June was a so-called microburst. Surveys show the “microburst” created a ten-mile swath of destructive straight-line winds — reaching as high as a hundred-and-twenty-miles-per-hour.St. Louis County on Monday opens a temporary collection site for debris from properties affected by wildfires earlier this year. That collection site at the old county garage along Highway 44 in Brimson. It'll stay open Mondays through Saturdays through the end of July. The Camp House, Jenkins Creek and Munger Shaw fires burned thousands of acres in May and destroyed dozens of buildings, including homes and cabins.A 13-year-old boy died after being struck by a firework on Friday in Mahnomen County.Minnesota is warning people to be on the lookout for door-to-door pest-control scams. Drivers traveling Interstate 35 between Duluth and the Twin Cities will encounter lane closures in Carlton County, starting Monday. MnDOT crews will be wrapping up work that started last year on the Atkinson Bridge. That'll mean single-lane traffic for both southbound and northbound traffic on weekdays through July 18.
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For decades, kids in St. Louis County caught crawdads in Coldwater Creek, made mudpies, went swimming -- and were exposed to nuclear waste. Hear the story of how St. Louis became a dumping ground for radioactive waste generated by the Manhattan Project.
Police Chrief O'Hara summarizes Mpls political ideology perfectly. Who exactly was the President the past four years? UFO's attack fighter jets in Arizona, or not. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Red Flag Warning in effect across northern Minnesota as St. Louis County officials hold emergency meeting2 injured after bus crashes into playground at Minneapolis day careTrump admin live updates: 'It was a meeting of love,' Trump said on talks with House RepublicansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.