Podcasts about The Missourians

Missourians will decide Tuesday whether to make it harder for some constitutional amendments to be enacted. St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum reports on how backers say that the current process drowns out rural voices – but opponents counter that the amendment gives too much power to the state legislature.

On Tuesday, Missourians will decide the fate of a proposed constitutional amendment that gives lawmakers the ability to expand sales and use taxes in order to eliminate the state income tax. While proponents of the measure say it would create growth for Missouri, opponents argue it will increase the cost of living in the state. St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg reports.

This is one loaded show, with a lot of passionate opinions, and dare I say, pleas. Amendments 4 and 5 are very good opportunities for Missourians, with Marc Cox and Mark Reardon both joining us in studio. And Sen. Josh Hawley is our guest after grilling the rat this morning, Dr. Fauci.

It's a different Friday show as Kim is out and Marc has to go at it (mostly) alone! In the first hour of the show we accidentally talk just a little too much sports amid the current mid-summer malaise, Mark touches on the issue with motor voter laws in America, Bernie going over the lefty cliff again and a lack of joy for Joy. Marc has a question about America's success in the World Cup and a quick reminder to check out Marc's voting guide and prepare yourself on Amendments 4 & 5 In hour 2, Marc dives into the latest undercover interview from James O'Keefe, this time posing for a dinner date with a Pentagon official who laid out his plans to reverse Trump & his administration's changes while in office. Elon went off on an interview from the Economist on the difference between the far left and what she referred to as the far right. Our St. Louis Morning Brief dives deeper into a Local councilwoman in hot water and a positive move by St. Louis City for the future of its teen students. Nicole Murray breaks down the latest news and we touch on why you don't need to be going to the Jersey Shore anytime soon... In hour 3, Marc dives deeper into what you can find in his voter guide for Missourians with a big focus on Amendments 4 & 5, the defense of Sophie Cunningham after her comments on trans athletes continues & AOC maintains her position as the face of American Socialism. Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano joins the show with the latest on Trump's plan to pacify Iran, Congressman Eric Burlison joins the show to talk about passing the SAVE America act and why he believe Amendments 4 & 5 are "slam dunks" for Missouri, and what to do when an emoji pops up on the dash... In the final hour of the week, we are busy! Marc is joined by Congresswoman Ann Wagner to run through her current agenda as Democrats defund Israel support & the fight for the SAVE America Act continues, Fox Legal analyst Gregg Jarrett on the Jack Smith case as they go after him for conspiration charges related to the Russia hoax, Author Alex Newman joins the show to talk about the danger of indoctrination and if there's a way to save it and Josh Hecht joins the show to talk about an upcoming event for the charity "Tunnel to Towers". Today's Guest List: Nicole Murray (Hour 2) Jim Carafano (Hour 3) Representative Eric Burlison (Hour 3) Congresswoman Ann Wagner (Hour 4) Gregg Jarrett (Hour 4) Alex Newman (Hour 4) Josh Hecht (Hour 4)

In hour 3, Marc dives deeper into what you can find in his voter guide for Missourians with a big focus on Amendments 4 & 5, the defense of Sophie Cunningham after her comments on trans athletes continues & AOC maintains her position as the face of American Socialism. Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano joins the show with the latest on Trump's plan to pacify Iran, Congressman Eric Burlison joins the show to talk about passing the SAVE America act and why he believe Amendments 4 & 5 are "slam dunks" for Missouri, and what to do when an emoji pops up on the dash...

Missourians will cast ballots in August on four proposed constitutional amendments, including Amendment five. It would phase out Missouri's state income tax. Governor Mike Kehoe joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and touted Amendment Five. The governor tells listeners that Tennessee is the model for growth because they eliminated their state income tax. The governor wants Missouri to grow and says some residents are leaving blue states:

Missourians will cast ballots in August on four proposed constitutional amendments, including Amendment five. It would phase out Missouri's state income tax. Governor Mike Kehoe joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and touted Amendment Five. The governor tells listeners that Tennessee is the model for growth because they eliminated their state income tax. The governor wants Missouri to grow and says some residents are leaving blue states:

Scott Charton, Communications Director for Missourians for Fair Taxation, Missourians for Fair Governance, and Missouri Realtors, joins Chris and Amy. His groups oppose Missouri's Amendment 5 on the August ballot. Amendment 5 would gradually eliminate the state income tax. His concerns are about replacing the lost revenue in taxes which he says 2/3 of come from income taxes.

A step-by-step analysis of how the income tax will be phased out for Missourians, over time, with little budget disruption. It's information we aren't sure is being conveyed often enough.

Missourians will cast ballots on four proposed constitutional amendments in August, including Amendments Four and Five. State Rep. John Martin (R-Columbia) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the measures. Rep. Martin agrees with Governor Kehoe's call to phase out Missouri's state income tax. Martin says the best way to help working families is through wage growth:

Scott Charton is with Missourian's for Fair Taxation. He joined KZRG to discuss Missouri's amendment 5 and why he is opposed to it. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missourians will cast ballots on four proposed constitutional amendments in August, including Amendments Four and Five. State Rep. John Martin (R-Columbia) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the measures. Rep. Martin agrees with Governor Kehoe's call to phase out Missouri's state income tax. Martin says the best way to help working families is through wage growth:

On this week's Diggin' In with MOFB. President Garrett Hawkins joins again to host another former MOFB President, Charlie Kruse. Further discussing Farm Bureau's stance on Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 for the upcoming August election. A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri's existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and water conservation programs for another 10 years. The measure does not create a new tax or increase taxes. It renews a voter-approved funding source that has been supported by Missourians since 1984 and generates about $140 million annually for conservation and outdoor recreation. By voting yes, Missourians can help protect farmland and improve water quality, while ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy Missouri's state parks and historic sites. A YES vote on Amendment 4 protects Missouri's Constitution and gives rural Missouri a voice. It strengthens the process for amending Missouri's Constitution by requiring citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to earn a majority of support in each of Missouri's congressional districts. This ensures constitutional changes have broad, statewide backing and keeps special interests out. It also improves election transparency and makes the full text of initiative petitions available to voters with their ballots. A yes vote sends a clear message that Missouri's Constitution is not for sale and should serve all Missourians Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, President, Missouri Farm Bureau Guest: Charlie Kruse, Former President, Missouri Farm Bureau Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Missourians will be deciding on a lot of high-stakes ballot initiatives on Aug. 4. Some of them are attracting passionate debate – and spurring high-dollar ad campaigns. That's not what's happening with Amendment 1. Thus far, there's no organized opposition for the reauthorization of a one-tenth of one percent sales tax that funds soil and water conservation projects and Missouri's state parks. Missouri Parks Association executive director Kendra Varns Wallis joins the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air to make the case to pass Amendment 1.

Missourians will decide the fate of Amendment 4, which requires constitutional amendments put on the ballot through the initiative petition process to pass in eight out of eight congressional districts. We hear from both sides of the debate on the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins argues the pro side of Amendment 4, while Missourians for Fair Taxation's Scott Charton explains why it should fail.

As the U.S. population ages, the number of people with dementia is expected to climb in the coming decades. More than 120,000 Missourians live with Alzheimer's disease, while even more provide unpaid care. As the Midwest Newsroom's Luke Nozicka reports, a Missouri couple is working to persuade lawmakers their support is critical to early detection and intervention.

On this week's Diggin' In with MOFB, President Garrett Hawkins joins to host former President Blake Hurst to discuss Farm Bureau's stance on Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 for the upcoming August election. A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri's existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and water conservation programs for another 10 years. The measure does not create a new tax or increase taxes. It renews a voter-approved funding source that has been supported by Missourians since 1984 and generates about $140 million annually for conservation and outdoor recreation. By voting yes, Missourians can help protect farmland and improve water quality, while ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy Missouri's state parks and historic sites. A YES vote on Amendment 4 protects Missouri's Constitution and gives rural Missouri a voice. It strengthens the process for amending Missouri's Constitution by requiring citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to earn a majority of support in each of Missouri's congressional districts. This ensures constitutional changes have broad, statewide backing and keeps special interests out. It also improves election transparency and makes the full text of initiative petitions available to voters with their ballots. A yes vote sends a clear message that Missouri's Constitution is not for sale and should serve all Missourians Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, President, Missouri Farm Bureau Guest: Blake Hurst, Former President, Missouri Farm Bureau Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

A state program running through July is offering money for native seeds. Although the selection of seeds changes every month, In July, the Missouri Department of Conservation is buying ripe black cherry and wild plums seeds from Missourians.

Dan Zaralenga from the Missouri Department of Conservation tells KMOX's Jade Aubrey about a state program running through July that is offering money for native seeds. This month, the Missouri Department of Conservation is buying ripe black cherry and wild plums seeds from Missourians.

On this week's Diggin' In with MOFB, Jim Plassmeyer joins the program talking all things Amendment 1. As the Director of the Soil and Water Conservation Program Jim has a front row seat to the impact of the Parks, Soils, and Water Tax. The program's main responsibility is to assist the soil and water conservation district in each of Missouri's 114 counties as they promote voluntary soil and water conservation to their constituents. The districts provide financial incentives, technical assistance, education and best practices to agricultural landowners and operators, working with state and federal conservation partners. Jim has been serving the program for over 25 years. A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri's existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and water conservation programs for another 10 years. The measure does not create a new tax or increase taxes. It renews a voter-approved funding source that has been supported by Missourians since 1984 and generates about $140 million annually for conservation and outdoor recreation. By voting yes, Missourians can help protect farmland and improve water quality, while ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy Missouri's state parks and historic sites. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Jim Plassmeyer, Soil and Water Conservation Program Director Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

In this audio essay, STLPR politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum asks: “Am I a Missourian?” Prompted by an offhand comment from actress and singer Jennifer Lopez about who gets to claim a place as their own, Rosenbaum reflects on his journey from growing up in the Chicago suburbs to spending more than half his life in Missouri, exploring whether identity is defined by where you're born or by the community you build.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Fentem talks about the impact of Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang's ruling on abortion access – and how November's Amendment 3 could put expanded access at risk. Children's Division director Sara Smith discusses how she's reorganizing how child abuse investigators do their jobs. And Politically Speaking Hour host Jason Rosenbaum asks a very, very important question: What makes someone a Missourian?

Across the country, data centers have attracted controversy for everything from overuse of utilities to tax breaks. Now, some Missourians are trying to track down those details through public records requests, appearances at public meetings and other grassroots efforts.

They came to honor America's warriors — and the Marc Cox Morning Show delivered one of the most powerful Monday mornings in recent memory. Broadcasting live from Whitmore Country Club in St. Charles County for the eighth annual SunTrip Folds of Honor Golf Tournament, Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge spent four hours doing what they do best: honoring the people who deserve it, exposing the people who don't, and giving conservative Missouri exactly what the mainstream media refuses to provide. The morning opened with Marc dismantling the narrative that Iran won anything — a country with no Navy, no Air Force, 85-90% of its missiles destroyed, and its uranium on the negotiating table. While JD Vance worked the room in Switzerland, Democrats like Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker, and Cory Booker rushed to cameras to root for failure — and Marc Cox called every single one of them out. Then Chuck Schumer accidentally admitted the SAVE Act might remove 25 million people from voter rolls, Rosie O'Donnell returned from Ireland to push election cancellation conspiracy theories, and Kamala Harris demanded 13 Supreme Court justices on the Don Lemon show. Kim St. Onge took over Kim on a Whim with a deep dive into the left's war on American history — from the Christopher Columbus statue that vanished from Tower Grove Park to Confederate monuments quietly returning to Baltimore to the 1619 Project sneaking into Missouri classrooms. Then the Marc Cox Morning Show played the audio of Joe Biden proving he had absolutely no idea what Juneteenth was — right before he made it a national holiday. Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, broke down the unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court marijuana gun ruling and warned that birthright citizenship and biological men in women's sports decisions could drop as early as this week. Dan Buck brought the number one downloaded song of the weekend — Tom McDonald's "Remember Who You Are" — and made the case that the silent majority is done being shamed into silence. Nicole Murray delivered the business headlines including oil prices dropping as Iran peace talks progressed and SpaceX stumbling after its blockbuster IPO. The emotional heart of the morning came when retired Marine Sergeant Rocky Sickman — who spent 444 days as an Iranian hostage — delivered a chilling warning live on air: Iran's interrogators told him directly during captivity that they simply wait out American presidents. He revealed he didn't learn until he came home that eight American soldiers died trying to rescue him in Operation Eagle Claw, and that every single morning he wakes up earning the day in their memory. Army veteran and Folds of Honor board director Ray Wagner added that his West Point classmate Major Nicholas Dockery had just received the Medal of Honor at the White House. Matt Schwartz, president of the Missouri and Southern Illinois Folds of Honor chapters, revealed that 150 fully qualified scholarship applicants went unfunded this year — and every $5,000 changes a military family's life forever. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway drove out to Whitmore Country Club and delivered back-to-back bombshells across two segments — a June 25th deadline to Major League Baseball over suppressing Bible verses while forcing Pride logos, a full appeal of the judge's ruling gutting 179 Missouri abortion safety laws, an urgent warning to parents about Lorex baby monitors feeding audio and video to Chinese military-linked servers, the shutdown of kratom-derived 708 that has killed 161 Missourians and targets kids in recovery, and the news that 18,000 of Missouri's estimated 25,000 illegal slot machines have been shut down. Marc's son Brad Cox closed the show with the news that 350 golfers across two courses — Whitmore and Persimmon Woods — are projected to raise $400,000 for Folds of Honor in a single day. Four hours. One location. Countless reasons to be proud to be an American. This is the Marc Cox Morning Show — and ...

Hour 4 of the Marc Cox Morning Show delivers one of the most information-packed hours of the year. Chuck Schumer accidentally admits 25 million people could be removed from voter rolls under the SAVE Act — and Marc Cox wants to know exactly who those people are. Rosie O'Donnell crawls back from Ireland to push election conspiracy theories, and Kamala Harris demands 13 Supreme Court justices on the Don Lemon show. Then Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway arrives live at Whitmore Country Club and delivers back-to-back blockbusters — MLB's Bible verse crackdown gets a hard June 25th deadline, 179 Missouri abortion safety laws get gutted in one ruling, Lorex baby monitors are feeding your family's audio and video to Chinese military-linked servers, kratom-derived 708 has killed 161 Missourians and is being sold to kids in recovery, and 18,000 illegal slot machines have been shut down across the state. Marc's son Brad Cox closes the show with the news that 350 golfers across two courses are set to raise $400,000 for Folds of Honor today. It has been an extraordinary morning — and the Marc Cox Morning Show was there for every minute of it. HOUR HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Hour4 #CatherineHanaway #MissouriAG #FoldsOfHonor #BradCox #ChuckSchumer #SaveAct #LorexMonitors #Kratom #IranDeal #Amendment3 #ConservativeRadio #STLConservative #MarcCox #PatriotVoices HOUR 4 GUEST LIST: Catherine Hanaway — Missouri Attorney General, issuing a June 25th deadline to MLB over Bible verse suppression, appealing 179 gutted abortion safety laws, warning parents about Chinese-linked Lorex baby monitors, and reporting 18,000 illegal slot machines shut down statewide Brad Cox — Folds of Honor Junior Professionals Board President, revealing the tournament spans two courses with 350 golfers projected to raise $400,000

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway stays for round two on the Marc Cox Morning Show — and the revelations keep coming. First, a bombshell warning every Missouri parent needs to hear right now: Lorex baby monitors have a Chinese military backdoor feeding your family's audio and video straight to Beijing. Get them out of your house. Then — a synthetic opioid called 708, derived from kratom and sold over the counter at gas stations, has killed 161 Missourians in four years and is being marketed to kids in recovery as a safe supplement. Katherine's office has already shut down the five largest sellers. She's also taken down a company selling THC-laced products disguised as Skittles and Chips Ahoy targeting children. And in one of the most stunning statistics of the morning — when she took office, Missouri had 25,000 illegal slot machines running a billion-dollar untaxed cash operation. She's shut down 18,000 of them. Catherine Hanaway isn't just Missouri's Attorney General — she's the enforcer, and the Marc Cox Morning Show is proud to give her the megaphone. HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #CatherineHannaway #MissouriAG #LorexMonitors #ChineseSurveillance #Kratom #IllegalSlotMachines #MissouriCrime #THCProducts #FoldsOfHonor #ConservativeRadio #STLConservative #MarcCox #PatriotVoices

Aaron Kitchens is the executive director of the Glo Center — an LGBTQ+ resource and community center in Springfield that serves the southwest part of the state.

Last summer was the first time Missourians exposed to radioactive waste could apply for compensation under a federal program. But parents whose children died after living near the waste don't get to see that money. St. Louis Public Radio's Lacretia Wimbley spoke with two moms who lost their daughters to cancer and hope for a change.

- Tim Whitney explains his vision for Jeffco if elected County Executive. - A Missourian is among those accused and charged in connection with the plot to attack the White House UFC event.- Jennifer Oliver O'Connell reveals that leftist authoritarianism is still ripe in public educationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- 5 of the 20 involved with planning a coordinated mass casualty event at the UFC 250 event have been charged, including a Missourian. - Montgomery County is moving ahead with a ten-billion-dollar project.- What do we know about the deal with Iran?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Ben Keathley explains what's being done to limit government overreach regarding Missourian's medical records. - The Great American Festival is still a mess.- Elliot Davis gives his firsthand account of what's going on with the St. Louis sinkhole, and his thoughts on the Mayor's response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:

- AG Catherine Hanaway talks about what's being done to protect Missourians from Kratom- Duh Bears are leaving Illinois for Indiana. - Patrick Parsons explains how to secure your 2A rights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:

2 campaign committees have been established by the Missouri Realtors, Scott Charton is a spokesman for Missourians for Fair Governance/Missourians for Fair Taxation. They are actively campaigning to stop Amendments. Placing the amendments on an August ballot is an, 'attempt to try to sneak something past the people,' says Charton.

Harris, Young & Kayser partner and KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young joins Megan Lynch every week. This week, he explains why a re-districted Alabama map is not legal, but Missouri's is. He says that challengers to the map found historical racial voting discrimination in Alabama, Missourians would need to find that same discrimination evidence to successfully challenge their map. Plus he looks at the Roundup/Bayer settlements & construction at the White House ballroom project.

Ten weeks. That's all that stands between Missouri conservatives and their best shot in years at fixing a broken system that gave us unrestricted abortion and Clean Missouri. Andy Baker, spokesman for Protect Missouri Voters, joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to make the case for Amendment 4 — and it's a case every Missourian needs to hear. Right now, a single special interest group with enough out-of-state cash can permanently rewrite your state constitution with just 50% plus one. Amendment 4 would end that — requiring majority support in all eight congressional districts so that Kansas City and St. Louis can't steamroll the rest of Missouri forever. Marc and Kim break down why your eyes should NOT glaze over on this one, and why a yes vote in August could change Missouri politics for a generation. Don't let the billionaires win. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #AndyBaker #ProtectMissouriVoters #Amendment4 #IPReform #InitiativePetitionReform #MissouriPolitics #MissouriBallot #YesOnAmendment4 #ConservativeRadio #PatriotRadio #StLouisRadio #MissouriVoters #STLPolitics #StopDarkMoney #AmericaFirst #MAGA #CommonSense

Sister Nancy Corcoran is an unusual nun. Now 81, she has spent the last two years quietly hosting meetings for Catholic parents of transgender children. The gatherings are intentionally “affirming” meetings. There is no talk of celibacy or prayer that children will stop being trans or gay. Instead, parents share meals and stories about the pressure on their families, and their faith, as they support their kids at a time when transgender Missourians are a focus of heated political and cultural battles. Producer Danny Wicentowski interviews Corcoran to learn how she's turned her ministry into a gathering place for local Catholics. We also meet the Rev. Eli Anthony, who shares insights from his experiences in Jefferson City with other trans people and faith leaders.

From muddy riverbanks to snowy slides, river otters are among Missouri's most energetic and entertaining wildlife species. But behind their playful behavior is a conservation success story decades in the making. In this episode of Nature Boost, MDC Furbearer Biologist Nate Bowersock shares how researchers study otters and why these predators are important for balanced aquatic ecosystems. Plus, hear the remarkable story of former MDC cinematographer Glenn Chambers, whose close work with captive otters helped generations of Missourians connect with wildlife in a whole new way.Nature Boost takes a fun look at the plants, animals and outdoor experiences that make Missouri special through engaging stories and expert interviews. New episodes are released on the third Thursday of each month.If you enjoy Nature Boost, be sure to review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and follow MDC on Instagram and Facebook!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Clean Slate Act now sits on Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's desk. The bill would automatically expunge the criminal records of thousands of Missourians convicted of certain non-violent crimes. It's part of a larger, nationwide campaign to pass similar laws. Thirteen states have already passed their own version of the measure, including Illinois. In this encore, we talk with Empower Missouri Executive Director Mallory Rusch and advocate Patty Berger, president of the St. Louis chapter of All of Us or None, about the four-year effort to help people move on from their past criminal convictions.

Chris Stigall has done it all in conservative talk radio and podcasting and he's learned it's just not enough to talk about what's wrong.  That's why he's running for Congress, to have a chance to DO what's right.  Chris is a born and bred Missourian with deep roots in District 6 and while I don't have a vote, I can tell you his is the perfect successor to the retiring Sam Graves.    Chris is smart, funny, loyal and conservative as all get out.  He's a Christian that sees (and knows) America would never have happened without humble faith.   Most of all, he's a friend.  I'm biased here, folks.  You can't do better than voting for www.stigallforcongress.com.  He's got a Campaign Kickoff BBQ in Kearney at the Updike Barn Tuesday night from 6-7:30 pm and he'd love you meet you.  Even if you don't live in in his district, you will enjoy hanging out with these great folks. 

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek joins the show to highlight the state's unclaimed property program after discussions about listeners discovering forgotten money through the ShowMeMoney website. Malek shares his own story of unexpectedly finding hundreds of dollars after taking office and explains that Missouri currently holds more than $1.5 billion in unclaimed assets, with one in ten Missourians potentially owed money. The conversation expands into federal uncashed bond funds, dormant safe deposit boxes, and annual treasury auctions before shifting to Malek's push for investment reform in Missouri. He argues the state's constitutionally restricted investment rules are outdated and costing taxpayers millions in unrealized returns compared to surrounding states. Hashtags: #VivekMalek #MissouriTreasurer #ShowMeMoney #UnclaimedProperty #MissouriPolitics #StateInvestments #TaxpayerMoney #MissouriFinance #EconomicReform #StLouisRadio

Freddy Doss has done a lot for Missouri, from working with the state legislature to developing economic policy to expand opportunity for Missourians. Freddy came on to discuss his work running AmplifyMO Actions PAC, which provides funds for local democratic organizations in Missouri. He also officially announced this year's grant winners live on the show. You can learn more about his work at https://www.amplifymoactionspac.org/ The EladPod is an online town hall program designed to bring our government back to you. You can learn more and see or listen to our other town hall programs at https://www.eladgross.org

Missouri lawmakers placed Gov. Mike Kehoe's ambitious tax plan on the ballot last month. It gives lawmakers five years to expand sales and use taxes as a way to phase out the state's income tax. The proposal has sparked bipartisan opposition – and raised the ire of some powerful groups who may spend money to defeat it. Economist Aaron Hedlund, a supporter of the plan, joins “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air” to explain why it could help the state in the long term.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, economist Aaron Hedlund talks about Gov. Mike Kehoe's plan to expand the state's sales and use taxes to get rid of the income tax. Later in the show, St. Louis Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer discusses her misgivings about a data center near the Armory Building in Midtown. And former Sen. Scott Sifton provides his impressions of how the U.S. Supreme Court handled a landmark case involving how Roundup is labeled.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Jason Smith, Missouri's 8th District Congressman and the Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. He discusses how Missourians are benefiting from historically high tax refunds, this week's Medicare fraud hearing, his work with First Lady Melania Trump on Foster Care change, the latest on the Iran Conflict and more. He's then joined by Nick Schroer, a Missouri State Senator. Schroer discusses the Missouri Senate advancing a $50 billion budget plan and more. In this segment, Mark is later joined by Thomas Helbig with The Retirement Advisory Group to promote the upcoming "Protecting Your Retirement" event which occurs next Tuesday at 6:30pm in Chesterfield. In hour 2, Ethan hosts, "Ethan's News" where he discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Aaron Hedlund, a Member of the White House Council on Economic Advisors. He discusses Governor Kehoe's plan to replace the state personal income tax with expanded sales tax, how it will work and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. Houck discusses the media's coverage of the Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment, Virginia's redistricting vote and more. He is later joined by Stuart Rosenblum, the Owner of Stuart's American Mortgage. Stuey discusses what happens when you buy a house but haven't sold your current home yet and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Last month, we recognized 100 years since the commissioning of historic Route 66 by talking about its legacy and notable stops along the highway. We were only able to touch on a small portion of the route's history, so now, we're back with another conversation about the Mother Road. Missouri History Museum historian Andrew Wanko talks about the Missourians who were instrumental in marketing the highway and its Missouri-based attractions, what made Route 66 uniquely American, and notable attractions along the roadway. We also hear recollections from Irv Logan. Irv is the grandson of Alberta Ellis, whose hotel along Route 66 was one of the only safe places in Missouri for Black travelers to stay during the Jim Crow era.

Passing a proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate the income tax is a priority for Republicans in Jefferson City. The resolution still needs final approval from the Missouri House, but critics say that raising sales taxes will disproportionately hurt lower-income and elderly Missourians.

Water covers roughly 70 per cent of the Earth's surface and is essential for human survival. But it can also unleash devastating consequences.In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share tales about water — from flooding to polluted groundwater. Through their stories, we explore how water shapes our cities, our safety, and our sense of security in a changing climate.Part 1: While researching flood risk and insurance costs in California, international student Hannah Melville-Rea is shocked by just how unprotected many people are. Part 2: Patricia Schuba is determined to stop coal and waste pollution from contaminating the groundwater in Labadie, Missouri. Hannah Melville-Rea is a PhD candidate and Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, pursuing an interdisciplinary degree in Environment and Resources. Her research focuses on flood risk and examines how infrastructure decisions shape insurance costs and household vulnerability. She works closely with local agencies to translate research into practical tools that strengthen community flood resilience. Raised in Osaka, Japan by parents who hail from Australia and New Zealand, Hannah developed an early interest in how different countries tackle natural disasters. Today, she aspires to work at the intersection of science and policy to minimize the impact of climate hazards on frontline communities. Patricia Schuba has been active in organizing and politics since 2000. She founded two political organizations that worked to give voice to working Missourians living in rural areas, and she was a candidate for Missouri State House in 2018. She was a caregiver for her father with Alzheimer's who died in 2018, and she has had T1 autoimmune diabetes since childhood. She has been the president of all-volunteer Board of Directors of Labadie Environmental Organization (LEO) since 2011 and an active member since 2009. She has lobbied legislators, trained community members to find their voice, and led a citizens' movement in Missouri to end coal and waste pollution of our water and air. The pollution related work has been mostly from the heart and has forced her to grow in ways she never thought possible. It included learning media and advocacy skills but, more importantly… showed her how the world really works and how necessary citizens are in the process.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Griffen is a native Missourian who has dedicated his life to mules, horses, cattle, and family. In this episode Ty and Jason talk about working with mules around cattle, training tips, and Jason latest adventure, putting on Huzzah Valley Mule Days in June of 2026