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St Louis County Executive Dr Sam Page joins Debbie & Tom in-studio, marking November 11, 2025 as 'KMOX Day' in St Louis County.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses the latest comments from the former St Louis CEMA Director Sarah Russell on the failures to sound the sirens during the May 16th tornado in St Louis. Mark is then joined by Phil Holloway, a Fox News Legal Analyst in Atlanta, the Former Assistant District Attorney and a former Police Officer. He's later joined by Tom Sullivan, a longtime public watchdog. He discusses the inept reporting on St Louis County's budget deficit. 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 Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt. He discusses the latest on Operation Arctic Frost, the ending of the Government Shutdown, the State Department's designation of Antifa affiliates as foreign terrorist organizations and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Josh Hammer, a Newsweek Senior Editor at Large and the Host of the Josh Hammer Show. He discusses his latest piece which is titled, "The Next Social Epidemic is Already Here: Legalized Sports Gambling." He's later joined by Frank Miele, a Retired Editor of The Daily Inter Lake in Montana and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest piece which is headlined, "When Did I Become a Fetterman Republican?" They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Tom Sullivan, a longtime public watchdog. He discusses the inept reporting on St Louis County's budget deficit.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses the latest comments from the former St Louis CEMA Director Sarah Russell on the failures to sound the sirens during the May 16th tornado in St Louis. Mark is then joined by Phil Holloway, a Fox News Legal Analyst in Atlanta, the Former Assistant District Attorney and a former Police Officer. He's later joined by Tom Sullivan, a longtime public watchdog. He discusses the inept reporting on St Louis County's budget deficit.

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.

Dennis Hancock is running for st. Louis County Executive, and Dave Murray's forecast!- h3 full 1920 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:35:16 +0000 qb5bihXqevNNBsdqcK6pAxJTTjwYevnt comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Dennis Hancock is running for st. Louis County Executive, and Dave Murray's forecast!- h3 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False htt

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.

Debbie Monterrey previews the Storytelling Festival at the St Louis County Library with library President Kristin Sorth.

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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.

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.

The St. Louis County Library's Tap In Center provides a safe space for people who need assistance with resolving warrants, meeting with an attorney, learning about their case status or applying for a public defender. The center also works to address the underlying challenges that keep people resolving their legal issues. In the five years since its launch, the center has helped more than 3,300 people achieve good standing with the courts. The center's director and its co-founder share why the program works and how it has expanded its reach in recent years.

Kim Berns Melhus from The Conservation Fund talks about the recent expansion of public forest in St. Louis County

In this segment, Mark is joined by St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith. She discusses her first several months on the job, the work that her office is doing and more.

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.

SLCL director and CEO Kristen Sorth tells Debbie Monterrey about their fun challenge to visit as many county library branches as they can between now and the end of October. Get a passport stamped and win prizes if you visit five.

John Hogan, Director of Hockey at Maryville University in St Louis County joins Megan Lynch. The program is looking to join Lindenwood University as the 2nd D-1 hockey program in the region. Maryville announced a fundraising goal this week, to raise about 5-and-a-half million dollars to upgrade facilities. If the fundraising goals are reached, he says there could be a, 'shovel in the ground' sometime next spring. Hogan expects the team could be playing full D-1 hockey by the 27-28 calendar year. There could be as many as 200 hockey student-athletes at Maryville in the future. Maryville.EDU for more information

Just Moms STL Co- Founders Dawn Chapman and Karen Nickel join Megan Lynch as the application process for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act gets underway. Documentation assistance from the St Louis County Library will be provided to those who need assistance. They preach 'patience' since the process is just getting started.

A library card is a gateway to countless universes of storytelling, visual art and audio. St. Louis County Library aims to introduce local musicians to new fans with Listen Up STL. Sarah Kuntz Jones of the Glaize Branch shares how musicians within the St. Louis County Library network can get their original music to the ears of library patrons.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss a troubling anti-Semitic incident in Clayton involving graffiti and burned cars, the broader rise of anti-Semitism in the U.S., and the role of conspiracy theories and social media in spreading hate. They examine the ongoing wave of mass shootings, the debate over the right to bear arms versus the push for gun control, and how the Republican Party is responding. The conversation also covers the upcoming St. Louis County Executive race between Brian Williams and Sam Page, potential legal hurdles for Page, and the spread of irrational beliefs on college campuses.

Scott Jagow recounts his childhood memory of an umpire calling him safe at a baseball game, reflecting on the saying "when I'm right, no one remembers when I'm wrong." He then discusses Bradley Vinson, a 13-year-old aspiring umpire from Florida, who is serious about his dream and already umpires youth leagues. Jen Powell, a 48-year-old, fulfilled her dream of becoming the first woman to umpire a regular season major league game. Scott also shares his own childhood dream of being a radio broadcaster, highlighting the importance of pursuing dreams and resilience.

KMOX's Sean Malone talks with Missouri Senator Brian Williams about his decision to run against Sam Page for St. Louis County Executive in next August's primary.

Ryan Wrecker interviews St. Louis County Councilman Mark Harder about the disappointing results of a recent audit into the county prosecutor's office under former prosecutor Wesley Bell. The council requested a deep investigation into four specific problem areas—sunshine requests, fiscal spending irregularities, timecard abuses, and outside employment issues—but the audit only reviewed two years remotely, producing a brief and inconclusive report. Harder expresses frustration with the limited findings, lack of transparency, and inadequate on-site investigation. The segment ends with anticipation of further developments as the council considers next steps.

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.

Michael Calhoun leads coverage of the indictment of Dr Sam Page on multiple counts. Guests include KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young and SLU political science professor Christopher Duncan. KMOX's Maria Keena and Sean Malone contributed to the story.

Jenny Armbruster, Executive Director of the non-profit, Prevent Ed, joins Chris and Amy as more locations in the St Louis region are receiving Narcan/Naloxone 'vending machines' to treat opioid overdoses.

Law enforcement shot and killed a person in St. Louis County Tuesday after the person allegedly set homes on fire and shot a weapon at officers. Also, Vance Boelter's attorney says his client plans to plead not guilty to charges he killed Minnesota DFL leader Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. A grand jury indicted him Tuesday on six counts of murder, stalking and firearms violations. The murder charges could carry the federal death penalty. This is the afternoon MPR News Update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.

After months of tumult at the St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center, the shelter received its state-issued license to operate last week. County Public Health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham talks about her vision for the shelter moving forward, and volunteers share why they are hopeful that there are brighter days ahead for the center and its inhabitants.

11:05 – 11:12 (7 mins) VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran Of The Day, during Veterans Month in America 11:12 – 11:22 (17mins) Mark Harder, St. Louis County Council Host: St. Louis County Insider with Mark Harder, Sundays at 5pm 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: "CHAT BOX!!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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KMOX reporter and anchor Maria Keena joined us in studio to discuss why Sam Page is asking for so much funding. Plus, Maria details the long troubled history of the specific shelter in question.

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STL County Library Book Club Presents: Mathew Gavin Frank; author of Submersed: Wonder, Obsession, and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines

You can weigh in on the vision for St. Louis County for the next 25 years. County officials are asking you to read the draft plan and complete a survey. Jacob Trimble, Director of Planning, St. Louis County, joins Megan Lynch. He says that slow population growth in the county 'has big implications' for local government as the region and infrastructure has expanded. StLouisCounty2050.com

Mike Ferguson in the Morning -St. Louis sinkholes strike again!-St. Louis County Council issues subpoenas to find out what the hell happened that lead to the county animal shelter failing inspections, having a parvo outbreak, and euthanizing animals. -What are some "money saving hacks" that could actually be costing you more?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VIC 4 VETS is proudly supported by https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/ https://www.callpatriothvacstl.com/ https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/ Submitted by: Ken Williams, Exec. Producer / Commentator The Vic Porcelli Show CHARLES ANTHONY MCGUIRK – UNCLE CHUCKThis is the VIC 4 VETS, Veteran Of The Day, during Veterans Month in America.Name Charles Anthony McGuirkFrom St Louis, St Louis County, Missouri Birth Date 1 August 1946 Casualty Date 19 July 1966 War Vietnam War Service Branch Marine Corps Rank Private First Class Specialty Rifleman Unit/Group 3rd Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, C Company Casualty Type Died through hostile action Location South Vietnam, Quang Nam provincePurple Heart★ Combat Action Ribbon ★ Marksmanship Badge ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Private First Class McGuirk experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on 19 July 1966. Boat sank in the Ca De River 2k from the Nam O Bridge in Quang Nam Province during Operation Hastings sweeps. He left a wife Louise McGuirk This is today’s VIC 4 VETS, Veteran Of The Day, during Veterans Month in America on NewsTalkSTL. Submit a vet so Vic and Ken can honor them June is VIC FOR VETS month. Every day in June, Vic and Ken will honor a veteran…living or dead…during Medal of Honor June. If you have anyone in your family or close circle who served that we can honor, please email their information to KEN at NEWSTALKSTL dot COM NAME & RANK: BRANCH & (optional) Battalion/Platoon: DATE OF SERVICE: ANY MEDALS OR AWARDS (optional): MORE INFO: THIS is the storytelling part…anything that helps us tell their BRIEF story would be great.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Simos from Assumption Greek Orthodox Church joins Michael and John with a preview of this weekend's festivities.

Ingrid Rivera, Spokesperson, St Louis County Dept of Human services, joins Megan Lynch with details on the 'Spa Closet Drive'.

In 2024, nearly 60 pedestrians in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County were killed — the deadliest year on record since Trailnet began issuing its annual Crash Report. We discuss the reasons behind these crashes, the effects of traffic violence on the people who experience it, and the solutions being put in place to make our streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

Dr Leah Cohn, Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, joins Megan Lynch as a Parvovirus outbreak hit a St Louis County animal shelter. 'We didn't even have this disease until 1979 says Dr Cohn.

In this segment, Mark is joined by James Knowles, the former Mayor of Ferguson, MO. Knowles discusses his reasoning for opposing Proposition B in St Louis County and more.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade, the Co-Host of Fox and Friends, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and The Brian Kilmeade Show. They react to Trump's "Liberation Day" speech where he imposed tariffs against countries that have them against the United States. How will the stock market respond to it? They discuss that and much more. He is then joined by James Knowles, the former Mayor of Ferguson, MO. Knowles discusses his reasoning for opposing Proposition B in St Louis County and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, hear President Trump speak at the White House. In hour 2 of The Mark Reardon Show, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Alex Rich joins for the hour and they later discuss trending topics including the Blues late comeback win to extend their winning streak to ten, the Cardinals exciting victory that occurred this afternoon, the new MLB torpedo bats, installing new microwaves, and much more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade, the Co-Host of Fox and Friends, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and The Brian Kilmeade Show. They react to Trump's "Liberation Day" speech where he imposed tariffs against countries that have them against the United States. How will the stock market respond to it? They discuss that and much more. He is then joined by James Knowles, the former Mayor of Ferguson, MO. Knowles discusses his reasoning for opposing Proposition B in St Louis County and more.

Marc and Kim discuss the controversial idea of merging St. Louis City with surrounding counties, especially St. Charles and Jefferson, with former senator John Lamping. Lamping warns of a slow, incremental push toward the "Better Together" initiative, reflecting progressive efforts to unite the region under one large government structure. They also dive into the upcoming St. Louis County Executive race, with Lamping sharing insights on the potential replacement of Sam Page, discussing Brian Williams as a strong candidate to lead the county. With elections on the horizon, the conversation turns to the challenge of defeating long-standing Democratic control and the shifting landscape of local politics. Lamping provides an in-depth analysis of the market's reaction to recent economic shifts and how these changes could influence the nation's financial future, offering a long-term optimistic view despite short-term disruptions.

St. Louis County Library is spending more than half its collections budget on digital “eMedia” through subscriptions to services like Libby and Hoopla. The library told its patrons this month the cost would become “unsustainable” without changes. We hear from the library's director, Kristen Sorth, about the changing landscape for accessing books and other digital media, and the decisions facing libraries to maintain the public's access.

The sound of music took center stage at the St. Louis County Justice Center in Clayton this week. Two St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians visited the women's residence to announce “Melodies of Hope,” a music education program for people incarcerated there. We talk with STLPR Arts and Culture reporter Jeremy Goodwin about his coverage of the new program. We also meet Dustin Politte-Bender, a music therapist overseeing the Maryville University students leading music exercises in the program.

By her own admission, Melissa Price Smith never aspired to be in public office. But when it was clear in August that Wesley Bell would be departing as prosecutor to serve in Congress, Price Smith's mindset about vying for an elected position changed. STLPR's Rachel Lippmann and Jason Rosenbaum talk with Price Smith about her priorities and first days in office on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.