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SNL: Burlison bill aims to ‘end cycle of government dependency’ for those on Medicaid, SNAP

Daily American Republic, via Southeast Missourian: American Federation of Government Employees, progressive groups turn out 70 people for anti-DOGE rally in Poplar Bluff (avoid Southeast Missourian paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Brad & John Show (104.5 FM St. Charles/Franklin/Warren Counties), Monday: Recap of anti-Trump protests in Poplar Bluff, Florissant, and St. Louis’ Central Rear End, plus the two (2!) major problems with Friday’s Jefferson City rally (link opens at 1:25)

Brad & John Show, Friday: Quick recap of Jean Evans on 97.1 FM discussing Linda McMahon and Dept. of Education (link opens at 13:50 mark)

This Week in Missouri Politics: State Reps. Raychel Proudie (D-Ferguson), Keri Ingle (D-Lee’s Summit), Bill Owen (R-Springfield) and Jeff Vernetti (R-Camdenton) on state tax cuts, spending and 2026 state revenue (0:30); Cara Spencer’s St. Louis City mayor victory (8:40); St. Louis City police and crime (17:30), Trump’s address to Congress (23:20), who won the week: Rep. Brad Christ, Missouri Senate, Vladimir Putin and Elon Musk, Cara Spencer, Missouri Fraternal Order of Police (26:55)

Missouri Independent: Missouri on the verge of taking over St. Louis police, a return to Civil War-era policy

Brad & John Show, Friday: Steve Roberts’ masterful playing of St. Louis police issue (8:35), Mayor Tishaura Jones’ office response to Roberts (12:50) (link opens at 8:35 mark)

Brad & John Show, Friday: 60-second guide to re-evaluating your favorite pissant Jefferson City lobbyists (link opens at 17:55 mark)

Brad & John Show, Monday: How the Schmitt/Bailey anti-China lawsuit can actually pay off (link opens at 8:15 mark)

Brad & John Show, Monday: Playing the race card against AG Andrew Bailey doesn’t pay off for thieving county coroner – plus the lesson for all conservatives regarding grifty black Republicans (link opens at 14:20 mark)

Brad & John Show, Friday: Recap of St. Louis Public Schools vaccine mandate settlement, plus the worst part of vaccine virtue signaling (link opens at 2:15 mark)

P-D editorial: Jones, Spencer should derail state police takeover plan by vowing more funding (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

P-D’s Tony Messenger: One man gets a break from jail but Missouri still has a mental health crisis (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Combest, The Missouri Times, 10 years ago: Toward a more memorable, meaningful Lincoln Day weekend: Stop the last-minute announcement of in-state “keynote” speakers, make news, offer substantive community volunteer opportunities, more

P-D letter: St. Louis septuagenarian wants U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner to oppose Trump’s “helter skelter” cuts (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Instagram reel: How thirsty men shoot their shot on International Women’s Day; cameos by Charlie “Helter Skelter” Manson types, smarmy douches, more (watch YouTube Shorts version)

Amazon.com: Stalking, Harassment, Internet Trolling: A Guide to Recovering and Rebuilding After Online Attacks – $7.99 on Kindle, $12.99 in paperback

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