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97.1 FM (St. Louis): The Annie Frey Show: U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner on F-47, Pete Hegseth and Signal messages, more

97.1 FM (St. Louis): The Mark Reardon Show: Ann Wagner on Pete Hegseth Signal controversy, dismantling the Department of Education, more

Brad & John Show (104.5 FM St. Charles/Franklin/Warren Counties), Tuesday: Recap of stltoday Eric Schmitt behind-the-scenes story (link opens at 12:30 mark)

FOX 4 KC: U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver on voting against continuing resolution, DOGE and Trump, Schumer, more

P-D: Anheuser-Busch drops out as PrideFest sponsor. ‘Deeply disappointed,’ Pride St. Louis says (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

St. Louis Public Radio: Anheuser-Busch pulls support for PrideFest after 30 years of sponsorship

Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Recap of Anheuser-Busch PrideFest news (link opens at 9:00 mark)

Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Highlights of KC Star “long COVID” tales: obese black gal, non-binary hysterectomy, etc. (link opens at 1:25 mark)

JCNT: Vitae Foundation says it’s finding new ways to make abortion unthinkable; CEO of Babylon Bee headlines annual dinner

This Week in Missouri Politics TWMP Daily: Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) on decision to finish term and not run for re-election in 2026: serving 8 years in Legislature, thoughts on fish fries and town halls (3:00); Chris Coleman’s success (6:40); raising six kids (4:45); Combest’s new book (7:40); Thomas More Society and successfully suing St. Louis County Executive Sam Page over COVID (12:00); foster care system (13:00); cameos from Gerhardt Coleman and Gussie Faughn (14:30); Kate Casas and school choice (19:30); Chris Coleman unfazed by Palestinian protesters (21:40; what’s next for pro-life legislation and ballot initiatives (24:45); top contenders for her seat including Rep. David Casteel (29:00)

Amazon.com: Creepers and Copers: Ranking Your Male Admirers for Safety, Fun and (Maybe) Friendship by John Combest (paperback)

Amazon.com: Creepers and Copers: Ranking Your Male Admirers for Safety, Fun and (Maybe) Friendship by John Combest (Amazon Kindle)

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

Barnes & Noble author page: John Combest books

St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman won’t run for a second term

P-D: Mary Elizabeth Coleman won’t seek reelection (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Mary Elizabeth Coleman teaser and Brad’s literotic fan fiction (link opens at 8:00 mark)

The Missouri Times: Anthem-MU Health Care dispute could leave many without coverage

Missouri Independent: Republicans block push to increase funding for schools, child care in Missouri budget

Columbia Missourian: Initiative petition changes remain a priority for Legislature

Missouri Independent: Missouri’s revamped ‘eHarmony for babies’ bill criticized as government overreach

P-D: With little to do, ‘DOGE’ committee probes Missouri’s deer management practices (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

P-D: Controversial self-defense bill resurfaces in Missouri Senate (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

JCNT: Missouri Senate panel mulls Ten Commandments in classrooms

P-D: Progressive clergy, others call for Missouri to reject Ten Commandments in schools (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Columbia Missourian: Senate bill proposes Ten Commandments in Missouri classrooms

JCNT editorial: More research needed on marijuana

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