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P-D: Nicholas Pistor, former City Hall reporter for the Post-Dispatch, dies at 43 (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Brad & John Show (104.5 FM St. Charles/Franklin/Warren Counties), March 11: Why does the St. Louis Post-Dispatch get free office space at St. Louis City Hall? Recap of Nick Pistor inquiry, Post-Dispatch’s refusal to answer questions and Tishaura Jones consultant’s “mischief” gem (link opens at 1:45 mark)

Columbia Missourian: Colleges, including MU, say some international students’ visas are being revoked

This Week in Missouri Politics #TWMPDaily: Scott Faughn, Jake Kroesen, Sen. Jason Bean and top GOP consultant David Barklage on severe weather, St. Louis City’s future, how Mayor Cara Spencer can succeed (22:45), St. Charles County Executive race between Bill Eigel, Mike Elam and Jason Law (24:00), state Senate races, Jason Bean’s successful campaign strategy (46:30), primary candidates for Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman’s seat (49:45), more

Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Promo for David Barklage advice for Cara Spencer via #TWMPDaily; Spencer defeats Tishaura Jones (link opens at 16:30 mark)

P-D: Cara Spencer wins landslide in St. Louis mayor’s race, beats Tishaura Jones by 28 points (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Instagram reel: “{black Girl) Magic!” by the Pilots featuring Kim Gardner, Cori Bush and Tishaura Jones

P-D: Secretary of State Denny Hoskins investigating St. Louis County’s use of taxpayer money for anti-Proposition B mailers (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

St. Louis Business Journal: Secretary of state investigating complaint that Sam Page’s office spent public money to oppose proposition (avoid St. Louis Business Journal paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Quick overview of Denny Hoskins’ investigation into alleged misuse of taxpayer money for campaign (link opens at 12:30 mark)

KWTO (Springfield): The Elijah Haahr Show: #moleg Monday with Rep. Alex Riley (R-Springfield): concealed carry on public transit (1:45), managing House and Senate bills (3:30), pro-life legislation (5:30), hurdles to pro-life policies (12:15), tax cut bills (14:00), school choice (16:15)

Missouri Independent: Passing video lottery bill would be ‘a heavy lift’ in Missouri Senate

Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Making sense of the three-way dance involving Torch Electronics, state lawmakers and Missouri Gaming Association (link opens at 8:20 mark)

Missouri Independent: School accreditation bill stalls in Missouri Senate after discussion of standardized tests

KZRG (Joplin): Sen. Jill Carter (R-Granby) on Ten Commandments in schools (0:45), Bayer’s glyphosate bill (4:30), tornados (9:00)

The Missouri Times: Glyphosate’s role in Missouri ag and America’s food security

KCRG (Jefferson City): Missouri capitol hosts Crime Victims’ Rights Day, highlighting victim support

P-D: Revamped gun-rights bill in Missouri pits police against ‘the guy up there’ (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Reacting to James Harris op-ed on banning candy and soda for welfare; James Harris origin story and GOP resume (link opens at 2:00 mark)

Columbia Missourian: Industries back business-oriented child care tax credits

Columbia Missourian: House bill would assert state primacy on federal lands

Columbia Missourian: Senate committee mulls special designation for Kansas City Chiefs

Missouri Independent: Cole County judge upholds state funding for new Missouri cancer center

JCNT: Missouri sophomores make pilgrimage to Jefferson City

Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Avoiding a 401(k) freakout; how middle class and working class Americans will benefit from one particular crash; why “buy the dip” is fallacious advice; kneejerk contrarianism in markets; more

Missouri Independent op-ed: Various university professors group op-ed: Federal cuts put Missouri history, culture and arts at risk

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