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The Hill: In panel convened by Hawley, whistleblower says Meta undermined US security, interests

KC Star’s Eric Adler: Oracle in Kansas City denies 5 black students scholarships. Why President Trump is to blame (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

Brad & John Show (104.5 FM St. Charles/Franklin/Warren Counties), Wednesday: Quick overview of Denny Hoskins’ investigation into alleged misuse of taxpayer money for St. Louis County’s anti-Prop B campaign (link opens at 12:30 mark)

P-D: Missouri governor signs controversial utility legislation. Your bills will rise, critics say (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs major utility bill into law

Missourinet: Gov. Kehoe signs utility bill

Columbia Missourian: Protesters rally outside Capitol against utilities law: signs include “Politians [sic] bought”

Brad & John Show, Thursday: Recap of Kehoe utility bill signing (2:00); friendly advice for protesters (8:30) (link opens at 2:00 mark)

P-D: Long-shot gambling overhaul approved by razor-thin margin in Missouri House (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Missouri Independent: Bill legalizing video lottery games narrowly passes Missouri House

St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri House narrowly votes to legalize and regulate video gambling machines

Columbia Missourian: Bill regulating ‘no-chance’ lottery machines heads to Senate

Columbia Missourian: House panel approves constitutional amendment limiting abortion

Missouri Independent: Missouri House GOP starts over with new bill to ban abortion with limited exceptions

The Missouri Times: Kids Win Missouri holds Capitol rally

Missourinet: House bill would double the size of Missouri’s film tax credit

97.1 FM (St. Louis): Marc Cox Morning Show: Rep. David Casteel (R-High Ridge) on proposed St. Louis City sports district and timetable for state funding

Missouri Independent: House Democrat staff member faces assault, harassment charges; Christian Chenet allegedly called owner of Izzy’s Burgers and Shakes a “f*cking racist” and allegedly threatened to shoot him

KMIZ (Columbia): Christian Chenet faces felony and misdemeanor charge

Brad & John Show, Thursday: Christian Chenet felony charge and the actionable lesson for young men (link opens at 9:30 mark)

Columbia Missourian: Senate opens debate on new hemp regulations

Missouri Independent: Intoxicating hemp regulations stall in Missouri Senate after 7-hour filibuster

P-D: Weed grower in south St. Louis County sues to recoup $200k in unpaid debts (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Columbia Missourian; State programs like Missouri Immunization Coalition impacted by CDC cuts

Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Remembering author and former Post-Dispatch reporter Nick Pistor (link opens at 9:10 mark)

Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Cara Spencer defeats incumbent St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones (link opens at 16:30 mark)

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

Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Pro wrestling “podfather” Conrad Thompson purchases iconic St. Louis ports station KFNS; Brad reveals he tried to buy KFNS last month (link opens at 13:00 mark)

P-D editorial: Hawley, Jason Smith wrong on tariffs (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

KC Star’s Toriano Porter: Here’s why the Chiefs should say thanks but no thanks to Trump’s White House invite (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

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

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)

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