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The Independent (UK), via MSN: Hawley: ‘I won’t vote for that’: Senior Republicans dig their heels in over Medicaid cuts as they try to push through Trump agenda

Brad & John Show (104.5 FM St. Charles/Franklin/Warren Counties), Monday: Recap of Josh Hawley defending Medicaid; Mark McCloskey bathroom selfies (link opens at 14:50)

Brad & John Show, Friday: Recap of Schmitt vs. ChiComs (link opens at 17:05 mark)

Brad & John Show, Friday: Why is Sam Graves proposing an annual fee on cars? Reaction from Eric Burlison (via Politico) (link opens at 2:40 mark)

X.com: Washington University in St. Louis employee confronted after placing “F*CK Elon” sticker on Tesla in Kirkwood, Mo.

97.1 FM (St. Louis): Marc Cox Morning Show: Christian Kirk’s viral Tesla vandalism video sparks outrage

LIVESTREAM LINK: Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: Brad & John Show 7-8 a.m. Central: Recap of Kirkwood, Missouri incident: Washington University’s William Howells confronted on video after placing “F*CK Elon” sticker on Tesla

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

This Week in Missouri Politics: Rep. Keri Ingle (D-Lee’s Summit) joins Scott Faughn to discuss her bid for Mike Cierpiot’s open seat (0:20), family and background 1:10), voters wanting more “logical” and “rational” elected officials (3:30), Kansas City region (4:15), Amendment 3 and Proposition A (6:10), Royals relocation (7:15), Kansas City Chiefs’ value (8:35), tafiffs (10:00), Amendment 3 legislation (11:30); panel of Reps. Will Jobe (D-Independence), Sherri Gallick (R-Belton), Brandon Phelps (R-Warrensburg) and Mark Boyko (D-Kirkwood) on Prop A tweaks (16:30), open enrollment (23:30), Sen. Lincoln Hough and Senate Budget Committee, women legislators, Gov. Kehoe, Missouri workers/Prop A supporters, Tom Burcham (26:40)

Brad & John Show, Friday: Recap of David Wasinger giving the Missouri Senate a tongue-lashing, with feedback from senators via Jake Kroesen’s The Missouri Times Whispering Gallery (link opens at 9:10 mark)

Instagram reel: David Wasinger’s Kicking Machine (featuring Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Writes and Cindy O’Laughlin)

KC Star’s Kacen Bayless: “Reality Check” series: Critics say Missouri GOP law fighting abortion is a ‘Let Politicians Lie Act’ (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

Missouri Independent: ‘Really horrifying’: Missouri draws scorn over treatment of teen mom in foster care

P-D: Homeowners association says Eureka homeowner breaking its chicken policy. She says they’re afoul of state law; thoughts from Rep. Jim Murphy (R-St. Louis County) (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Brad & John Show, Monday: Missouri’s backyard chickens vs. HOA Karens; Jim Murphy’s law (link opens at 1:35 mark)

Fox 2 St. Louis: Missouri students advocate for statewide science fair

Brad & John Show, Monday: Recap of socialist group’s anti-Mizzou rally in Columbia, backlash against anti-white policies (link opens at 9:05 mark)

P-D: St. Louis area dispensaries owe supplier over $61K, suit says (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

P-D: Linda Lockhart, former Post-Dispatch editor, dies at 72 (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Missouri Independent’s Janice Ellis: Missouri lawmakers are consumed with trying to undo the will of the people, and not focused on the needs of the people

Combest, The Missouri Times (8/7/23): “The Independent has published 25 of (diversity columnist Janice Ellis’) columns in the past 12 months, and one (1) was exclusively focused on Missouri issues. … Can you imagine if the (Missouri Independent’s) diversity slot was occupied by a strong voice on Missouri issues?”

P-D letter: Eureka septuagenarian says GOP plans for state tax cuts and federal spending cuts give her “the chills” (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

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