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Monday, June 16, 2025 – Missouri political news headlines

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Jason Rosenbaum’s Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air: Sen. Eric Schmitt on Trump’s budget, deporting illegal aliens, Trump vs. California’s Gavin Newsom, more

Apple Podcasts: Jason Rosenbaum’s Politically Speaking episode archive

Fox News: After Minnesota attacks, Schmitt warns over political violence: ‘Dangerous road to go down’

KFVS (Cape Girardeau): Rep. Hardy Billington (R-Poplar Bluff) hosts ‘Trump Train’ event for president’s birthday, draws “several hundred cars and trucks”

97.1 FM: The Annie Frey Show: AG Andrew Bailey on Trump vs. Newsom legal battle and what to do if your car is surrounded by violent protesters

Apple Podcasts: The Annie Frey Show episode archive

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Monday: No apparent savagery at weekend #stl “No Kings” protests; recap of Andrew Bailey on Annie Frey’s show (link opens at 10:45 mark)

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Friday: Kehoe not effing around with rioters; credit to Gabby Picard and team for a pithy standby statement (link opens at 15:45 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Friday: AP’s Hussein gal and other liberal media mad about Billy Long’s confirmation (link opens at 4:55 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Monday: Recap of Rosenbaum piece on Josh Hawley, RECA and Just Moms STL’s Dawn Chapman (link opens at 13:20 mark)

Apple Podcasts: Follow the Brad & John Show to hear radio segments with timestamps AND transcripts

St. Louis Public Radio: A month after the tornado, St. Louisans begin to apply for federal money to rebuild

Instagram: Kansas City Star’s new artificial intelligence “summarization” system identifies Trump’s top executive orders – starring Jay Ashcroft, Bill Eigel and Mike Kehoe

This Week in Missouri Politics: Rep. Betsy Fogle (D-Springfield) talks with Jake Kroesen about her state Senate campaign kickoff (1:10), her background and Medicaid (2:00), first state rep campaign (3:30), bipartisan narrative (4:40), Budget Committee role (6:20), opposition to school choice (8:30); On the panel, Scott Faughn is joined by Representatives Ken Jamison (D-Gladstone), Steve Butz (D-St. Louis City), Jim Murphy (R-St. Louis County) and Jim Kalberloh (R-Lowry City) on KC stadiums vote (15:40), Mayor Cara Spencer’s early success with state leaders (20:40), who won the week: Rep. Jamison’s wife for getting pregnant, Cara Spencer, Gov. Kehoe, Missouri sports fans, House Superminority Leader Ashley Aune (26:35)

Missourinet: Mission to France: Kehoe to give sales pitch in first trade mission as governor

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Monday: Kehoe signs I-70 special session bills; Brad vs. John on Kehoe’s trip to France (link opens at 6:55 mark)

Missouri Independent: Rep. Brian Seitz (R-Branson) says special interests killed bill aiding child sex abuse survivors

St. Louis Magazine: Kehoe’s transition director for police earns high marks from past colleagues

JCNT: First responders, military to enjoy perks at Missouri State Fair

Washington Missourian: Marijuana processing facility planned in Union (avoid Washington Missourian paywall by reading Combest-archived version 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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