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KCMO: Pete Mundo in the Morning: U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt on how Missourians’ experience with COVID tyranny, masking and lockdowns are central to his new book; thoughts on Catherine Hanaway and Kash Patel; more

ORDER HERE: Eric Schmitt’s new book: The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court (note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

St. Louis Magazine: Missouri Democrats plan $610K building purchase, despite pushback; LGBTQ+ Caucus Chair April Rivera, St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee member Chelsea Rodriguez critical of plan

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Russ Carnahan’s foolish real estate “investment” – will Dems punish Chelsea Rodriguez for having sound judgement? (link opens at 13:35 mark)

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show (7/21/25): Prediction: Missouri Democratic Party communications director Chelsea Rodriguez too strategic, clear-headed and talented for the Russ Carnahan regime, will leave Missouri Democratic Party post (4:45)

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show (8/11/25): Brad on national politicians’ real estate/PAC grift; John asks what kind of mouth-breathing smoothbrain would make a real estate “investment” with campaign committee money (link opens at 16:30)

KWTO (Springfield); The Elijah Haahr Show: Former GOP state Rep. Doug Richey on the top contenders for new KC-area congressional seat: Kurtis Gregory, Rick Brattin, more names

P-D’s Joe Holleman: Woman who spit on former St. Louisan Ed Martin pleads guilty (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

P-D: Jefferson County may ban swimming in Big River park after drownings; councilman wants congressional delegation to support funding to remove dam (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

St. Louis Public Radio: Explosion destroys 5 homes in north St. Louis County, sends residents to hospital; comments from U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Monday: Ken Waller passes away – recap of coverage, plus cause of death (link opens at 2:00 mark)

97.1 FM (St. Louis): The Annie Frey Show: Incoming AG Catherine Hanaway on FBI, St. Louis City crime, Will Scharf and John Sauer, flag burning, more

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Monday: Ashley Aune’s clever line on Catherine Hanaway (link opens at 2:30 mark)

P-D: Judge refuses to block launch of Missouri’s private school scholarship expansion (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Missouri Independent: Cole County judge denies request to freeze Missouri private-school scholarship payments

Missourinet: Early reactions to school cell phone ban

St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri telehealth network to make sexual assault exams available 24/7

JCNT: New addition coming to Missouri Veterans Memorial; comments from Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City)

JCNT: Bill assistance available for eligible Ameren customers

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Monday: Brad vs. John on Ameren, Evergy, data centers and whether “the fix is in” (link opens at 7:20 mark)

JCNT: Missouri State Highway Patrol increasing presence this fall as DWIs spike

JCNT: Lincoln University, Missouri Department of Conservation to host invasive species workshop

St. Louis Public Radio: Spencer asks FEMA to extend deadline as ‘hundreds’ continue to apply for tornado funds

The Missouri Times op-ed: Renew Missouri’s James Owen: Energy as Missouri’s new cash crop

Amazon.com: John Combest: Stalking, Harassment, Internet Trolling: A Guide to Recovering and Rebuilding After Online Attacks – available in paperback and Amazon Kindle

Barnes & Noble author page: John Combest books

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