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Brownfield Ag News: Missouri’s Barry Bean on tariffs, trade deals and what it all means for Missouri cotton farmers

Newsweek: Biden voter calls Trump a “dictator,” tells U.S. Rep. Mark Alford to take his ‘head out of Trump’s a**’ (link via TonysKansasCity.com)

Rosenbaum: Andrew Bailey’s admirers – and detractors – expect him to make a big impact at the FBI

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Quinton Lucas and Ashley Aune vs. Trump’s anti-crime efforts – plus something you can teach white women about Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” (link opens at 10:30 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

P-D: Feds drop charges against St. Louis developer represented by Pam Bondi’s brother (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

P-D: Missouri attorneys defend transsexual drug/mutilation ban in pro-life ballot measure (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Missouri Independent: Missouri judge weighing whether new abortion ban should appear on 2026 ballot

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Good news from Fanatics and Boyd Gaming! You can join a bunch of drunk degenerates at sportsbook lounges starting this December (link opens at 7:10 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

P-D: Another Ashcroft may be on Missouri ballots next year; Katie Ashcroft considering a bid for GOP Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s open seat; comments from top GOP strategist/consigliere Mike Hafner (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Fox 2 St. Louis: Lt. Governor David Wasinger wants to be more than a placeholder

KZRG (Joplin): Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R-Smithville) on creating new congressional district maps: “I’m OK with the way we have now”

KZRG (Joplin): Morning News Watch: Sen. Jill Carter (R-Granby) on Switzerland and sundresses; the “absurd” “political theater” from unnamed Republican colleagues about property taxes; thoughts on Catherine Hanaway

KZRG (Joplin): Morning News Watch, 7/31/25: Rep. Dirk Deaton (R-Seneca) says Sen. Jill Carter (R-Granby) made a mistake on property tax deal (7:00), says he’ll pre-file legislation for Jasper and Newton County property tax freeze (7:55)

KC Star: From child marriage to sick leave, these 12 Missouri laws are taking effect (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Thursday: Typical visual from the KC Star (link opens at 10:25 mark)

Fox 2 St. Louis: New law brings dramatic overhaul to temp tags, vehicle sales tax

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Thursday: Trish Vincent homage – and Trish’s understatement of the year (link opens at 3:15 mark)

St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri has a new temporary tag law, but it’s not in effect until at least next year

St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri utilities now have fewer days to disconnect customers when it’s super hot or cold outside

St. Louis Public Radio: Diapers and period products are now tax-free in Missouri

Northwest Missourian: Northwest Missouri State University faces over half a million dollar in funds loss after 2026 state budget passage

Fox 2 St. Louis: Construction to add new lane on I-70 ramps up

P-D: Missouri Technology Corp. CEO Jack Scatizzi to depart (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

St. Louis Public Radio’s: “Legal Roundtable” shares thoughts on new AG Catherine Hanaway

St. Louis Public Radio: State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gives St. Louis County second-lowest rating on spending of Rams settlement funds

P-D: St. Louis sheriff’s lawyers: DNA proves Missouri AG wrong on nepotism charge (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Missouri Independent op-ed: Col Wes Martin: Josh Hawley and Travis Fitzwater wrong about pharmacy benefit managers

P-D’s Tony Messenger: Missouri inmate who helped end ‘pay-to-stay’ law is still waiting for his money (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Wednesday: How Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce will placate Kansas City in 2026; “Chimp Crazy” St. Louis area gal; Brad’s DIY tip for making McDonald’s hamburgers taste much better (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Southwest Airlines vs. oinkers; Brad vs. John on porkers’ “glandular problem” excuse; St. Louis Cardinals attendance drop; Cracker Barrel flip-flop (link opens at 8:00 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

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

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