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Fox Business: Sen. Eric Schmitt explains the ‘pillars’ of Trump’s foreign policy

97.1 FM (St. Louis): Mark Reardon Show: Eric Schmitt on Middle East peace deal, government shutdown, federal troops in Chicago and Portland, and what it’s like to golf with Trump

The New Founding Podcast on YouTube: Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO): Playbook for political & cultural victory

Amazon.com: 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.)

Missourinet: Hawley: Tariff revenue to cover WIC payments, possible military pay

The Daily Caller: St. Louis’ Scott Leiendecker buys Dominion Voting systems, forces them to drop lawsuits against conservatives

Axios: Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official Scott Leiendecker

NPR: Dominion, the voting tech company at the center of false 2020 claims, is sold

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Friday: Hometown hero Scott Leiendecker buys Dominion, puts lawsuits to bed (link opens at 18:15 mark)

KC Star: Federal judge rules ICE arrests of KC-area restaurant workers were unlawful (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Thursday: Fixing St. Louis Public Radio’s illegal alien headline (link opens at 3:00 mark)

This Week in Missouri Politics #TWMPDaily: Scott Faughn and lobbyist Erin Schrimpf talk with GOP superconsultant David Barklage on 2026 statewide abortion vote, redistricting, initiative petition changes, state Senate primaries including Jim Avery and Melanie Stinnett, Brian Williams’ victory in 2026 St. Louis County Executive primary, Taylor Swift, more

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM – The Life of a Political Showgirl: Can you tell the difference between Mary Elizabeth Coleman quotes and Taylor Swift lyrics?

Instagram: Mary Elizabeth Coleman cover art

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Life of a Political Showgirl: Husking in Nebraska, busking in Nashville – Catherine Hanaway and Taylor Swift have both come a long way. Can Brad tell which of 10 phrases are Catherine Hanaway quotes, and which ones are from Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” album?

The Life of a Political Showgirl playlist on YouTube: Cori Bush, Cara Spencer, Camellia Peterson, Catherine Hanaway

2024: The Tortured Politicians Department playlist on YouTube: Can you tell which quotes are from Missouri’s gov candidates, and which are from Taylor Swift?

P-D: Kirkwood Democrat Quintin Wilson prepping run for Missouri auditor (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Friday: Kirkwood oldster volunteers to take Dems’ loss vs. Scott Fitzpatrick; how Dems profit from sad simps and pansy patsies (link opens at 10:45 mark)

Missouri Independent: Missouri public schools, Medicaid need $1 billion more to continue current programs

TonysKansasCity.com: Legal weed outcry amid Kansas City pop-up marijuana trending

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Thursday: What sensible people at MoCannTrade should do about predatory license headaches (link opens at 18:35)

KCMO: Pete Mundo in the Morning: KC Mayor Quinton Lucas on the latest re: Chiefs and Royals stadiums

P-D: West Nile virus is ‘serious public health concern’ in Missouri, state health officials warn (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri officials warn of increased West Nile virus activity this year

JCNT: GOP Sen. Mike Bernskoetter to run for presiding commissioner

97.1 FM (St. Louis): Mark Reardon Show: AG Catherine Hanaway on pro-life wins and trying to remove St Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office

St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis sheriff indicted on 5 federal felony charges

P-D: St. Louis sheriff indicted on five new charges, put on house arrest (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

P-D: Bayer considers an end to Roundup after Missouri high court affirms $611 million verdict (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Missouri Independent: Missouri Supreme Court refuses to review $600 million judgement in Roundup cancer lawsuit

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Friday: Lotsa luck in a Chinese court: Is there any need for glyphosate legislation next year? (link opens at 14:25 mark)

The FARM Show on Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: Missouri Supreme Court and Bayer glyphosate litigation; analysis of Corteva’s spin-off announcement conference call, Part 1

Brad & John Show, May 2024: John’s prediction: Bayer will sell off its Roundup assets in 2025 or 2026 (link opens at 12:05 mark)

Missourinet: No decision yet from Gov. Mike Kehoe on fate of murderer Lance Shockley

KC Star: Kansas City Star announces promotions of two new managing editors: Hannah Wise, Ian Cummings

P-D op-ed: Great Rivers Environmental Law Center’s Natalie Johnson: We’re fighting for renewable, equitable energy in Missouri (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Amazon.com: John Combest: Stalking, Harassment, Internet Trolling: A Guide to Recovering and Rebuilding After Online Attacks – available in paperback and Amazon Kindle (note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

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