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Missourinet: Josh Hawley supports Trump as U.S. forces attack Iran

Columbia Missourian: Trump administration is in compliance with war power statute, Hawley says

P-D’s Joe Holleman: Missouri’s U.S. senators are quiet on Iran attack. House members embrace party lines. (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

97.1 FM (St. Louis): The Annie Frey Show: U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison on Iran and deposing Hillary Clinton

KCMO: Pete Mundo in the Morning: U.S. Rep. Mark Alford on Iran and re-election bid

KC Star: B-2 bombers from Missouri were used in US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Monday: Brad vs. John on Jason Rosenbaum’s Iran coverage (link opens at 4:50 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Power 105.1 (New York City): The Breakfast Club: Cori Bush on her campaign for Congress, AIPAC, Trump “weaponizing” DOJ against her, Wesley Bell’s phone call to her in 2023, Bell’s response to St. Louis tornados, and why this year’s Democratic primary will be different than 2024

Power 105.1 (New York City) on YouTube: 3-minute clip of Cori Bush criticizing Wesley Bell

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Cori Bush on The Breakfast Club – what they edited out of the YouTube clip, what Charlamagne didn’t ask Cori, and the saliency of AIPAC (link opens at 16:00 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Instagram reel: Cori Bush’s “Tear Yo Kingdom Down” remix featuring Wesley Bell, Lacy Clay, Steve Roberts, Redd Foxx and Red Schoendienst

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, October 2025: The Life of a Political Showgirl: Can Brad tell which phrases are Cori Bush quotes, and which ones are from Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” album? (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Columbia Journalism Review: Capitol Newbies: The University of Missouri students bringing regional reporting back to Washington; cub reporter interviews Sen. Eric Schmitt after SOTU

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Mexican *alleged* murderer on the loose after Lake Saint Louis shooting; the difference between Mexican workers and typical palefaces (link opens at 1:20 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Monday: Mexican alien captured in St. Ann after traffic stop (link opens at 9:25 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Monday: Kehoe appoints former GOP Rep. Robert Cornejo judge, via Jake Kroesen’s Whispering Gallery (link opens at 0:50 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Monday: Fan Duel and Draft Kings raking in the dough, get outstanding return on campaign investment (link opens at 4:50 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Missouri Independent; Lawmakers told cost is unknown to fix problem-plagued financial system

KSDK (St. Louis): Bill from Sen. Tracy McCreery (D-St. Louis County) would protect victims of cyber stalking and harassment

Combest book: “Lisa didn’t mind being criticized for her political views. Prior to her election, she spent years volunteering for candidates and causes and knew that politics was a rough-and-tumble business. But these attacks were more about personality than policy.” from: 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.)

Columbia Missourian: Senate committee hears proposal from Sen. Ben Brown (R-Washington) on stricter requirements for voter registration

Columbia Missourian: Bill from Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) would provide transparency in school spending

Missouri Independent: Sen. Mike Moon revives pro-life ‘personhood’ amendment

Missourinet: Renewed effort to pass ‘Bentley’s Law’ in Missouri

Missourinet: Rep. Cecelie Williams (R-Dittmer) is ready for divorce law changes, her ‘independence day’

Missouri Independent: Bill to create agriculture education program gets unanimous support from Missouri House

The Missouri Times: Missouri lawmakers file SCOTUS brief backing glyphosate

Missouri Independent: Missouri cannabis regulators target rule-breakers, delays in ownership approval

Washington Missourian: Kratom concerns on the rise

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Recap of kratom/7-OH story from both sides (link opens at 9;30 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

P-D: Missouri Department of Economic Development study: data centers have invested billions in Missouri. They’ve cost $77 million in tax breaks. (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis would have to pay for civil police lawsuits instead of the state under bill

JCNT: Capitol fountains project almost done

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Monday: Case study: Brad’s passive-aggressive self-pity, and John on working with incompetent people (link opens at 16:40 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

KC Star op-ed: Jason Nees: Missouri’s ahead of the curve. It’s time to return to the gold standard

P-D letter: Kansas City woman wants Missouri to keep 7-OH legal (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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