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Did you take the weekend off? Friday’s headlines are here.

Did you take the weekend off? Saturday’s headlines are here.

Did you take the weekend off? Sunday’s headlines are here.

This Week in Missouri Politics: Scott Faughn talks with attorneys Chuck Hatfield (D) and Marc Ellinger (R) about revamped congressional district map (0:30); video gaming machines (5:30), Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) vs. Missouri Supreme Court (9:25), overall view of law and politics (13:45); Jake Kroesen talks with state Rep. David Casteel (R-High Ridge) on elimination of state income tax (21:45), solar energy regulations (24:15)

Fox News: Outrage builds over illegal immigrant ‘invasion’ after suspect allegedly executes teen who begged for life; comments from Sen. Eric Schmitt, U.S. Reps. Mark Alford and Eric Burlison, State Treasurer Vivek Malek

NPR’s Midwest Newsroom: Immigration arrests nearly triple in Missouri under Trump

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Monday: Fox News coverage of alien savage vs. NPR caterwauling (link opens at 15:35 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Hemp grower files to run against a Republican incumbent in primary – but is he serious about campaigning? (link opens at 2:15 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

This Week in Missouri Politics #moleg Podcast (video): Missouri Times Editor Jake Kroesen and News Tribune Editor Rachael Dunn on this week’s legislative actions, happenings from the executive branch including AG Catherine Hanaway vs. Torch Electronics; State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s scathing audit of Arnold, much more

P-D: Illegal slot operator built police connections. Most recent: St. Louis County union chief (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Monday: Torch Electronics, lobbyist Matt Crecelius and a practical lesson about “off the record” – PLUS Brad vs. John on Scott Dieckhaus (link opens at 1:15 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Data center opponents starting GoFundMe campaign – what could possibly go wrong? (link opens at 7:45 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Dicamba drift and the practical application when spraying your lawn this spring (link opens at 16:00 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Washington Missourian: Union looks to join Kehoe’s Blue Shield Program

Missouri Independent: Bill would require hospitals to offer emergency contraception to rape survivors

JCNT Editor Rachael Dunn: Choosing Jefferson City – again

P-D’s Tony Messenger: Arnold officials took no responsibility after Fitzpatrick’s audit (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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