Monday, September 22, 2025 – Missouri political news headlines
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JCNT: Jefferson City area residents honor Charlie Kirk at memorial
St. Louis Public Radio: PAC, lawmakers offer $1,000 to Francis Howell students to start Turning Point USA chapter; Francis Howell Families working with Congressman Bob Onder and state Sens. Adam Schnelting and Nick Schroer
P-D: Francis Howell students offered $1,000 to start Turning Point chapters after Kirk’s death (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)
KC Star: Missouri teachers punished for Charlie Kirk comments. Was it legal? (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)
KC Star: Metro attorney, Sen. Eric Schmitt speak on First Amendment, employer rights after Kimmel’s suspension
Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Friday: Schmitt and Hawley both want ICE to train at Fort Leonard Wood (link opens at 16:50 mark)
Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Friday: Burlison vs. Luddites regarding artificial intelligence (link opens at 3:25 mark)
P-D: Video shows scuffle between St. Louis County state rep and Democratic official (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)
P-D video: Rep. Michael Burton (D-Lakeshire) to Jonathan Boesch: “Let go of me! You cannot touch me! I’m having you charged with assault!”
X.com music video clip: “Leave (Get Out)” by JoJo ft. Michael Burton and Jonathan Boesch
Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Monday: Analyzing the Michael Burton vs. Jonathan Boesch scuffle video; “beard tugs”; impression of union guys attempting to make peace; more (link opens at 5:25 mark)
Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): The Brad (Hildebrand) & John (Combest) Show (10/22/24): The Rep. Michael Burton (D-Lakeshire) vs. Jonathan Boesch alleged assault at St. Louis County Democrats’ campaign headquarters; hoosiers and impulse control; reasonable expectations for $1k in GOTV money (link opens at 12:50 mark)
St. Louis Public Radio;: Kentucky Gov. Beshear tells Missouri Democrats they can prevail in tough terrain
Former Missouri Democratic Party Communications Director Chelsea Rodriguez on Substack: “I’m very mad at the arrogance in our (Missouri Democratic) leaders around their lack of experience that is driving us into 2026 with no plan, no staff, and no money … I watched our leaders travel the state this year telling people they have a plan. They don’t. In fact, they have fired all staff.”
Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Monday: Are Missouri Democratic Party leaders and Ashley Aune too arrogant to take constructive recommendations from Chelsea Rodriguez? Will Missouri Dems fritter money away on a real estate “investment” rather than hire staff for 2026? (link opens at 12:20 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, won’t stay long in Missouri Democratic Party post (4:45)
Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show (8/26/25): Missouri Democratic Party Chair Russ Carnahan’s foolish real estate “investment” – did Carnahan punish communications director Chelsea Rodriguez for having good judgement? (link opens at 13:35 mark)
Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show (9/2/25) Missouri Dems’ predictable mantra: “This time it’s different!” PLUS Ashley Aune’s adorable new picture pose and quotes (link opens at 13:30 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)
Missouri Independent: Missouri voters likely to deliver final verdict on congressional map, initiative changes
Missourinet: On redistricting map, Kehoe’s office says there are two separate and distinct districts named 811 in Kansas City
Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Friday: Protester gal has no idea what happened to the Wash U. police riot helmet she totally didn’t steal; Bonus: what Brad has in common with a 25-year-old black woman (link opens at 8:35 mark)
Westplex Talk 104.5 FM (St. Charles, Warren, Franklin, west St. Louis Counties): The FARM (Farm and Ranch Missouri) Show: Missouri’s Richard Fordyce confirmed by U.S. Senate; select audio from Missouri-based National Corn Growers Association event on farm economy and E15
This Week in Missouri Politics: From the campus of Missouri State University (MSU), host Scott Faughn welcome MSU President Biff Williams to discuss Conference USA and high-profile football games; successful legislation to offer advanced degrees; legacy of Roy Blunt, key hires; panel of Springfield’s Sen. Lincoln Hough (R), Bill Owen (R) and Stephanie Hein (D) on MSU’s ascent and momentum (16:30), advanced degrees and negotiations with Mun Choi (22:00), Roy Blunt (24:45), Gov. Parson (25:30), who won the week: Missourians, faculty, Missouri State, Mark Habbas (27:00)
JCNT: Missouri Capitol projects remain on budget, on schedule
Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The FARM Show: Missouri MOBUCK$ details; national beef convention coming to KC on Halloween; Don’t shoot that feral hog!; interview with Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn on America’s Heartland Packing facility in Warren County (Part 1)
Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The FARM Show: Interview with Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn on America’s Heartland Packing facility in Warren County (Part 2); what AHP is already contributing to the local economy; red crown rot confirmed in Warren County soybeans – what to do?
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St. Louis Public Radio: Jason Rosenbaum’s Politically Speaking: St. Charles County Executive Ehlmann wants middle ground on data center regulation, shares thoughts on regional police training center and St. Louis County Councilwoman Lisa Clancy’s (D) “total non sequitur”
JCNT editorial: Master plan selection for Capitol paused
Missouri Independent op-ed: Abby Ehrhardt: Repealing paid sick leave endangers rural Missouri families and hospitals
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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