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97.1 FM (St. Louis): Mark Reardon Show: Sen. Eric Schmitt on “both sides” political violence fallacy, President Trump’s safety, and the St. Louis Cardinals

97.1 FM (St. Louis): Mark Reardon Show: GOP superconsultant Gregg Keller and Dem strategist Jeff Rainford on political violence, eliminating Missouri’s income tax, downtown St. Louis and more

Missouri Independent: Josh Hawley puts Missouri at center of national fight over abortion pill

Columbia Missourian: Supreme Court decision could make urban congressional districts more competitive

KSDK (St. Louis): Cori Bush brings controversial streamer Hasan Piker to St. Louis May Day rally as Democrats publicly split

KSDK’s Mark Maxwell on X: Video: Cori Bush to Mark Maxwell: “You say horrible things about me.”

KMOV (St. Louis): Cori Bush headlines May Day protest in St. Louis City

P-D: Some St. Louis small shops closed for May Day to protest ICE, support worker rights (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

St. Louis Public Radio: Hundreds protest “unfair” wages, ICE during march in Downtown St. Louis for May Day strike

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Cori Bush, “Queers for Change” and the “Recall Cara Spencer” protest preview (link opens at 18:00 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Columbia Missourian: University of Missouri workers rally for wage increases on May Day

Joplin Globe: May Day protest call for data center moratorium in Missouri (avoid Joplin Globe paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Franklin County wants everyone to take a breather and cool off about data centers (link opens at 3:45 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

SNL: Eric Burlison’s Constituent Services Week scheduled for June 1-5

KSMU (Springfield): State and federal leaders celebrate Route 66, infrastructure and I-44

KWTO (Springfield): The Elijah Haahr Show: Former Sen. Roy Blunt on Route 66 celebration, book recommendations, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, the filibuster and more

KWTO (Springfield): The Elijah Haahr Show: Gov. Mike Kehoe on Route 66 celebration, Missouri Legislature’s improved efficiency, income tax elimination, Chiefs and Royals, and the Missouri First congressional map

93.9 The Eagle (Columbia): Wake Up Missouri: Lt. Gov. David Wasinger on Route 66 celebration, tourism, rooting out DEI, and cameras in the Senate

Joplin Globe: Lamar hosts Truman Day on Saturday (avoid Joplin Globe paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Brownfield Ag News: Missouri ag officials working to connect storm-hit farmers with aid

Nexstar (Fox 2 St. Louis, Fox4 KC, KOLR 10): Missouri advances bill to raise speed limit, end most vehicle safety inspections

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Recap of speed limit and safety inspection legislation (link opens at 10:35 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

St. Louis Business Journal: Dave Drebes: Expect expanded sales tax to be shaped by lobbyists, not economists

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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