Mark Reardon Show

Will Adam Wrainwright reach his goal for the season?

Hour 2: Sue has your Sue's News on Fred's many folders, a baby walrus in Alaska, and the Random Fact of the Day on the Bar Exam. Then, Paul Hall with CommonGuy.com, joins Mark Reardon, Sue, and Jane Dueker to discuss the latest movies and TV shows for the weekend! Later, Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, updates the show on the Cardinals, St. Louis City SC, and more!

Sue's News: Braille Lego bricks

Sue has your Sue's News on Fred's many folders, a baby walrus in Alaska, and the Random Fact of the Day on the Bar Exam.

Trump booked in Georgia last night

Jane Dueker, Jean Evans, and Jeff Smith join Mark Reardon for this week's Reardon Roundtable to discuss Trump booked in Georgia last night & more!

California director of gender clinic says there are 'infinite' genders

Hour 3: Scott Jennings, CNN Political contributor, joins Mark Reardon to share his takes on last night's winner and losers of the firts GOP debate. Then, CNET Reporter Stephen Shankland joins Mark Reardon to discuss his latest piece is headlined "The Secret Life of the 500 + Cables That Run the Internet." Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day.

The story of the 500 cables that support the internet

 CNET Reporter Stephen Shankland joins Mark Reardon to discuss his latest piece is headlined "The Secret Life of the 500 + Cables That Run the Internet."

Evolution Festival takes place this weekend

Hour 2: Sue has your Sue's News on the #1 song of the summer (according to Spotify), 154 years of the waffle iron, and the Random Fact of the Day on duffel bags. Then, with the Gellman Team Reality, Mark Gellman joins Mark Reardon to discuss how the high mortgage rates may create a dire situation for the real estate market. Later, Steve Schankman, coproducer of the Evolution Festival & the founder and president of Contemporary Productions, calls in to share the excitement for this weekend's ...

Sue's News: Why dogs prefer women

Sue has your Sue's News on the #1 song of the summer (according to Spotify), 154 years of the waffle iron, and the Random Fact of the Day on duffel bags.

Last night's debate stirred up the 2024 election race

Hour 1: Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping joins Mark Reardon to share his reaction to last night's GOP debate. Then, Mark takes some calls on your reaction to the debate!

2024's first GOP debate is in the books!

Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping joins Mark Reardon to share his reaction to last night's GOP debate.

Inflation continues to stress Americans as the Biden Administration boasts about "Bidenomics"

Hour 3: Josh Kraushaar, 97.1 political insider, AXIOS contributor, and author of Sunday Sneak, joins Mark Reardon to give his take on the first 2024 GOP debate tonight. Then, Missouri Congressman Jason Smith joins Mark to share his latest attempts to get to the bottom of the Hunter Biden scandal and his thoughts on the GOP debate tonight. Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day.

The attempt to get to the bottom of the Hunter Biden scandal

Missouri Congressman Jason Smith joins Mark Reardon to share his latest attemps to get to the bottom of the Hunter Biden scandal and his thoughts on the GOP debate tonight.

Maui residents say they welcome tourists in the wildfire aftermath

Hour 2: Sue has your Sue's News on India makes it to the Moon's South Pole, the weirdest lies people were told when they were kids, and the Random Fact of the Day on the naming of Mr. Pibb. Then, Mark shares his stamp buying woes, Maui wildfire aftermath, and more.

Sue's News: baby giraffe born with no spots!

Sue has your Sue's News on India makes it to the Moon's South Pole, the weirdest lies people were told when they were kids, and the Random Fact of the Day on the naming of Mr. Pibb.

Wagner chief confirmed to be onboard crashed plane with no survivors

Hour 1: Dan O'Donnell, a Milwaukee talk show host, joins Mark Reardon to give his take on tonights GOP debate! Later, Brian Kilmeade, Host of Fox & Friends, joins Mark for their weekly discussion on all things politics including tonight's GOP debate, Trump set to turn himself in tomorrow night, and more.

First 2024 GOP debate prep in full swing

Brian Kilmeade, Host of Fox & Friends, joins Mark for their weekly discussion on all things politics including tonight's GOP debate, Trump set to turn himself in tomorrow night, and more.

Did Biden lie to Maui survivors about house fire?

Hour 3: Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins Mark Reardon to discuss his court hearing that is currently underway on trans surgeries for minors & share his reaction to Mayor Jones calling to prohibit military-grade weapons on St. Louis streets and preventing the sale or transfer of guns to minors. Then, White House Correspondent for Fox News, Peter Doocy joins Mark Reardon to give a preview for tomorrow night's GOP Debate! Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day!

Missouri AG continues his fight against trans surgeries for minors

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins Mark Reardon to discuss his court hearing that is currently underway on trans surgeries for minors & share his reaction to Mayor Jones calling to prohibit military-grade weapons on St. Louis streets and prevent the sale or transfer of guns to minors.

Stealing crimes affect the stock market

Hour 2: Sue has your Sue's News on the shocking amount of money the Tooth Fairy is leaving some kids, near misses between airplanes are more common than you think, and the Random Fact of the Day on what the 'i' in Apple products means! Then, Jonathan Martin, with Politico, joins Mark Reardon for a GOP Debate preview & to discuss his comments on Meet The Press. Later, Mark shares some audio of how crimes are affecting the stock market.

Sue's News: The 5 i's

Sue has your Sue's News on the shocking amount of money the Tooth Fairy is leaving some kids, near misses bewteen airplaines are more common than you think, and the Random Fact of the Day on what the 'i' in Apple products means!

First 2024 GOP Primary Debate set to take place tomorrow night!

Hour 1: Bruce Abramson, the director of the American Center for Education and Knowledge & author of the book "The New Civil War," joins Mark Reardo to discuss his latest piece headlined, The Virus that Keeps on Giving: The Sacred Garb." Then, Judge Andrew Napolitano, Newsmax Analyst & Host of Judging Freedom, calls in with a debate preview and reaction to Trump's court cases.

"This is what happens when the government gets hung up on conspiracy," Judge Nap on Trumps GA Indictment

 Judge Andrew Napolitano, Newsmax Analyst & Host of Judging Freedom, joins Mark Reardon with a debate preview and reaction to Trump's court cases.

What is the latest on Trump's Georgia indictment?

Philip Holloway, Fox News legal analyst & former police officer, joins Mark Reardon to discuss his latest piece in Town Hall headlined "Georgia's Indictment of Trump is a Partisan Political Hit Job."

Fox Across America comes to 97.1 FM Talk from 6-7 pm starting TONIGHT!

Hour 2: Sue has today's Sue's News on the new space race currently taking place, an angry pilot with an axe, and the Random Fact of the Day on an American-made candy! Then, Jimmy Failla, Host of Fox Across America, joins Mark Reardon to share his excitement of joining the 97.1 FM Talk line up  starting tonight at 6 pm! Later, Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, discusses the Cardinals, St. Louis City SC, and some golfing news!

Sue's News: The Modern Space Race

Sue has today's Sue's News on the new space race currently taking place, an angry pilot with an axe, and the Random Fact of the Day on an American-made candy!

Southern California hit by Tropical Storm Hilary

Hour 1: Mark Reardon opens the show by sharing a new story out of California about a public library censoring a female athlete for 'misgendering' trans sports players. Then, Wall Street Journal energy reporter Katherine Blunt joins Mark Reardon to discuss her latest piece, "Hawaiian Electric Knew of Wildfire Threat, but Waited Years to Act." Later, Brian Ping, KNX Radio News Anchor in Los Angeles shares the latest update on Tropical Storm Hilary ravaging parts of Southern California. 

Maui's wildfires might have been preventable

Wall Street Journal energy reporter Katherine Blunt joins Mark Reardon to discuss her latest piece, "Hawaiian Electric Knew of Wildfire Threat, but Waited Years to Act."

Alec Baldwin may be recharged over "Rust" shooting

Hour 3: Mark Reardon welcomes Nick Garner, CEO of Every True Tiger Foundation at Mizzou, which is the NIL Collective group to share the impact of Missouri's revision of its NIL law. Then, Paul Mauro, FOX News Contributor, retired NYPD inspector, & founder of OpsDesk.org joins Mark Reardon to give the latest update on the murder charges filed in the Microsoft Exec Jared Bridegan's murder from last year. He also shares why he suggests not charges be filed against Alec Baldwin. Later, Kevin Kil...

The latest update on the murder charges filed in the Microsoft Exec

Paul Mauro, FOX News Contributor, retired NYPD inspector, & founder of OpsDesk.org, joins Mark Reardon to give the latest update on the murder charges filed in the Microsoft Exec Jared Bridegan's murder from last year. He also shares why he suggests no charges be filed against Alec Baldwin.

Sue's News: Tattoos at weddings

Sue has your Sue's News on Taylor Swift rejecting the Superbowl halftime show, tattoos at weddings, and the Random Fact of the Day on an Oscar winner awarding himself.

Will Trump be the GOP nominee?

It's Reardon Roundtable Friday! Steve Butz and Gregg Keller join Mark Reardon to discuss Vivek picking up steam in the GOP race, if Trump will be the GOP nominee, and more!

Are masks coming back?

Hour 3: Dave Strom, associate editor with HotAir.Com, joins Mark Reardon to discuss his latest articles. Then, Emir Hadzic, retired Gunnery SGT with the USMC, retired U.S. Marine Corps infantry unit leader and regional specialist with focus on Eastern Europe, joins the show to share the two-year anniversary of the US pulling out of Afghanistan. Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day.

Two years after the US pulled out of Afghanistan

 Emir Hadzic, retired Gunnery SGT with the USMC, retired U.S. Marine Corps infantry unit leader and regional specialist with focus on Eastern Europe, joins the show to share the two-year anniversary of the US pulling out of Afghanistan.

What caused the Maui wildfire?

Hour 2: Sue has your Sue's News on a 2017 St. Louis bank robber, LOL becomes out of date, and the Random Fact of the Day on 1930-50's playing cards. Then, Mark and Sue update Maui and discuss who might be to blame for the destruction. Later, Mark covers the potential dangers of kids and teenagers using addictive social media.

Sue's News: A fifth suit of cards?

Sue has your Sue's News on a 2017 St. Louis bank robber, LOL becomes out of date, and the Random Fact of the Day on 1930-50's playing cards.

Michael Oher sues the Tuohy's, the family that took him in

 TJ Moe,  former Mizzou & NFL football player, now Contributor to Fearless with Jason Whitlock on BlazeTV, joins Mark Reardon and Sue to share his take on Michael Oher suing the Tuohy's, the family that took him in.

Labor shortage affecting schools & youth sports

Hour 1: Mark breaks down the current trouble with jobs in the country and St. Louis. Then, TJ Moe,  former Mizzou & NFL football player, now Contributor to Fearless with Jason Whitlock on BlazeTV, joins Mark Reardon and Sue to share his take on Michael Oher suing the Tuohy's, the family that took him in. Later, Mark previews a crime story!

Update on Maui's devastating fire

Hour 3: Betsy McKay, reporter with the Wall Street Journal, joins Mark Reardon and Sue Thomas to discuss her latest piece headlined "Ozempic Settles the Obesity Debate: It's Biology Over Willpower -- Weight-loss drugs affect the brain in ways that help researchers understand how the body regulates weight." Then. Paul Ross, the Director of Global Business for Aviation Battery Systems and St. Louis native, gives an update on Maui, and how the speed of the hurricane winds carried the flames. La...

Weight loss drug Ozempic sweeps the nation

Betsy McKay, reporter with the Wall Street Journal, joins Mark Reardon and Sue Thomas to discuss her latest piece headlined "Ozempic Settles the Obesity Debate: It's Biology Over Willpower -- Weight-loss drugs affect the brain in ways that help researchers understand how the body regulates weight."

Cellphone troubles between generations

Hour 2: Sue has today's Sue's News on Sports Illustrated, friendly neighbors, and the Random Fact of the Day on the term "Ambisinister". Then, Alex Rich, with Y98, Joins Mark Reardon, Sue, Fred, and Abby to discuss cellphone usage in movie theaters, Gen X's fear of phone calls, and more! Later, Dr. James Hartman, otolaryngologist and Medical Director of ENT Now and Sound Health Services, shares his story of ENT Now!

Sue's News: Friendly Neighbors

Sue has today's Sue's News on Sports Illustrated, friendly neighbors, and the Random Fact of the Day on the term "Ambisinister".

The fight to protect veterans Second Amendment rights

Hour 1: Joe Steiger, Business Manager with the St. Louis Police Officers Association & retired cop, joins Mark Reardon to discuss why so many police officers are leaving the force. Then, Illinois Congressman Mike Bost calls in to discuss the latest trump indictments, protecting veterans' Second Amendment rights, and more.

Why are so many police officers leaving the force?

Joe Steiger, Business Manager with the St. Louis Police Officers Association & retired cop, joins Mark Reardon to discuss why so many police officers are leaving the force.   © 2023 KFTK (Audacy). All rights reserved. | (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Devastation in Maui

Hour 3: Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary, joins Mark Reardon to share his reaction and thoughts to Trump's fourth indictment & share his new show offering insider insight on the Race to the White House! Later, former Ferguson Mayor James Knowles calls in to reflect on the 9 year anniversary of the arrest of Michael Brown. Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day!

9 years after the Michael Brown arrest

Former Ferguson Mayor James Knowles joins Mark Reardon to reflect on the 9-year anniversary of the arrest of Michael Brown. 

Trump's fourth indictment political vs legal consequences

COVID-19 origins back in question

Hour 2: Sue has today's Sue's News on Bruce Springsteen vs Taylor Swift tickets, Ahoy vs Hello when answering the phone, and the Random Fact of the Day on "Dirty Harry"! Then, 97.1 Legal Analyst Brad Young with Harris, Dowell, Fischer and Young shares on last night's Georgia indictment of former President Trump. Later, Mark shares why COVID-19 origins are back in question.

Sue's News: Ahoy or Hello?

Sue has today's Sue's News on Bruce Springsteen vs Taylor Swift tickets, Ahoy vs Hello when answering the phone, and the Random Fact of the Day on "Dirty Harry"!

St. Louis County Council considers tax breaks for senior homeowner & Boeing

Hour 1: Jeff Mordock, White House Correspondent for the Washington Times, joins Mark Reardon to discuss the latest on the Georgia indictment of former President Trump, its impact on the White House, and more! Then, St. Louis County Councilman Mark Harder calls in to break down the topics to be discussed at tonight's Council meeting including Boeing tax breaks, tax breaks for senior homeowners, and more.

Latest on the Georgia indictment of former President Trump

Jeff Mordock, White House Correspondent for the Washington Times, joins Mark Reardon to discuss the latest on the Georgia indictment of former President Trump, it's impact on the White House, and more!

The latest Clarence Thomas ethics questions

Hour 3: Mark Reardon welcomes Illya Shapiro, Director of Constitutional Studies, to share his thoughts on the latest Clarence Thomas ethics questions. Then, Brian Kilmeade, Host of Fox & Friends, joins Mark Reardon to break down the Hunter Biden Whistleblowers, David Weiss being appointed Special Counsel, and more! Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day!