Mark Reardon Show

Hour 3: What was your rock and roll moment?

In the 3rd hour of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark talks with Tom Basile, host of "America Right Now" on Newsmax TV, author, and former Bush administration official, about his latest articles from The Washington Times. Music journalist Tim Sommer calls in and has a few questions for Mark and Sue. Later, it's Mark's Cut of the Day. 

Making English our official language

Mark talks with Tom Basile, host of  "America Right Now" on Newsmax TV, author and former Bush administration official, about his latest articles from The Washington Times, the latest SCOTUS rulings, the upcoming presidential race and more. 

Hour 2: Weather woes for Morgan Waller show

In the 2nd hour of The Mark Reardon Show, Dave Murray, 97.1 Chief Meteorologist, calls in to talk about the weather over the weekend, and then it's Sue's News! Paull Hall with Common Guy's Film Reviews calls in to discuss upcoming movies. Later, Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, calls in to discuss Cardinals, STL SC and Sports Plus. 

St. Louis issues with emergency responders

On the Reardon Round Table, Mark, Jane Dueker, Gregg Keller and Jack Coatar discuss the deaths in St. Louis after lengthy emergency response waits.

Hour 1: Reardon Round Table (7/7/23)

Today on the Mark Reardon Show, it's the Reardon Round Table with Jane Dueker, local attorney, former candidate for the Democratic nomination for St. Louis County Executive, & former chief of staff for Governor Holden; Gregg Keller, St. Louis-based Republican consultant who runs his own firm, Atlas Strategy Group, and Jack Coatar, former St. Louis Alderman. They discuss the sunshine request on Mayor Jones phone, the deaths in St. Louis due to lack of 9-1-1 response, Morgan Wallen and more. 

Uptick in children claiming to be non-binary & puberty blockers

Mark talks with Jazz Shaw, columnist with Hot Air, about the rising rates of children claiming to be non-binary, the use of puberty blockers, wildfires and more. 

Hour 3: Facebook "Jr" debuts before 2024 election

In the 3rd hour of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark talks with Brian Kilmeade, co-host of FOX and Friends, host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on KFTK, about his latest book "The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and Their Battle to Save America's Soul" and Philedelphia shooter. Jazz Shaw, columnist with Hot Air, calls in to discuss rising rates of children claiming to be non-binary, the use of puberty blockers and more....

Economy outlook with "Bidenomics"

Mark talks with Josh Kraushaar, 97.1 Political Insider and senior political correspondent at AXIOS, about the IRS whistleblower story, cocaine in the White House and economics. 

The Muddled Mindset of Progressivism

Mark talks with J. Peder Zane, editor at Real Clear Investigations and columnist for Real Clear Politics, about his article "The Muddled Mindset of Progressivism."

Hour 1: Cancel Culture goes after Morgan Wallen as he visits St. Louis

Today on the Mark Reardon Show, Mark tells Sue about the drama surrounding Morgan Wallen visiting St. Louis. J. Peder Zane, editor at Real Clear Investigations and columnist for Real Clear Politics, joins the show to talk about his article "The Muddled Mindset of Progressivism." Later, Jane Dueker, local attorney, former Democrat candidate for STL County Executive and former Chief of Staff for Governor Holden, calls in to discuss Mayor Tishaura Jones' phone records. 

Judge Napolitano shares his take & expectations on SCOTUS decisions

Mark talks with Judge Andrew Napolitano, an American syndicated columnist and former analyst for Fox News, about the recent SCOTUS decisions. 

Should a service charge count as gratuity?

Mark is joined in studio by Y98's Alex Rich to discuss a few food related stories, including a big change made at Subway and a debate on service charges and gratuity.  (Photo by Getty Images)

Hour 3: IRS Whistleblower & SCOTUS rulings

In the 3rd hour of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark talks with Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt about the IRS whistleblower story. Judge Andrew Napolitano, an American syndicated columnist whose work has appeared in The Washington Times and Reason, and former analyst for Fox News, shares his take on the recent SCOTUS decisions. Later, it's Mark's Cut of the Day. 

Hour 2: Food on the brain

In the 2nd hour of The Mark Reardon Show, it's Sue's News. Y98's Alex Rich is in studio to discuss a few food related stories, including a big change made at Subway. Later, Mark, Alex and Sue talk about competitive eating. 

Will colleges try to get around SCOTUS rulings on affirmative action?

Mark talks with David Strom, associate editor with HotAir.com, about his latest articles about affirmative action and the latest SCOTUS rulings. 

Hour 1: Fireworks & affirmative action

Today on The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and Sue talk about a man in St. Charles that may have died from a firework hitting his house. David Strom, associate editor with HotAir.com, joins the show to talk about his latest articles. Later, Sue shares a story about water damage that wasn't caused by the storms over the weekend. 

Hour 3: Audio Cut of the Day - 4th of July Edition

KMOX Sports' Matt Pauley Talks Cardinals Baseball

Listen to this segment of The Mark Reardon Show where Matt Pauley from KMOX Sports joins to discuss Cardinals Baseball.

Dawn Duran discusses Patriotism in Modern America

Author Dawn Duran discusses patriotism in Modern America in this segment of The Mark Reardon Show.

Villanova University under fire for calling LGBTQ+ identities 'sacred'

Hour 1: Sue shares her water-related troubles before Scott Jennings, 97.1 political insider, and CNN Political Contributor joins Mark Reardon to discuss the reactions to the most recent Supreme Court of the United States decisions including affirmative action, religious freedom, and more. Later, Mark shares a new story on Villanova University.

The Left continues to react to the recent SCOTUS decisions

Scott Jennings, 97.1 political insider, and CNN Political Contributor joins Mark Reardon to discuss the reactions to the most recent Supreme Court of the United States decisions including affirmative action, religious freedom, and more.

Hour 2: Sue's News, Movie Reviews & St. Louis Sports

In the second hour of the Mark Reardon Show, it's Sue's News! Mark, Jane, Sue, and Fred talk with Paul Hall with Common Guy's Film Reviews, about a few new movies and shows to keep an eye out for. Later, Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, gives us a call to talk Cardinals and sports.

In depth look at "Take Care of Maya"

Mark speaks with Dyan Neary, writer for The New York Magazine, about the new Netflix documentary "Take Care of Maya" and her piece in "The Cut" last year that was the first on the story. 

Shows & Movies with Paul Hall

Mark, Jane, Sue and Fred talk with Paul Hall, Common Guy's Film Reviews, about Take Care of Maya, Jack Ryan, Indiana Jones and more! 

Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Program Cancelled

On the Reardon Roundtable, Mark, Jane, John, Sean and Sue discuss the cancellation of Biden's student loan forgiveness program. 

Hour 3: SCOTUS makes big rulings today

In the last hour of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark talks with 97.1 Legal Analyst Brad Young about the latest SCOTUS rulings. Dyan Neary, writer for The New York Magazine, talks with Mark about her piece in "The Cut" last year which explains the new Netflix documentary, "Take Care of Maya." Later, it's Reardon's Cut of the Day. 

Hour 1: Reardon Round Table

Mark welcomes Jane Dueker, John Gaskin, and Sean Flower for the Reardon Roundtable. They discuss the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action, the cancellation of Biden's student loan forgiveness program, crime in St. Louis and more! 

Hunter Biden case suffered 'hindrances' according to Gary Shapley

Hour 3: Ilya Shapiro, the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins Mark Reardon to discuss the latest SCOTUS rulings on affirmative action and several other landmark cases. Then, James Fischback, founder and executive director of Incubate Debate, calls in to give an update on the wokeness seeping into high school speech and debate events. Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day!

SCOTUS ruled on several landmark cases today like affirmative action & more

Ilya Shapio, the Director of Constantutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins Mark Reardon to discuss the latest SCOTUS rulings on affrimative action and several other landmark cases.

Daniel Penny pleads not guilty to charges in the subway chokehold case

Hour 2: Sue brings you today's Sue's News! Then, Bethany Mandel, contributing writer for the Deseret News, joins Mark Reardon to discuss the Maryland school book controversy, youth transgender health care, and more! Later, Paul Mauro, a retired NYPD inspector & Fox News Contributor, calls in to share the latest arraignment charges in the Daniel Penny subway chokehold case.

Sue's News: The iPhone turns 16

Today sue brings you news on two of the 50's most popular songs, the iPhone's release anniversary, and the Random Fact(s) of the day on Alaskan Salmon & the Alaskan flag!

SCOTUS strikes down college admissions rules based on race

Hour 1: The show mourns the loss of our medical expert, Dr. Buzz Hollander, who brought so much knowledge and joy to the community. Later, 97.1 Legal Analysis Brad Young, with Harris, Dowell, Fischer and Young, joins Mark Reardon to discuss today's Supreme Court ruling on college admissions.

SCOTUS makes a ruling on college admission rules based on race

97.1 Legal Analysis Brad Young, with Harris, Dowell, Fischer and Young, joins Mark Reardon to discuss today's Supreme Court ruling on college admissions.

President Biden announces "Bidenomics" to fix the economy

Hour 3: Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins Mark Reardon to share on his suit in federal court to block the White House from working with tech companies to restrict what Americans can say on social media. Then, Former Missouri Senator Roy Blunt calls in to discuss the recently announced "Bidenomics", the Hunter Biden whistleblower report, and more! Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day!

Has the White House partnered with tech companies to silence Americans?

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins Mark Reardon to share on his suit in federal court to block the White House from working with tech companies to restrict what Americans can say on social media.   © 2023 KFTK (Audacy). All rights reserved. | (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Why Adam Wainwright deactivated his Twitter

Hour 2: Sue brings you today's Sue's News! Then, HaZe with Y98 and local movie critic Dan Buffa join the show to disucss Adam Wainwright deactivating his Twitter account after massive amounts of trolls gave him trouble during the Cardinals London Series. Later, HaZe hangs around with Mark and Sue to share on the massive swarm of crickets in Nevada.

Sue's News: Canada's wildfire smoke makes its way to St. Louis

Sue brings you news on Canada's wildfires, the new "Wheel of Fortune" host, and the Random Fact of the Day about some of Alaska's wildlife!

Who is really to blame for crime downtown?

Hour 1: Brian Kilmeade, Fox & Friends host, joins Mark Reardon to discuss the Hunter Biden whistleblower document and what we have learned from it. Later, John Lamping, former Missouri State Senator, calls in to share his thoughts on the New York Times article written by Post Dispatch's Kevin McDermott who blamed the crime problem downtown on right wing policies.

St. Louis makes news in the New York Times for downtown crime

John Lamping, former Missouri State Senator, joins Mark Reardon to share his thoughts on the New York Times article written by Post Dispatch's Kevin McDermott who blamed the crime problem downtown on right-wing policies.

The sad state of our Southern Border

Hour 3: Annie Frey, 97.1 FM Talk host from noon-3 pm, joins Mark Reardon from the Southern Border to share what she is seeing. Later, Frank Miele, columnist for Real Clear Politics calls in to discuss his latest article headlined, " Frankly, Jack Smith, I Don't Give A Damn." Later, Financial Advisor Bob Wahhoff shares information on his upcoming fundraiser before Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day!

Latest update on Trump's indictment

Frank Miele, columnist for Real Clear Politics calls in to discuss his latest article headlined, " Frankly, Jack Smith, I Don't Give A Damn" with Mark Reardon.

Will the attempted coup in Russia affect the war in Ukraine?

Hour 2: Sue brings you today's Sue's News! Then, Emir Hadzic, retired U.S. Marine Corps infantry unit leader and regional specialist with a focus on Eastern Europe, joins Mark Reardon to share his take on the failed Wagner mercenary group coup in Russia, and what it might mean for Putin and Russia. Later, Philip Holloway, a Fox News legal analyst and former police officer, shares the latest crime news including the Cop City protesters in Atlanta, Kohlberger attorneys seeking the death penalt...

Sue's News: A heartwarming story from a Safe Haven baby box

Sue beings you today's stories on Bingo, a Safe Haven baby box, and the Random Fact of the Day on Alaska!

White House continues to dodge Hunter Biden questions

Hour 1: Mark shares the shocking documentary of a young child taken from her family on false assumptions of child abuse titled "Take Care Of Maya". Later, Bill Eigel, Missouri State Senator, joins Mark Reardon to discuss why there are still emissions testing rules in parts of Missouri, the latest Missouri News, and more!

Missouri government butts heads over safety and emissions testing

Bill Eigel, Missouri State Senator, joins Mark Reardon to discuss why there are still emissions testing rules in parts of Missouri, the latest Missouri News, and more!

How big is the Hunter Biden Fallout?

Hour 3: Retired General Keith Kellogg joins Mark Reardon to share his take on the aborted mutiny attempt against Putin over the weekend. Then, Jon Levine, a political reporter for the Sunday New York Post, gives the latest on the Hunter Biden fallout and his thoughts on the Wagner group in Russia. Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day!

Mutiny attempt against Putin aborted over the weekend

Retired General Keith Kellogg joins Mark Reardon to share his take on the aborted mutiny attempt against Putin over the weekend.

Cardinals split the London Series with the Cubs

Hour 2: Dave Murray, 97.1 Chief Meteorologist, joins Mark, Sue, and Fred to discuss this summer's weather forecast before Sue brings you today's Sue's News. Then, Charles Lipson, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Chicago shares his thoughts on the Hunter Biden Deal and the failed coup attempt in Russia. Later, Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, updates on the Cardinals as they return home from London, England, St. Louis City, and more!

Sue's News: Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" streams on the rise

On today's Sue's News, we learn about the last song Elvis performed live, why Celine Dion's music is trending, and the Random Fact of the Day on zipcodes!

Russia faced failed coup over the weekend

Hour 1: Mark shares some car woes before welcoming Salena Zito, columnist for the New York Post & Washington Examiner, to discuss Trump's indictment, potential GOP presidential candidates, & more! Later, Mark shares the latest on the Russian failed coup which took place over the weekend.