Mark Reardon Show

The latest on the debt ceiling bill with Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner

Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner joins Mark Reardon ahead of tonight's debt deal decisions to discuss what the bill will actually do.

The dangers of AI technology

Hour 2: Sue has today's edition of Sue's News for you! Then, Alex Rich & HaZe with Y98 join Mark Reardon and Sue to discuss the comment Scottie Pippen made on Michael Jordan, more on the dangers of AI, and more!

Will the debt ceiling bill pass tonight?

Hour 1: Brian Kilmeade, Host of Fox & Friends, joins Mark Reardon to discuss the Debt Ceiling limit, Trump's recent Truth Social post, and more! Then, former Missouri Senator John Lamping calls in to discuss the nitty gritty of the debt deal set to be voted on tonight.

What's happening with Chris Christie?

Brian Kilmeade, Host of Fox & Friends, joins Mark Reardon to discuss the Debt Ceiling Limit, Trump's recent Truth Social post, and more!

How quick action prevented a school shooting

Hour 3: James Fishback, founder, and executive director of Incubate Debate, joins Mark Reardon to share why he says the National Speech and Debate Association has been overtaken by a woke ideology mindset. Then, Jazz Shaw, a columnist with Hot Air, shares his latest piece, "The school mass shooting that didn't happen." Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day! 

Has Speech & Debate been overtaken by woke ideologies?

James Fishback, founder, and executive director of Incubate Debate joins Mark Reardon to share why he says a woke ideology mindset has overtaken the National Speech and Debate Association.

Cardinals lose 3 of the last 4 games

Hour 2: Sue has today's Sue's News! Then, David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, joins Mark Reardon to discuss his take on the debt ceiling agreement. Later, KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano joins the show to talk on the Cardinals, St. Louis City SC, and more!

The race for the GOP Presidential nomination heats up

 Josh Hammer, Senior Editor at large at Newsweek and host of the Josh Hammer Show, joins Mark Reardon to share on his latest article, "The Case for Ron DeSantis."

What is happening with the debt ceiling debates?

Hour 1: The Mark Reardon Show crew shares on their Memorial Day weekend before Josh Hammer, Senior Editor at large at Newsweek and host of the Josh Hammer Show shares on his latest article, "The Case for Ron DeSantis." Then, Mark discusses the latest on the debt ceiling negotiations.

A Little Pondering about Memorial Day

First the Audio Cut of the Day, then pondering from Joe Beamer about remembering the meaning of this holiday.

Are Political Cartoonists good anymore?

Joe Beamer from Buffalo's WBEN fills in for Reardon as he plays the great interview with soon to be 98 year old WWII veteran fighter pilot Bud Haedike from April, then he talks for a bit about his alma mater closing down then we end with some reflection on this holiday.

Mayor Tishaura Jones signs executive order giving families of Trans Youth access to care

Chris Barrett, leader of the Missouri Chapter of Gays Against Groomers talks with Joe Beamer about the recent executive orders in St. Louis and Kansas City and his thoughts on drag and Pride STL.

How DeSantis might approach some of the major states in the caucuses

Joe Beamer, WBEN radio personality, fills in for Mark Reardon on this Memorial Day, first former lobbyist and Buffalo area political analyst, Carl Calabrese weighs in on Ron DeSantis announcing his run for the Presidency, then we have Chris Barrett, Co-Director of Chapters and head of the Missouri Chapter of Gays Against Groomers on their thoughts on Mayor Jones' executive order decreeing that St. Louis will be a sanctuary city for trans youth against the recent anti-trans bills passed in th...

A Look at the Recent Compromises over the Debt Ceiling and the Budget

Jim Beamer has Grover Norquist, Founder of the Americans for Tax Reforms to talk about the new compromises that Biden and Senator McCarthy had over the new budget and to resolve the debt ceiling.

Lululemon employees fired for calling police after shoplifting incident

Hour 1: Mark Reardon is out for the holiday but we have WBEN -Buffalo radio personality Jim Beamer talking about Ron DeSantis running for the election, a little sports talk, then we have founder of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist calling in to talk about the recent compromise on the debt ceiling and we end on discussion on this story about Lululemon employees being fired over calling the police.

Is It Pronounced Ron De Santis or Da Santis?

Hour 3: Christopher Ferguson, a professor of psychology at Stetson University in Florida, joins Mark Reardon to discuss his latest piece in Real Clear Investigations headlined," How Black Lives Matter Got Police Violence Wrong." Then, Brad Young, 97.1 Legal Analyst with Harris, Dowell, Fischer and Young, discusses this week's Supreme Court decision limiting the power of the EPA to address water pollution, and more headline cases. Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day!

Supreme Court decides to limit the power of the EPA to address water pollution

Brad Young, 97.1 Legal Analyst with Harris, Dowell, Fischer and Young, discusses this week's Supreme Court decision limiting the power of the EPA to address water pollution, and more headline cases.

Memorial Day box office records

Hour 2: Sue has today's edition of Sue's News! Then, Paul Hall, with commonguy.com, joins Mark Reardon, Jane Dueker, and Sue to discuss this weekend's movie and TV Show finds, plus a look back in time at popular Memorial Day movies. Later, KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano shares on the Cardinals and St. Louis City SC!

Reardon Roundtable

Jane Dueker, Mike Elam, and Donna Baringer join Mark Reardon for today's edition of the Reardon Roundtable to discuss the crime problem in St. Louis, GOP Presidential nominees, and much more!

Idaho murders update with Philip Holloway

"[DeSantis] has a lot of campaigning to do," CNN Political Contributor

Scott Jennings, 97.1 political insider & CNN political contributor, joins Mark Reardon to discuss his thoughts on Ron Desantis finally announcing he is officially throwing his hat into the ring got the GOP nomination for President in 2024.

Target Pride collection sparks boycotting of the store

Hour 2: Chad Grubofski, owner of Mr. Appliance of Mid America & Greater St.  Louis joins the Mark Reardon Show before Sue brings you today's Sue's News! Then, Associate Editor of HotAir David Strom joins Mark Reardon to discuss his thoughts on the backlash Target is getting for its children's Pride merchandise. 

DeSantis officially joins the presidential race

Hour 1: Missouri Congressman Mark Alford joins Mark Reardon to discuss why he recently called out Climate Czar John Kerry for ripping America's farmers, plus a quick update on the debt limit talks! Then, Steve Shankman, CEO of Contemporary Productions, joins Mark and Sue to discuss yesterday's passing of music ledgend Tina Turner.

"We are losing 1000 farms a month," Missouri Congressman Mark Alford

Missouri Congressman Mark Alford joins Mark Reardon to discuss why he recently called out Climate Czar John Kerry for ripping America's farmers, plus a quick update on the debt limit talks!

DeSantis enters the presidential race!

Hour 3: Mark Reardon brings you the Twitter Spaces announcement from Ron DeSantis before welcoming some callers to discuss the Trump vs DeSantis discord. Then, Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer for National Review, joins Mark Reardon to discuss the Los Angles Dodgers re-inviting the controversial LGBT+ group, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, to their Pride Night event. Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day!

Why the Dodgers are under fire over Pride Night decision

Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer for National Review, joins Mark Reardon to discuss the Los Angles Dodgers re-inviting the controversial LGBT+ group, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, to their Pride Night event

Tina Turner dies at 83

Hour 1: Mark Reardon shares the sad news of Tina Turner's death at age 83. Then, Brian Kilmeade, Co-Host of Fox & Friends, joins Mark Reardon for their weekly catch-up on all things politics including DeSantis's upcoming announcement! Later, Mark shares why a cyclist cut her carrer cut short.

“Let’s see if DeSantis finds a way,” Brian Kilmeade

Brian Kilmeade, Co-Host of Fox & Friends, joins Mark Reardon for their weekly catch-up on all things politics including DeSantis's upcoming announcement!

St. Louisian Michael Block swings hole in one during PGA Championship

Hour 3: Leor Sapir, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, shares on his latest piece headlined, "The Responsibility to Inform: How to Think About (and report on) Whistleblowers and Gender Clinics." Then, President of the Antitrust Education Project Robert Bork Jr. joins Mark Reardon to discuss the leftist attacks on the current Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and the growing pressure campaign to undermine the Supreme Court. Later, KMOX Golf Correspondent Dan Reardon shares on Michael B...

Leftist attacks on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

 President of the Antitrust Education Project Robert Bork Jr. joins Mark Reardon to discuss the leftist attacks on the current Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and the growing pressure campaign to undermine the Supreme Court.

DeSantis to enter 2024 presidential race tomorrow

Hour 2: Today Sue has another exciting edition of Sue's News! Then, Josh Kraushaar, AXIOS Contributor and author of Sunday Sneak Newsletter, joins Mark Reardon to discuss DeSantis getting onto the 2024 presidential race tomorrow and more! 

Bud Light's biggest mistake

Hour 1: Missouri Senator Erich Schmitt joins Mark Reardon to discuss NASA's request for over $22 million to create a diversity office, his take on the GOP presidential hopefuls, his co-sponsored REINS Act to dismantle the administrative state, and introduces the ERASER Act to reduce federal regulations significantly! Then, Jennifer Maloney, Wall Street Journal reporter, joins Mark to share how Bud Light blew it.

What is the ERASER Act?

Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt joins Mark Reardon to discuss NASA's request for over $22 million to create a diversity office, his take on the GOP presidential hopefuls, his co-sponsored REINS Act to dismantle the administrative state, and introduces the ERASER Act to reduce federal regulations significantly!   © 2023 KFTK (Audacy). All rights reserved. | (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

The Audio Cut of the Day

Hour 3: Brad Young, in for Mark Reardon, welcomes St. Charles County Chief Executive shares his thoughts on the newly appointed St. Louis City Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore, and his take on the new St. Charles City Council stopping new short-term (Air BNB) home rentals for one year. Then, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Co-Host of The Five on FOX joins Brad to discuss her new book, "Crimes Against America: The Left's Takedown of Our Republic." Later, Brad brings you the Audio Cut of the Day!

"This country is in real trouble," Judge Jeanine Pirro

Brad Young, in for Mark Reardon, welcomes Judge Jeanine Pirro, Co-Host of The Five on FOX joins Brad to discuss her new book, "Crimes Against America: The Left's Takedown of Our Republic."

"There's more bad guys out there than China & Russia," MO Senator Eigel

Hour 2: Sue brings you today's Sue's News! Then, Brad Young, in for Mark Reardon, welcomes Missouri Senator Bill Eigel to discuss the end of the Missouri Legislative session. Later, Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, discusses the passing of Rick "The Commish" Hummel, the Cardinals' red hot streak, and why Kansas City's soccer team is our new rival.

Random Fact of the Day from Sue's News: Monday Edition

TikTok to be banned in Montana in 2024

Hour 1: Brad Young is in for Mark Reardon today! He welcomes John Davis, a local attorney, to discuss the tough task ahead for the new St. Louis City Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore, and on today's court hearing on the Idaho student murders case. Plus, an update on Montana's upcoming ban on TikTok!

Is Gabe Gore up to the task of Circuit Attorney?

John Davis, a local attorney, joins Brad Young, in for Mark Reardon, to discuss the tough task ahead for the new St. Louis City Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore, and on today's court hearing on the Idaho student murders case.

Audio Cut(s) of the Day

Hour 3: Dan Reardon, KMOX Golf Correspondent, gives a quick update on the PGA Golf Championship before Mark brings you some of the latest news of the day. Then, Missouri Congressman Jason Smith joins Mark Reardon to give several updates including the crisis on the Southern border. Later, Matt Pauley, Host of KMOX'S Sports Open Line, shares on yesterday's 7 home runs by the Cardinals and more before Mark brings you today's Audio Cut(s) of the Day!

Concerns over the Southern border continue

Missouri Congressman Jason Smith joins Mark Reardon to give several updates including the crisis on the Southern border.

Cardinals continue to be on a roll!

Hour 2: Jane host today's Sue's News! Then, Paul Hall, with CommonGuy.com, joins the Mark Reardon Show to discuss this weekend's media releases & news. Then, Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, shares on the 7 home runs from the Cardinals last night & More!

Sue's News (by Jane Dueker): Friday Edition

Today Jane hosts Sue's News and brings you stories on National Pizza Party Day, Johnny Depp's gross take, and THREE Random Facts of the Day!

Reardon Roundtable Friday!

Hour 1: Jane Dueker, John Lamping, and Steve Butz join Mark Reardon for this week's Reardon Roundtable! They discussed Kim Gardner leaving office, the Missouri Governor race, DeSantis seeming to gear up to announce his presidential campaign, and more!

Reardon Roundtable: New Circuit Attorney appointed

 Jane Dueker, John Lamping, and Steve Butz join Mark Reardon for this week's Reardon Roundtable! They discussed Kim Gardner leaving office, her newly appointed replacement, Gabe Gore, and more!

"It's time to do the implementation phase," says Ferguson Police Chief on STL Crime

Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle joins the Mark Reardon Show to share on yesterday's big Crime Summit and the crime in St. Louis. 

Was Bud Light targeting teenagers by using a trans spokesperson?

Hour 2: Today Sue has your daily edition of Sue's News! Then, DaQuawn Bruce, a shooting survivor from Chicago, joins Mark Reardon to share his survivor story and why he doesn't think reparations have a chance of actually improving lives in the Black community. Later, Mark shares some news of the day!

The 'woke' world's effect on research and free speech

Hour 1: Joanna Williams, a Spiked columnist & author, joins Mark Reardon to discuss why her upcoming talk on free speech and gender ideology was canceled by an Ontario public library. Then, Steve Miller with Real Clear Investigations shares how scientific research has been affected by the Biden Administration's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Author's speech on gender ideology canceled by an Ontario public library

Joanna Williams, a Spiked columnist & author, joins Mark Reardon to discuss why her upcoming talk on free speech and gender ideology was canceled by an Ontario public library.

PGA Championship kicks off tomorrow

Hour 3: Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins The Mark Reardon Show to discuss what's next in his lawsuit against Kim Gardner after she resigned yesterday and the withdrawal of his limits on transgender health care. Then, Chris Bennett, a journalist with FarmJournal.com, joins Mark Reardon to share his latest piece, "Slaughterhouse Kings: Recalling the Creepy Reign of Judas Goats." Later, Dan Reardon, KMOX Golf Correspondent shares a PGA Championship preview before Mark brings you to...