Mark Reardon Show

March 5th 2020 HOUR 2 - The Hrabe Rant

Mark talks about his love of Diet Coke. Reason Magazine's Cathy Young wrote about America and slavery in the New York Daily News. It's time for another Hrabe Rant!

March 5th 2020 HOUR 1 - James Carafano & Carl Cannon

Elizabeth Warren drops out of the Democratic presidential race. Coronavirus concerns grow worldwide. How worried should we be? James Carafano is a senior policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation. Carl Cannon, Washington bureau chief for Real Clear Politics, discusses his recent piece about Elizabeth Warren's proposals -- "Woke Capitalism."  We have FartGate 2.0, courtesy of Fox News.

March 4th 2020 HOUR 2 - Carl Goldman

TIME has a list of the best songs for washing your hands to prevent the coronavirus. Carl Goldman has the coronavirus and says, so far, it hasn't been that bad. Carl is the owner of KHTS Radio in Santa Clarita, California. Andy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants and Senior Fellow at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, joins the show to discuss coronavirus fears, the economy, and the presidential election.

Carl Goldman

Carl Goldman has the coronavirus and says, so far, it hasn't been that bad. Carl is the owner of KHTS Radio in Santa Clarita, California.

March 4th 2020 HOUR 1 - Cardinals Broadcaster Ricky Horton

Joe Biden was the big winner of Super Tuesday. Former Missouri State Senator Jeff Smith joins us. Cardinals broadcaster Ricky Horton gives us a Spring Training update from Jupiter, Florida. Councilman Mark Harder has more concerns about Proposition P spending.​

Rick Horton says Dylan Carlson reminds him of Lance Berkman at the plate

Horton was a guest on The Mark Reardon Show this afternoon.

Jeff Smith talks Super Tuesday results

The former Missouri State Senator was guest on The Mark Reardon Show this afternoon.

March 3rd 2020 HOUR 2 - Certified Financial Planner Dave Simons

Mark has a riddle for us to solve. It was a bad day on Wall Street prompted by more concerns over the Coronavirus. Dave Simons is a certified financial planner, senior VP of investments at UBS Financial Services, and host of KMOX's Dollars and Sense. Chris Matthews abruptly retires from MSNBC. 

March 3rd 2020 HOUR 1 - FOX News Medical Correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel

KMOV Chief Meteorologist joins the show to discuss the devastating tornado that ripped through Nashville last night. We talk Super Tuesday with former Missouri State Senator Jeff Smith. Where will Amy Klobuchar's supporters go now that she has dropped out of the race? Sloan Martin is a reporter with WCCO Radio in Minneapolis. Dr. Marc Siegel, FOX News medical correspondent, discusses the latest on the Coronavirus.

March 2nd 2020 HOUR 2 - Fairmount Park's Brian Zander

The BattleHawks improve their record to 3-1 and 2-0 at home. Chris In The Country and KSDK film critic Dan Buffa break down the latest game. Missouri State Senator Cindy O'Loughlin is trying to pass a bill that would force high school transgender athletes to only be able to compete in a sport by their birth gender. Shira Berkowitz is the communications director for PROMO -- a Missouri LGBTQ advocacy group. Sara Baker is the legislative director for the ACLU. Tomorrow is the opening day for Fa...

March 2nd 2020 HOUR 1 - Carolyn Kindle Betz

The Coronavirus has killed a few people in Washington state. Steyer, Buttigieg, and Klobuchar drop out of the Democratic presidential race. CNN political contributor Scott Jennings joins the show. Carolyn Kindle Betz, CEO of MLS 4 The Lou, has an update on the new MLS team in St. Louis.

Michael Rapaport says the only things he 'watches religiously' are sports and Real Housewives

The actor and comedian is performing at Helium Comedy Club this weekend.

Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport knows St. Louis is still a football town

Rapaport, who will be appearing at Helium Comedy Club this weekend, was a guest on The Mark Reardon Show.

February 28th 2020 HOUR 2 – Comedian Michael Rapaport

Comedian Michael Rapaport joins host Mark Reardon. 

February 27th 2020 HOUR 2 - The Hrabe Rant

February 27th 2020 HOUR 1 - CBS News Travel Advisor Peter Greenberg

C-Speak Podcast: Sue Pollmann Program Director of the new NGA Campus West

Sue Pollmann, Program Director of the new National Geospatial Intelligence Agency headquarters coming to north St. Louis joins C-Speak.

February 26th 2020 HOUR 2 Tim Fitch and Joanna Serenko

St. Louis County Councilman TIM FITCH join Mark to discuss his battle at yesterday's St. Louis County Council meeting with Council Chair Lisa Clancy.  Then, 18-year-old St. Louisian JOANNA SERENKO will be a contestant on The Voice this season.  Her first performance had all four judges turning around wanting to be her coach -- before she chose Nick Jonas.   

February 26th 2020 HOUR 1 Dr. Hilary Babcock and Sean Speicer.wav

President Trump holds a news conference later today at 5pm on the threat of Coronavirus.  How worried should we be?  Dr. HILARY BABCOCK is an infectious diseases specialist at Washington University School of Medicine.  What does the term pandemic mean?  Should we all buy masks?  How should we prepare for a possible pandemic?  Is this just a ramped up common cold?  What are the symptoms? Then, Former White House Spokesman SEAN SPICER on last night's South Carolina debate -- and on his new show...

February 25th 2020 HOUR 2 - Glamour's Jessica Radloff

KMOX's Kevin Killeen joins the show to discuss last night's shooting at the Maryland Heights Community Center. Would you spend $50,000 to clone your dog? A California couple thought it was a good idea. SNL's Pete Davidson says it's time to shake things up. A 61-year-old woman's body was producing alcohol on its own. A "Friends" reunion is set for May on HBO Max. Jessica Radloff is the West Coast Editor of Glamour Magazine.

February 25th 2020 HOUR 1 - CNN Political Commentator Doug Heye

KMOV Chief Meteorologist Steve Templeton updates up on the pending winter weather. Bernie Sanders really stepped it in with his comments about Castro and "Cuber." CNN political commentator Doug Heye joins the show to discuss tonight's South Carolina Democratic debate. Nathaneal Blake, senior contributor to The Federalist, didn't vote for Trump four years ago, but hopes the President is re-elected for another four years. Blake lives in Columbia, Missouri. A video of a six-year-old being put in...

February 24th 2020 HOUR 2 - CBS News Correspondent Steve Futterman

Mark talks about the Battlehawks with Producer Dave Cline, Alex Rich - Official Millennial Correspondent of The Mark Reardon Show, and Chris In The Country. CBS News correspondent Steve Futterman joins the show to discuss the Kobe and Gianna Bryant Memorial, the Nevada Caucuses, and the Tyson Fury - Deontay Wilder fight.

February 24th 2020 HOUR 1 - Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis

Mark returns from Las Vegas and talks about the Battlehawks home opener and priorities of St. Louis leadership. Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis joins us in studio to discuss Bernie Sanders, the Coronavirus, and the debt and the deficit. Alan Gogbashian, U.K. General Counsel to the Midwest, is in town today for a trade and investment mission. He is speaking tomorrow before the Missouri State House in Jefferson City.

February 21st 202 HOUR 2 - Ka Kaw

February 21st 2020 HOUR 1 - Mardi Gras & Poli-tic-tac-toe

February 20th 2020 HOUR 2 - The Hrabe Rant

Mark and Carol discuss The Masked Singer. Journalist Rafer Weigel is in studio to react to the Blagojevich pardon. Chris Hrabe is in Jupiter, Florida to rant about the new Justin Bieber album and people who back into parking spots in busy parking lots.

February 20th 2020 HOUR 1 - CNN Contributor Scott Jennings

CNN political contributor Scott Jennings reacts to last night Democratic presidential debate. Alex Rich, Official Millennial of The Mark Reardon Show, has an update on his American Airlines horror story.

February 19th 2020 HOUR 2 - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt

Are we losing our sense of humor as a country?​ Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt today announces his reelection campaign. Does your phone talk about you behind your back? CNET's Alfred Ng joins us

February 19th 2020 HOUR 1 - Mark Mantovani

Blago gets released from prison after being pardoned by President Trump. Wendy Williams has had a bad two weeks. Mike Bloomberg is in tonight's debate in Las Vegas. CBS News correspondent Steve Futterman is there. Mark Mantovani announced today he would run once again for St. Louis County Executive. Chris Matthews is not a fan of Bernie Sanders. 

February 18th 2020 HOUR 2 - Cardinals Broadcaster Mike Claiborne

Alex Rich, Official Millennial Expert of The Mark Reardon Show, discusses his frustration getting back to St. Louis from Cabo on an American Airlines flight. Cardinals Spring Training is underway in Jupiter. KMOX's Mike Claiborne joins us from Florida with the latest. How worried should we be about the Coronavirus? Dr. Marc Siegel is the medical correspondent for Fox News.

February 18th 2020 HOUR 1 - NASCAR Legend Kenny Wallace

Mark starts the show discussing Producer Dave's nipple story from the weekend. Yesterday's Daytona 500 ended with a crash that has driver Ryan Newman in serious condition. NASCAR legend Kenny Wallace joins the show. Michael Bloomberg has a big jump in the national polls and will be in tomorrow's Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas. Josh Kraushaar is the political editor for The National Journal.

February 17th 2020 HOUR 2- Battlehawk Update

We get our Battlehawk update from the Mark Rardon show Battlehawk corespondent listener Chris. Then, Local Movie critic Dan Buffa joins Mark in studio. Also, Mark has your audio cut of the day!

February 17th 2020 HOUR 1- Conservative columnist John Ziegler and St. Louis Police Union business manager Jeff Roorda

Conservative columnist JOHN ZIEGLER joins Mark in this hour and he writes that unimaginative and overly PC pollsters are allowing Democratic voters to be deceived about who can beat Trump. Then, JEFF ROORDA, business manager for the St. Louis Police Officers Union.

February 17th 2020 - John Ziegler

Conservative columnist John Ziegler writes that unimaginative and overly PC pollsters are allowing Democratic voters to be deceived about who can beat Trump.

February 14th 2020 HOUR 2 - Valentine's Day

Mark talks about Valentine’s Day and home organizers. Mark and Jane discuss bowling, go kart racing, Peeps, and obesity. Have you ever lied about your skills when seeking a job? The Astros suck at apologizing. Jim Carrey is creepy. Will Ferrell compares the Oscars to jury duty. 

February 14th 2020 HOUR 1 - The Reardon Roundtable

It’s a Reardon Roundtable Friday with attorney Jane Dueker, former Missouri State Representative Jean Evans, and former Missouri State Senator Jeff Smith.  Topics include Mayor Pete, the path to the Democratic presidential nomination, Kim Gardner’s interview with Carol Daniel, the Coronavirus, the scary situation involving Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, the “apologies” from the Houston Astros, Belmar’s retirement, the exoneration of Eric Greitens, AG Bill Barr blasts Trump’s tweeting, and ...

February 13th 2020 HOUR 2 - The Hrabe Rant

Todd Douglas Miller is the director of "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition," the new film opening tomorrow at the St. Louis Science Center. Should you recline your seat on an airplane? It's time for another Hrabe Rant!

February 13th 2020 HOUR 1 - KMOX News Anchor Carol Daniel

Jim Carrey is creepy. Eric Greitens says ethics report clears him of wrongdoing in campaign violations. KMOX news anchor Carol Daniel joins us in studio to discuss her lengthy interview with St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. Was a nine year prison sentence for Roger Stone too much? KMOX legal analyst Brad Young joins us.

February 12th 2020 HOUR 2 - St. Louis General Manager Doug Armstrong

The St. Louis Chess Club is hosting the second annual Cairns Cup this week. Rex Sinquefield and Women's World Chess Champion Ju Wenjun join us in studio. St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong updates the media on the condition of defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, who collapsed last night on the bench during the first period of the Blues - Ducks game in Anaheim. 

February 12th 2020 HOUR 1 - CNN Political Contributor Doug Heye

The weather stinks. Are Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg the Democratic frontrunners now? CNN political contributor Doug Heye joins the show. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley joins the show to discuss the impeachment acquittal, the New Hampshire primary, and his call to overhaul the FTC. Actor Jussie Smollett is facing six new charges of lying to police about a racist and anti-gay attack he allegedly staged on himself last year. Chicago reporter Rafer Weigel has been covering the story.

February 11th 2020 HOUR 2 - Former Cardinals Pitcher Kyle McClellan

Packers super fan Callie Kessler went viral after waking up from her tonsillectomy and professing her love for Aaron Rodgers. Former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan joins the show to discuss the proposed rule changes to MLB's playoff format and his upcoming appearance in American Ninja Warrior with former Blues player Cam Janssen. A former MLB pitcher sues the Astros, alleging their cheating scandal ended his career. Larry David talks about his use of the MAGA hat in "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

February 11th 2020 HOUR 1 - CNET's Maggie Reardon

What did Joe Biden mean when he called a voter a "lying dog-faced pony soldier?" President Trump thinks Bernie Sanders is a weak candidate. What does the T Mobile/Spring merger mean for consumers? CNET's Maggie Reardon joins us. Will there be true cuts in Medicare and Social Security in President Trump's new budget? Heritage scholar Romina Boccia joins us. The Coronavirus means a shortage of hockey sticks in the NHL.

February 10th 2020 HOUR 2 - KMOV's Chris Nagus

How well is the Cure Violence program working in other cities? KMOV investigative reporter Chris Nagus found out. Mark went bowling for the first time in a long time over the weekend. Did you watch the debut of the St. Louis Battlehawks? What did you think? Christian Toto of HollywoodInToto.com and Dan Buffa of KSDK join the show to discuss last night's Oscars.

February 10th 2020 HOUR 1 - St. Louis County Councilman Tim Fitch

​The Oscars got political again. Rick Neiner from Las Vegas joins Mark. St. Louis Police Chief Jon Belmar announces his retirement this morning. Former St. Louis County Police Chief -- and current St. Louis County Councilman -- Tim Fitch joins us. Saturday Night Live poked fun at the Democratic presidential candidates. Nicole Russell, senior contributor to The Federalist, discusses how Rush Limbaugh made millennials like her conservative.

February 7th 2020 HOUR - The BBQ Ninja & Dan Buffa

The BBQ Ninja Craig Verhage from Ubons BBQ in Mississippi is in town for tomorrow's 15th Annual Mardi Gras Cajun Cook Off. Dan Buffa of KSDK previews the Oscars.

"The BBQ Ninja" Craig Verhage explains alligator hunting

Verhage of Ubons BBQ in Mississippi was a guest on The Mark Reardon Show.

February 7th 2020 HOUR 1 - The Reardon Roundtable

It's a Friday Reardon Roundtable with former Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones, Democratic strategist Megan McBride, and Jeff Rainford -- former Chief of Staff to Mayor Slay. Topics include impeachment acquittal, the Iowa Caucus debacle, Michael Bloomberg, Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, Pelosi ripping up the State of the Union speech, the St. Louis mayoral race, and St. Louis drivers.

February 6th 2020 HOUR 2 - Tom Ackerman & The Hrabe Rant

A man accidentally attended the Chiefs Super Bowl parade yesterday. Paul Rudd describes what it's like being a Chiefs fan. The Busch family will now be a featured in a reality TV show on MTV. The 2020 Cardinals Hall of Fame ballot nominees were announced exclusively on KMOX last night. KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman was part of the committee who came up with the list. Chris Hrabe is here to rant about sick days.

Mark Reardon and Chris Hrabe share the exact same thought about Rolling Stones concerts

February 6th 2020 HOUR 1 - Scott Jennings

The Rolling Stones are coming to St. Louis at the end of June. President Trump spoke today about his impeachment acquittal. CNN political contributor Scott Jennings joins the show to discuss. Utah Senator Mitt Romney voted yesterday to convict President Trump on one impeachment count. Political columnist  John Daly joins the show to discuss Romney.