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My goodness....we start the show talking about the inflatable 40 foot colon on display in the capitol today....we have lots of questions! State. Sen. Holly Rehder discusses the advancement of one of the transgender bills.
Biden tries to do poetry. We highlight some of our mistakes on the show. Cole Co. commissioner Sam Bushman discusses the upcoming vote on local taxes for recreational weed. Why is Stephanie Bell 'fulgent'?
Legislation that would prohibit a transgender female student-athlete born as a biological male from competing in sports designated for females has been approved by the GOP-controlled Missouri Senate. It needs one more vote before heading to the Missouri House. The bill is sponsored by State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder (R-Scott City), who joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri." Senator Thompson Rehder says allowing biological males to compete against females will wipe out women's sports as we know them. Democratic opponents of the bill say it's unfair to transgender student-athletes. Democratic state senators have spoken out against the bill. Senator Thompson-Rehder tells listeners that both sides have used hyperbole:
The legal aspect of what Trump may or may not be charged with in New York. Local cop haters are at it again. Where is the entrance to that 40 foot inflatable on display in the capitol.
Legislation that is aimed at getting medical assistance for hazing victims hasn't received a hearing yet in the Missouri House. The bill, which is sponsored by State Rep. Travis Smith (R-Dora) is aimed at ensuring that a situation like Danny Santulli's never happens again. Santulli's family members say he's blind and unable to walk, following an alleged October 2021 hazing incident at a Mizzou fraternity house. The Boone County prosecutor's office has charged 11 people in this case. Representative Smith is a Mizzou graduate. Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe (R-Jefferson City) tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" that he wants to see movement on Smith's bill. He describes Representative Smith as a great addition to the House. Kehoe also praises Governor Parson's proclamation today, which recognizes National Agriculture Week in Missouri:
Can you believe COMO is FINALLY getting roll carts!!!?!??!! Chris Arps discusses Trump and we touch on "Modern Republicanism"
The latest on Transgen legislation in JC...one of the highlights of the CPS school board candidate forum from last night. What is "Modern Republicanism" and why are we talking about Fruit Rollups!
Why we could imitate Vladimir Putin on air, but not Xi Jinping. Trump is in classic form in this video talking about the people still trying to come after him. The "golden shower" incident.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) commissioner Dr. Margie Vandeven encourages listeners to look less at the overall scores from the recent annual performance reports and to dig more into some of the data. Dr. Vandeven joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" this morning. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) scored 70 percent on the DESE review, and attendance was a reason why. Commissioner Vandeven tells "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" that a significant number of CPS students missed more than 15 percent of classes:
We share some background on the NYC prosecutor who's trying to go after Trump regarding payments to Stormy Daniels. COMO to vote on roll carts tonight and talking about the impact of JC Mayor Carrie Tergin's time in office.
What is a 'gravedigger case'? It's the phrase used to describe the case against Trump regarding payments to Stormy Daniels. Scott Faughn from the Missouri Times discusses what we might expect in the 2nd half of the Mo. legislative session.
Margie Vandeven, the Missouri commissioner of education joins Wake Up Mid-Missouri to discuss test scores and teacher pay. Did you hear why that Mizzou football player was pulled over before being issued a DUI?
Why Mizzou wins in the NCAA tournament matter to local businesses. The City of Columbia finishes cleaning up homeless camp by the mall.
What....talking horses? Columbia Police Department releases video from the Vibez nightclub shooting from Nov. of 2021. Naval Seaman Kade Bise surprised his mother, Tammy Scott after being deployed for a year. They both join us on the show.
Have you ever used GPS in Jefferson City...it's crazy! How a couple of deer got stranded on the roof of a business in JC. We pick winners and losers of the week.
How world leaders take advantage of the U.S. since the tragic events of January 20th, 2021. Can you believe Washington DC is allowing illegal immigrants to vote in municipal elections....Chris Arps discusses this topic and the troubled Kim Gardner. We share letters that Stephanie's kids wrote to the president!
The chaotic scene of the Sunday night shooter where a Hermann police officer died. There is nothing wrong with putting America First. How are local banks doing?
Setting up the chaotic scene where the Hermann police officer was killed. Remember these comments from Tucker Carlson in 2003? There is nothing wrong with America First
We look at some local races and the craziness happening in Glasgow in their aldermanic race. We stack up 4 lies from Biden
Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman Rep. Brad Pollitt (R-Sedalia) says the Show-Me State has 1.8 percent of the nation's K-12 students but 3.5 percent of the country's school districts. Chairman Pollitt joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to discuss his open enrollment bill, which is HCS House Bill 253. The Missouri House has narrowly passed it on an 85-69 vote. About 25 Republicans voted no on the bill, which now heads to the Senate. Critics worry it will lead to the consolidation of rural and urban schools, but Chairman Pollitt downplays that concern:
Mourning the loss of the Hermann police officer shot in the line of duty. Mo. AG Andrew Bailey on the lawsuit before SCOTUS regarding student loan forgiveness. A man sues because boneless chicken wings are wings.
State Rep. Brad Pollitt on school choice and why some Republicans are against it. Economist Aaron Hedlund on what the SVB being taken over the by feds means.
Joe has another whoops and it involves Jimmy Carter. A quick conversation with AG Andrew Bailey on a judge's ruling regarding SAPA. We talk about how old guys text.
We explain how Biden is ultimately responsible for the 2 bank failures reported over the weekend. We chat with a local conservative city council candidate running for office in a very liberal town.
We mourn the loss of a Mid-Missouri cop who was shot in the line of duty last night in Hermann. 2 banks taken over by the feds over the weekend. An Oscar winner takes a veiled swipe at CNN's Don Lemon and another winner talks about something we can all relate to ...the American Dream.
Biden comes out on TV at 8a in the morning to let us know banks and the economy are fine...we reason that he just made it worse. We discuss the top searched fears from Missourians on Google.
Let's go through Joe Biden's budget "line by line" and explain why this is so bad (knowing he's not genuine about it anyway). Revealing the depositions and texts involving FOX TV personalities that came out regarding the 2020 election.
Do you pay attention to what's happening in your kids' school. Several local stories that amplify why we should all be paying attention. We highlight something that Jim Babka said on the Gary Nolan show yesterday about TV news giving more controversy than news.
The REAL reason Stephanie Bell is out today! We pick winners and losers of the week. How is Joe Biden a winner AND a loser?
A Jefferson City bus driver has a very bad day! Did you hear Fauci's response when asked about Covid origins? Joe sides with conservatives...but this is why it's just for show. Boone Co. clerk Brianna Lennon discusses the response from The Mo. Association of County Clerks and Election Officials to Mo. withdrawing from ERIC.
