Episodi

  • Michael Murphy for Cook County

    Michael Murphy for Cook County
    Apr 29 2026
    Tonight we're joined by Libertarian candidate Michael Murphy who's running for Cook County Board President. We don't often hear of a Libertarian candidate in his neck of the woods, so it should be a very interesting conversation.

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    1 ora e 27 min
  • Death Penalty, Kim Gardner, Upset Citizens

    Death Penalty, Kim Gardner, Upset Citizens
    Apr 22 2026
    Death Penalty Debate Hits a Wall A Missouri effort to end judge-imposed death sentences has stalled in the state Senate, highlighting deep divisions over how capital punishment should be handled and who should have the final say. Free Speech Protections Move Forward Lawmakers passed a bill targeting “meritless lawsuits” often used to silence critics — commonly known as SLAPP suits, which are designed to intimidate and shut down public participation. Where Is Kim Gardner Now? Former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who resigned in 2023 amid controversy and criticism over her office’s performance, has since stepped away from her role after years of legal and political pressure. Citizens Push Back on Data Centers Across Missouri, residents are packing local meetings and speaking out against proposed data centers — raising concerns about energy use, land impact, and transparency. The message is clear: communities want a say in what’s happening in their backyard. What do YOU think? Should judges have the power to impose death sentences? Are free speech protections strong enough? And should communities have veto power over large projects like data centers?

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    1 ora e 30 min
  • Rent Wars, School Fights & Elections

    Rent Wars, School Fights & Elections
    Apr 15 2026
    Missouri is seeing major political and social shifts—from housing struggles to local elections and education policy debates. Here’s what you need to know 👇 🏠 Renters organize across Missouri Tenants are forming unions to fight rising rents, unsafe living conditions, and a severe shortage of affordable housing. In fact, Missouri has only about 27 affordable homes for every 100 extremely low-income renters, pushing many toward collective action like tenant unions and even lawsuits to stay housed. 🗳️ Voters shake up local leadership in Festus After officials approved a controversial $6 billion data center, residents in Festus voted out multiple city council members. Many voters said the decision lacked transparency and ignored community concerns, leading to a major political backlash. 📚 Educators push back on new reading law Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would require struggling third-grade readers to repeat the grade. Teachers and administrators argue the policy could do more harm than good, saying retention doesn’t address root learning issues and may disrupt progress already being made through literacy programs. 💬 These stories highlight a bigger picture: Missourians organizing, voting, and speaking out on issues that directly impact their lives. 👉 What do YOU think about these changes? Drop a comment below. Sources: Missouri Independent STLPR KRCG

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    1 ora e 30 min
  • State Auditor slams city of Arnold

    State Auditor slams city of Arnold
    Apr 8 2026
    Tom Martz is back with us this week to discuss all things Missouri. We've got plenty to talk about including an article on Missouri State Auditor Blasts city of Arnold over TDD

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  • MO Education is a right

    MO Education is a right
    Apr 1 2026
    📚 Missouri Education Updates You Need to Know (2026) In today’s video, we break down major developments shaping the future of public education in Missouri: 📝 A campaign to make public education a constitutional “fundamental right” has officially paused its 2026 efforts after falling far short of required signatures—only about one-fifth of the minimum needed. Organizers now say they’re regrouping and planning a comeback in 2028. Legal battles over ballot language also slowed momentum significantly. () 📱 Meanwhile, Missouri lawmakers are advancing new guidance on student screen time in schools. The proposal has been modified to loosen earlier restrictions, highlighting an ongoing debate between limiting device use and giving districts flexibility. 📂 We also take a look at archived reporting and context to better understand how these policy shifts fit into broader education trends across the state. 💬 What do you think? Should education be a constitutional right in Missouri? And how should schools handle student screen time? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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  • What the heck are they doin

    What the heck are they doin
    Mar 25 2026
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  • Missouri Income Tax Elimination

    Missouri Income Tax Elimination
    Mar 18 2026
    One of the hottest topics in Missouri right now is 2 HJRs proposing the elimination of the state income tax. There's a lot of different and somewhat confusing information floating around about them and we're having Rep Bryant Wolfin on the show to go through them with us and explain why he voted YES. There's a lot of information to go through, and we'll do our best to answer your questions and get to the heart of the matter.

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  • Former Mo Speaker going to jail

    Former Mo Speaker going to jail
    Mar 11 2026
    Several MO state bills are headed to the Senate ahead of Spring Break, a former MO House Speaker was sentenced to jail time for fraudulent use of Covid funds, and more on our horrific foreign policy

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    1 ora e 30 min