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11-11-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

11-11-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

The NFIB Missouri director says small business owners across the Show-Me State continue to demonstrate perseverance despite ongoing economic headwinds. NFIB Missouri's Brad Jones discussed the NFIB small business optimism index on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

A state senator who has been serving as the Missouri Senate Agriculture Committee chair has been elected as the new Missouri Senate President Pro Tem. State Sen. Jason Bean (R-Peach Orchard) was elected by Senate Republicans Thursday in Jefferson City. Senator Bean has been serving as Missouri Senate Agriculture Committee chair: he represents the Bootheel, which is one of the biggest areas of agriculture in Missouri. Missouri’s 2027 legislative session begins Wednesday January 6. Senator Bean joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on "Wake Up Missouri", saying Tuesday was a terrible night for Republicans. Republicans lost 16 Missouri House seats and two Missouri Senate seats on Tuesday. Senator Bean says Senate Republicans will hit the ground running in January and says one priority will be personal property tax reform. He also warns Missouri is facing a budget crisis:

An east-central Missouri congressman who represents south Columbia as well as Jefferson City, Ashland and Fulton on Capitol Hill was re-elected to a second term this week. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) serves on the House Judiciary and Education committees. Congressman Onder beat St. Peters Democrat Bethany Mann by a vote of 149,239 to 125,271. Mann campaigned on strong public schools, affordable health care and clean water. Congressman Onder joined "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live and thanks voters for re-electing him. He also reacted to the Democrats taking control of both chambers in January, saying Republicans received a "butt-kicking" on Tuesday:

Missourians are casting ballots today on five statewide issues: four proposed constitutional amendments (3, 6, 7 and 8) and Proposition A, which involves Missouri’s congressional districts. Greene County clerk Shane Schoeller was live this morning on "Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that about 12 percent of voters cast ballots in early voting:

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is urging voters to support Amendment Three and to oppose 6 in November. Governor Kehoe joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) faces Democrat Bethany Mann as he seeks a third term in Congress. Congressman Onder represents part of Columbia as well as Ashland, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville on Capitol Hill. He spoke live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and is urging listeners to support Amendment Three, the abortion issue:

Former Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey is urging voters to approve Amendment Three and to reject Amendment Six at the polls next week. Mr. Bailey was live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and says out-of-state groups with dark money are trying to buy the Constitution:

Missourians head to the polls in November to cast ballots on Amendment 8, which would preserve the right of residents to elect a county sheriff and would prohibit removal of a sheriff except by a writ of quo warranto. Veteran Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler supports Amendment 8 and joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

10-22-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

10-22-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Missouri voters are casting ballots in November on several proposed constitutional amendments, including Amendment 7. State Sen. Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles County) sponsors 7. His proposed constitutional amendment would amend Missouri's Constitution to establish a permanent endowment fund to support state government, rather than taxing Missouri residents. While some critics worry about the impact on services, Senator Schnelting tells listeners that Missouri could be a model for this. Amendment 7 would create what he calls the Show-Me Prosperity Fund:

10-20-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Jennifer Bukowsky, Brian Carl, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

10-15-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Jennifer Bukowsky, Brian Carl, John Marsh, and Producer Drake