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What the Hell Happened?! Midterm Blues, Missouri’s Election Disaster & White House Drama Republicans got clobbered in the midterms, Missouri voters delivered some painful surprises, and the shakeups in the Trump White House are raising serious questions. What went wrong, who’s responsible, and what needs to change before 2028? This week on The Jennifer Bukowsky Show, we're breaking down Missouri’s election results, the ballot measures that passed and failed, and what comes next for Republicans. Plus, explosive allegations of corruption inside the Trump administration, Susie Wiles’ departure, and the early jockeying between JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and other potential 2028 contenders. We'll also find some good news in the Golden Cabinet, open the Criminal Docket for the latest legal headlines, and take a look back at This Day in History. And because apparently losing elections wasn't enough, Mizzou lost, my pickleball ranking tanked, and even my brother lost his race against the Mizzou helmet car. Can the Chiefs save the week? Join me Sunday, 10 a.m.–noon Central, for The Jennifer Bukowsky Show! Listen live or catch the podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Jennifer on X @esqonfire

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:

Who killed Kent Heitholt? Twenty-five years after the Columbia Daily Tribune sports editor was brutally murdered, the case remains unsolved. Ryan Ferguson spent nearly a decade behind bars before his convictions were overturned. I was there the day he walked free, and I'm revisiting the evidence, the unanswered questions, and a murder mystery that still haunts Columbia. PLUS: Election Day is just two days away! We're talking midterm madness, political intrigue, and what's at stake in Washington. In the Golden Cabinet, we're exploring exciting developments in nuclear energy, flying cars, breakthrough gene-editing treatments, and more. And why are federal judges throwing obstacles in the way of President Trump's plans to transform Washington, D.C.? All that, a little history, and plenty of opinions on The Jennifer Bukowsky Show! 🎙️ Sundays, 10 AM–noon Central. Listen live or catch the podcast, and follow me @esqonfire!

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:

Minnesota’s taxpayer-funded “booty bumping” kits—and the voter-registration connection. Fake polls and the people pushing them. The Golden Cabinet report, including fraud prosecutions and Hegseth’s Israel trip. Unrest in France. In the Criminal Docket, charges against two former FBI officials in the Hunter Biden laptop investigation. Plus, Democrats’ push to expand the Supreme Court, the biggest midterm races, Missouri’s ballot, and October 25 in history—with a lightning round and look ahead.

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

On this week's *Jennifer Bukowsky Show*, we're talking political strategy, spectacular career flameouts, and the stories you won't want to miss! After a frustrating Mizzou loss, Jennifer has some tough questions about Missouri Republicans' ballot initiative strategy. Why does the conservative side keep getting outworked? Five Days and Done? The remarkable rise and fall of White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, her controversial legal credentials, and a White House tenure that may have made Anthony Scaramucci look like a longtime employee. The Golden Cabinet Report: Gold, silver and bronze for administration officials tackling questionable government payments, truck parking shortages and accountability in Washington. Ilhan Omar: New reporting, lingering questions and a closer look at the claims surrounding her family's history. France in Turmoil: Violent unrest overseas and controversial remarks from left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. The Criminal Docket: The Fort Hood terrorist's death sentence, a harrowing Oregon school shooting, and extraordinary stories of survival and courage. This Day in History: Chuck Berry's 100th birthday, Al Capone's tax conviction, America's incredible Alaska purchase and the first cat in space! Plus a lightning round and a look at what's ahead. Join Jennifer Sunday, October 18, from 10 AM–Noon Central for sharp legal analysis, political commentary and a healthy dose of humor. 🎧 Subscribe to *The Jennifer Bukowsky Show* podcast for the commercial-free edition. Follow Jennifer on X: **@esqonfire**

A Columbia native takes on Letitia James, Marco Rubio makes the case for Western civilization, and an AI chatbot sends police a bogus murder tip. What a week. Jennifer spotlights Saritha Komatireddy’s debate performance, hands out this week’s Golden Cabinet medals, and tackles a disturbing issue closer to home: reports of college students being drugged—and the push for better testing and accountability. Plus: the alleged “Trantifa” cell in Alabama, more controversy at Cornell, Minnesota’s midterm battles, Missouri’s Republican ballot recommendations, and the forces behind protests in France. Should the government broadcast an execution? Jennifer weighs in. We finish with October 11 in history and a look at the week ahead.

Former FBI deputy director and former Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey announced last week that he's stepping down to return to his family in Missouri. He'll speak Tuesday evening at the Boone County GOP annual chili supper at Columbia's American Legion. Mr. Bailey served as Missouri’s 44th attorney general. He joined Jennifer Bukowsky on "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that violent crime has been a massive drop nationwide thanks for President Trump's leadership and priorities. Mr. Bailey also tells listeners that he's focusing on passing Amendment Three in November:

From disease-carrying pests to terrorists whose plots were thwarted, we’re covering threats big and small—and the people fighting back. This week on The Jennifer Bukowsky Show: the Golden Cabinet report, a troubling criminal docket, and the defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens. What happens when internet speculation names a real person—and lands in court? Plus, claims that a prolific Wikipedia editor helped turn distorted history into accepted “facts,” and an encore of my interview with attorney Karin Sweigart on Democracy Restored’s report examining the left’s litigation networks. We’ll finish with a lightning round and an October 4 trip through history, from Sputnik to Siri. Sharp questions, wild stories, and a lawyer’s eye for the evidence.

West-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford (R-Raymore) traveled to Ukraine recently. He serves on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee's national security, state, and related programs subcommittee. Congressman Alford, who represents Centralia, Sturgeon, Hallsville and parts of Columbia on Capitol Hill, blasts Russian President Putin. Congressman Alford joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on "Wake Up Missouri" and also criticized the Missouri Supreme Court regarding their 7-0 decision on Missouri's congressional maps:

Missouri Deputy attorney general Shaun Mackelprang continues to recover after being rescued on a mountain in Wyoming. Mr. Mackelprang spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and shared his story. He also praises first responders: