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Mark Reardon hosts another Reardon Roundtable with Gregg Keller and Jeff Rainford, then sits down with Paul Hall of Common Guy Film Reviews, as well as Matt Pauley with our sister station KMOX radio. All that and more today on this editon of The Mark Reardon Show!

In this hour, Mark Reardon sits with Chris Kerber and previews the 2026 St. Louis Blues who kickoff their season tonight against the Dallas Stars. Then Mark sits down with music journalist Tim Sommer and talks about a recent controversial song made by one of the most popular current pop artists.

In this hour, Mark Reardon talks with Paul Hall of Common Guy Film Reviews talking about Tom Cruise's new movie Digger. Then Matt Pauley from KMOX stops by in studio to recap the Cardinals 2026 season as well as preview the 2026 Blues who kickoff their season tonight in Dallas.

In this hour, Mark Reardon sits with Republican consultant Gregg Keller as well as Jeff Rainford of Rainford and Associates for another edition of a Reardon Roundtable on a Friday!

We dive into the Senator Schmitt situation, check in on Ken Paxton in Texas, Kristi Noem's divorce, but most crucially, we discover what happens if the Dems win the midterms.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, co-host of The Death of Journalism podcast, to discuss his recent cover story for Chronicles magazine titled "The Wussification of Sports." Ziegler shares his analysis on the evolving nature of modern athletics, the heavy reliance on analytics over instinct in baseball, shifting rules in football, and broader cultural trends impacting sports. Mark is later joined by Bill King, Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, former attorney, columnist, and author of Unapologetically Moderate, to discuss the latest political developments in Texas. King provides an on-the-ground analysis of the competitive Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and his opponent, examines shifting voter demographics across the state, and breaks down the key issues influencing Texas voters as election day approaches. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Mark is joined by Bill King, Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, former attorney, columnist, and author of Unapologetically Moderate, to discuss the latest political developments in Texas. King provides an on-the-ground analysis of the competitive Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and his opponent, examines shifting voter demographics across the state, and breaks down the key issues influencing Texas voters as election day approaches.

Mark is joined by John Ziegler, co-host of The Death of Journalism podcast, to discuss his recent cover story for Chronicles magazine titled "The Wussification of Sports." Ziegler shares his analysis on the evolving nature of modern athletics, the heavy reliance on analytics over instinct in baseball, shifting rules in football, and broader cultural trends impacting sports.

In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is joined by Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of NewsBusters at the Media Research Center, to discuss recent media coverage of major political events. Houck analyzes the media's framing of Senator Eric Schmitt's exchange with Special Counsel Jack Smith, critiques CNN's commentary on a recent flight crisis, and examines a Washington Post profile featuring actor Brian Cox.

Mark is joined by Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of NewsBusters at the Media Research Center, to discuss recent media coverage of major political events. Houck analyzes the media's framing of Senator Eric Schmitt's exchange with Special Counsel Jack Smith, critiques CNN's commentary on a recent flight crisis, and examines a Washington Post profile featuring actor Brian Cox.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago and columnist for The Spectator and RealClearPolitics, to discuss major national headlines and political trends. Lipson shares his thoughts on a recent flight security crisis, breaks down the latest polling data in key Senate races across Texas and Michigan, and analyzes the challenges facing political campaigns heading into the midterm elections. Mark is later joined by Bevis Schock, attorney for the South St. Louis city homeowners at Chippewa and Spring, to discuss their successful lawsuit against the City of St. Louis for failing to act quickly in removing a longstanding homeless encampment outside their property.

Mark is joined by Bevis Schock, attorney for the South St. Louis city homeowners at Chippewa and Spring, to discuss their successful lawsuit against the City of St. Louis for failing to act quickly in removing a longstanding homeless encampment outside their property.

Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago and columnist for The Spectator and RealClearPolitics, to discuss major national headlines and political trends. Lipson shares his thoughts on a recent flight security crisis, breaks down the latest polling data in key Senate races across Texas and Michigan, and analyzes the challenges facing political campaigns heading into the midterm elections.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade, co-host of FOX & Friends, host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on KFTK, to discuss the recent thwarted hijacking attempt aboard an Israeli flight. Kilmeade also shares his analysis on key midterm Senate races, upcoming trade negotiations, and his upcoming book, Uniting the States. Mark is later joined by Lt. Col. Allen "Bullit" Campbell (USAF retired), former Delta Airlines pilot for 37 years and author of My Life Above the Clouds, to discuss a thwarted attack aboard an Israeli airplane. Campbell shares his analysis on the incident, breaking down cockpit security protocols, how pilots handle extreme altitude drops, and the heroic actions of the crew and passengers that saved the flight. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General, to discuss the final outcome of Missouri's congressional redistricting map case following the Supreme Court's decision. Hanaway also details the launch of the Cold Case Playing Cards program in state prisons, her office's actions concerning Kratom and public nuisance bars, and ongoing state investigations into Students for Justice in Palestine and ActBlue. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, columnist at HotAir.com and host of Duane's World Podcast, to break down the latest political news and current events. Patterson shares his analysis on local government responses to homelessness, the upcoming midterm election outlook in key states like Michigan and Texas, and recent developments regarding international security and flight safety. Mark is later joined by James Lawson, campaign manager for the Her Health, Her Future PAC, to discuss Amendment 3 on the upcoming Missouri ballot. Lawson outlines the details of the proposed constitutional amendment, highlighting its provisions regarding abortion restrictions, exceptions for rape, incest, and medical emergencies, regulations for healthcare facilities, and the prohibition of gender transition procedures for minors. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, columnist at HotAir.com and host of Duane's World Podcast, to break down the latest political news and current events. Patterson shares his analysis on local government responses to homelessness, the upcoming midterm election outlook in key states like Michigan and Texas, and recent developments regarding international security and flight safety. Mark is later joined by James Lawson, campaign manager for the Her Health, Her Future PAC, to discuss Amendment 3 on the upcoming Missouri ballot. Lawson outlines the details of the proposed constitutional amendment, highlighting its provisions regarding abortion restrictions, exceptions for rape, incest, and medical emergencies, regulations for healthcare facilities, and the prohibition of gender transition procedures for minors. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.