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Coming Up

  • Friday, January 7th
  • 2:15pm … Reardon Roundtable with Post Dispatch columnist AISHA SULTAN, former Police Board President CHRIS GOODSON, and former alderman STEPHEN GREGALI.
  • 3:20pm … Jefferson City lobbyist TRAVIS BROWN talks with MARK about the effort to repeal Missouri’s income tax.
  • 3:35pm … The head of Sports Fans Coalition – BRIAN FREDERICK – worries about a possible work stoppage next season for the NFL.

About the Show

“The Mark Reardon Show” covers everything from the news of the day to news out of the ordinary. Listeners hear plenty of intelligent conversation related to politics, lifestyle, sports and pop culture.

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Mark Reardon – 1/17/11

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Jan 17

Take me out to the ballgame

While at the Cardinals Winter Warm-Up, Mark meets his new favorite Cardinals fan, Alivia Ball, who is kind enough to serenade the listeners with everyone’s favorite baseball tune.

State Senator Matt Murphy on the Illinois tax increase

 

Last Friday, the Illinois tax increase bill was passed, however, State Senator Matt Murphy has already filed a bill to repeal the decision.  Mark talks about this and begins the trash talk between Bears and Packers fans.

Senator Roy Blunt

 

Mark welcomes Senator Roy Blunt to the studio to discuss his new position on Capitol Hill.  We get some insight on some things Senator Blunt would like to accomplish.

The Ed Martin Show – 01/14/11

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Jan 14

Ed Martin Roundtable
A roundtable discussion with Mayor Slay’s Chief of Staff Jeff Rainford, local politcal strategist Ed Rhode, and the national president of The Pachyderm Club John Weimann.

Pujols: More than A Game
With the Winter Warm Up in town this weekend, it’s the perfect time to talk baseball. Scott Lamb is the author of the forthcoming biography titled, “Pujols: More than a Game,” and he joins Ed to talk about his book.

Naming the Mississippi River Bridge
Should the new Mississippi River Bridge be named after former President Ronald Reagan? Grover Norquist is the founder of Americans for Tax Reform and he tells us about The Reagan Project.

Mark Reardon Show – 01/13/11

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Jan 13

2011 Index of Economic Freedom
Kim  Holmes, Heritage VP of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies, tells us why the U.S. dropped in rankings again in the 2011  Index of Economic Freedom.

A New Year for Local Businesses
Randy McArthur, owner of McArthur’s Bakery, gives us his input on the current status of local businesses in the area and the struggle to keep on top of things.

Update From Congress
Missouri Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer joins Ed Martin to discuss the latest business in Washington.

Are Red Light Camera’s Helping?
Ed Martin takes the pros and cons on red light cameras from Jesse Irwin of WrongOnRed.com and Attorney Jane Ducher.

Mark Reardon Show – 01/12/11

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Jan 12

Controlling Gun Control
Are more gun control laws the answer to stop shootings like the one in Arizona? Erich Pratt, director of communications for Gun Owners of America, joins Mark to respond.

Humane Society on Prop B
President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United State Wayne Pacelle joins Mark to tell us about the effort to combat repeals to parts of Proposition B.

Illinois Income Tax Hike
Illinois State Senator Dave Luechtefeld joins Mark to tell us why he does not like the passage of a bill to increase the state’s income tax to 67%.

Mark Reardon Show – 01/11/11

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Jan 11

Stopping the Blame Game
Mark gets more reaction to last weekend’s shootings in Tucson, AZ from the National Journal’s Josh Kraushaar.

U.S. Attorney Reacts to Hulshof’s Case
U.S. Attorney for Eastern Missouri Richard Callahan joins Mark to talk about former Congressman Kenny Hulshof’s actions as a prosecutor in the Josh Kezer case.

Mark Reardon Show – 01/10/11

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Jan 10

Stars to the Rescue
St. Louis Cardinals Manager Tony LaRussa tells us about his upcoming Stars to the Rescue for ARF this coming Saturday night at the Fox Theatre.

Emails Threaten Town & Country Alderman
Gabrielle Biondo with the Town and Country-Manchester Patch.com has ben covering the story about the threatening emails that will lead to a possible censure of Town and Country Alderman David Karney.


 

Mark Reardon Show – 01/07/11

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Jan 7

Reardon Roundtable
Mark hosts a roundtable discussion with Post Dispatch Columnist Aisha Sultan, Former Alderman Stephen Gregali, and former Police Board President Chris Goodson.

Repealing Missouri’s Income Tax
Lobbyist Travis Brown talks with Mark about the effort in Missouri to repeal the state’s income tax law.

NFL Heading Towards Work Stoppage
Brian Frederick is the executive director of the Sports Fans Coalition and he gives us the latest information on whether the NFL will have a season next year.


Mark Reardon Show – 01/06/10

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Jan 6

Censoring Literary Classics
Should Mark Twain’s classic “Huckleberry Finn” be editied to remove the “N” word? Victoria Ryan Bailey is a local author and says it’s a good idea.

To Say, or Not to Say, to the TSA
San Antonio Express-News columnist Jonathan Gurwitz says we can “say something, unless it embarrasses the TSA.”

The All Canada Show
The “Great” Norm McCreight with the All Canada Show joins Mark to studio to preview the big event at the St. Charles Convention Center.

Mark Reardon Show – 01/05/11

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Jan 5

Response to Local Police Beating Video
Former policeman Redditt Hudson, now with the ACLU of Eastern Missouri, reacts to the video of the police officer beating a victim at a local gas station.

A New Day For Congress
Reid Wilson, editor in chief of The Hotline, gives us the latest information from Washington.

My Princess Boy
Mother and author Cheryl Kilodavis, tells us about her new book “My Princess Boy,” which was inspired by her son Dyson and his unique style.

Responding to your Princess Boy
Bonnie Shiller is an affiliate coordinator for the Child Day Care Association and she takes your phone calls in reaction to the Princess Boy story.

Mark Reardon Show – 1/4/10

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Jan 4

2011 Congressional Makeover
Illinois Congressman John Shimkus tells us about the makeup of the new Congress.

Closer Look At Busch Investigation
Deb Peterson with the Post Dispatch tells us about her interview with August Busch IV after the mysterious death of his girlfriend.

St. Louisian’s Quest for RNC Chair
Former Ambassador Ann Wagner talks about her decision to become the new chair of the Republican National Committee.