In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew return recapping their holiday trips, Mark's new hobby, and much more. Mark is then joined by Paul Mauro, a FOX News Contributor, retired NYPD Inspector, Attorney, & the Founder of the OpsDesk.org. They discuss President Biden's pardoning of his son, Hunter and more. He then a recent trending story that led to missing people from the 1980's being found, providing closure to the family. Mark dives in with Sue. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest anniversaries in music, what's coming on in sports and entertainment in December, and the random fact of the day. Mark is then joined by Charles Lipson, a professor emeritus at the University of Chicago. He writes regularly for The Spectator magazine, Real Clear Politics, and more. They discuss his take on the Hunter Biden pardon, Trump's cabinet picks, the direction of the country, and more. He is later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. Cusumano discusses Luther Burden declaring for the NFL Draft, the Blues hiring Jim Montgomery as their new head coach, and Cardinals players that could be traded this offseason. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Brad Young, a 97.1 FM Talk Legal Analyst and partner with Harris, Dowell, Fisher, and Young. They discuss Joe Biden's pardon for his son, Hunter as well as Daniel Penny's trial. Mark is then joined by Jason Smith, Missouri's 8th District Congressman. He discusses Hunter Biden being pardoned and Trump's cabinet picks. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.