Mark Reardon Show

Mark is joined by Mike Kenney, tour guide with Defined Destinations, to discuss the upcoming Mark Reardon listener trip to Croatia set for May 2027. Kenney breaks down the hybrid land-and-sea itinerary, highlighting stops in Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes, the exclusive 36-passenger yacht cruise along the Adriatic Sea, and the unique cultural, culinary, and scenic experiences awaiting travelers.

Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, host of the Duane's World Podcast and writer for HotAir.com, to discuss his 60th birthday, personal health journey, and the latest national political developments. Patterson shares his analysis on President Trump's strategy regarding Iran, evaluates media coverage surrounding international security conflicts, and discusses the political landscape heading into the midterm elections.

In hour 2, Mark is joined by Ken Dubinsky, President of Haystack Sourcing Solutions, to discuss the release of a new NIL product featuring Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy. Dubinsky details how his company teamed up with St. Louis-based Old Vienna to produce custom "Hardy's Hot Red Hot Riplets" potato chips, explains the distribution across Missouri, and shares insights on how local NIL deals benefit student-athletes. Sue then 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 Alex Berenson, author of the Unreported Truths Substack and former New York Times reporter, to discuss his recent Free Press article detailing why artificial intelligence terrifies him despite his past skepticism toward COVID-19 fearmongering. Berenson shares his perspective on the exponential growth of AI technology, the potential risks of unchecked AI development, the lack of public trust in corporate and government oversight, and how public perceptions around COVID-19 policies and masking have evolved.

Mark is joined by Alex Berenson, author of the Unreported Truths Substack and former New York Times reporter, to discuss his recent Free Press article detailing why artificial intelligence terrifies him despite his past skepticism toward COVID-19 fearmongering. Berenson shares his perspective on the exponential growth of AI technology, the potential risks of unchecked AI development, the lack of public trust in corporate and government oversight, and how public perceptions around COVID-19 policies and masking have evolved.

Mark is joined by Ken Dubinsky, President of Haystack Sourcing Solutions, to discuss the release of a new NIL product featuring Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy. Dubinsky details how his company teamed up with St. Louis-based Old Vienna to produce custom "Hardy's Hot Red Hot Riplets" potato chips, explains the distribution across Missouri, and shares insights on how local NIL deals benefit student-athletes.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Kurt Bahr, Republican Election Director for St. Charles County, and Rick Stream, Republican Election Director for St. Louis County, to discuss how local election offices are handling ballot distribution amid ongoing legal battles over Missouri's congressional district maps. Bahr and Stream outline the procedures for handling potentially affected voters, discuss the timeline for potential U.S. Supreme Court action, and detail the urgent need for local poll workers ahead of election day. Mark is later joined by James Shuls, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss his new report finding that Missouri's teacher shortage is localized rather than statewide. Shuls details how overall teacher numbers have increased relative to student enrollment, breaks down the specific subject areas and school districts experiencing recruitment challenges, and outlines targeted policy solutions such as merit pay and loan forgiveness to attract qualified educators to high-need areas.

Mark is joined by James Shuls, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss his new report finding that Missouri's teacher shortage is localized rather than statewide. Shuls details how overall teacher numbers have increased relative to student enrollment, breaks down the specific subject areas and school districts experiencing recruitment challenges, and outlines targeted policy solutions such as merit pay and loan forgiveness to attract qualified educators to high-need areas.

Mark is joined by Kurt Bahr, Republican Election Director for St. Charles County, and Rick Stream, Republican Election Director for St. Louis County, to discuss how local election offices are handling ballot distribution amid ongoing legal battles over Missouri's congressional district maps. Bahr and Stream outline the procedures for handling potentially affected voters, discuss the timeline for potential U.S. Supreme Court action, and detail the urgent need for local poll workers ahead of election day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by John Reeves, appellate specialist, former Assistant Missouri Attorney General, and civil law attorney with Reeves Law LLC in Clayton, to discuss where things stand with the Missouri congressional map following the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. Reeves details the court's decision to convert the trial judge's order into a permanent injunction requiring the 2025 map, the 7-day stay currently in place, possible scenarios for U.S. Supreme Court intervention, and the legal precedent this case establishes for future elections. Mark is later joined by Bill O'Reilly, iconic author and host of No Spin News, to discuss his latest book, Confronting America: What Has To Change. O'Reilly shares his analysis on tight Senate battles in Texas and Michigan, the political impact of international conflicts involving Iran ahead of the midterm elections, and the importance of innovation, leadership, and personal responsibility in overcoming national challenges. 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 Elliott Davis, retired FOX 2 investigative reporter, to discuss his removal from St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer's press list and briefings. Elliott responds to allegations of misrepresenting city facts, breaks down the figures surrounding the city's police budget and community funding, and emphasizes the necessity of independent journalism and aggressive press questioning in local government. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to discuss federal efforts to eliminate fraudulent healthcare enrollments and protect program integrity. Dr. Oz also breaks down new federal funding targeting rural Missouri hospitals and EMS training, examines the role of artificial intelligence in assisting medical diagnoses, and touches on voluntary postpartum mental health home visits for new mothers. Mark is later joined by George Rosenthal, co-owner of Throttlenet, for Tech Talk Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. George breaks down an internal testing breach involving Google Gemini that occurred earlier in the year, examines how AI is shifting online shopping behaviors away from traditional search links, and explores the rise of local processing for no-cloud smart home technology. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to discuss federal efforts to eliminate fraudulent healthcare enrollments and protect program integrity. Dr. Oz also breaks down new federal funding targeting rural Missouri hospitals and EMS training, examines the role of artificial intelligence in assisting medical diagnoses, and touches on voluntary postpartum mental health home visits for new mothers. Mark is later joined by George Rosenthal, co-owner of Throttlenet, for Tech Talk Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. George breaks down an internal testing breach involving Google Gemini that occurred earlier in the year, examines how AI is shifting online shopping behaviors away from traditional search links, and explores the rise of local processing for no-cloud smart home technology. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.