Mark Reardon Show

Mark is joined by Cassie Smedile, former Republican National Committee Press Secretary, to analyze the political landscape one week ahead of the midterm elections. Smedile explains the dynamics shaping competitive House races and what a narrow majority would mean for leadership, evaluates tight Senate battles in Michigan and Texas, reviews ticket-splitting trends in states like Ohio and Georgia, and discusses turnout factors influencing the final vote.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Josh Hammer, syndicated columnist, Senior Counsel at the Article 3 Project, and author of Israel and Civilization, to evaluate key midterm election races across the country. Hammer breaks down the dynamics in Florida, Michigan, and Texas, addresses rising concerns over antisemitism in public spaces, and discusses the renewed scrutiny and legal questions surrounding Representative Ilhan Omar. Mark is later joined by Tim Fitch, former St. Louis County Police Chief and former County Councilman, to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed contract and pay increase for St. Louis City Police Chief Robert Tracy. Fitch breaks down the potential Sunshine Law investigation requested by Governor Mike Kehoe, the resignation of the police board's legal counsel, the legality of outside salary subsidization, and the broader political fallout between city leadership and the police board. 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 then joined by Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief for RealClearPolitics, to discuss the final stretch of the midterm election cycle. Cannon breaks down the methodology behind poll aggregation and explains how fake polling groups are filtered out. He also evaluates key Senate battles in Texas, Michigan, and Iowa, and offers his forecast for party control in both the House and the Senate. Mark is later joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, to review the latest local and national sports storylines. Cusumano discusses Ahmad Hardy practicing with the Missouri Tigers football team and his potential draft future, breaks down the latest eligibility and court developments regarding Saint Louis University center Robbie Avila, previews Game 3 of the World Series between the Brewers and the Rays, and recaps key NFL performances and kicking struggles from the weekend. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General, to discuss the ongoing review of the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners regarding Chief Robert Tracy’s proposed contract and pay increase. Hanaway explains her decision to appoint outside firm Graves Garrett to conduct an independent inquiry into potential Sunshine Law violations, addresses conflict-of-interest concerns, examines the resignation of board counsel, and previews an upcoming rally in Jefferson County supporting Missouri Amendment 3. Mark is later joined by Matt Calkins, columnist for OutKick, to discuss the chaos and physical confrontations that erupted during a Portland Thorns match at Providence Park. Calkins recounts his firsthand experience reporting on the event, where "Save Women's Sports" activists—including journalist Brandi Kruse—were verbally harassed, physically confronted with flagpoles, and forcibly removed by security for displaying XX-XY messaging. Calkins also describes having his own media credential aggressively ripped off by arena security while conducting interviews, and analyzes the broader cultural and free-speech tensions surrounding women's sports events in the Pacific Northwest. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General, to discuss the ongoing review of the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners regarding Chief Robert Tracy’s proposed contract and pay increase. Hanaway explains her decision to appoint outside firm Graves Garrett to conduct an independent inquiry into potential Sunshine Law violations, addresses conflict-of-interest concerns, examines the resignation of board counsel, and previews an upcoming rally in Jefferson County supporting Missouri Amendment 3. Mark is later joined by Matt Calkins, columnist for OutKick, to discuss the chaos and physical confrontations that erupted during a Portland Thorns match at Providence Park. Calkins recounts his firsthand experience reporting on the event, where "Save Women's Sports" activists—including journalist Brandi Kruse—were verbally harassed, physically confronted with flagpoles, and forcibly removed by security for displaying XX-XY messaging. Calkins also describes having his own media credential aggressively ripped off by arena security while conducting interviews, and analyzes the broader cultural and free-speech tensions surrounding women's sports events in the Pacific Northwest. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Mark is joined by Matt Calkins, columnist for OutKick, to discuss the chaos and physical confrontations that erupted during a Portland Thorns match at Providence Park. Calkins recounts his firsthand experience reporting on the event, where "Save Women's Sports" activists—including journalist Brandi Kruse—were verbally harassed, physically confronted with flagpoles, and forcibly removed by security for displaying XX-XY messaging. Calkins also describes having his own media credential aggressively ripped off by arena security while conducting interviews, and analyzes the broader cultural and free-speech tensions surrounding women's sports events in the Pacific Northwest.

Mark is joined by Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General, to discuss the ongoing review of the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners regarding Chief Robert Tracy’s proposed contract and pay increase. Hanaway explains her decision to appoint outside firm Graves Garrett to conduct an independent inquiry into potential Sunshine Law violations, addresses conflict-of-interest concerns, examines the resignation of board counsel, and previews an upcoming rally in Jefferson County supporting Missouri Amendment 3.

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 then joined by Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief for RealClearPolitics, to discuss the final stretch of the midterm election cycle. Cannon breaks down the methodology behind poll aggregation and explains how fake polling groups are filtered out. He also evaluates key Senate battles in Texas, Michigan, and Iowa, and offers his forecast for party control in both the House and the Senate. Mark is later joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, to review the latest local and national sports storylines. Cusumano discusses Ahmad Hardy practicing with the Missouri Tigers football team and his potential draft future, breaks down the latest eligibility and court developments regarding Saint Louis University center Robbie Avila, previews Game 3 of the World Series between the Brewers and the Rays, and recaps key NFL performances and kicking struggles from the weekend.

Mark is joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, to review the latest local and national sports storylines. Cusumano discusses Ahmad Hardy practicing with the Missouri Tigers football team and his potential draft future, breaks down the latest eligibility and court developments regarding Saint Louis University center Robbie Avila, previews Game 3 of the World Series between the Brewers and the Rays, and recaps key NFL performances and kicking struggles from the weekend.

Mark is joined by Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief for RealClearPolitics, to discuss the final stretch of the midterm election cycle. Cannon breaks down the methodology behind poll aggregation and explains how fake polling groups are filtered out. He also evaluates key Senate battles in Texas, Michigan, and Iowa, and offers his forecast for party control in both the House and the Senate.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Josh Hammer, syndicated columnist, Senior Counsel at the Article 3 Project, and author of Israel and Civilization, to evaluate key midterm election races across the country. Hammer breaks down the dynamics in Florida, Michigan, and Texas, addresses rising concerns over antisemitism in public spaces, and discusses the renewed scrutiny and legal questions surrounding Representative Ilhan Omar. Mark is later joined by Tim Fitch, former St. Louis County Police Chief and former County Councilman, to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed contract and pay increase for St. Louis City Police Chief Robert Tracy. Fitch breaks down the potential Sunshine Law investigation requested by Governor Mike Kehoe, the resignation of the police board's legal counsel, the legality of outside salary subsidization, and the broader political fallout between city leadership and the police board.

Mark is joined by Tim Fitch, former St. Louis County Police Chief and former County Councilman, to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed contract and pay increase for St. Louis City Police Chief Robert Tracy. Fitch breaks down the potential Sunshine Law investigation requested by Governor Mike Kehoe, the resignation of the police board's legal counsel, the legality of outside salary subsidization, and the broader political fallout between city leadership and the police board.