Bryce Hill, Director of Fiscal and Economic Research with the Illinois Policy Institute, joins us to talk about Gov. Pritzker pushing Illinois even further into debt. Pritzker unveiled his record-setting $55.2 billion fiscal year 2026 budget proposal on Feb. 19. Story here: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-pushes-13b-pension-benefit-hike-in-his-budget/

More articles from Bryce here: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/author/bhill/

More info on Illinois Policy Institute here:: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/

Bryce on X: @BryceTHill

 

 

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Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines continues her efforts to protect women's sports and keep men out of women's competition and their locker rooms.

Story here on West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey hosting former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines in Charleston, WV on Wednesday to sign into law the Riley Gaines Act which codifies the definitions of "man" and "woman" into state law: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/riley-gaines-act-signed-wvs-shot-putter-refused-compete-vs-male

More on Riley's appearance in West Virginia here: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/riley-gaines-opens-up-getting-law-ban-trans-athletes-from-womens-locker-rooms-named-after-her

More information on Riley's organization here: https://rileygainescenter.org/

 

 

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Got a fear of flying? Former Navy FA-18 fighter pilot and commercial airline pilot Matthew "Whiz" Buckley says air travel continues to be safe. It's been over a month since the tragic midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet in Washington, D.C. Many folks are still hesitant to fly following that crash. The National Transportation Safety Board just released two reports recommending that helicopters be banned from the airspace around Reagan National Airport. 

 

 

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Dept. of Education cutbacks! Former Sec. Betsy DeVos explains. On Tuesday, they announced the workforce would be cut in half. There have been reports that the President is seeking to dissolve the Education Department via executive order. Former Education Department Secretary Betsy DeVos calls these moves “a step in the right direction.” She breaks down how the functions of the Education Dept. could be better served by other agencies and how this could give power back to parents and the states.

 

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(8:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

A state commission will assume oversight of the St. Louis City Police Dept. this year.

There's a debate tonight between Mayor Tishaura Jones and candidate Cara Spencer, hosted by KTVI-FOX2 and broadcast on FOX2 at 7pm.

Rockwood (MO) School District Board member Izzy Imig has resigned after being cited by police in two cases where she's accused of trying to steal items from two St. Louis County Target stores.

Sen. Chuck Shumer comments on opposing the CR spending bill.

President Trump is not backing off of his tariff policies despite the bumpy ride on Wall Street this week.

Tom Homan comments on New York protecting illegal aliens and criminals as he stops by the Capitol in Albany.

In spring training action, the NY Mets beat the Cardinals 2-0. Up next: the Houston Astros this afternoon at 12:05. By the way, Opening Day at Busch Stadium is two weeks from today, on Thursday, March 27, against the Minnesota Twins.

Blues are back in action tonight against the Penguins in Pittsburgh at 6pm.

 

(8:20am)  The Cardinals' Opening Day at Busch Stadium is 2 week from today...why is not sold out yet? We discuss some possible reasons for the oddity. 

 

 

(8:35am)  Israel Ellis, author of "The Wake Up Call"  on global jihad and antisemitism and a security consultant on extremist ideologies, joins us to talk about antisemitism on college campuses and the importance of the reaction by the Trump administration. 

As the Columbia University campus crisis escalates with arrests and President Trump's $400 million funding cut, terrorism expert Israel Ellis looks at the situation. He is the author of "The Wake Up Call" on global jihad and antisemitism, father of an IDF soldier who served during the October 7th conflict, and a security consultant on extremist ideologies

THREE KEY TALKING POINTS

1. Columbia Crisis: Institutional Failure with National Implications. 
Columbia's administration has allowed antisemitism to flourish while claiming to protect all students. Jewish students have been threatened and intimidated while the university hides behind bureaucracy. These protests aren't about human rights—they're endorsements of Hamas ideology on American soil.

2. Trump's $400M Funding Cut: A Necessary Response. 
President Trump's decisive action sends the message that universities enabling antisemitism shouldn't receive taxpayer money. This isn't about free speech—it's about basic protections that would be immediately implemented for any other minority group.

3. The Progressive Double Standard Exposed. 
The same administrators who mandate DEI training now enable antisemitism. The chant 'From the River to the Sea' is a call for Jewish elimination, yet it's tolerated under the banner of 'activism.' The hypocrisy is staggering and dangerous.

 

Check out Israel's book "The Wake Up Call: Global Jihad and the Rise of Antisemitism in a World Gone MAD" here: https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Up-Call-Global-Antisemitism/dp/B0DQQ47DR3

 

 

(8:50am)  Be weather aware on Friday!! Severe weather is expected to roll through the area late Friday afternoon through Friday night. Watch for a squall line with storms, winds up to 50-70mph, and possible tornadoes. Bring your porch goose into the house so it doesn't fly away!



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(7:05am)  Dennis Hancock, St. Louis County Councilmember and candidate for County Executive, joins us to discuss county issues and his campaign.

 

 

(7:20am) Chicago lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police officers by those with mental health issues. Story here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-dem-lawmaker-pushes-bill-legalize-attacks-police-people-having-mental-health-episode

 

 

(7:35am)  Kirk Hilzinger from the St. Louis City GOP joins us to talk about the St. Louis City Police Department going back under Missouri state oversight. Will the change eventually improve public safety in the City of St. Louis?

More info on the St. Louis City GOP here: https://www.stl-gop.com/

 

 

(7:50am) Mike shares his story of encountering a tow truck loaded with emergency lights...is it legal or not?



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(5:50am) Rockwood School Board member Izzy Imig resigns following allegations of theft at local Target stores. Story here: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/rockwood-school-board-member-resigns-drops-out-of-race-stealing-izzy-imig/63-61e3f537-4ac8-41d2-83f4-f8fea4eb68f5

 

(6:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

A state commission will assume oversight of the St. Louis City Police Dept. this year.

There's a debate tonight between Mayor Tishaura Jones and candidate Cara Spencer, hosted by KTVI-FOX2 and broadcast on FOX2 at 7pm.

Rockwood (MO) School District Board member Izzy Imig has resigned after being cited by police in two cases where she's accused of trying to steal items from two St. Louis County Target stores. Story here: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/rockwood-school-board-member-resigns-drops-out-of-race-stealing-izzy-imig/63-61e3f537-4ac8-41d2-83f4-f8fea4eb68f5

Sen. Chuck Shumer comments on opposing the CR spending bill.

President Trump is not backing off of his tariff policies despite the bumpy ride on Wall Street this week.

Tom Homan comments on New York protecting illegal aliens and criminals as he stops by the Capitol in Albany.

In spring training action, the NY Mets beat the Cardinals 2-0. Up next: the Houston Astros this afternoon at 12:05. By the way, Opening Day at Busch Stadium is two weeks from today, on Thursday, March 27, against the Minnesota Twins.

Blues are back in action tonight against the Penguins in Pittsburgh at 6pm.

 

 

(6:20am) Two racist graffiti incidents are reported in the Affton School District. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/03/13/affton-school-district-responds-another-racist-graffiti-incident-police-release-surveillance-video-suspect/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp

 

 

(6:35am)  Ryan Young, senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), joins us to discuss current economic condition, the latest inflation numbers, and the bumpy road of tariffs.

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(6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

A state commission will assume oversight of the St. Louis City Police Dept. this year.

There's a debate tonight between Mayor Tishaura Jones and candidate Cara Spencer, hosted by KTVI-FOX2 and broadcast on FOX2 at 7pm.

Rockwood (MO) School District Board member Izzy Imig has resigned after being cited by police in two cases where she's accused of trying to steal items from two St. Louis County Target stores. Story here: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/rockwood-school-board-member-resigns-drops-out-of-race-stealing-izzy-imig/63-61e3f537-4ac8-41d2-83f4-f8fea4eb68f5

Sen. Chuck Shumer comments on opposing the CR spending bill.

President Trump is not backing off of his tariff policies despite the bumpy ride on Wall Street this week.

Tom Homan comments on New York protecting illegal aliens and criminals as he stops by the Capitol in Albany.

In spring training action, the NY Mets beat the Cardinals 2-0. Up next: the Houston Astros this afternoon at 12:05. By the way, Opening Day at Busch Stadium is two weeks from today, on Thursday, March 27, against the Minnesota Twins.

Blues are back in action tonight against the Penguins in Pittsburgh at 6pm.

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Ryan Young, senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), joins us to discuss current economic condition, the latest inflation numbers, and the bumpy road of tariffs.

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Kirk Hilzinger from the St. Louis City GOP joins us to talk about the St. Louis City Police Department going back under Missouri state oversight. Will the change eventually improve public safety in the City of St. Louis?

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Israel Ellis, author of "The Wake Up Call"  on global jihad and antisemitism and a security consultant on extremist ideologies, joins us to talk about antisemitism on college campuses and the importance of the reaction by the Trump administration. 

As the Columbia University campus crisis escalates with arrests and President Trump's $400 million funding cut, terrorism expert Israel Ellis looks at the situation. He is the author of "The Wake Up Call" on global jihad and antisemitism, father of an IDF soldier who served during the October 7th conflict, and a security consultant on extremist ideologies

THREE KEY TALKING POINTS

1. Columbia Crisis: Institutional Failure with National Implications. 
Columbia's administration has allowed antisemitism to flourish while claiming to protect all students. Jewish students have been threatened and intimidated while the university hides behind bureaucracy. These protests aren't about human rights—they're endorsements of Hamas ideology on American soil.

2. Trump's $400M Funding Cut: A Necessary Response. 
President Trump's decisive action sends the message that universities enabling antisemitism shouldn't receive taxpayer money. This isn't about free speech—it's about basic protections that would be immediately implemented for any other minority group.

3. The Progressive Double Standard Exposed. 
The same administrators who mandate DEI training now enable antisemitism. The chant 'From the River to the Sea' is a call for Jewish elimination, yet it's tolerated under the banner of 'activism.' The hypocrisy is staggering and dangerous.

 

Check out Israel's book "The Wake Up Call: Global Jihad and the Rise of Antisemitism in a World Gone MAD" here: https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Up-Call-Global-Antisemitism/dp/B0DQQ47DR3

 

 

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