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Good Monday morning! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour:

• It's election season, which means we will be talking to candidates this week.
• You can view sample ballots by clicking here.
• Sen. Curtis Trent joins the program this morning. He is the incumbent for the 20th Senatorial District, which consists of Barton, Dade, Greene and Webster counties.
• Curtis gives us an update on how the campaign is going, what he's worked on in the past, and where he wants to see Missouri go moving forward.
• Spending & the budget. Why the increase in spending?
• Lori Rook, who is challenging Curtis Trent, will join Nick on Tuesday at 8 a.m.
• Weeks after the Obama Presidential Center’s star-studded opening in Chicago, a subcontractor who previously claimed his company was stiffed for nearly $4 million has shut down operations and laid off 25 union workers.

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Congressman Eric Burlison joins the program:

• Democrats are becoming more and more radical.
• Eric shares his thoughts on Amendment 4 and Amendment 5.
• Eric also endorses Curtis Trent on air.

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Hour 1 -

Good Monday morning! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour:

• Federal Election Commission filings showed the DNC ended June with $16.3 million in cash and $18.5 million in debts, leaving liabilities approximately $2.2 million above its reserves.
• The RNC, by comparison, reported approximately $128.5 million on-hand and no outstanding debt.
• Nick shares his vacation experience.
• A top Democratic socialist leader on Sunday embraced abolishing the Senate, national borders, prisons and more.

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James Clary fills in for Nick Reed today. Here's what he covers this hour:

• This hour we're doing something a little more esoteric.
• This hour we're talking caves, underground, and giants, oh my!
• Since James was a chef for many many years, he loves to talk food when he can. Paul with Morning Glory Farms joins the program for a quick chat. They focus on growing fish and organic foods right here in Springfield.
• The mystery of Burrows Cave in Illinois.
• Artifacts found in and around Springfield, Missouri.
• Michigan’s ancient copper mines.

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Hour 2 -

James Clary fills in for Nick Reed today. Here's what he covers this hour:

• Across the globe, millions of Christians face discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, and violence because of their faith. 
• James focuses on Nigeria. Christians in Nigeria face severe, escalating violence from extremist organizations like Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and radicalized Fulani militias. 

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Hour 1 -

James Clary fills in for Nick Reed today. Here's what he covers this hour:

• James is a history buff and he thinks you have to look to the past to see the future.
• He starts the show discussing censorship in the media.
• James also talks about promises from Presidents about no wars, and how well they followed through with that promise.
• The Iran war update... Are we getting the truth from the elected officials and the media?

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Hour 3 -

Rep. Bishop Davidson fills in for Nick Reed this morning. Here's what he covers this hour:

• If you missed Bishop's Amendment 5 overview, click HERE.
• You can also view sample ballots by CLICKING HERE.
• Bishop is one of the architects behind Amendment 5, and has been working on this for many years now.
• He addresses your concerns and questions regarding Amendment 5.
• Here are just some of the questions that he answers from listeners in this hour:
• Will getting rid of the income tax eliminate loopholes in the system and make it fairer for everyone, not just the wealthy?
• Can cities and counties also raise taxes?
• We are retired and currently pay no state income tax. Why should we support 5?
• Will food tax also be raised?
• Will labor be taxed? Labor on landscapers, construction laborers, auto repair, fence builders, etc.
• Under Amendment 5, will taxes on RMD (required minimum distributions) be phased out?
• I currently get a tax credit for helping fund a children's home. How will amendment 5 impact that as income taxes are slowly eliminated?

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Rep. Bishop Davidson fills in for Nick Reed this morning. Here's what he covers this hour:

• It's election season, which means this hour we're focusing on Amendment 5.
• Bishop is one of the architects of Amendment 5, so he will answer your questions at the end of the program.
• But first... How do we eliminate income taxes? Bishop goes over three ways.
• Why eliminate income taxes?
• Why do income taxes suck so bad?
• Bishop wraps up the hour by taking your questions.

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Hour 1 -

Rep. Bishop Davidson fills in for Nick Reed this morning. Here's what he covers this hour:

• Bishop gives us a little 250th anniversary history.
• It's election season, which means we're talking Amendments today.
• You can view sample ballots by CLICKING HERE.
• Political ads.
• Bishop fields your questions and comments regarding Amendment 5. He also briefly touches on Amendment 4.

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Rep. Darin Chappell fills in for Nick Reed today. Here's what Darin covers this hour:

• Darin is doing an Amendment review on the upcoming August ballot.
• You can check your sample ballots by CLICKING HERE.
• This hour we're focusing on Amendment 5.
• Amendment 5 is written as follows: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: Require legislative phase-out of the individual state income tax based on revenue growth, and authorize the expansion of sales and use taxes; Curtail constitutional limits on taxing goods and services; and Require local tax rate cuts without reducing school funding if local sales tax revenue increases? The proposal has no direct impact on state or local tax revenue. If passed, implementing legislation will have an unknown impact to state and local tax revenue. If implemented, state government entities expect a reduction of $57,000 annually in income tax check-off donations and implementation costs of at least $100,000.

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Rep. Darin Chappell fills in for Nick Reed today. Here's what Darin covers this hour:

• Darin is doing an Amendment review on the upcoming August ballot.
• You can check your sample ballots by CLICKING HERE.
• This hour we're focusing on Amendment 4.
• Amendment 4 is written as follows: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: Modify current requirements that a statewide majority of voters may approve initiative petitions to amend the constitution; Require a majority of voters in each congressional district to approve initiative petitions to amend the constitution; and Make available to each voter the full text of initiative petitions with their ballot? The Department of Corrections estimates increased annual costs of up to $21,817. The Office of State Public Defender estimates an unknown fiscal impact. Other state governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.
• Darin says he's a hard yes on Amendment 4.

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