Springfield's Talk 104.1 On-Demand

Hour 3 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

Federal authorities won't explain why three men who participated in the Capitol protest on Jan. 6, 2021, have mysteriously disappeared from the FBI's Capitol Violence Most Wanted list.

VP Harris and President Biden are currently speaking on the anniversary of Jan. 6th.

Hour 2 –

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

President Biden’s IRS is cracking down on payments made through third-party apps, requiring platforms like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App to report transactions if they exceed $600 in one year.

President Biden expects to target former President Donald Trump during his speech on Capitol Hill Thursday, marking the first anniversary of the January 6th protests of the 2020 election.

Hour 1 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

There are school closing this morning.

A weatherman for HLN lambasted Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on air Wednesday morning for his comments on his state government’s response to heavy snowfall and massive traffic delays.

President Biden's IRS is cracking down on payments made through third-party apps, requiring platforms like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App to report transactions if they exceed $600 in one year.

Hour 3 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

The Department of State promoted Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Spotify playlist multiple times on Twitter. What about Afghanistan? What about Russia & troops at the border of Ukraine? What about missiles that are being built by our enemies? 

Some in the Middle East are again vowing revenge for the death of terrorist Qassem Soleimani.

Many schools are not resuming classes as the year begins, citing COVID-19, after spending some of the $130 billion schools received for reopening on Critical Racist Theory-infused initiatives instead.

Chicago Alderman Michele Smith (D-Ward 43) wants her constituents to wear whistles, which they can blow while running towards armed robbers, should they witness a crime taking place

Hour 2 - 

Guest: Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott, Secretary of State of Missouri Jay Ashcroft 

Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott joins Nick Reed this morning. Here's what they cover:

Andrew Sullender with the Springfield News-Leader wrote a piece about Protect America Now.

In the piece, Sullender paints Sheriff Arnott as a dangerous individual.

Sheriff Arnott weighs in on the article & shares his thoughts.

Nick points out the article is very difficult to read and is like jumping down a rabbit hole.

ALSO - 

Secretary of State of Missouri, Jay Ashcroft, joins Nick Reed this morning:

Missouri Republican legislative leaders proposed a redistricting map that could eliminate a Republican seat and add a Democrat one.

Why are Republicans playing nice?

Mr. Ashcroft tells listeners to call their local elected officials and tell them you don't support this.

Hour 1 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news this morning, including:

On Friday, we have TWO events for you! First, we have a Heroes Veterans Breakfast. If you're a Veteran, join us at Scramblers Diner from 6-9 a.m., and you'll get free breakfast! Second, we have a Happy Hour at Whiskey Tango! Join us from 4 to 6 p.m.

Virginia's Republican Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin doesn't take office until Jan. 15 – yet some critics Tuesday tried to blame him, instead of the commonwealth's outgoing Democratic incumbent, for a 179-mile-long traffic mess on Interstate 95.

Walmart and Kroger jacked up the price of an on-demand rapid COVID-19 test after a 100-day agreement with the White House to sell it at cost expired.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan is defending former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), claiming that despite their deficiencies during the pandemic, “at least they had good intentions.”

Hour 3 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

The AP has a "story" about Ashli Babbitt and her personal life. In the piece, they smear her and victim blame.

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) apparently believes that it is now safe enough to travel cross country to Florida for a holiday getaway in the sun, but not safe enough to travel to the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., for her taxpayer-funded job.

After Republicans criticized AOC, she claimed it's because of “deranged sexual frustrations” and suggested Republicans seek “therapy.”

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that went into effect Saturday that declares racism a "public health crisis."

 CoxHealth CEO Steve Edwards answered questions regarding changes to isolation guidelines, masking and more.

After implementing a coronavirus mandate for health care workers this fall, Rhode Island has now opened an option for COVID-positive health care workers to continue working if their facility is facing a staffing crisis.

Hour 2 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft will be joining the show tomorrow morning in the 7 a.m. hour.

Missouri Republican legislative leaders proposed a redistricting map that could eliminate a Republican seat and add a Democrat one. Why are Republicans playing nice?

George Stephanopoulos suggested Sunday that even though Hillary Clinton supporters did not recognize the 2016 election as legitimate, they did not take the “same action” as Trump supporters after the 2020 election.

Police arrested more than 200 rioters in Washington, D.C., in January 2017 as riots ensued immediately after President Trump’s swearing in ceremony. Four businesses underwent “significant damage” due to vandalism, six police officers sustained minor injuries, and one limousine was torched on Inauguration Day, NBC News reported at the time.

In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey, 50% said that the “riot” a year ago was a “threat to American democracy.”

Hour 1 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

Thank you to everyone who filled in while Nick was on vacation!

Problems continue to pile up for federal prosecutors in the lead up to the March 8 trial for the five men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Prosecutors confirmed several weeks ago that they would not call on three FBI agents closely linked to the investigation due to allegations of personal and professional misconduct.

Happy FIRST day of 2022!

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:

Winter is finally arriving in the Ozarks. Are you prepared?

Dustin suggests that you check your fluids, especially your antifreeze.

Make sure to also check and run your heater and defrost.

Check your windshield wipers & wiper fluids.

Check your battery, especially if it's 3-5 years old.

Finally, make sure you have plenty of fuel in the tank.

Dustin recommends the book, Sell Or Be Sold, by Grant Cardone.

Are you looking for a new car this year? You may not see as many 'end of year' deals as in the past.