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Good Thursday! Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:  Earlier this week, Sen. Blunt announced that he would not be running for reelection next year. So who will run for his seat? Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced that he will not be running for Blunt's seat. After much speculation, Eric Schmitt is expected to officially enter the U.S. Senate race. But... What about former Governor Eric Greitens?

ALSO - Missouri lawmakers are once again wanting to raise the gas tax.

Jen Psaki says the Biden administration is “not going to confirm” reports that the rate of unaccompanied migrant children at the southern U.S. border with Mexico has tripled in recent weeks.

Happy Wednesday! Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including: The Springfield School District has a new superintendent. The new superintendent has an "interesting" past that no one is asking questions about. Instead of asking questions about her time at previous school districts, the Springfield News-Leader is writing a glowing piece about her.

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including: The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has been discussing how we will move forward with the pandemic.

ALSO - Meanwhile in Springfield... Nick shares a snapshot from a quiz that came from a Glendale student. The quiz bashes former President Trump.

Local attorney, Dee Wampler, joins Nick Reed this hour. Here's what they cover: Dee has court tomorrow and won't be able to chat at 7 a.m.

ALSO - Jury selection in the trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin is expected to begin today.

Happy Tuesday! Dr. Wess Scroggins joins Nick Reed. Here's what they cover: Dr. Wess Scroggins talks about SB 391 - "Abolition of Abortion in Missouri Act." This act repeals provisions of law relating to the performance and regulation of abortions and establishes the “Abolition of Abortion in Missouri Act”. The hearing for the bill is tomorrow.

Happy Tuesday! Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including: Yesterday, Sen. Blunt announced that he would not be running for reelection next year. Who will run to take his place? Nick suggests that former Gov. Eric Greitens may throw his hat in the ring.

ALSO - President Biden on Monday seemed to forget Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s name at a White House event — calling the Pentagon chief “the guy who runs that outfit over there.”

Residents of Stockton, Calif., who received $500 a month from a first-of-its-kind guaranteed-income program were more likely to find full-time jobs, be happy and stay healthy, according to a year-long study published Wednesday.

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including: In an open letter released Sunday, Pro-Life Evangelicals for Biden urged him to “honor his commitment” and include the Hyde Amendment in Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 spending package, writing “we feel used and betrayed.”

PJ Media journalist, Megan Fox, joins Nick Reed this hour. Fox gives us an update on the corruption in the St. Louis court system. Megan's investigative series exposing the corruption in St. Louis Courts has now expanded into St. Charles County, Franklin County, Christian County, and Jackson County.

Megan shares audio of Elaine Pudlowski (GAL) telling a mom that she knows abuse happened but the child has to have a relationship with her dad anyway.