The Jennifer Bukowsky Show

Missouri voters will cast ballots on four proposed constitutional amendments in August. One of them is Amendment Four, which changes the initiative process. Currently, a simple majority of Missouri voters is required to amend the state Constitution. Amendment Four would change that to require a majority of voters in all eight congressional districts. State Rep. Ed Lewis (R-Moberly), who supports Amendment Four, spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joins Jennifer to discuss her effort to remove the Ray County prosecutor from office, the investigation into tornado-relief fundraising connected to former Congresswoman Cori Bush, unlicensed dispensaries in Johnson County and Missouri’s lawsuit challenging the use of illegal immigrants in congressional apportionment.

Then: Are establishment Republicans already trying to derail J.D. Vance before the 2028 presidential race begins? Jennifer examines the attacks on the vice president, Marco Rubio’s extraordinary warning about the resurgence of far-left terrorism and why Republicans should resist an unnecessary Vance-versus-Rubio civil war.

Also on the show: President Trump’s election-integrity announcement, the case for voting yes on Missouri Amendments 4 and 5, the latest criminal cases making headlines, and the events of July 19 in history.

Once-in-a-millennium rainfall has devastated southeast Missouri. We’re grateful for Missouri Task Force One and the hundreds of rescues underway.

Iran has threatened to kill Trump, and strikes on Iran and by Iran on its neighbors occurred last night, following Iran firing at a civilian ship going through the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, it's not smooth or straight sailing for the gays on an American cruise ship. Multiple Muslim countries have refused to let them dock as planned.

Plus, President Trump reposted a video of Somali kindergarteners in Minnesota — every single girl wearing a hijab — and the media is melting down, calling him a “bigot” for “picking on 5-year-olds.” Jennifer breaks down exactly why pointing this out is not bullying children… it’s defending those girls, American culture, & women everywhere.

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) says there is waste and some fraud in the federal government's child care development block program. Congressman Onder, who represents Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton on Capitol Hill, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He also discussed prescription drug costs:

Missouri's state auditor says state budget numbers show a trend in deficit spending that cannot be sustained and that jeopardize Missouri's financial health. That warning from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and discussed the budget numbers. She also tells listeners that she doesn't expects any of Governor Mike Kehoe's (R) budget line-item vetoes to be overridden by the GOP-controlled state Legislature and hopes Missourians pass Amendment Four. Pro Tem O'Laughlin says IP reform is needed, saying out-of-state progressive groups are spending millions of dollars to get ballot items passed that the Legislature opposes:

Jennifer Bukowsky breaks down a week of our Golden Age involves chaos out of our so-called Golden State: California’s slow-count jungle primary mess, Jill Biden reopening the Democrats’ 2024 wound, and red states continuing to beat blue states where it counts — jobs, income, and people voting with their feet.

Then Jennifer turns to Trump’s cabinet, the Supreme Court’s final stretch, and the fundamental question underneath the biggest cases of the term: who actually governs America — elected officials, unelected agencies, one district judge, or the voters?

Plus: the Criminal Docket covers John Bolton’s classified-information plea deal, the latest high-profile murder cases (Luigi Mangione, Carmelo Anthony), and the legal problems that come with trying violent cases in the court of public opinion. Later, Jennifer takes on Delaney Hall, ICE, the border-funding fight, and the difference between lawful protest and mob veto. The show closes with On This Date in History, 6-7 Day, the Battle of Midway, Jerusalem, the lightning round, local events, and what’s ahead next week

Jennifer opens with her private exchange with Vice President J.D. Vance about China, Taiwan, and whether America can dodge the “Thucydides Trap.” Hours ago, new reporting drops that Iran may have used a Chinese-made missile to shoot down a U.S. fighter jet—making the question terrifyingly real.

Then: Jill Biden’s memoir drama, DJT’s annual physical, the week’s Golden Cabinet updates, Sean Duffy’s road-trip controversy, E. Jean Carroll’s billionaire funding lie, Tofu Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, AOC getting ignored in a hijab, a federal judge’s courthouse sex scandal, and Justice Barrett getting SWATTED.Closes with On This Date in History (Big Ben, Titanic launch, Tiananmen’s Goddess of Democracy) and a look ahead.Follow Jennifer on X

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This week on The Jennifer Bukowsky Show: murder charges are filed in the heartbreaking Kayla Huff case, Missouri lawmakers wrap up the 2026 session with more than 100 measures passed, and Jennifer takes a look at Trump’s “Golden Cabinet” — including J.D. Vance’s trip to Kansas City and the latest moves from the Justice Department.

Then: crossing Trump has consequences. From Indiana state senators who refused to support redistricting, to Bill Cassidy’s Louisiana primary loss, to the growing MAGA fight over Thomas Massie, Jennifer breaks down what the Republican base is rewarding — and punishing.

Plus, the Criminal Docket features a billion-dollar Medicare fraud conviction, a bizarre Walmart fireworks-and-jewelry heist, and follow-ups on major cases. Jennifer also asks whether parents should face criminal consequences when their teens break curfew or join “teen takeovers,” and closes with Cuba, China, Lewis and Clark, local notes, and the week ahead.

One of the Missouri House's senior members is in his eighth and final year in the House, due to term limits. State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chairs the House Veterans and Armed Forces committee. He tells "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky that this session has gone better than any session in the past six years and says the Legislature is "functioning":