JCMO Mayor Ron Fitzwater discusses the city's health insurance, which came under scrutiny recently on social media.

International Security expert Steve Bucci discusses the day's current events. Randy shares about the Tobler family's dog, Mia.

Trump names another round of staff and cabinet picks. "Warming fires" have become a big problem in Columbia and the margins on Amendment 2 continue to narrow. Plus, how long should you sit on the toilet?

Drama in the State House over a contested Speaker of the House race, and another look at Amendment 3 in Missouri. CPOA President Matt Nichols joins us to announce who they're endorsing in the April election for Columbia Mayor.

Heritage Foundation's Zack Smith joins us to discuss some recent SCOTUS happenings. We also get into the upcoming inauguration for Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe.

Will Matt Gaetz be confirmed as Trump's Attorney General? STL Politico Chris Arps discusses the democratic party's lack of leadership.

We set the record straight on one of yesterday's interviews that left the Wake Up Fam a little mad. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick also joins us to discuss his recent audit of the state's property tax credit program.

We check in for our monthly visit with Brad Jones, President at the National Federation for Independent Businesses. Marc Ellinger explains why 2024 might have been the last "Boomer Election."

It's a sad day to be a Missouri football fan, but a great day to be a Missourian, as another appointment is made to DJT's staff. Listener Aaron also reminds us of a CLASSIC Stephani story!

Missouri Times Publisher Scott Faughn weighs in on MODOT's new director and the contested Speaker of the House race happening in JC. Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins us for "Mayor Monday" after a tough Mizzou loss.