Stephanie polls people in her life to see how many statewide candidates people are familiar with. A rundown of possible outcomes of Trump's New York trial, and Randy's new title of "The Goat Whisperer."

"Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn predicts the Missouri Senate will go to IP reform, when they gavel-in this afternoon at 2 in Jefferson City. Mr. Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", and he says the Senate will approve IP reform. That's been a top priority for Missouri's GOP-controlled Legislature. He also predicts they'll approve a bill expanding the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) and describes the bill as a "rural Missouri utility bill of rights." The bill has been advocated by critics of the controversial Grain Belt Express project in north Missouri. Mr. Faughn also predicts the Legislature will extend the federal reimbursement allowance (FRA), which is a key part of Missouri's Medicaid program. He also discussed the $51.7 billion operating budget approved by Missouri lawmakers on Friday. Mr. Faughn tells listeners that the Senate wouldn't have approved the budget without Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo (D-Independence). Mr. Faughn also discussed whether Missouri is pronounced "Missouri" or "Missourah":

The State Senate miraculously passes the state budget before the deadline. An update on the Trump trial and those fraternity brothers from UNC who saved an American flag from Pro-Palestinian protestors.

Zimmer Communications' President, John Zimmer, highlights the massive impact that local radio has on local communities, as well as what's being done on the national level for the broadcast industry. Stephanie fills us in on "Pizza Gate."

Scott Steele with Steele's Fine Custom Meats in Jefferson City joins us to talk about Missouri Beef Month and some of the challenges facing the ag industry. We give our nominations for winners and losers of the week.

This week's news that Moberly's KWIX-KRES Radio had let their entire on-air staff go has generated news stories this week from all three mid-Missouri television stations. Zimmer Communications president John Zimmer joined is live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to discuss the importance of local radio. Mr. Zimmer tells listeners that his heart goes out to everyone impacted by this development in Moberly and other towns like Farmington and Festus as well. Mr. Zimmer says this will hurt the community. He notes that Zimmer has modeled a lot of its emphasis on news, sports and severe weather based on what the late Jerrell Shepherd did in Moberly and elsewhere. Mr. Zimmer also talked about his late father, Jerome Zimmer and the stations he started in southeast Missouri's Dexter. Mr. Zimmer says his father taught him the importance of serving the local community and local advertisers, and that he thinks of his father daily. Mr. Zimmer also discussed a bipartisan bill in Congress aimed at protecting AM radio in cars. He supports that bill and says it's about safety for all Americans:

Another day closer to the budget deadline, and the State Senate hasn't gotten much closer to getting anything accomplished. Biden has another teleprompter gaffe and a state lawmaker has some harsh words for the younger generation. RFK's "brain worm" and Biden's relationship with Israel.

Vinvent Vernuccio, President of the Institute for the American Workforce, discusses a Toyota powerplant in Missouri that is trying to unionize. Senator Bernie Sanders has another trick up his sleeve to recruit blue votes on election day.

Patrice Onwuka with the Independent Women's Forum discusses Biden's regulations on businesses that are making it more difficult to be self-employed. The arcade chain Dave and Busters is trying out something new in their locations that Missourians won't be able to participate in. Plus, words that Randy mispronounces and the stereotypes Republicans face.

A recap of last night's severe weather, drama in the State Senate, and a local trial. The internet continues to spiral as speculation continues into who Trump might pick for his Vice President candidate. Kristi Noem's book really "steps in it" for a second time since its release.