Pro-Palestine protests come to Mizzou's campus, which surprises no one. The House Ethics Commission is still a steaming hot mess in Speaker of the House, Dean Plocher's, investigation. We also chat with Missouri Politico Christopher Arps on crime in STL and the WashU protests happening.

Randy shares the meaning of "autogynephilia" with the class and also asks for assistance with a problem facing his neighborhood. A popular sports bar geared towards women goes viral, and listener Clay shares some thoughts on it. Plus a recap of last weekend's "For Columbia" event.

Local high schooler and assistant to Sen. Lincoln Hough, Jacob Schelp, joins us to share his young perspective on state legislative topics and the college protests sweeping the nation.

Missouri lawmakers have until Friday May 10 to approve a balanced budget, under the state Constitution. The Missouri House has approved an approximately $49-billion state operating budget. A staffer for Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield), Jacob Schelp, joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to discuss the state budget, the federal reimbursement allowance (FRA) issue and other bills. Mr. Schelp tells listeners that he expects the budget to hit the Senate floor soon and is confident it will get done. He also says the federal reimbursement allowance (FRA) issue will get done. FRA is a key funding mechanism for Missouri Medicaid. Missouri could lose billions of dollars for Medicaid, if FRA isn't extended. 939 the Eagle host Randy Tobler, a physician, tells listeners that many rural Missouri hospitals are running on fumes and need the FRA to be extended. We also discussed Missouri's Medicaid budget. More than 1.3 million Missourians currently receive Medicaid benefits:

The Missouri House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet this morning at 11 in House hearing room 4 at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. The hearing likely involves House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres). "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that he believes Speaker Plocher will be cleared by the end of the week. Mr. Faughn also discussed the federal reimbursement allowance (FRA) issue during the interview. FRA is a key funding mechanism for Missouri Medicaid. Missouri could lose billions of dollars for Medicaid, if FRA isn't extended. Mr. Faughn predicts the FRA will get done. Scott Faughn also criticized pro-Palestinian protesters at St. Louis' Washington University during the interview, and he says UM System President Dr. Mun Choi doesn't get the credit he deserves for the NIL bill and other issues. Scott also praises State Rep. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) and State Sen. Barbara Washington (D-Kansas City) for their roles in NIL legislation, telling listeners that Representative Gregory and Senator Washington should get Cotton Bowl rings:

How are today's younger voters viewing some of the current issues facing the nation, and how will they vote? Josh Hawley's comments on TikTok turning kids' brains to mush, and lawyers who end up becoming judges.

Randy discovers just how much Boone County is paying their county commissioners. A local company's closure leaves many without a job locally. Atmospheric Sciences professor, Tony Lupo, discusses climate change and Biden's potential "climate emergency."

Brandy Meeks, President of the Vitae Foundation, joins us to promote their upcoming event in Columbia and to talk about issues facing the pro-life movement nationally. Our nominations for winners and losers of the week.

An update on the circus that is the Trump trial in New York. Randy gives kudos to US Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, for stepping up in a big way. One of our favorite "Biden Blunders" to date. Plus, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas might have found himself in some hot water over his "sanctuary city" statements.

Former State Representative Chuck Basye makes an announcement regarding his State Senate run against Stephen Webber. An update on the Callaway County Sheriff who's been the subject of much media attention. Are teacher pay raises coming to Missouri?