State Representative Cheri Toalson-Reisch recaps her recent trip to Donald Trip's Mar-a-lago and an update on where she's at with her property tax legislation for Boone Countians. Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson educates us on the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund.

The Doctor is in! The doctors talk about all things gut health, oral hygiene, and the importance of fiber in your diet. Also, what happens when the impact of the government is preventing young adults from having children?

NFIB Missouri director Brad Jones expects the state budget to dominate discussion and attention at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City during the next several weeks. Mr. Jones joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" and says he's hopeful that NFIB priority legislation that establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship will pass. Jones tells listeners that bills from State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) and State Rep. Alex Riley (R-Springfield) creating that office are in good shape. He's not optimistic about a major Missouri Works economic development bill from State Rep. Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal) that will be heard in committee tomorrow morning. Mr. Jones also tells listeners that his members have job openings that they can't fill, and he slams California's new minimum wage of $20 an hour for fast-food employees:

Stephanie and Hannah cause controversy with their takes on yesterday's big eclipse. More reactions to Trump's comments on abortion. Missouri Politico Chris Arps discusses STL being named the most violent city in the US and his experience at the Congressional Congress last week. Country Music star Morgan Wallen is in some hot water (again).

An update on impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. UConn claims their second consecutive NCAA title, and their coach gives credit to something... unusual. Plus a rundown of the Lincoln University situation involving President John Mosely and the possible ramifications.

The National Federation for Independent Businesses' Brad Jones joins us to discuss how things are looking for small business owners in Missouri, and what the NFIB is working on at the Capitol. Tanya Heath previews an art exhibition coming to Columbia, and The Special Learning Center previews a barbecue fundraiser that's coming up.

The Missouri House has approved a proposed $46.4 billion state operating budget, which now heads across the Rotunda to the Senate. It includes a 3.2 percent pay raise for Jefferson City's approximately 14,000 state employees. It also contains $727 million to rebuild busy I-44, including placing six lanes in Springfield, Joplin and Rolla. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that he doubts whether Senate Appropriations Committee chair Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) will even read the budget approved by the House. Mr. Faughn predicts there will be changes in the budget. We also discussed the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres). Mr. Faughn predicts the committee's investigation into Speaker Plocher will be wrapped up before the Legislature leaves Jefferson City this week. Faughn tells listeners that the committee "doesn't have anything" and that Speaker Plocher filled out his expense reports incorrectly. Mr. Faughn also discussed Missouri's GOP gubernatorial primary in August:

The crew gets real nerdy over today's Eclipse and other space phenomena that we might see today. Plus information on a weekend fatality crash, Trump's abortion plan, and a rundown of colleges in mid-Missouri.

Missouri Times' Publisher Scott Faughn with his early season Cardinals commentary, plus his thoughts on Donald Trump's recently-announced abortion plans and the investigation into Missouri Speaker of the House Dean Plocher. An update on internet-famous Charlotte the Stingray, and an opinion on the death penalty from a wrongfully-convicted man, Kevin Green, who served 16 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

Biden is trying another round of forgiveness for student loan borrowers, just in time for the election. Also, why are younger generations of voters continuing to vote for higher taxes? Plus an update on the Missouri man scheduled for execution tomorrow.