Zack Smith with the Heritage Foundation weighs in on national headlines surrounding the election. Columbia Police Officers Association President Matt Nichols on how Columbia's election results will impact law enforcement in the city.

Eight Republicans and three Democrats have filed to run for Missouri Secretary of State, hoping to replace incumbent Jay Ashcroft (R), who's running for governor. State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to discuss her recent decision to withdraw from Missouri's third district congressional race and instead run for Secretary of State. Senator Coleman notes she has a young family and that when she traveled to Washington during the March legislative spring break, it was terrible and exhausting. She also tells listeners her phone has been blowing up from people wanting her to run for Secretary of State. She will face seven primary opponents in August. They include Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres), former House Speaker Pro Tem Shane Schoeller (R-Willard), State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) and State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles). Senator Coleman tells listeners that there's a path to victory for her and that Missouri voters do better when there is a stark contrast between candidates. Senator Coleman indicates there are stark contrasts between her and her opponents. She also discussed securities law, DEI and education on "Wake Up Mid-Missouri":

Recapping last night's severe weather impacts on Mid-Missourians and previewing today's ballot measures in some local towns. Missouri Politico Chris Arps also weighs in on state happenings, and the update from the family of the Hazelwood teen who was badly beaten a few weeks ago.

Folks from the Center for Immigration Studies weigh in on recent immigration numbers and border solutions. Randy gets bean boozled by some breakroom beans, and doesn't even know it!

Stephanie and her ski "skills." Did you get duped by any April Fools Pranks yesterday? We sure did! Also, discussion on the overconsumption of already limited medical resources and polling places in weird places.

Retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will leave office in December, after eight terms on Capitol Hill. Congressman Luetkemeyer joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" and says he plans to endorse former Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) to succeed him. He praises former Senator Schaefer's record and predicts he'll do an excellent job on Capitol Hill. Congressman Luetkemeyer also discussed an attempt by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R) speakership. Congressman Luetkemeyer is critical of that effort, saying there are a lot of politics in play, telling listeners that Speaker Johnson is doing what he can to "lead us out of this mess." Congressman Luetkemeyer says part of that mess he describes has been caused by the far right of his Republican Party, saying some of them don't understand how to govern:

Brian Hauswirth and John Marsh detail tonight's chances for severe weather. Air Force One's burglary problems, local stories Stephanie and Hannah missed while on vacation, and a big donation to a CoMo City Council candidate's campaign.

Missouri Times Publisher Scott Faughn on St. Louis Cardinals baseball and what's going on in the Capital City during the lawmakers' spring break. Jefferson City mayor Ron Fitzwater on the city's plan for growth, parking, and more.

Outgoing US Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer joins us to discuss the federal budget that the House is STILL working on, and lets us know which candidate he's supporting to replace him. Terrible ways to avoid hail damage to your vehicles, and an error in the NCAA women's basketball tournament.

A whole slew of shootings happened in Columbia this week. Is there something linking all of these events? Lincoln University President John Moseley is reinstated. Elon's "NeuraLink" is garnering criticism, even though it's a huge medicinal advancement.