Diane Gillespie, Executive Director for the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, weighs in on JCMO's prospective convention center. Drew Thomas Allen, author of America's Last Stand.

Powerful U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) chairs the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill. He's optimistic that the bipartisan tax package he negotiated with U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) will pass both chambers of Congress. Chairman Smith says Missouri families will benefit from the bipartisan agreement, saying it locks in $600-billion in proven pro-growth, pro-American tax policies. Congressman Smith joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri". We also discussed the Tyson Foods plant in southeast Missouri's Dexter, which has more than 700 employees. Tyson is closing the plant and wouldn't sell it to another company. Congressman Smith tells "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" that he called Tyson Foods' chief executive officer and demanded they allow a new company to buy the Dexter plant, and Tyson has agreed to do so. Congressman Smith tells listeners that large companies shouldn't be able to come in and manipulate markets and affect rural communities:

Randy's handy little "test" to see if you're more likely to be a psychopath. Local kids are finally back in school this morning after many snow days.

Attorney Ken Belen discusses a Gasconade County cold case that a YouTuber just cracked using a drone after over a decade. Senator Caleb Rowden provides a #MoLeg update. Hannah's new tattoo.

Lots of electric vehicles had major issues over the last several days in the extreme cold. Solicitor General Josh Devine with an update from the AG's office.

Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) is hopeful about the 2024 legislative session in Jefferson City. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" and touts education. He says legislation expanding the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) program will hit the Senate floor this week. He's also hopeful about his anti-swatting bill. Senator Rowden notes Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R) was swatted at his Jefferson City home earlier this month. Rowden tells listeners that swatting is happening to Republicans and Democrats around the nation and that it's intimidating:

State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) has announced she's running to try to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in November. Senator Coleman joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that her priorities include securing the border, illegal immigration, protecting life and protecting women's sports. Senator Coleman represents eastern Missouri's Jefferson County, which until recently was considered a Democratic county with a large number of labor union voters. It's now Republican. Coleman tells listeners that Jefferson County has always been pro-life and pro-gun and still has a large segment of labor union members. But she says many of those union members have been voting Republican, which has helped turn the county red. We also asked Senator Coleman about Missouri's 2024 legislative session and Governor Mike Parson's (R) State of the State address next Wednesday. Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers. Senator Coleman tells listeners that the state has been on a spending spree, adding that she's like to hear the governor call for reining in state spending during next week's address:

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Caucus? Our thoughts and predictions on which candidates will see success. Controversy erupts at Lincoln University over the weekend.

The Missouri Times Publisher Scott Faughn gives an update on the latest happenings in Jefferson City. Kurt Jefferson with Spalding University in Louisville.

The Chiefs advance to the next round of playoffs, and of course Taylor Swift made headlines while she was at the game. Senator Bob Onder reports from the lowa Caucus.