We share our predictions on what bowl game Mizzou football might be selected to. Our favorite dishes from Thanksgiving, Mizzou volleyball success, and local railroad issues.

Adam Doerhoff with the Missouri Dept. of Conservation discusses preliminary deer hunting numbers and which MO county, had the most harvested.

Scott Faughn with the Missouri Times, weird stuff going down at "The Happiest Place on Earth," and Stanley Cups are a hot commodity.

Several thousand people are expected to be in downtown Jefferson City for Friday evening's popular "Living Windows", which features food, hot chocolate, carolers, dancing and live reindeer. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that the downtown Jefferson City organizers do a great job with Living Windows. He also says he and his son Gussie will do a re-enactment of the "Christmas story" that evening at 225 Madison, which is where the newspaper is housed. Mr. Faughn also previewed Missouri's 2024 legislative session, telling listeners that State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) wants to eliminate personal property taxes and that Eigel wants his bill heard in January or February. Faughn suggests that Senator Eigel may hold the floor early in session and demand a vote on his bill:

More than 250 people packed Missouri Farm Bureau headquarters in Jefferson City this morning to hear Governor Mike Parson deliver the keynote at the Cole County prayer breakfast. The governor emphasized faith and told the audience that Cole County remains strong. Governor Parson joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" just before his keynote. He tells listeners that he receives letters from Missourians telling him they are praying for him. He also discussed the importance of faith. We also asked the governor about his executive order closing state offices on the day after Thanksgiving. Governor Parson tells listeners that he appreciates state employees and that they've made underpaid for a long time, due to politics. He says they deserve the day off. Most of Jefferson City's 14,000 state employees will be off on Friday, because of the governor's order. Governor Parson also discussed Missouri's 2024 session, which starts on January 3 in Jefferson City. The governor is not hopeful of major legislation passing, noting 2024 is an election year and that many state lawmakers are running for higher office. The governor would like to see what he calls initiative petition reform pass in early January:

Christopher Arps on his thoughts on the looming budget deadline in DC

Prof. Joe Haslag - MU Economics Professor - state of the economy, what are the hot topics he's teaching to students right now?

Prof. Carl Esbeck - MU Law Professor on free speech on campus

Wake-Up Mid-Missouri - 5:30 AM - 9:00 AM - 93.9 The Eagle / News Radio 950 KWOS

Wake-Up Mid-Missouri - 5:30 AM - 9:00 AM - 93.9 The Eagle / News Radio 950 KWOS