Some news outlets are mandating that hosts don't describe terrorists as "terrorists".

You can lead a horse to water but.....

How come 3 elected servants in Columbia have all bailed out of office prior to their terms being up?

Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) plans to formally announce his candidacy for lieutenant governor this afternoon. Missouri's current Lt. Governor, Mike Kehoe, is seeking the GOP gubernatorial nomination next year, which means it will be an open seat. Speaker Plocher joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that he has the ability to bring people together to pass conservative legislation. He says his experience in the House will help him as lieutenant governor. Speaker Plocher also previewed Missouri's 2024 legislative session, which begins in January in Jefferson City. He predicts the House will pass both sports betting and child care tax credits, but expresses frustration over Senate GOP filibustering, noting one state senator read from a book on the Senate floor during the 2023 session's final week. Speaker Plocher tells listeners that sports betting should be regulated in Missouri and not by the Russians or the Chinese. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) joined "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" host Branden Rathert and 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth and John Marsh during the interview:

October is national breast cancer awareness month. National breast cancer foundation spokeswoman Ashley Miller joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that one in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer and that there are 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Ms. Miller emphasizes the importance of screening and awareness:

Chris Arps was at the even where things got 'snippy' between 2 gubernatorial candidates.

This phone call from a listener scared the heck out of us!

Ashley Miller National Breast Cancer Foundation talks about the need for younger women to get mammograms.

The "Washington Post" reports Hamas says it has struck five Israeli cities, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles), who is Jewish, was part of a bipartisan Missouri legislative delegation that visited Israel for ten days in December. Representative Schwadron joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" and discussed that trip, which featured three Democrats and three Republicans. He tells listeners they saw the Iron Dome installation. Representative Schwadron tells listeners that we need to pray and be vigilant, and to pray that Israel succeeds:

"Deprogrammed" supercut.