Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City Wednesday for a special session on congressional redistricting and on amending the state’s initiative petition process. Governor Mike Kehoe (R) announced the call Friday afternoon, and Democrats are furious. Missouri House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley (R-Springfield) agrees with the governor’s call. But Democrats like State Rep. LaKeySha Bosley (D-St. Louis), one of the Missouri House’s senior members, say the integrity of our democratic system is at stake. Representative Bosley says the proposed redistricting efforts also risk Governor Kehoe’s own promise to lead with fairness and integrity. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Mr. Faughn tells listeners that the Missouri Legislature will approve a 7-1 GOP congressional map and predicts the courts will uphold it. He also says we'll see some protests in Jefferson City:

8-29-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-29-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Missouri House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley (R-Springfield) says if Governor Mike Kehoe (R) calls a special session on congressional redistricting, the House will be ready to act. Leader Riley joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He says the House is waiting to see what Governor Kehoe will do. Leader Riley also says Democrats have gerrymandered districts in Illinois and other blue states and calls that "egregious." Leader Riley is also running to be Missouri's next House Speaker:

8-28-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-28-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

A west-central Missouri congressman who represents Columbia, Hallsville, Sturgeon and Harrisburg on Capitol Hill continues his town meetings across the district this morning in Fayette. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Alford's town meeting last night in Harrisburg was heated at times, with some audience members shouting at the packed Harrisburg Lions Club on East Sexton. There were so many people at the meeting that Congressman Alford stayed an extra hour late to answer each question from voters. He tells "Wake Up" that he's never been told by GOP officials not to do town halls and says it's important to listen to each voter. He also says some of those at the town halls hate President Trump and some hate him. Congressman Alford says he made a commitment to be the most accessible member of Congress. He is inviting you to this morning's town meeting at 8:30 at Lafayette on the Square in Fayette:

8-26-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-26-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

8-25-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake