The "Wall Street Journal" reports Ukraine has shifted to a war footing today, declaring a state of emergency and starting to mobilize reservists. Former Boone County Clerk Taylor Burks, who served three combat deployments as a U.S. Navy officer, filed for west-central Missouri's fourth congressional district seat on Tuesday. He joined us live on "Wake Up Columbia" to discuss Ukraine, sanctions and the impact it could have on the U.S. economy. Mr. Burks is now a lieutenant commander in the Navy Reserves:

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00:00 4th Congressional District Candidate Taylor Burks on the Ukraine/Russia situation 14:00 Yes... we're still canned on YouTube

00:00 Senator Roy Blunt 14:00 Reverend James Gray discusses local crime and other issues affecting the black community

14:00 MO Politico Christopher Arps

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00:00 Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft on today's opening for candidate filing 14:00 CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia's Ken Skouby LCSW on how youth are handling their mental health

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00:00 President's Day 14:00 Messaging to independent voters who are undecided on their vote

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