Missouri House members from all corners of the state will be driving to Jefferson City on this Monday morning for the special session on congressional redistricting and initiative petition changes. The full Missouri House convenes at 2 pm. Republican Governor Mike Kehoe called the special session, saying action is needed to ensure our congressional districts and state Constitution put Missouri values first. Democrats disagree, saying the GOP is trying to gerrymander congressional districts. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn was live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning with hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell. He discussed the special session and tonight's roast in Jefferson City for Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina), who represents Randolph County in the 939 the Eagle listening area. Mr. Faughn says State Sen. Rusty Black, GOP consultant Jeff Roe and others will be in Jefferson City for tonight's roast. Mr. Faughn says it will benefit Safe Passage in Moberly, which helps victims of domestic violence:

9-5-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

9-5-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Technicians from the SEC Network began work Thursday on Mizzou‘s Columbia campus constructing the set they’ll use for the “SEC Nation” broadcast Saturday morning. Mizzou’s Carnahan Quad is expected to be packed with Tiger fans wearing black and gold this afternoon and Saturday morning. The “Paul Finebaum show” airs today from 2-6 pm on the Mizzou campus, and “SEC Nation” airs live Saturday morning from 9-11 am. “SEC Nation” is hosted by Laura Rutledge who is joined by Mr. Finebaum, Roman Harper, Jordan Rodgers and former Heisman winner Tim Tebow. Mizzou associate athletic director Dave Matter appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the Mizzou/Kansas Border showdown, changes regarding entry at Memorial Stadium and the importance of SEC Nation coming to town. Mr. Matter tells listeners this is a big deal, noting they haven't had their full show in Columbia since 2019. Dave also says Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz will appear on the Finebaum show today. Dave also discussed the rivalry between Mizzou and Kansas:

Missouri's special session in Jefferson City is underway on congressional redistricting and initiative petition reforms changes. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) was live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". She tells hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell that Missouri's Constitution has become a dumping ground for progressive causes and that IP reform is needed. She also says the Senate will start work on the special session on Wednesday and should vote on the bills next Friday:

9-4-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

9-4-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Missouri’s governor is optimistic the GOP-controlled Legislature will approve his two priorities during the special session: congressional redistricting and changes to Missouri’s initiative petition process. Governor Mike Kehoe (R) says initiative petition reform is needed to ensure that our state Constitution puts Missouri values first. The Missouri NAACP chapter is suing Governor Kehoe in an attempt to stop the special session on congressional redistricting. The NAACP says the special session is unconstitutional. State Rep. John Martin (R-Columbia) disagrees with the NAACP. Representative Martin joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and cites Article 3 Section 45 of the state Constitution. Rep. Martin says Missouri lawmakers drew new congressional districts in the mid-1960s. He also tells listeners that Missouri's GOP-controlled Legislature has an opportunity to flip a seat and says the values Republicans have is what's best for the state of Missouri:

9-3-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jen Bukowsy, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

9-3-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jen Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake