Wake Up Mid-Missouri On Demand Zimmer Radio

Pro-Palestine protests come to Mizzou's campus, which surprises no one. The House Ethics Commission is still a steaming hot mess in Speaker of the House, Dean Plocher's, investigation. We also chat with Missouri Politico Christopher Arps on crime in STL and the WashU protests happening.

Randy shares the meaning of "autogynephilia" with the class and also asks for assistance with a problem facing his neighborhood. A popular sports bar geared towards women goes viral, and listener Clay shares some thoughts on it. Plus a recap of last weekend's "For Columbia" event.

Local high schooler and assistant to Sen. Lincoln Hough, Jacob Schelp, joins us to share his young perspective on state legislative topics and the college protests sweeping the nation.

Missouri lawmakers have until Friday May 10 to approve a balanced budget, under the state Constitution. The Missouri House has approved an approximately $49-billion state operating budget. A staffer for Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield), Jacob Schelp, joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to discuss the state budget, the federal reimbursement allowance (FRA) issue and other bills. Mr. Schelp tells listeners that he expects the budget to hit the Senate floor soon and is confident it will get done. He also says the federal reimbursement allowance (FRA) issue will get done. FRA is a key funding mechanism for Missouri Medicaid. Missouri could lose billions of dollars for Medicaid, if FRA isn't extended. 939 the Eagle host Randy Tobler, a physician, tells listeners that many rural Missouri hospitals are running on fumes and need the FRA to be extended. We also discussed Missouri's Medicaid budget. More than 1.3 million Missourians currently receive Medicaid benefits:

The Missouri House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet this morning at 11 in House hearing room 4 at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. The hearing likely involves House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres). "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that he believes Speaker Plocher will be cleared by the end of the week. Mr. Faughn also discussed the federal reimbursement allowance (FRA) issue during the interview. FRA is a key funding mechanism for Missouri Medicaid. Missouri could lose billions of dollars for Medicaid, if FRA isn't extended. Mr. Faughn predicts the FRA will get done. Scott Faughn also criticized pro-Palestinian protesters at St. Louis' Washington University during the interview, and he says UM System President Dr. Mun Choi doesn't get the credit he deserves for the NIL bill and other issues. Scott also praises State Rep. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) and State Sen. Barbara Washington (D-Kansas City) for their roles in NIL legislation, telling listeners that Representative Gregory and Senator Washington should get Cotton Bowl rings:

How are today's younger voters viewing some of the current issues facing the nation, and how will they vote? Josh Hawley's comments on TikTok turning kids' brains to mush, and lawyers who end up becoming judges.