In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by John Reeves, appellate specialist, former Assistant Missouri Attorney General, and civil law attorney with Reeves Law LLC in Clayton, to discuss the latest dramatic developments in the legal battle over Missouri's congressional map. John details the U.S. Supreme Court's decision blocking the new GOP-drawn map and reverting the state to the 2022 district lines, the procedural interplay between state and federal court orders, and the resolution of the Missouri Supreme Court's contempt hearing involving Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. Mark is then joined by Peter Savodnik, Senior Editor for The Free Press, to reflect on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination and examine how the event has impacted American political discourse. Peter discusses the fracturing within the American right, the rise of conspiracy theories and internal factionalism, and how the political landscape has shifted over the past year. The two also analyze the dynamics shaping the upcoming midterm elections, including the GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, shifting voter motivations, and the broader political climate leading up to the election. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of NewsBusters at the Media Research Center, to break down national media trends and coverage surrounding the upcoming midterm elections. Curtis shares insights on ABC's lawsuit against the FCC, the media's framing of midterm races, and ongoing studies tracking bias across major networks. The two also preview the season premiere of 60 Minutes, discussing what to expect from the broadcast under new executive leadership and evaluating its historical coverage patterns. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Andrew Bailey, Assistant FBI Director and former Missouri Attorney General, live from New York City ahead of the 9/11 memorial ceremonies. Andrew reflects on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, sharing how the national tragedy reshaped his life, led to his military service in Iraq, and fundamentally altered the FBI's approach to counterterrorism. He also discusses the agency's current proactive strategy, increased collaboration with local law enforcement, and the upcoming ceremony honoring the fallen. Mark is later joined by John Ziegler, media analyst, former Mediaite senior columnist, and co-host of The Death of Journalism podcast, to break down the latest legal updates in the Jerry Sandusky case as the appeal transitions from Pennsylvania state court to federal court. John discusses the details surrounding a key recantation witness, analyzes recent civil rights lawsuits filed by former University of Michigan hockey players over historical hazing allegations, and reflects on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
