In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, and the two discussed potential successors for White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, recent primary polling inaccuracies, presidential travel security protocols, and Brian's upcoming book tour and live stage show. Mark is then joined by Liz Collin, investigative journalist with Alpha News, and the two discussed Minnesota's political landscape, the gubernatorial and primary election dynamics, and public sentiment toward state leadership. The discussion dives into the political record of Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, her alignment with Governor Tim Walz, and internal rift dynamics surrounding endorsements like Angie Craig. They explore Michelle Tafoya's gubernatorial campaign and examine how public reaction to Minneapolis crime, local fraud scandals, and social activism continues to shape voter attitudes across Minnesota. 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 then joined by Dan Reardon, golf expert, and the two discussed the cheating controversy at WingHaven Country Club, the PGA Tour playoffs, and spectator safety during hot weather. The conversation dives into the details of the WingHaven member-member tournament controversy, where a golfer allegedly staged a fake hole-in-one. Reardon breaks down how the golfer manipulated the situation, the emergence of security footage, and the growing national media attention surrounding the scandal. They also examine Rory McIlroy's participation in the upcoming FedEx Cup playoffs and explore key storylines for the PGA Tour, including heat safety tips for spectators and the close race for Player of the Year honors. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, contributor at Hot Air, host of the Duane's World podcast, and producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show, and the two discussed Duane's 47 years of experience as a Little League umpire, recent inaccuracies in political polling models, key primary election results across Wisconsin and Minnesota, and the White House press secretary transition. The discussion dives into the mechanics of a bizarre appeal-play rule during a recent MLB game and contrasts it with Little League base-coaching rules. They examine why modern political polling models frequently misfire, explore candidate dynamics in the Minnesota gubernatorial and Senate primary contests, and analyze potential replacements following Karoline Leavitt's departure as White House spokesperson. Mark is later joined by Neil Gellman, real estate expert with The Gellman Team, and the two discussed the state of the local St. Louis real estate market, shifting home sales volume, and key strategies for buyers and sellers entering the fall season. The discussion dives into the impact of higher mortgage interest rates on buyer behavior, noting that low inventory continues to drive home prices up even as transaction volumes decrease. Gellman breaks down the surge in the local multi-million dollar luxury home market compared to the hurdles facing first-time homebuyers. They also examine practical steps sellers can take to prepare their property for maximum appeal and why listing a home in the fall can present a distinct advantage over waiting for the spring market.
