In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Leland Vittert, NewsNation host of On Balance with Leland Vittert, to discuss the rising concerns over artificial intelligence and why tech companies should face financial liability for the misuse of their products rather than relying on government regulation. They also reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and examine the political dynamics surrounding upcoming midterm elections. Mark is later joined by Scott Fitzpatrick, Missouri Auditor, to discuss the state's new fraud task force initiative, "Operation Show-Me the Money," and the joint effort between state and federal officials to combat pandemic-related and program fraud. They also cover the role of the Auditor's Office in preventing government waste and the process of citizen-initiated municipal audits. 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 joined by Bob Onder, U.S. Congressman representing Missouri's 3rd Congressional District, to discuss the ongoing legal and court battles surrounding Missouri's congressional map following the August primary. Congressman Onder also shares insights from a recent Judiciary Committee hearing on the impact of sanctuary city laws, advocating for federal financial consequences for non-compliant jurisdictions, and addresses the critical need for national security oversight and safety protocols regarding artificial intelligence. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Corey DeAngelis, Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and author of The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from Radicals Ruining Our Schools, to discuss recent undercover video footage involving a University of Missouri professor discussing covert DEI practices on campus. Corey shares the university's swift public response, the professor's apology, and the broader implications for ideology, free speech, and school choice in higher education. Mark is later joined by George Rosenthal, co-owner of ThrottleNet, for "Tech Talk Tuesday" to discuss how companies use AI and location tracking for surveillance pricing. George explains how consumers can turn off app-tracking settings, audit and cancel unwanted "ghost subscriptions" on their smartphones, and prevent connected car telemetry from driving up auto insurance rates. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
