In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Leland Vittert, host of NewsNation's On Balance with Leland Vittert, author of Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, a Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism, and former KMOX intern, to share his final predictions on the eve of the midterm elections. Vittert analyzes the potential fallout from Rep. Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's pivotal Senate race, evaluates polling reliability in tight contests across Texas and Kansas, and examines whether economic frustrations and foreign policy concerns will turn the vote into a national referendum on leadership. Mark is later joined by Andrew Bailey, former Missouri Attorney General and former Deputy Director of the FBI, to discuss Missouri's Amendment 3 on the eve of the midterm elections. Bailey outlines his arguments against the measure, focusing on youth transgender surgical procedures and the sunset provision in current state law, while reflecting on the role of grassroots voter mobilization across Missouri and national battleground races. 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 David Barklage, GOP political strategist and Reardon Roundtable veteran, to break down what to expect on Election Day both locally and nationally. Barklage examines independent voter behavior favoring Democrats, the challenges facing Republican incumbents like Congresswoman Ann Wagner, polling indicators in tight races across the country, and the political dynamics surrounding Missouri's Amendment 3 and Amendment 6. He is later joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, live from Chaifetz Arena to preview Saint Louis University basketball's regular-season opener against Lehigh and share the latest updates on Robbie Avila's eligibility. Cusumano also breaks down Mizzou football's playoff elimination stakes heading into their matchup against Texas, reflects on the Chiefs' tough loss to the Broncos, analyzes the Cardinals' Gold Glove snubs, and discusses Randy Flores departing the Cardinals organization to become the general manager of the Houston Astros. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Scott Jennings, 97.1 political insider, host of The Scott Jennings Show, and CNN contributor, to analyze key races and developments heading into Election Day. Jennings breaks down his exclusive interview with Democratic Representative Haley Stevens regarding her surprise endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, examines the national backlash she received from progressive commentators, and reviews the national security and economic concerns surrounding Abdul El-Sayed. He also evaluates close contests in Texas, Alaska, and Missouri's 2nd Congressional District, discusses the unreliability of current polling data, and previews CNN's upcoming election night coverage. Mark is later joined by John Sailer, Director of Higher Education Policy and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, to discuss his investigative reporting on the "Alliance for Higher Education". Sailer reveals how public records demonstrate that the coalition was quietly organized and funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as a coordinated counter-offensive to resist higher education reforms and preserve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) bureaucracies. He breaks down how former community college president Mike Gavin was tapped to lead the network, examines the political activism of partner groups like the American Association of University Professors—including its primary endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan—and explains how major institutional philanthropy continues driving ideological programs in academia despite growing public backlash. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
Nov 03, 2026
