In hour 3, Mark is joined by Tim Fitch, former St. Louis County Police Chief and former County Councilman, to discuss the widespread use and debate surrounding Flock license plate cameras. The two examine privacy concerns, guardrails needed to prevent database abuse, and the legalities of automated license plate readers. They also discuss the ongoing governance and budget disputes affecting St. Louis area law enforcement, and Fitch shares a story about extraditing Axl Rose after the 1991 Riverport Riot. Mark is then joined by Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of NewsBusters at the Media Research Center, to discuss White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's departure and her impact on broadening press access. The two also discuss Margaret Cho's comments on comedy, potential successors in the White House press room, and the ongoing cultural and media debates surrounding the WNBA. He's later joined by Dan Reardon who previews the PGA Tour coming to St Louis next weekend. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
Aug 13, 2026
