In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago and columnist for The Spectator and RealClearPolitics, to analyze key political developments. Lipson evaluates James Talarico's recent campaign absence and CNN town hall appearance, breaks down the high-stakes Texas political races and campaign advertising spending, and discusses the Department of Justice investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar. Mark is later joined by Matt Calkins, columnist for OutKick and former sports columnist for the Seattle Times, to discuss his coverage of a Washington state high school girls' cross-country team that walked off the course in protest of competing against a biological male. Calkins shares the details of the student protest, reflects on his own departure from the Seattle Times over media censorship surrounding women's sports, and discusses the broader state of sports journalism. 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 Tim Sommer, music journalist and author, to discuss the newly released "Rubber Soul" Super Deluxe Beatles box set. Sommer shares his insights into the creative process of the Beatles during their 1965 recording sessions, highlights the historical significance of the album's original mono mixes, and breaks down the inclusion of previously unreleased session outtakes and demos. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of NewsBusters at the Media Research Center, to break down the latest media coverage and network reactions. Houck analyzes the media's framing of White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia's recent press briefing, highlights press double standards regarding public figures' credentials, and discusses the ongoing media reaction surrounding Shane Gillis's comedy monologue and corporate reporting. Mark is later joined by J. Peder Zane, Editor at RealClearInvestigations and Columnist for RealClearPolitics, to discuss the economic and political implications of "Medicare for All" proposals. Zane breaks down the financial sustainability of government-run health care, evaluates reimbursement rates compared to private insurance, and analyzes current midterm election polling trends. He then wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
Oct 15, 2026
