What's Next in Ilhan Omar Investigation? | Could Republicans Win in Minnesota? | Rush Concert Recap | And More (10/22/26) Full Show

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 discuss Representative Ilhan Omar's recent television interview and her responses to personal background questions. They also evaluate current midterm election polling, examine voter turnout strategies in key states, and analyze political trends in major Senate and gubernatorial races. Mark is later joined by Ryan Wrecker, fill-in host on 97.1 FM Talk, WWJ Radio anchor, and syndicated host of Coast to Coast, to discuss the recent debate between Michigan Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed. Wrecker analyzes key exchanges from the debate, breaks down voter sentiment and campaign strategies in Michigan, and evaluates how broader political trends could influence the outcome of the race. 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 Salena Zito, columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Washington Post, Washington Examiner, and New York Post, to discuss key political trends in Ohio leading into the midterm elections. Zito details how working-class voters in Mahoning County are influencing major races, evaluates controversial political campaign strategies, and reflects on why many voters remain guarded when speaking to pollsters. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of NewsBusters at the Media Research Center, to discuss Representative Ilhan Omar's recent television interview and the media's framing of her answers. They also examine voter reaction to controversial campaign ads in the Ohio Senate race, analyze the competitive political landscape in Minnesota, and discuss how national media outlets are covering key midterm election storylines. Mark is later joined by Joe Patterson, Executive Director of the St. Louis County Police Association, to discuss the 10th Annual Blake Snyder Memorial Trivia Night benefitting the Need of Aid Foundation. Patterson details the legacy of Officer Blake Snyder, explains how the foundation assists officers and their families in times of crisis, and provides event details for the upcoming fundraiser. He then wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.