In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Ryan Wrecker guest hosting, Ryan is joined by Jeff Mordock, White House correspondent for the Washington Times, to discuss the details surrounding recent White House press pool access restrictions and how credentialing policies compare to past administrations. Mordock also provides analysis on the upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping and the broader international implications of artificial intelligence development. Ryan is then joined by Brad Young, 97.1 FM Talk chief legal analyst and partner at Harris, Young, and Kaiser, to discuss the major legal headlines of the day. Young analyzes the First Amendment lawsuits filed by media outlets banned from White House press events, evaluates the legal implications surrounding Missouri's congressional redistricting map disputes, and reflects on the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the role of holdout jurors in the American justice system. 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. Ryan is then joined by Charlie LeDuff, journalist with The Michigan Enjoyer, to discuss the political landscape of the Michigan Senate race. Charlie breaks down the candidates, local voter concerns in Detroit and Wayne County, political fundraising controversies, and the state of modern local journalism. He is later joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, to discuss the Cardinals' season takeaways and prospect development, St. Louis City SC's hot streak, Mizzou football's victory over Troy, and national NFL storylines. In hour 3, Ryan is joined by Aaron Terr, Director of Public Advocacy for FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression), to discuss President Trump's decision to restrict select media outlets from White House press briefings and events. Aaron explains the First Amendment legal precedents surrounding press credentials, why excluding reporters based on viewpoint discrimination is unconstitutional, and the vital role of a free and independent press in holding government officials accountable. Ryan is later joined by Bishop Louis Tylka, Roman Catholic Bishop of Peoria, to discuss the beatification of Peoria-born Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Bishop Tylka explains the beatification process, details the 2010 medical miracle attributed to Sheen's intercession, and highlights the upcoming Beatification Mass at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
Sep 21, 2026
