Who Will Replace Karoline Leavitt? | Flock Camera's Invading Americans Privacy Rights? | And More (8/13/26) Full Show

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, professor emeritus at the University of Chicago, to discuss extreme political candidates, the growing inaccuracy of modern polling methods, and foreign policy challenges involving Iran. He also reacts to Karoline Leavitt leaving her role as White House Press Secretary and more. In hour 2, Mark is joined by Chief Meteorologist Dave Murray who discusses the current heatwave in St Louis. Sue then 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 Phil Holloway, host of The Megan Kelly True Crime Show, to discuss potential federal plea developments in the Luigi Mangione prosecution and how New York's double jeopardy rules could impact state-level charges. The two also discuss the trial of Lindsay Clancy, examining the legal complexities of her insanity defense, the severity of postpartum psychosis, and the potential contribution of medical over-prescription. 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.