In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, the crew reacts to the controversial finish to the Michigan vs Western Michigan football game. Mark is then joined by Cassie Smedile, Principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs and former RNC Press Secretary, to discuss the economic and political factors ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Cassie shares her perspective on public frustration surrounding inflation and rising fuel prices, while emphasizing the long-term economic strategy behind tariffs and supply chain reshoring. The two also preview the RNC's midterm convention in Dallas, discuss key Senate races in Texas, and reflect on foreign policy developments alongside personal memories of 9/11. He is later joined by Sam Dotson, Dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology at Webster University and former St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Chief, to discuss his return to St. Louis after serving as Amtrak's chief of police. Sam shares his perspective on current policing challenges in St. Louis, including public perception of safety, law enforcement staffing shortages, and recent incidents like the Bevo Mill street takeover. Additionally, he reflects on his transition to academia and the global reach of Webster University.
