In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by outgoing Missouri State Representative Steve Butz and GOP political strategist David Barklage. Together, they discuss and debate recent election outcomes, state tax reform, and the implications of Amendment 3. They also delve into national political dynamics, foreign policy concerns regarding Iran, the recent guilty plea of Luigi Mangione, and controversies surrounding the WNBA. 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 then joined by film critic Paul Hall to review the latest entertainment releases for the weekend. They discuss the new horror-thriller The End of Oak Street in theaters, as well as Netflix's original film Don't Say Good Luck starring Sunny Sandler. Additionally, they touch on popular streaming options including Hard Knocks, The Sheep Detectives, and new season releases for Ted Lasso and Reacher. He is later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano to discuss the St. Louis Cardinals calling up top prospect Joshua Báez to make his Major League debut. They also talk about local soccer developments with St. Louis CITY SC, Luther Burden's recovery with the Chicago Bears, rumors surrounding Mizzou basketball, and upcoming coverage on the Sports On Sunday broadcast. In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, co-host of the Death of Journalism podcast, and the two discussed the tragic death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday and the surrounding media reaction, the WNBA and Sophie Cunningham controversies, Jayden Daniels' NIL-related dispute with LSU, and a recent high-profile cheating scandal at a local golf club. Mark is then joined by local musician Jeff Faulkner, lead singer of the Electric Light Orchestra tribute band Mr. Blue Sky, to discuss managing hot summer temperatures during outdoor performances, their upcoming show at the Chesterfield Amphitheater, and their shared favorite musical acts and rising artists. Dan Reardon later discusses the latest on the PGA Tour. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
