In hour 1, Mark is joined by John Gaskin, Democrat lobbyist in Jefferson City and former head of the NAACP in St. Louis County, and Sean Flower, Mayor of Eureka, for the Reardon Roundtable. The panel reacts in real time to breaking news as the Federal Aviation Administration issues a nationwide ground stop and airborne hold due to air route traffic control communication issues, alongside a riverboat collision in New York City. They also analyze the national security implications of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's resignation amid a Chinese spy scandal, debate Missouri's political shifts and redistricting battles following the midterm elections, and weigh the potential elimination of the Senate filibuster.
Hour 2 begins with more discussion surrounding the FAA grounding. We also hear Sue's News! Mark is joined by Paul Hall, film critic for Common Guy's Film Reviews, to discuss the latest theatrical releases and streaming recommendations amid breaking news of a nationwide FAA ground stop. Hall reviews Wild Horse Nine starring John Malkovich, praises I Play Rocky ahead of its wide release next week, and shares his take on the Critics Choice Documentary winner You Can See Everything about Elizabeth Holmes. The two also preview upcoming holiday releases like Ebenezer and How to Rob a Bank, along with Apple TV+ series 12 12 12 and new seasons of Stick and The Lowdown. Mark is joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, to preview Mizzou football’s upcoming matchup against Georgia and examine Coach Eli Drinkwitz’s viral remarks regarding conference championship games and playoff expansion. Cusumano also discusses the St. Louis Blues’ shootout victory over Utah ahead of Saturday's game honoring Keith Tkachuk against the Florida Panthers, along with St. Louis CITY SC preparing for their best-of-three playoff opener against the LA Galaxy. Additionally, the two reflect on the passing of veteran sports broadcaster Dan Hicks and assess how the nationwide FAA ground stop may impact college and pro sports travel.
To start the final hour, Mark is joined by Pat Morrow, tour manager for Journey, ahead of the iconic rock band's Monday night performance at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Morrow recalls his early days starting out as a young road manager, sharing stories of booking Journey alongside April Wine in a converted St. Louis grocery store and how local radio station KSHE helped launch the band's success. The two also discuss Journey's legendary lineup changes, guitarist Neal Schon’s virtuosity, and whether Steve Perry could ever reunite with the band. The FAA problems continue, and college football teams are stuck. We wrap up the day with live coverage from FOX.
