Hour 3: May Day Socialist Rallies in St. Louis, National Security and Iran Strike Debate, Missouri Road Rage and Highway Reform Push, and State Literacy Crisis Spurs “Book It” Reading Revival

Hour 3 opens with May Day protests in St. Louis tied to socialist and labor activism, including criticism of Cory Bush’s rally and broader political messaging around work stoppages and union-driven demonstrations, alongside commentary on cultural and workplace trends reflected in corporate messaging like Starbucks. The hour then shifts to national security, featuring Pete Hegseth’s Senate clash over military priorities and a broader discussion of rising tensions in Iran. Missouri-focused segments highlight proposed legislation to raise highway speed limits to 75 mph and potentially reduce vehicle inspection requirements, alongside alarming road rage incidents and local public safety concerns. The show also features business and consumer updates with Nicole Murray, including market trends and surging gas prices. A national security interview with Steve Bucci explores potential U.S. military options against Iran, targeting IRGC capabilities and strategic pressure points in the Strait of Hormuz, along with Ukraine war dynamics. The hour closes with a deep dive into Missouri’s literacy crisis, where fourth-grade reading proficiency remains critically low, prompting discussion of school accountability and a revival of Pizza Hut’s “Book It” program to encourage childhood reading. Hashtags: #MayDay #StLouis #CoriBush #LaborProtests #IranCrisis #IRGC #NationalSecurity #MissouriPolitics #RoadRage #HighwayBill #VehicleInspections #GasPrices #SteveBucci #KimOnAWhim #ChildLiteracy #BookItProgram #EducationCrisis #PodcastRecap