Hour 4 opens with local traffic and weather coverage alongside an analysis of Missouri ballot measures following the August 4 primary results on Amendments 4 and 5, evaluating public messaging strategy for Amendment 3 on the November 3 general election ballot. On The Shortlist, the hosts review census population migration trends across red states and campaign statements from Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, followed by comments from Lindy Lee on DNC debt and campaign finance ahead of the 2026 midterms.
In Segment 2, the hosts discuss ballot messaging strategies and personal property tax versus state income tax policy trade-offs. Segment 3 features KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman analyzing WNBA eligibility policy debates, player governance, and Major League Baseball roster updates for the St. Louis Cardinals, including rookie infielder JJ Weatherholt and minor league prospect acquisitions. Hour 4 concludes with Segment 4's examination of WNBA economic expansion, Indiana Fever attendance metrics, and merchandise sales for Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham.
Hour Hashtags
#MissouriAmendments #TomAckerman #StLouisCardinals #WNBA #CaitlinClark #SophieCunningham #DNCFinances #TaxPolicy
Hour Guest List
Tom Ackerman — Sports Director, KMOX (Hour 4, Segment 3)
