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Tom Mudd is back after a couple of weeks of work, AND... A Taylor Swift cover band concert at The Factory. Topics covered: Trump Tax Cuts 81% to the top 10%, the rest "Let them eat cake." Portnoy sending kids to Auschwitz Bondi claims Trump saved 250,000,000 or so Americans Lives!!! Waste and Abuse for sure... but if there's Fraud, why is no one getting arrested? Alex Ovechkin is NOT Canadian Mr....

Tiffany Kaltenbach is a fighter, a mom, a business owner, a spouse, an advocate, and so much more. We took our time navigating through the current landscape of pro & anti LGBTQIA+, her actions and experiences with Abortion, who's fighting (and not) for her community, and what she hopes comes next. We discuss why language matters and what the 2024 election told us about what people want (Amendm...

Chip Self from Logic Systems, a global player in the audio/lighting/LED production world, sat down and talked about his industry, 25 years of FOX News strategy, why really qualified individuals don't want to be president (except Pete Buttigieg), and STL under a new mayor. Those items, and more! Please subscribe and share and reach out with a guest or topic you would like to hear from or about!!! #...

TMYJ - MO Senate Candidate: Spencer Toder 100 Day Grade (Good, Bad, Scary, Fucked) Missouri Educational System failing Democrats... who's in charge? Pritzker vs. Newsom Creedence Clearwater Attorneys BeHeard PAC Be sure to subscribe and help support the show! #podcast #politics #stlouis #missouri #trump #maga #democrats #pritzker 

Dave Messner joined again to chop up some of the news of the day. Arresting Judges In America Crypto Grift is OK if it's "My Guy" STL under a N.W.O... Cara Spencer's early grade #stlouis #politics #news #judges #trump #doj #crypto #memecoin

Tom Mudd joins me today to talk about a few current events: Kilmar Garcia - Due Process Harvard's Handouts The FED vs. Trump Healthcare... DENY DENY DENY Lithium loses to SALT! Watch the YouTube vid for Tom's bunny outfit... no joke! #news #currentevents #podcast #economy #harvard #hypocrisy 

Marc Chechik was there in the early days. In fact, played a part in the creation of the now-famous red dot. Seems simplistic, but it was/is iconic. We talk about the origins of this famous independent radio station, early genre influences, the role it played in the community, with touring acts, and the walk down the plank over the past 3 years. Not an official representation of the story, but disc...

Tom Mudd joins again and came with some heat! He riffed a new title for "Monday's Suck," given we've been recording on Tuesday's. We break down the Trade War that China isn't flinching on. What are the actual jobs being created, and more importantly, who wants them? Natural Disasters in Red States = Hypocrisy. Measles are actually bad, and vax's are good... according to Kennedy. And more... LIKE-R...

Jarrad Holst & Dave Messner, LinkedIn HEAVYWEIGHTS join to chat the news of the day/week. Yes... it was tough, just look at your 401k statement. Then, listen to our chat to better understand what is actually going on and what could be possible... or just enjoy the banter!!! #politics #news #inflation #tariffs #trump #rogan #shapiro #stlouis #caraspencer 

Judy lost her mom on December 15th, 2024. She had to navigate the chaos that is Alzheimer's from home, with limited help from Hospice, and a load of figuring out on her own. Her second time through with this disease, after losing her father to the monster as well, this time she had to tackle it head on. A story that is equal parts disheartening, refreshing, inspiring, and maddening.    Follow Judy...

This edition of "Monday's Suck..." recorded on a Tuesday, features my friend Tom Mudd again. No eggs, BUT we did talk about Luigi, Tariffs, Earthquakes & China, Rogan flipping sides (again), Gambling, and what St. Louis' brand is in a modern world... hint, it's not Budweiser, Provel, or T-Ravs. LIKE REVIEW FOLLOW SHARE!!! #politics #tariffs #trump #luigimangione #healthcare #earthquakes #china...

Saint Louis University's Professor Ness Sándoval joined to talk all things Demographics, St. Louis, the Region, and beyond. We compare and contrast what is happening here to cities such as Charlotte, Austin, Orlando, and Minneapolis that are heading in the opposite direction of our beloved St. Louis. Ness Sándoval Webpage #demographics #population #populationdecline #struggles #policy #region #stl...

Dave Messner is back... the LinkedIn junkie came down to catch up on a rapid-fire list of topics that are permeating the news cycle and dissected through the lens of R-rated language and midwest sensibilities!!! #podcast #maga #luigi #tsla #elon #stlouis #caraspencer #development 

Marc Mendolia has spent the majority of his career in the entertainment production business... making people happy and entertained. He's doubling down. While still helping organizations, businesses, municipalities, and more coordinate activities to entertain their "people," he's also working on growing a brand focused on emcee'ing and get this... BRINGING JOY! Yup. Joy. A rare object these days. C...

Chip Ashford, a son of a firefighter, a 25+ year vet of firefighting, and now a father to a soon-to-be fireman. We talk about his path, 9/11, his view on community, Guns n' Hoses, California Fires, the necessary evil of politicking for funds, and more. #firefighter #californiafires #stlouis #stcharles #brotherhood #gunsnhoses

Monday's Suck... Tom Mudd and I chop up a quick recap of some of the most recent headlines that seem to be creating chaos these days. Which is a lot. Egg prices matter, until they don't? What's loyalty really mean anymo? Since when have former KGB officers been our friend? And more! Like-Review-Follow-Share! #politics #news #independentnews #inflation #ww3 #loyalty

First off... don't be offended by the title. In today's world everyone claims to understand minority issues based on the fact they have "a black friend." Well... so do I. And he's an ACE! Bam Jones... musician, husband, son, father, producer, friend, and baller, he checks a lot of boxes. We peel the onion back on his interests, his interpretations, his feelings, and his focus. I'll treat this like...

David Messner is a southern california transplant to our beloved flyover country here in Missouri. After spending his college days in the "Big D," like so many others he met a Missouri girl and now calls The Show Me State home. David is a prolific idea guy on LinkedIn, with a passion for development, real estate, and the relationship to municipalities and their operations. Loaded with compare/cont...

This week's guest… Builders of Authority creator and moderator, Adam McChesney. Adam has extensive experience in helping design and grow businesses' web presence through a constant recalibration and focus on Google as an anchor, social media’s ever-changing landscape, and some simple tips & tricks to keep the content flowing! Whether it’s windshields, new roof sales, or “Food & Beverage,”...

Jim Hacking started his career in law settling barge disputes on the Mississippi River. Jim and wife Amany now run Hacking Immigration Law,  one of the nation’s preeminent resources for immigrants looking to become citizens. Needless to say, this episode is timely given the election of Donald Trump to a second term and the resulting actions and executive orders associated with our border, labor, c...

Over 3 Million followers. Today’s guests, hailing from GC no less, entertain over 3 million subscribers on our favorite addictive platforms: TikTok & Instagram. Creating content that has become an incredible life-changing experience and now career, Kelly Manno and Jeff Hayes breakdown what got them into the world of making mini-movies, the relationships they’ve developed, the relationships the...

Imagine knocking on doors in an attempt to win a House Rep seat as a Democrat, in one of the most affluent areas in the country, at a time when politics are a little “dicey” to say the least. During this process, many a Republican voter surprisingly admits that you’re kind of normal "for a Democrat." Eric Morse talks about his failed attempt to represent Missouri House District 89, why he ran, and...

From Dexter to The Punisher to O'Connels Burgers! Nick Novacich. Long time friend that we both allowed far too much time between catching up. This two-plus decade officer who rose to the rank of Chief of Police in my hometown of Granite City, recently won his first election becoming the Madison County Coroner. After all of his experience chasing down perpetrators of the most heinous crimes on the...

Mike Parkinson spent 24 years in Granite City Illinois as a police officer. Upon deciding to leave the force 6 years before full pension, he decided he wanted to take on a new challenge... he decided to run for Mayor. He won. We talk about the daily struggle of advocating for his midwest, middle-class, manufacturing, blue-collar town... that has been on the ropes. Balancing the culture of the town...

Long time friend, and fellow GC native, Rachel Mefford, a.k.a. "Ali Seguro," sat down and chatted all things INSURANCE! Hold on hold on... we focused on the true American enigma, Luigi Mangione, the "UHC" assassin. Why'd he do it? Was he justified? Who is bothered, and more importantly, who is not and why are they not? It was a deeper dive into the world of for profit healthcare between an actual...