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On The Left Hook , hosted by Mark Bland, guests Producer Bobby Hickman and Jason Kull dive into a lively mix of politics, sports, and pop culture. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the World Series, touching on potential MLB expansions in cities like Nashville and Portland. The conversation shifts to global sports, including the NFL's international ambitions and a futuristic elevated stad...

On this episode of *The Left Hook with Mark Bland*, airing Saturdays at 9:00 AM CST on WIBHradio.com and CBS affiliates, host Mark Bland and guest Jason Kull dive into political controversies and pop culture. A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 55% of Americans, including 29% of Republicans, believe Trump is using federal law enforcement to target enemies like James Comey and Letitia James, fueling concern...

On this episode of The Left Hook with Mark Bland, airing Saturdays at 9:00 AM CST on CBS affiliates and WIBHradio.com, host Mark Bland tackles pressing issues from St. Louis. He dives into a Mother Jones exposé revealing racist texts from young Republican leaders, aged 24-35, including slurs and violent rhetoric like gas chamber threats. Vice President J.D. Vance dismissed these as "edgy jokes" on...

On "The Left Hook with Mark Bland," aired every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST on WIBHradio.com and CBS affiliates, host Mark Bland discusses Donald Trump's controversial actions, focusing on the deployment of National Guard troops to U.S. cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago. Bland criticizes Trump's claims of cities being "war zones," arguing they lack evidence and reflect an East Co...

Mark Bland dives into two big political stories. First, he unpacks a recent high-profile military meeting where Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed a bold new vision for the armed forces, focusing on a tougher mindset and controversial changes to department priorities. Bland notes the chilly response from military leaders, hinting at unease with talk of redirecting focus to dome...

In this episode of Left Hook with Mark Bland , host Mark Bland tackles a range of provocative topics solo, marking his first time without a co-host in over a decade. Broadcasting on CBS affiliates like KRLL and WIBH, and online at markbland.net, Bland dives into the controversial Charlie Kirk memorial in Glendale, Arizona, where 90,000 MAGA attendees left behind mountains of trash, drawing critici...

On this episode  host Mark Bland and political pundit Glenn Kage (cah-gee) explore America's turbulent political landscape. They condemn the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk while criticizing the politicization of his death, particularly the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show over controversial remarks, raising alarms about free speech under Trump's administration. Glenn, drawing on hi...

In this gripping episode of *The Left Hook*, host Mark Bland and guest Matt Krueger dive into the shocking September 2025 assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder, gunned down during a Utah Valley University debate. Exploring Kirk's complex legacy as a fierce free speech and Second Amendment advocate, they unpack the biting irony of his death by firearm—living, as t...

On *The Left Hook* with host Mark Bland, guest Drew Pinson dives into a dynamic mix of politics, pop culture, and personal insights. Aired on CBS Radio, the episode kicks off with Bland's enthusiasm for fall and Halloween, proposing a spooky-themed special featuring mystics and haunted locations. The conversation shifts to pop culture, with Pinson defending Almond Joy in a nostalgic candy bracket...

From St. Louis, Missouri, The Left Hook with host Mark Bland airs on CBS Radio Networks(WIBH/KRLL) , delivering a one-hour blend of independent politics and pop culture with a progressive edge. This week, Mark welcomes returning guest Marcus Boston for a candid, hard-hitting discussion. They tackle the recent Annunciation Catholic School shooting, where two children died and 17 were injured, spark...

The Premier episode of the new moderate/liberal show called Mark Bland's The Left Hook! On this first episode of the show, funny man and actor Jonathan May stops through to talk some politics and life.  First up Trump is having tons of meetings with world leaders and none seem to come off well. Putin tells Trump they can meet in Alaska where the world finds out that Trump is a super Putin fan and...

In this lively episode of The Q Now podcast, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull deliver a mix of politics, pop culture, and personal stories from KYRO's Gateway Fiber Studios. Broadcasting with a simulcast in "Broken England," the duo reflects on their decade-long journey, announcing a hiatus from KYRO to join Occupy Democrats for a new show airing three days a week on YouTube. They express gratitude...

Hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull deliver a fiery episode of The Q Now on KYRO News Radio, airing April 24, 2025, from Gateway Fiber Studios. Shortened to one hour due to a Blues playoff game, the show blends sharp political critique with pop culture banter, focusing on Trump's foreign policy and administration chaos.   The episode opens with a Moscow Times report alleging Trump's involvement in a p...

The hosts of "the queue now," Mark Bland and Jason Cole, marked their show's 15th anniversary, with Bland announcing the retirement of his traditional intro for a more free-flowing approach. The main topic of discussion quickly became "Liberation Day," which coincided with the implementation of new tariffs by Donald Trump. The hosts expressed significant concern about the economic fallout, drawing...

The QNow Podcast – Mark Bland & Jason Kull with Guest Moshe Kopolow In this episode of The QNow , airing on 1280 KYRO Fox News , Mark Bland and Jason Kull are joined by guest Moshe Kopolow for a deep dive into some of the biggest topics making waves in the world today. From international conflicts to the digital landscape, this episode is packed with sharp analysis, bold opinions, and plenty of th...

Ready for a fiery mix of government shakeups and presidential zingers? Tune in to the latest episode of THEQNOW.COM , where hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull bring their razor-sharp takes and unstoppable energy to the mic. Joined by guests Evan Scheper and Matt Williams , this crew delivers a discussion that's as bold as it gets.   First up, they tackle the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)...

On this episode of The Qnow, Don Looney returns to the scene of the crime from his last show and the boys are too excited to see him.  First off the guys decide to discuss local web boards  and the typr of people that are on them and how they should act. What should and shouldn't be posted as well as anything else that falls into the peripheral discussion, the guys tackle it.  Next up it seems Rus...

First up, Mark Bland and Jasom Kull do a deep dive into Trumps latest decree of "Long Live the King". Trump seems to have forgotten that Washington and the forefathers specifically forbode there being a King because that is what caused all their issues in the first place. So why make the new place like the old place. So being a king was looked down on. But is it in 2025. There is a group of people...

Here's a cleaned-up and polished version of your podcast episode summary: On this episode of The QNow … It turns out Elon Musk is actually the president—at least according to a surprising source: his own 5-year-old son, Little X. After overhearing private conversations between Musk and Donald Trump, the child reportedly strolled into the Oval Office and declared that Trump needs to "shush his mout...

On this epsiode of the show, Mark and Jason are once again joined by John Scheper from 105.3 KYRO!  First up the guys discuss Trump explaining to the world that the USA was going to go in and take over Gaza. Of course the rest of the earth laughed and told him he was crazy but with Israel sitting next to him doubling down...it's hard to believe that it will not happen. The gentlemen discuss the en...

In their latest episode, Mark Bland and Jason Kull of the Qnow Podcast explored several critical events. They delved into the tragic Washington DC plane crash , a mid-air collision that took 67 lives , discussing the aftermath, ongoing investigations, and President Trump's response . The hosts provided a detailed look at the incident, drawing from reports by The New York Times , NPR, and CNN .   T...

Mark Bland and Jason Kull welcomed guest Keegan Emmert, a talented magician and mentalist, to the show for an engaging and thought-provoking episode. Alongside Keegan's fascinating insights into the world of magic and mentalism, the hosts tackled a disturbing news story that highlights the dangers of Donald Trump's reckless pardons. The episode focused on Andrew Taake, a January 6th insurrectionis...

In the latest episode of The QNow podcast, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull tackle a range of engaging topics. They delve into Elon Musk's influence on politics, examining his connection with Donald Trump and how his decisions have shaped public perception and governance. The conversation then turns to Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficienc...

: 🎙️ This Week on The QNow: Jonathan May Is Back! Comedian extraordinaire Jonathan May returns to the show, bringing his signature humor to the airwaves! It's been a minute, and the guys waste no time catching up on the chaos. From FCC challenges to life's curveballs, they're diving headfirst into the laughs and the madness. 🔥 First up: Jonathan and Mark reflect on the wild ride since his last vi...

Oh it's 2025 and we have a brand new episode of The Q now that is live from news radio KYRO/WIBH!  First off Jenna Roberson joins us to discuss her campaign and the eventual loss of Kamala Harris to Donald Trump. Jenna discusses some of the finer nuances of why the Democrats failed and what they need to do to get back on the horse.  Next up the guys discuss the fact that Elon Musk wants to immigra...