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Missouri voters are casting ballots in November on several proposed constitutional amendments, including Amendment 7. State Sen. Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles County) sponsors 7. His proposed constitutional amendment would amend Missouri's Constitution to establish a permanent endowment fund to support state government, rather than taxing Missouri residents. While some critics worry about the impact on services, Senator Schnelting tells listeners that Missouri could be a model for this. Amendment 7 would create what he calls the Show-Me Prosperity Fund:

10-20-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Jennifer Bukowsky, Brian Carl, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

On this week's *Jennifer Bukowsky Show*, we're talking political strategy, spectacular career flameouts, and the stories you won't want to miss! After a frustrating Mizzou loss, Jennifer has some tough questions about Missouri Republicans' ballot initiative strategy. Why does the conservative side keep getting outworked? Five Days and Done? The remarkable rise and fall of White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, her controversial legal credentials, and a White House tenure that may have made Anthony Scaramucci look like a longtime employee. The Golden Cabinet Report: Gold, silver and bronze for administration officials tackling questionable government payments, truck parking shortages and...

A Columbia native takes on Letitia James, Marco Rubio makes the case for Western civilization, and an AI chatbot sends police a bogus murder tip. What a week. Jennifer spotlights Saritha Komatireddy’s debate performance, hands out this week’s Golden Cabinet medals, and tackles a disturbing issue closer to home: reports of college students being drugged—and the push for better testing and accountability. Plus: the alleged “Trantifa” cell in Alabama, more controversy at Cornell, Minnesota’s midterm battles, Missouri’s Republican ballot recommendations, and the forces behind protests in France. Should the government broadcast an execution? Jennifer weighs in. We finish...

A Columbia native takes on Letitia James, Marco Rubio makes the case for Western civilization, and an AI chatbot sends police a bogus murder tip. What a week. Jennifer spotlights Saritha Komatireddy’s debate performance, hands out this week’s Golden Cabinet medals, and tackles a disturbing issue closer to home: reports of college students being drugged—and the push for better testing and accountability. Plus: the alleged “Trantifa” cell in Alabama, more controversy at Cornell, Minnesota’s midterm battles, Missouri’s Republican ballot recommendations, and the forces behind protests in France. Should the government broadcast an execution? Jennifer weighs in. We finish...

Former FBI deputy director and former Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey announced last week that he's stepping down to return to his family in Missouri. He'll speak Tuesday evening at the Boone County GOP annual chili supper at Columbia's American Legion. Mr. Bailey served as Missouri’s 44th attorney general. He joined Jennifer Bukowsky on "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that violent crime has been a massive drop nationwide thanks for President Trump's leadership and priorities. Mr. Bailey also tells listeners that he's focusing on passing Amendment Three in November:

From disease-carrying pests to terrorists whose plots were thwarted, we’re covering threats big and small—and the people fighting back. This week on The Jennifer Bukowsky Show: the Golden Cabinet report, a troubling criminal docket, and the defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens. What happens when internet speculation names a real person—and lands in court? Plus, claims that a prolific Wikipedia editor helped turn distorted history into accepted “facts,” and an encore of my interview with attorney Karin Sweigart on Democracy Restored’s report examining the left’s litigation networks. We’ll finish with a lightning round and an October 4 trip t...

West-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford (R-Raymore) traveled to Ukraine recently. He serves on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee's national security, state, and related programs subcommittee. Congressman Alford, who represents Centralia, Sturgeon, Hallsville and parts of Columbia on Capitol Hill, blasts Russian President Putin. Congressman Alford joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on "Wake Up Missouri" and also criticized the Missouri Supreme Court regarding their 7-0 decision on Missouri's congressional maps:

Missouri Deputy attorney general Shaun Mackelprang continues to recover after being rescued on a mountain in Wyoming. Mr. Mackelprang spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and shared his story. He also praises first responders:

Is Missouri really a red state if Republicans keep winning elections but still can’t control public policy? This week, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt the final blow to Missouri’s 7–1 congressional map for the 2026 election, forcing the state back to the old 6–2 districts. I’ll explain how we got here — and why November’s Amendment 6 could shift even more power away from Missouri’s elected legislature and toward ballot campaigns and the courts. Plus: the Golden Cabinet Report after a huge week for Trump, Xi, Iran and the United Nations; Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed versus Bill Maher; the incredible “...

Mizzou officials say the individual seen on video at this week’s Turning Point USA event in Columbia is NOT a Mizzou student and has been trespassed from campus. The person addressed Turning Point USA leaders on-campus. The video shows a representative of Turning Point USA asking the person “So you are for people being killed for freedom of speech.” The person responded “Yeah, absolutely.” Mizzou TPUSA president Nate Vass was live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that the individual who said that is "evil." Mr. Vass says there were about 250 people in the crowd for the event:

It's still unclear which congressional map will appear on Missouri's November ballot. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." She advises you to hold off on casting an absentee ballot until the US Supreme Court decides the case. She notes you can still view your sample ballot on her office's website:

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) is praising the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals'' ruling on congressional maps, saying it is the correct one. Congressman Onder discussed maps as well as fraud during a live interview on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

America may not have bought Greenland — but did it just get the keys? Jennifer breaks down the latest developments involving Greenland and why the Arctic suddenly matters so much for U.S. national security, Russia and China. Plus, a major week of diplomacy is beginning in New York, with China talks, the United Nations General Assembly and a Trump–Xi meeting approaching. Back home in Missouri, a new proposed class action could seek roughly $80 million over Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ handling of the congressional-map referendum. Jennifer explains where that number comes from, what the plaintiffs actually have to prove, and wh...

Missouri's attorney general describes fellow Republican Scott Fitzpatrick as the best auditor in the nation. Auditor Fitzpatrick joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the issue of fraud. A former MoDOT employees now faces federal mail fraud charges after a scathing audit from Fitzpatrick's office. Fitzpatrick says the former employee, Artemus Jackson, allegedly made $50,000 in personal purchases on a state-issued credit card.:

Federal prosecutors in Kansas City and Jefferson City say their office has filed charges, secured pleas and sentences and obtained civil judgments against 15 people involving more than $60-million in actual or intended losses as part of a national enforcement effort led by the Justice Department and other agencies targeting fraud in the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He discussed Operation No Doze, which has been a priority for President Donald Trump:

Missouri's lieutenant governor supports UM System President Dr. Mun Choi's call for an increased emphasis on public safety in downtown Columbia. President Choi is calling on Columbia city leaders to take action on downtown safety, rather than forming task forces. Lt. Governor Dave Wasinger joined "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Jennifer Bukowsky and Brian Carl, saying his son graduated from Mizzou and would hear gunshots at 2 or 3 am when he lived in downtown Columbia. Lt. Governor Wasinger says he spoke to President Choi about the crime issue again at the recent Missouri State Fair in Sedalia:

Jennifer is back from the first-ever RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas with behind-the-scenes observations, her favorite moments, and the clips you probably didn’t see. Then we come home to Missouri — where things got completely insane. KU decided to hype the Border War by portraying Missouri as the villainous slave state of Civil War history. Jennifer digs into what KU’s video got wrong, the history it conveniently left out, and Mizzou Coach Eli Drinkwitz’s response after the Tigers took care of business on the field. Plus: Missouri Map Madness. A state Supreme Court ruling, an emergency trip to SCOTUS...

Barring intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court, Missouri voters will cast ballots in November on a referendum which will ask if they accept or reject the congressional map approved by the GOP-controlled Legislature in September 2025. In a 7-0 decision, the state Supreme Court reversed the Cole County Circuit Court's decision that the state Constitution's referendum power does not apply to the Legislature's congressional redistricting. Democrats praise the ruling and say the court followed the law, but Republicans blast it. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway calls the ruling a disaster for Missouri voters. She joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live...

Who is actually talking to you — and who’s paying them? This week, we dig into the increasingly murky world of political persuasion: China-linked influence operations targeting American debates, politicians quietly paying social-media influencers, and a new push in Congress to force more disclosure about who is really behind the messages showing up in your feed. Then: Are Republicans headed for a midterm wipeout? Democrats are heavily favored to take the House, the once-safe Republican Senate firewall is suddenly looking shaky, and races in places like Texas, Alaska, Ohio and Iowa are flashing warning signs. We break down whether a 2026 blue...

The left collected enough signatures of Missouri voters. The Secretary of State says they still don’t get to vote. This week, we dig into the two major ballot battles now headed to the Missouri Supreme Court: the fight over Missouri’s new congressional map and the Respect Missouri Voters initiative. Can voters referendum a congressional map? Can one generation of voters make it nearly impossible for future lawmakers to undo what they passed? And what happens when Missouri has already held its congressional primaries under a map voters may still get a chance to reject? Then we turn to the...

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R) traveled to the Missouri state fair in Sedalia on Thursday and then headed to Memorial Stadium at Mizzou in Columbia. He toured the $250-million Memorial Stadium improvement project. Senator Schmitt joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that the project is amazing and that the concourses are huge:

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) represents much of Columbia and Boone County on Capitol Hill. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the 2026 midterm election. He's seeking re-election this fall. Congressman Onder tells listeners that if you would have told him a decade ago that many Democratic votes don't think Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) isn't progressive enough, he wouldn't have believed it:

Jennifer Joins Gary Nolan on Tuesday to discuss the topics of the day

This week, I’m back from the Republican National Lawyers Association’s National Election Law Seminar with a LOT to talk about—including an extraordinary conversation with Sen. Ted Cruz about what he believes is a growing Islamist threat hiding in plain sight in America. First, we head to Minnesota, where a viral undercover video sent me down a rabbit hole into the state’s election laws. Can a voter really show up without photo ID and vouch for other people who also have no ID? Yes—and what I found when I dug into Minnesota’s same-day registration and vouching sys...

Missouri had a very bad Tuesday. Voters absolutely crushed Amendments 4 and 5 - rejecting initiative petition reform and the effort to put Missouri on a path toward eliminating the state income tax. I'll explain why I think both defeats were enormous missed opportunities, why supporters got beaten so badly, and what Missouri conservatives need to learn before trying again. Plus: Democrats nominate some truly remarkable candidates in Michigan and Wisconsin; why we need to build the dame White House ballroom; a Golden Cabinet update featuring HUD Secretary Scott Turner, JD Vance, Marco Rubio and newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche; Missouri's...

Jennifer Bukowsky guest hosts the Gary Nolan Show and takes on a packed slate of politics, law, culture, and current events. Jennifer explains why Anthony Fauci may have been legally justified in invoking the Fifth Amendment—even after receiving a presidential pardon—while examining the newly released diary entries revealing his fascination with his own fame. Political analyst Jake Novak @jakejakeny joins the show to discuss the latest developments involving Gaza, Hamas, Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Plus: - A federal investigation into allegations that a public-school teacher required students to engage in same-sex kissing • The ma...

Jennifer breaks down the criminal docket of the case of James Scott and the 1993 flood, and she follows up on several other cases, including Vance Boelter and his murder of the Minnasota lawmaker. Iran, illegal voting, and on this date in history all on today's episode!

Jennifer discusses the White House Correspondent's Dinner and Trump's comments following. Additionally, LGBTQ+ reading hours, Golden Cabinet and how the Berlin terror attack case of a "duress" password.

Missouri voters will cast ballots on four proposed constitutional amendments in August. One of them is Amendment Four, which changes the initiative process. Currently, a simple majority of Missouri voters is required to amend the state Constitution. Amendment Four would change that to require a majority of voters in all eight congressional districts. State Rep. Ed Lewis (R-Moberly), who supports Amendment Four, spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joins Jennifer to discuss her effort to remove the Ray County prosecutor from office, the investigation into tornado-relief fundraising connected to former Congresswoman Cori Bush, unlicensed dispensaries in Johnson County and Missouri’s lawsuit challenging the use of illegal immigrants in congressional apportionment. Then: Are establishment Republicans already trying to derail J.D. Vance before the 2028 presidential race begins? Jennifer examines the attacks on the vice president, Marco Rubio’s extraordinary warning about the resurgence of far-left terrorism and why Republicans should resist an unnecessary Vance-versus-Rubio civil war. Also on the show: President Trump’s electi...

Once-in-a-millennium rainfall has devastated southeast Missouri. We’re grateful for Missouri Task Force One and the hundreds of rescues underway. Iran has threatened to kill Trump, and strikes on Iran and by Iran on its neighbors occurred last night, following Iran firing at a civilian ship going through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, it's not smooth or straight sailing for the gays on an American cruise ship. Multiple Muslim countries have refused to let them dock as planned. Plus, President Trump reposted a video of Somali kindergarteners in Minnesota — every single girl wearing a hijab — and the media is melting down...

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) says there is waste and some fraud in the federal government's child care development block program. Congressman Onder, who represents Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton on Capitol Hill, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He also discussed prescription drug costs:

Missouri's state auditor says state budget numbers show a trend in deficit spending that cannot be sustained and that jeopardize Missouri's financial health. That warning from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and discussed the budget numbers. She also tells listeners that she doesn't expects any of Governor Mike Kehoe's (R) budget line-item vetoes to be overridden by the GOP-controlled state Legislature and hopes Missourians pass Amendment Four. Pro Tem O'Laughlin says IP reform is needed, saying out-of-state progressive groups are spending...

Jennifer Bukowsky breaks down a week of our Golden Age involves chaos out of our so-called Golden State: California’s slow-count jungle primary mess, Jill Biden reopening the Democrats’ 2024 wound, and red states continuing to beat blue states where it counts — jobs, income, and people voting with their feet. Then Jennifer turns to Trump’s cabinet, the Supreme Court’s final stretch, and the fundamental question underneath the biggest cases of the term: who actually governs America — elected officials, unelected agencies, one district judge, or the voters? Plus: the Criminal Docket covers John Bolton’s classified-information plea deal, the latest high-profile m...

Jennifer opens with her private exchange with Vice President J.D. Vance about China, Taiwan, and whether America can dodge the “Thucydides Trap.” Hours ago, new reporting drops that Iran may have used a Chinese-made missile to shoot down a U.S. fighter jet—making the question terrifyingly real. Then: Jill Biden’s memoir drama, DJT’s annual physical, the week’s Golden Cabinet updates, Sean Duffy’s road-trip controversy, E. Jean Carroll’s billionaire funding lie, Tofu Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, AOC getting ignored in a hijab, a federal judge’s courthouse sex scandal, and Justice Barrett getting SWATTED.Closes with On Thi...

Jennifer joins Gary Nolan to discuss: Mayor Mamdani quotes Reagan Kansas Sex Change Drugs for Minors AI "Claude" makes thing up Virginia Redistricting Missouri Gerrymandering Reagan Library Spencer Pratt LA Mayoral Candidate

This week on The Jennifer Bukowsky Show: murder charges are filed in the heartbreaking Kayla Huff case, Missouri lawmakers wrap up the 2026 session with more than 100 measures passed, and Jennifer takes a look at Trump’s “Golden Cabinet” — including J.D. Vance’s trip to Kansas City and the latest moves from the Justice Department. Then: crossing Trump has consequences. From Indiana state senators who refused to support redistricting, to Bill Cassidy’s Louisiana primary loss, to the growing MAGA fight over Thomas Massie, Jennifer breaks down what the Republican base is rewarding — and punishing. Plus, the Criminal Docket features a billion-doll...

One of the Missouri House's senior members is in his eighth and final year in the House, due to term limits. State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chairs the House Veterans and Armed Forces committee. He tells "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky that this session has gone better than any session in the past six years and says the Legislature is "functioning":

Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) director Kurt Schaefer says Missouri is one of the top ten mineral possessing states in the nation. He joined hosts Jennifer Bukowsky and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":