Show Information "The Mark Reardon Show" will cover everything from the news of the day to news out of the ordinary. Listeners will hear plenty of intelligent conversation related to politics, lifestyle, sports and pop culture.
Biography A 25-year radio veteran, Mark Reardon was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, but moved to St. Louis in 1979 and spent the next 17 years in Missouri. His prior assignments included KFRU in Columbia, Missouri, the former KSD-AM in St. Louis and WTMJ in Milwaukee.
KMOX Programming Director Works Switchboard KMOX Programming Director, Steve Moore answered the front desk phones today during lunch. Moore answered calls from clients, listeners and KMOX employees.
Caught on Safari: Battle at Kruger If you’ve never seen this video you need to watch. It’s amazing. It was the 2007 YouTube award-winner in the category of best new eyewitness video. This weekend it will be on the National Geographic Channel in a show called “Caught on Safari: Battle at Kruger”. David Budzinski the man who shot it is a guest Friday afternoon on Total Information PM.
Mark Hunting in Howard County
An action shot from turkey hunting in Howard County. I wish I could show a picture of a turkey, but since I missed the shot at a bird that at one point was only ten yards away it would be easier to show pictures of the ticks I had to pick off myself.
Here’s the list of quotes from Louis Farrakhan from the ADL on Jews. Rev. Wright says Farrahkan is not his enemy and not Anti-Semitic. You be the judge.
The New York Post has a fun little tool for those of you on the Democratic side still undecided on your candidate. Or for Republicans who just want to play along!
Mark Reardon and Richard Jenkins
Here's a picture of Mark Reardon with Actor Richard Jenkins. Mark interviewed Richard Jenkins about his new movie, The Visitor.
Here’s the link from NBC’s Today Show about the teen beating in Lakeland Florida. Make sure you watch the interview withthe Mother of the year candidate after the story.
Aaron Eckhart with Mark Reardon Actor Aaron Eckhart stopped by KMOX to talk with Mark Reardon about his new film, Meet Bill, which was filmed in St. Louis.
Here’s the CBS news story on Hillary’s memory about Bosnia 12 years ago today.
Picture of the Day Local eye Doc Mike Murphy of Swansea is featured in New York’s Time Square and on www.kodak.com as the picture of the day for this shot.
Here’s the link to Felines Forever for information about adopting a cat rescued after the floods at the Piedmont, MO animal shelter The phone number to adopt or contribute is 314-614-8974
John McCain is in St. Louis tonight. I'll be attending the fundraiser and we're hoping to get Senator McCain on the show either today or tomorrow. In the meantime check out this video from the McCain camp. Obama has been getting most of the praise on videos like these---but this one called "Man in the Arena" is pretty compelling.
Mark Reardon:Gary Poisson (03/07/08) Mark talks with Gary Poisson, father of Aaron, who was arrested in connection with the Starbucks good samaritan killing
Here’s the video of Brett Favre’s emotional news conference in Green Bay formally announcing his retirement.
Brett was one of the good guys in all of sports. He talks about being honored to have played in such a special place like Lambeau Field. I’m honored as a fan to have seen him play there many times.
Crestwood Starbucks Surveillance Video
Click here to watch the surveillance video from the Crestwood Starbucks.
Video from KMOV-TV Channel 4.
Just remember the snow isn't all bad!
Here are a couple of videos of my dog KC playing at Carondelet Park!
Planned Parenthood Video
Here’s the video of the investigation by The Advocate at UCLA which made calls to Planned Parenthood offices around the country with an actor portraying a racist donor. Lila Rose from The Advocate will join me Wednesday in the 3p hour.
Here's the Obama Video Featuring Jessica Alba, Ryan Phillippe and others
A photo of Barack Obama being circulated by aides to Senator Hillary Clinton is being dismissed as "shameful offensive fear-mongering" by the Obama campaign.
Mark Reardon: Controversy Over www.MissouriTigers.com Mark talks with St. Louis Attorney and University of Missouri-Columbia Alum Rich Lozano about his battle with the University of Missouri over his web site www.MissouriTigers.com
Mark Readon: How Starbucks Saved My Life Mark talks with Author Michael Gill Gates about his new book, How Starbucks Saved My Life -- divorced, downsized from his job and newly diagnosed with a brain tumor, the author talks about starting over again with a job at a Starbuck's.
Mark Reardon: Peter Bogdanovich Mark talks wtih Film Director, Writer and Actor Peter Bogdanovich about his new documentary movie, Running on a Dream, the story of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Mark Reardon: Tony The Goose Siragusa, NFL Great Mark talks with former Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens defensive nose tackle Tony The Goose Siragusa of the DYI Network's show, Man Caves, about how to turn a basic basement into an ultimate guy's hangout and a place to call his own.
Mark Reardon: Why You Should Care About the Universal Service Fund Mark talks with U. S. Cellular President Jack Rooney about the Universal Service Fund, where millions of dollars paid into this fund by cell phone customers for expanded cell towers in rural areas, have not been used for this purpose. (For information, please log on to www.connectingruralamerica.org)
Mark Reardon: Why You Should Care About the Universal Service Fund Mark talks with U.S. Cellular President Jack Rooney about the Universal Service Fund, where millions of dollars paid into this fund by cell phone customers for expanded cell towers in rural areas, have not been used for this purpose. (For information on this, please log on to www.connectingruralamerica.org)
Interesting Article on Poverty
Here's an interesting piece by Robert Rector of the Heritage Foundation on exactly who qualifies as a "poor American".
Steely McBeam Here's the new Steelers mascot---"Steely McBeam" You can't make these things up.
50 Rules Kids Won't Learn in School
My friend and former co-worker Charlie Sykes has a new book out called “The 50 Rules Kids Won’t Learn in School” and he’ll be a guest on my show soon. There’s a great back story to this book since the original list was only 10 rules and it got circulated all over the internet and credited to Bill Gates! Check out the web site for the book here
Could Private Investors Save Our Bridges?
Would private investors keep our bridges safer? Read this piece by Steve Malanga that appeared on the Wall Street Journal's OpinionJournal.com. Malanga will be a guest on The Mark Reardon Show Tuesday night at 11:15 pm.
Minnesota Bridge Collapse Op-Ed
Here's an interesting Op-Ed piece from Stephen Flynn about the bridge collapse in Minnesota revealing bigger infrastructure problems across the country.
Coolbaugh Memorial Fund Information
Here's the info on the Memorial Fund for Tulsa Driller's coach and former Cardinal
Mike Coolbaugh...
Arrested for Writing in Magic Marker
Here’s the story of the girl from Texas who was arrested after writing in magic marker on her school’s gym wall. Click here to read the whole story and watch the video from ABC.
Ballwin Strange Art
Here's the story from KMOV on the guy from Ballwin with the strange art in his yard!
Journalists Give Campaign Cash
Mark on Thursday, talked with Reporter Bill Dedman about his MSNBC investigative report about journalists who donate to political campaigns. Click here to read the full story.
MSNBC Democratic Debate
The Democrats have just announced a debate schedule that totally avoids Fox News Channel. I'm actually more of a CNN guy, but you be the judge. Compare and contrast the quality of questions between the two Republican Presidential debates so far. The first was on MSNBC and the second on Fox News. I don't think it's even close---MSNBC's debate was an embarrassment. Click here for the full story.
An Animated Rendition of Mayor Guiliani's Famous Rant
Click here to visit the article by Slate.
Firefighter Arrested In a Bikini!
Click here to read the complete story.
Click here to read the story from The Smoking Gun.
Teacher Lets Python Eat Bunny
Here's the story about the teacher in Florida who brought let a python eat a bunny in front of his science class.
How War Protesters in Madison, Wisconsin Spent Their Memorial Day
This is how war protesters in Madison Wisconsin spent their Memorial Day---courtesy of Uncle J @ www.blackfive.net
Olympic Logo Debate
Many London residents weren't too happy with the logo for the 2012 Olympic Games. Read about it and see the logos here.
Buffalo vs. Lion Video Check out this video of a herd of buffalo turning the tables on a lion.
Mark Reardon Roundtable
Mark talks about the issues of the week with St. Louis Post Dispatch columnist Joe Holleman, Democrat St. Louis County Councilwoman Barb Fraser, and KMOX's Charlie Brennan.
Mark Reardon: Linda Trest
Mark talks with Linda Trest, a reporter for the Gasconade County Republican who broke the story on the fake federal drug agent.
Mark Reardon: Bad Money
Mark talks with Kevin Phillips, author of "Bad Money", about reckless finance.
Mark Reardon: MSD
Mark talks with MSD Executive Director Jeff Theerman about how and why your sewer bill is going up.
Mark Reardon: Tom Dempsey
Mark talks with Missouri State Senator Tom Dempsey in Jefferson City, Missouri, about health care legislation.
Mark Reardon: Iain Murray
Mark talks with Iain Murray about his new book "The Really Inconvenient Truths: Seven Environmental Catastrophies Liberals Won't Tell You About--Because They Helped Cause Them."
Mark Reardon: Mike Huckabee
Mark talks with former Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee about the Presidential race and the battle between Senator's Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Mark Reardon: MSD
Mark talks with Jeff Theerman, executive director of MSD, about questions regarding stormwater service charges and infrastructure and takes some listener calls.
