Welcome to the KNEO Capitol Report, your daily insider's pass to the heart of Missouri's political landscape. Tune in every weekday morning on KNEO 91.7 FM, or wherever you get your podcasts, for brief and impactful updates straight from the desks of your local state representatives and senators in Southwest Missouri. In 2024, join us as we hear from Sen. Jill Carter (MO-32), Rep. Ben Baker (MO-160), Rep. Dirk Deaton (MO-159), Rep. Bob Bromley (MO-161), and Lane Roberts (MO-162). Additionall ...
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Answers to your questions — big or small — about anything under the Big Sky. Let's see what we can discover together!
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Unlock the unknown with the gang on the Mystery Inc Podcast—your go-to source for real-life mysteries that defy explanation. Hop into our Mystery Machine Tesla as we hit the road, diving deep into the enigmas that leave even the skeptics questioning reality. From haunted hideaways to unsolved crimes, each episode is a riveting journey through the baffling and the bizarre. The mystery is out there; are you in?
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62: Road Trip to the Skies: The Wright Brothers’ Legacy
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Join the gang as we hit the road and take you on a whirlwind adventure to the heart of aviation history! In this lighthearted and fun-filled episode, Shane, Kim, and Josh embark on an unforgettable journey to the birthplace of Orville Wright and the final resting place of the legendary Wright brothers. Our road trip is packed with fascinating disco…
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Zoinks! Join the Mystery Inc gang this week as Josh takes us on a spine-chilling journey into the eerie legend of Hex Hollow. Deep in the heart of Pennsylvania, this spooky spot is known for its haunted history and mysterious happenings. From ghostly apparitions to strange rituals, Hex Hallow has it all. We'll uncover the dark secrets and untangle …
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US Representative Eric Burlison called in last week to discuss police week in the US House. We’ll let him tell you what they did… 7th District Representative Eric Burlison can be reached at his Washington DC office AT… 202-225-6536.By Sky High Podcast Network
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60: Encounters Over the Capitol: The UFO Frenzy of '52
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In this spine-chilling episode, we zoom into the mysterious skies of Washington D.C. during the eerie summer of 1952, when the night was anything but quiet. Known as the "Invasion of Washington," this supernatural spectacle began when air traffic controllers at Washington National Airport, including the sharp-eyed Edward Nugent and his boss Harry B…
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Eric Burlison: Remembering the Joplin Tornado
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US Representative Eric Burlison called in last week to discuss recent work by the House oversight committee, and to reflect on the anniversary of the Joplin tornado. We’ll let him share that update with you here. 7th District Representative Eric Burlison can be reached at his Washington DC office AT… 202-225-6536.…
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59: The Atlantis of Japan: Secrets of the Yonaguni Monument
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Jinkies! In this episode, we plunge into the deep, mysterious waters off Yonaguni Island, Japan, where something utterly baffling rests beneath the waves. Imagine the shock of diver Kihachiro Aratake in 1986, when, instead of the usual hammerhead sharks, he discovered a colossal structure lurking on the ocean floor. With its precise, sharp angles a…
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At election time, how should we judge judges?
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Montana has seen record levels of fundraising for Supreme Court candidates in recent years, parties seem to have their favorite candidates and outside special interest groups spend a lot of money to influence these races. On top of that, not everyone is familiar with the workings of the court. So, how can voters evaluate candidates for state Suprem…
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58: Vanished Below: The Mystery of the Shanghai Tunnels
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Ruh-roh! Deep beneath the streets of Portland, Oregon, lies a network of shadowy passages known as the Shanghai Tunnels. Originally built to move goods from the bustling waterfront to the local businesses, these tunnels hold secrets much darker than just simple cargo transport. Picture this: tales swirl about unsuspecting folks whisked away through…
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REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS is with us today. He had a late week last week as the House ironed out the upcoming budget, and he’ll share an update about that with you here. 161ST DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-3791.By Sky High Podcast Network
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Ben Baker: The 2024 Legislative Session Winds Down
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER is with us today. He’s talking to us about what the House is doing to balance the budget as we wind down on the legislative session. We’ll let him tell you about that here. 160TH DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-9781.…
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57: Unsolved Hollywood: The Mystery of Elizabeth Short
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Gee whiz gang, it was a chilling January morning in 1947 when Betty Bersinger, strolling through Leimert Park with her daughter, made a ghastly discovery that looked straight out of a detective novel. At first glance, what she mistook for a discarded mannequin turned out to be the halved body of a woman, posed with eerie precision. This wasn't just…
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56: The Lost Giants of Nevada: A Tale of Archeology and Mystery
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Zoinks! Imagine stumbling upon a spooky cave in Nevada, only to find it's not just full of bat guano but also harboring secrets of gigantic proportions! That's right, back in 1911, two miners discovered not just any skeletons, but enormous ones, towering at 7 to 8 feet tall, with some even sporting remnants of red hair. The intrigue deepened with o…
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Eric Burlison: Why I Voted NOT to Table the Speaker Vote
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US Representative Eric Burlison called in last week to discuss two bills moving through Congress: one dealing with regulations on household appliances, the other regarding the inclusion of non-citizens in US census results. He’ll share about that, and why he vote against tabling a measure to vacate the Speaker of the House, right here. 7th District…
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Why does it seem like the homeless population is growing?
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A listener wants to know why it seems like the homeless population is growing. We’ll look at this issue both statewide and in Missoula to put it into context.By Austin Amestoy, Aaron Bolton
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55: Beyond Belief: The World's Wildest Conspiracies
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Zoinks! In this episode, we dive into the mysterious world of conspiracy theories that twist reality into knots of intrigue and bewilderment. First up, we unravel the bizarre yarn that claims pop sensation Taylor Swift might just be a clone of Zeena LaVey, the once high priestess of the Church of Satan. Though Zeena's still around to tell her own t…
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Lane Roberts: Why Change Term Limits in Missouri?
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS is sharing with us this morning about some progress being made in the Missouri State congress as we wind down the 2024 legislative session, including a reform to the reimbursement process for medical institutions in Missouri. He also shares some reasons Missouri’s term limit restrictions may be reformed. He’ll shar…
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER is with us today. He’s talking to us about what’s going on in Jefferson City in these last few weeks of the 2024 session. 160TH DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-9781.By Sky High Podcast Network
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54: Celestial Guardians: Decoding the Thunderbird
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In this electrifying episode, we delve into the mysterious world of the Thunderbird, a legendary creature that looms large in North American Indigenous folklore. Known for its gigantic wings and supernatural powers, the Thunderbird is said to conjure thunder with each flap of its wings and hurl lightning bolts to maintain the cosmic balance between…
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Eric Burlison: Defending our Second Amendment and our Borders
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US Representative Eric Burlison called in last week to talk about what the House of Representatives is doing right now to defend Second Amendment freedom and to restrict immigration across America’s borders, as well as some other activities he’s been involved with. We’ll let him share that with you here. 7th District Representative Eric Burlison ca…
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Bob Bromley: Increasing the Penalties for Human Trafficking
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Representative Bob Bromley join us today, he’s talking about bills to fight human trafficking and make reforms to the sexual offender registry on this week’s capitol report. 162ND DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE BOB BROMLEY CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-7082.By Sky High Podcast Network
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Lane Roberts: Missouri Shouldnt be Funding Abortions in Other States
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS is sharing with us this morning about House Bill 2134, cutting back on Missouri funds being used to facilitate abortion in other states. He’ll share about that, and more, here... 161ST DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-3791.…
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53: The Nazca Code: Clues from Ancient Peru
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In this mysterious episode, we're off to the sandy plains of southern Peru to crack the enigma of the Nazca Lines—those massive, mystifying geoglyphs sketched into the desert floor. Dating back to as early as 500 BCE, these perplexing patterns range from simple lines to elaborate depictions of animals and otherworldly shapes. What were the creators…
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Ben Baker: Combatting a New Form of Human Trafficking in MO
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER is with us today. He’s talking to us about a bill that is meant to crack down on a new form of human trafficking that has been increasing in the State of Missouri in the past couple of years. 160TH DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-9781.…
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Jill Carter: I Will Not Support an Omnibus Bill without Reading it First
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Senator Jill Carter called in to inform us about how things are looking as the session winds down for the Missouri Congress. We’ll let her tell you what they’ll be focusing on in these last few weeks. 32ND DISTRICT STATE SENATOR JILL CARTER CAN BE REACHED AT HER JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT…573-751-2173.…
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52: Kennedy Chronicles: A Family Haunted by History
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In this haunting episode, we delve into the enigmatic and tragic saga known as the Kennedy Curse, a series of misfortunes that have befallen one of America's most prominent families. The Kennedy family, synonymous with political prestige and public service, has also been marked by a seemingly endless chain of personal tragedies and untimely deaths.…
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51: Frozen in Fear: The Legend of Moll Dyer
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In this spine-tingling episode, we dive deep into the misty lore of colonial Maryland, where the eerie tale of Moll Dyer has been a chilling bedtime story for generations. Accused of witchcraft in the freezing winter of 1697, Moll Dyer was an outcast, known for her herbal remedies and reclusive lifestyle. Legend says after being chased from her hom…
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Everywhere you look in Montana, there are places to gamble. Odds are good you've seen machines in bars, liquor stores and of course, gas stations. How did Montana end up with so many "casinos," and what does it have to do with bingo? The only sure bet is that The Big Why team has the answers.By Austin Amestoy, John Hooks
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Bob Bromley: Water Scarcity and What's Being Done About It
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Representative Bob Bromley join us today, he’s talking about water scarcity and what’s being done to help that. 162ND DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE BOB BROMLEY CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-7082.By Sky High Podcast Network
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS is sharing with us this morning about a tough vote this past week on education, and why he voted the way he did. We’ll let him tell you about that now. 161ST DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-3791.By Sky High Podcast Network
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50: Blast from the Past: The 1920 Wall Street Bombing
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In this gripping episode, we delve into the chaos and mystery of the Wall Street Bombing of 1920. On the sunny afternoon of September 16, 1920, a horse-drawn wagon packed with 100 pounds of dynamite and 500 pounds of heavy sash weights exploded in the financial heart of New York City, just outside the J.P. Morgan bank at 23 Wall Street. The blast c…
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US Representative Eric Burlison called in last week to talk about what the House of Representatives is doing to hold Iran accountable for its attacks on Israel in the wake of last October’s terrorist attack. He’ll talk about that, and more, now… 7th District Representative Eric Burlison can be reached at his Washington DC office AT…202-225-6536.…
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Eric Burlison: Securing Our Elections, FDA Hearing, but no FISA reform
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US Representative Eric Burlison called in last week to discuss a few things going on in Washington DC. He’ll update us on the Oversight Committee and what it’s doing to secure our elections, as well as a hearing with the Food and Drug Administration. We’ll share that update, and more, with you here. 7th District Representative Eric Burlison can be …
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Representative Bob Bromley join us today, he’s talking about what Jefferson City is doing to safeguard Missouri’s electrical grid for the future. 162ND DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE BOB BROMLEY CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-7082.By Sky High Podcast Network
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In this hair-raising episode of Mystery Inc., fasten your seatbelts as we time-travel to the 18th century, landing smack in the heart of New Orleans with a tale that's as mysterious as it is chilling. Enter the legend of the Casket Girls, a group of young women who arrived from France with casket-shaped chests, rumored to carry more than just their…
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Listener support is what makes this podcast possible. Donate now to support the service you rely on for statewide news.
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Lane Roberts: What Were Seeing in the Next Budget
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS joins us on the phone to discuss progress on the budget for Missouri’s upcoming year. 161ST DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-3791.By Sky High Podcast Network
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Jill Carter: You Have More Power Than You Realize
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Senator Jill Carter called in to share about a personal story and call to action in this week’s capitol report update. 32ND DISTRICT STATE SENATOR JILL CARTER CAN BE REACHED AT HER JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT…573-751-2173.By Sky High Podcast Network
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Zoinks! Gather 'round, gang, for a spooky tale from the small, quiet town of Kensington, New Hampshire. It's the wee hours of September 3, 1965, and young Norman Muscarello is hitchhiking home to Exeter after a date. Suddenly, he spots something that makes his hair stand on end—flashing bright red lights in the sky, but these ain't no ordinary emer…
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Ben Baker: An Update on 2024 Tax Reform Efforts
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER is with us today. He’s discussing tax reform and some of the things that his committee has been working on up in Jefferson City. 160TH DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-9781.By Sky High Podcast Network
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47: Heist Night at the Museum: The Gardner Mystery
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Zoinks! In this groovy episode, fasten your seatbelts in the Mystery Machine Tesla as Kim leads us on a thrilling chase into the night of the greatest art heist ever! Picture this: Boston, 1990, a night as mysterious as an unexplored tomb, when two baddies dressed as cops pulled off a heist straight out of a movie, swiping masterpieces worth over h…
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Lane Roberts: Why We Need Inititiative Petition Reform
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS is with us today to talk about the budget, as well as the necessity of Initiative Petition Reform. 161ST DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-3791.By Sky High Podcast Network
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Jill Carter: You're invited to a Day of Prayer for all Americans
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Senator Jill Carter called in last week to provide a weekly update and invite you to the National Day of Prayer observance in Jefferson City. She’ll share that info here… 32ND DISTRICT STATE SENATOR JILL CARTER CAN BE REACHED AT HER JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT…573-751-2173.By Sky High Podcast Network
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46: The Mailbag of Mysteries: Solving Your Spookiest Queries
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Jinkies! In this special episode, join Shane, Josh, and Kim as they dive into the mysterious mailbag to unearth listener questions that have been shrouded in enigma. Under the eerie glow of the bunker's flickering lights, our fearless trio embarks on an unpredictable adventure, discussing tales that range from the spine-chilling to the bizarre. Lis…
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Ben Baker: House gets to work on the next budget
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER is with us today. He’s going to talk to us about the Missouri budget, which has been a major focus lately in the House of Representatives in Jefferson City. 160TH DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-9781.By Sky High Podcast Network
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In this hair raising episode of Mystery Inc, Josh leads us on a quest to unravel the enduring mystery of Bigfoot, set against the backdrop of the shadowy forests of the Pacific Northwest. With a mix of eyewitness tales, elusive footprints, and the occasional grainy video, we're drawn into the hunt for this legendary creature. Is Bigfoot real, or ju…
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Lane Roberts: Cutting Back on St. Louis Crime
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS is with us today; he called in last week to talk about some new legislation that will help to cut down on crime in Missouri’s biggest city We’ll hear about that, and more, today. 161ST DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE LANE ROBERTS CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-3791.…
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Jill Carter: Taxpayer Bill of Rights and MO Farmland
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Senator Jill Carter called in last week to discuss her return to the Senate after Spring Break. A taxpayer bill of rights and a bill about Missouri farmland are being discussed right now in the Senate, and we’ll let her tell you about that here. 32ND DISTRICT STATE SENATOR JILL CARTER CAN BE REACHED AT HER JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT…573-751-2173.…
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44: Mel Waters' Hole: The Bottomless Mystery
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In this week's spooky installment of Mystery Inc, we're unveiling a brand new episode format that's sure to have you on the edge of your seat! With two episodes dropping weekly, each featuring a mind-boggling mystery presented by either Shane, Josh, or Kim, along with some thrilling new show features. This episode, Shane takes the lead with a myste…
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER is with us today. He’s going to update us about what the House of Representatives is doing now that they are back from spring break. 160TH DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE BEN BAKER CAN BE REACHED AT HIS JEFFERSON CITY OFFICE AT 573-751-9781.By Sky High Podcast Network
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State Senator Jill Carter explains about a petition currently circulating the state of Missouri.By Sky High Podcast Network
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