Hosts Marc Cox and guest co-host Dan Buck open the third hour evaluating local government administration and election choices, featuring Dennis Hancock in the St. Louis County Executive race. Former U.S. Senator Jim Talent joins the show to discuss international diplomacy, temporary Russian diesel fuel sanction waivers, and 2026 midterm election forecasts across competitive states. Kate Sickles from Freedom Principle MO details conservative opposition to Missouri Amendment 6, examining how proposed supermajority rules on citizen initiative petitions impact representative government. The hour concludes with "The Buck Stops Here," spotlighting Louisiana artist Jason Bellard's viral patriotic track "May God Bless America" and evaluating campaign messaging surrounding family and education policies. For official voting procedures, state ballot measures, and local precinct tools, consult resources provided by the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division or the St. Louis County Board of Elections.

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