In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner as they discuss the House's "in the moment" attempt to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position. He is then joined by Jane Dueker, a local attorney, former Democrat candidate for St Louis County Executive, and a former chief of staff for Governor Holden. Dueker discusses the current homeless encampment occurring at City Hall in Downtown St. Louis. They wrap up the hour continuing the conversation involving Kevin McCarthy being removed from the Speaker position in the house.