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THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Kevin Scott, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs & Security for Bi-State Development || in studio || TOPIC: Public safety and infrastructure security on public transit in the St. Louis area || Metro Link safety || The Secure Platform Plan || The new fare system and ticket vending machines || Call-A-Ride || Now hiring for drivers and mechanics metrostlouis.org x.com/STLMetro     https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Trump executive orders to make homes more affordable Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/  Is the Commonwealth of Virginia in the crapper? 14:44 SEGMENT 2: Kevin Scott, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs & Security for Bi-State Development || in studio || TOPIC: Public safety and infrastructure security on public transit in the St. Louis area || Metro Link safety || The Secure Platform Plan || The new fare system and ticket vending machines || Call-A-Ride || Now hiring for drivers and mechanics metrostlouis.org x.com/STLMetro 34:42 SEGMENT 3: Trump compares Iran strike to Pearl Harbor || Congressional Football game   https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

 THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Joe Kent making the talk show rounds || Markwayne Mullin clears Senate committee vote to replace Noem   16:08 SEGMENT 2: STEVE BUCCI, Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, who focuses on cybersecurity and military special operations || TOPIC: National defense headlines of the day || US bunker-buster bombs hammer Iranian anti-ship missile sites near Strait of Hormuz || Pentagon Asked White House For $200 Billion Supplemental Aid Package heritage.org x.com/SBucci   34:32 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: Gun buyback in Canada   https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

11:05 - 11:22 (17 mins) Tony Kinnett - Daily Signal National Correspondent  Host of The Tony Kinnett Cast,  @TheTonus YouTube.com/dailysignal   11:41 – 11:56 (15mins)  Feature:  “CHAT BOX!!”

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07) for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0    10:25 – 10:37 (17mins)  Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!”

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins)  Weekly: Karen Kataline    More info on Karen: www.karenkataline.com  @KarenKataline   9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: “A LITTLE LEAVITTY!!”   :41 – 9:56 (15mins)Dan Doyle, president of Reliance Well Services and Arena Resources   With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and oil above $100, I have an energy CEO who can break down what this means and how US producers are responding.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans.   SUBMITTED BY: Multiple News Sources Pentagon identifies 6 soldiers killed   The U.S. Department of Defense identified six airmen who were killed when a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed over western Iraq on March 12, 2026 during operations supporting the war with Iran. The crash happened after an incident involving another tanker aircraft; the cause is still under investigation. (AP News) ✔ Mission: They were flying a KC-135 aerial refueling mission when an incident involving another tanker led to a crash in friendly airspace over western Iraq. (The Washington Post) Military Career Backgrounds Maj. John A. “Alex” Klinner, 33 Home: Auburn, Alabama Role: KC-135 pilot Unit: 99th Air Refueling Squadron, part of the 6th Air Refueling Wing Career details: Recently promoted to Major in January 2026. Four deployments since 2019. Flew tanker missions supporting combat aircraft across multiple operations. Known among fellow airmen as a mentor and leader. Family: Married with three young children. (AP News)     Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31 Home: Covington, Washington Role: KC-135 pilot Unit: 99th Air Refueling Squadron, 6th Air Refueling Wing Career details: Tanker pilot responsible for mid-air refueling of combat aircraft. Served with the squadron operating out of Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base in Birmingham, Alabama. Flew operational refueling missions in support of U.S. operations in the Middle East. (WRAL News) Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34 Home: Bardstown, Kentucky Role: Boom operator / enlisted aircrew Unit: 99th Air Refueling Squadron, 6th Air Refueling Wing Career details: Assistant flight chief in her squadron. Logged nearly 900 combat flight hours. Responsible for controlling the refueling boom that transfers fuel to receiving aircraft. Family: Mother of two. (AP News) Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38 Home: Mooresville, Indiana Role: KC-135 instructor pilot Unit: 121st Air Refueling Wing (Ohio Air National Guard) Career details: Instructor pilot with more than 2,000 flight hours. Trained new tanker pilots in aerial refueling procedures and mission operations. Deployed multiple times supporting overseas operations. (AP News) Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30 Home: Wilmington, Ohio Role: KC-135 pilot Unit: 121st Air Refueling Wing, Ohio Air National Guard Career details: Also an aerospace engineer in addition to his pilot duties. Logged about 880 flight hours in the KC-135. Flew operational refueling missions supporting U.S. combat aircraft. (AP News) Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28 Home: Columbus, Ohio Role: Boom operator / enlisted aircrew Unit: 121st Air Refueling Wing (Ohio Air National Guard) Career details: Responsible for operating the refueling boom and managing fuel transfer to other aircraft during flight. Part of the tanker crew responsible for complex mid-air refueling operations. (KVIA) ________________________________________________________________   This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL. With support from our friends at: Alamo Military Collectables,  Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc.  Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market                               

11:05 - 11:10 (5 mins)VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran Of The Week 11:10 - 11:22 (12 mins) Mark Harder, St. Louis County Council  Host: St. Louis County Insider with Mark Harder, Sundays at 5pm   11:41 – 11:56 (15mins)  Feature:  “CHAT BOX!!”

COLOMBO AND COMPANY   0:00 SEG 4 Dr. Randy Tobler https://bodyofhealth.com/  20:07 SEG 5 Mike Marfell & Mark McMurray of Bluff City Outdoors in Alton, Illinois https://www.bluffcityoutdoors.com/    FOLLOW TONY -  https://x.com/tonycolombotalk  24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS   RUMBLE -    https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL 

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Drew Thomas Allen @DrewThomasAllen Author: For Christ and Country: the Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk   Host of ‘The Drew Allen Show’ podcast  VP of client development at Publius PR & Editor of the Publius National Post. columnist   10:41 – 10:56 (15mins)   Nils Grevillius  grevilliuspi.com  @DetectiveNils on X  The Last Lawman , Available for Pre-Order Grevillius Detective Services How Epstein Lured Girls to his Zorro Ranch and Kept Authorities Away With new reporting from NBC News detailing how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly lured young women to his Zorro Ranch in New Mexico while avoiding scrutiny from authorities, Los Angeles–based private investigator and crime expert Nils Grevillius is available for interviews to break down the investigative failures and the tactics Epstein used to operate for years without accountability.

9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: “ FAKE NEWS!”   9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Melanie Collette, Policy Analyst for the Committee for a Constructive CFACT.org  @CFACT Topic 2 BlackRock’s Larry Fink realized DEI policies 'bad for business': Joe Concha Story by Sydney Topf, Washington Examiner BlackRock’s Larry Fink realized DEI policies ‘bad for business’: Joe Concha Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said BlackRock CEO Larry Fink realized “alienating” half the country with diversity, equity, and inclusion policies hurt his company. Concha highlighted other companies that also removed DEI policies, including Coca-Cola, Target, and Walmart. Concha said more companies like BlackRock are beginning to realize a “merit-based system” will lead to a more successful business. “Woke is dead,” Concha said. “The Donald Trump election of 2024 helped solidify that, and that’s why Larry Fink is singing a much different tune than he did eight years ago.”  

COLOMBO AND COMPANY   8:00 SEG 1 Jason Nelson  Jason talks about his upcoming show at The Mill Events in Granite City, IL (1311 20th St, Granite City, IL 62040)  March 20,2026! Tony Colombo and his band will be opening the show! One Day Left!! to grab your tickets to SOMEBODY TO LOVE, A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN:https://themill.events/somebody-to-love/  - The Jason Nelson Band & The RetroNerds jasonnelsonband: https://www.instagram.com/jasonnelsonband/?hl=en The RetroNerds: http://www.theretronerds.com/   14:37 SEG 2 Senator Nick Schroer   32:27 SEG 3  Virginia Kruta   FOLLOW TONY -  https://x.com/tonycolombotalk  24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS   RUMBLE -    https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL 

Producer Jerome's attempt at celebrating Nation Sloppy Joe dad resulted in a different creation, one he dubs the "Sad Jerome". 

- Becky Noble draws attention to the fact that some union leaders really like what Republicans are doing. - In an attempt to make pro-tax arguments, some politicians lost... to themselves.  - Nationally beloved Punch the Monkey has a girlfriend! 

- Dennis Hancock was the single "no to new taxes" vote. He joins us to talk about why.  - Bill Eigel explains the phone survey Mark Carter ran that omitted his name from the candidate options.  - The saga of how a Sloppy Joe becomes a Sad Jerome. 

- So, MarkWayne and Rand don't like each other. - Republicans have the majority, most Americans want voter ID and other election integrity reforms, annnnnnd it looks like it's not getting done. Why? John Tillman has some thoughts 

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Kathleen Rawlings || her book "Mom Fell. Now what? Field Notes from the Front Line of Caregiving" || Navigating the confusing world of elder care || aging in place VS senior living options || Leverage inpatient rehab || Understand hospice || The sandwich generation Search her book on Amazon    https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Trump executive orders to make homes more affordable Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/  How money moves and Missouri income tax 16:28 SEGMENT 2: Kathleen Rawlings || her book "Mom Fell. Now what? Field Notes from the Front Line of Caregiving" || Navigating the confusing world of elder care || aging in place VS senior living options || Leverage inpatient rehab || Understand hospice || The sandwich generation Search her book on Amazon 35:45 SEGMENT 3: American football expanding   https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

 THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Markwayne Mullen’s confirmation hearing || Yesterday's Illinois elections 16:52 SEGMENT 2: ZACK SMITH, Sr. Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation || TOPIC: Top legal headlines of the day || Prediction betting app, Kalshi, criminally charged in Arizona for operating an illegal gambling business || Comer subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files || Ed Martin accused of ethics violations || Utah new federal judge || Deporting illegals || Death penalty x.com/tzsmith heritage.org   35:01 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: Thinking through the filibuster debate   https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 4 Mark Klose-KSHE95 & Skip Weber 28:00 SEG 5    SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/colombo  FOLLOW TONY -  https://x.com/tonycolombotalk  24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS   RUMBLE -    https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL 

COLOMBO AND COMPANY   0:00 SEG 1 Paul Curtman  https://www.prcurtman.com/   12:12 SEG 2 Producer Emily W.   31:33 SEG 3 Producer Stel "Stel Babe"    https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk  24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

- Brendan Steinhauser discusses what the data shows regarding job losses due to A.I. integration, and what the long term effects could show.  - Mike and Jerome disagree about their predictions for the long term effects A.I. will have on the job markets and economy.  - The sloppy joe debate takes an interesting turn. 

- Mary Kate Zandar discusses how the fight for the unborn is going in Illinois  - A fierce debate erupts regarding the etiquette on sloppy joes  - What don't STL County Council members not understand about "no new taxes"  - America now has more gyms and spas than actual stores.

- There is another push to tax us so the government can spend more.  - Bailey advances in the Illinois race against JB Pritzker  - Steve Swedberg explains the benefits of privatizing the TSA. 

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW REP. SAM GRAVES || TOPIC: Dalilah’s Law to Get Illegal Truck Drivers Off Our Highways || Rep Graves is on the Armed Services Committee || DHS shutdown || The long-term Highway Bill that Rep Graves is writing || Democrat shutdown graves.house.gov x.com/RepSamGraves     https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Trump executive orders to make homes more affordable Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/  History of St. Patrick’s Day 18:29 SEGMENT 2: REP. SAM GRAVES || TOPIC: Dalilah’s Law to Get Illegal Truck Drivers Off Our Highways || Rep Graves is on the Armed Services Committee || DHS shutdown || The long-term Highway Bill that Rep Graves is writing || Democrat shutdown graves.house.gov x.com/RepSamGraves 34:15 SEGMENT 3: Jasmine Crockett’s bodyguard was killed by SWAT in Dallas || A dead language is making a comeback   https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

 THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War 19:04 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Sam Page’s call for St. Louis to "re-enter" St. Louis County ||  Records detail St. Louis arts commission spending on gifts, meals, 'executive coaching' || Owner of big buildings complains of costly St. Louis climate mandates showmeinstitute.org x.com/DavidCStokes   35:02 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: The SAVE ACT   https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 4 Susie Moore of RedState.com https://redstate.com/author/smoosieq  27:14 SEG 5    https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk  24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Crane Durham - https://nothingbuttruth.com/ 20:39 SEG 2 Continuing the conversation with Crane Durham 35:37 SEG 3 Continuing the conversation with Crane Durham   FOLLOW TONY -  https://x.com/tonycolombotalk  24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS   RUMBLE -    https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL 

11:41 – 11:56 (15mins)  Feature:  “CHAT BOX!!”

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Stefan Padfield / The Heritage Foundation @StefanPadfield @Heritage     topics:  My latest op ed: Unpacking "what is required to score 100 on the index and how that arguably places corporations in direct conflict with President Trump’s executive order 'Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.'" Corporations scoring high on Human Rights Campaign’s equality index might be breaching their duty

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins)  Weekly:  Missouri State Senator - Nick Schroer  @NickBSchroer Host of "Stand & Fight" Sunday nights 6-8P on NewstalkSTL   9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: “I HEARD IT ON THE X!!”   9:41 – 9:56 (15mins)

- Nils Grevillius examines the Guthrie disappearance from the lens of an experienced detective.  - Thank goodness Kim Gardner and Tishuara Jones are not overseeing law enforcement any more.  - What are you St. Patrick's day plans?  

- Bill Eigel was missing from a phone poll Susie received recently... Mike Carter explains why his name appeared instead.  - After the chaos of 314 Day, LEO is making it clear that they aren't tolerating this parentless behavior.  - A lot is going on in the world of sports. 

- Susie gets a very interesting phone call regarding the St. Charles County Exec candidates. - Terris Todd breaks down why the SAVE Act needs to be passed. 

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Kids acting dumb to celebrate St. Louis day Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/  Why we all love Florida 20:36 SEGMENT 2: SUSIE MOORE, Deputy Managing Editor at RedState.com, co-host of Mike Ferguson in the Morning, and host of RedState Radio, Sundays at 4pm || TOPIC: Top Red State headlines || 9th Circuit Judge Comes Out Swinging (Ahem)...in Spicy Dissent Over Women-Only Nude Spa || Missouri Judge Upholds GOP Redistricting Plan - but Supreme Court Showdown Looms || 1st Circuit Adds Very Brief but Notable Exclamation Point to Third-Country Deportation Fight || WH chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with early stage breast cancer x.com/SmoosieQ redstate.com/author/smoosieq   33:47 SEGMENT 3: Recapping the Oscars with Producer Joey V.   https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

 THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1:Tim is live from Florida || Trump calls for other countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz 15:10 SEGMENT 2: THIS JIM TALENT INTERVIEW BROUGHT TO YOU BY https://www.royalbanksofmo.com/  JIM TALENT, Former US Senator and Chairman of the Reagan Institute’s National Leadership Council || TOPIC: National security, foreign policy, news of the day || Trump’s Call For Other Nations To Help Secure Strait Of Hormuz x.com/JimTalent   33:12 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER is about the idiots on the Sunday shows demanding Trump tell them what day the Conflict in Iran will be over.   https://newstalkstl.com/  SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 4 Mike McClary of Intervine https://www.intervine.com/  27:18 SEG 5      FOLLOW TONY -  https://x.com/tonycolombotalk  24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS   RUMBLE -    https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL 

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Gabe Phifer    19:44 SEG 2 Gabe continued   31:24 SEG 3 Paul Curtman https://www.prcurtman.com/    https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk  24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   

11:25 – 11:37 (17mins)   "Vic Porcelli's  East Coast Report with Douglas Blair"  @DouglasKBlair  Author of The Blair Broadcast     11:41 – 11:56 (15mins)  Feature:  “CHAT BOX!!”