Wake Up Springfield with Alex Bryant

For the past week, we have been talking about the Anti-Israel protests that are ongoing in college campuses around the country. While this is going on, have you thought about "why" the protests are going on? In this segment, Alex goes into detail of what these protesters want from their universities. The figures they're asking for may shock you and may beg the question of "how do college students know this?"

President Joe Biden has rolled out new Title IX rules that would give MORE protection for LGBTQ students but the new rules aren't necessarily going to be followed in some states. Six states including our neighbors to the South down in Arkansas have sued the Biden administration over these new Title IX "protections" and Alex gives his opinion on the matter in this segment.

Executive Director for the Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District Kirk Elmquist joins the show! In this segment, Kirk goes over the newest renovations to Branson's Thunder Ridge amphitheater plus the economic boom that the city is experiencing with new shows and attractions attracting new tourists from around the country and around the world!

As she does every Thursday, we've got a 2nd round of "SHOTS FIRED" with our DC Insider Joelle Cannon. In this segment, Joelle gives her thoughts on Biden trying to end Trump's tax cuts and Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.

In his latest attempt to almost LITERALLY buy votes, President Joe Biden announced an additional $6.1 billion in student loans will be forgiven for... get this... ART MAJORS. Alex, Don, and Frizz give their reaction to more student loans being forgiven which has now eclipsed $160 BILLION in total.

As she does every Thursday, we are joined by our secret spy from "The Heritage Foundation" Victoria Coates joins the show! In this segment, we get her analysis and opinion on the Anti-Israel protests that are running rampant around college campuses around the United States.

Financial Advisor Karl Baker who is the owner of Infinity Commercial Capital joins the show to talk about what are business owners concerned with, interest rates, and the most recent economic statistics.

Susan Pendergrass from the "Show-Me Institute" joins the show! In this segment, her and Alex go into discussion about Missouri Senate Bill 727 that is awaiting the signature of Missouri Governor Mike Parson.

The situation at Columbia University is getting worse and worse everyday with Pro-Palestinian protesters now seizing a building on campus. While the protesters were removed from the building, the situation continues to deteriorate. Alex in this segment gives an update plus his thoughts on these protesters and how we got this state of affairs with college campuses around the country.

Michael Bartel from "FREE International" joins the show to discuss his efforts in stopping human trafficking after Missouri State Attorney General Andrew Bailey discussed a potential plan to establish a human trafficking task force here in Missouri. Michael also details how YOU can help stop human trafficking.

Evangel President Make Rakes joins the show to talk about the latest developments at Evangel University including a military appreciation day, an update on the new "Valor Center" and how he has raised over $51 MILLION in just two years!

For this edition of our "NEXT Generation Update", we talk with Seth York who is the the Chief of Staff for Missouri State Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman. Seth talks with Alex about the latest in Jefferson City, the GOP's plan to stop abortion from getting on the Missouri ballot ahead of the 2024 election, and his take on the college campus protests.

As he does every Tuesday, we are joined by U.S. Congressman Mark Alford who represents Missouri's 4th district! In this segment, we talk with the congressman about his DEI/DOA bill and also get his thoughts on the anti-Israel protests that are going on at college campuses around the country.

"Make A Wish" kid Mason Bryant and "Make A Wish" Regional Director of Business Development Patty Senft join the show! In this segment, Mason describes his cancer journey with Patty giving in depth details on Mason's journey as well. Patty and Alex also talk about some of the history of the "Make A Wish Foundation" and how you can be involved as well.

"Make A Wish" kid Mason Bryant and "Make A Wish" Regional Director of Business Development Patty Senft join the show! In this segment, Mason describes his cancer journey with Patty giving in depth details on Mason's journey as well. Patty and Alex also talk about some of the history of the "Make A Wish Foundation" and how you can be involved in this foundation.

As he does every other Friday, we are joined by former Missouri Speaker of the House Tim Jones! In this edition of "The Speakers Soapbox", Tim gives his insight and opinion the Anti-Israel protests that are going on across college campuses around the nation and the Supreme Court's ruling on their new case involving former President Donald Trump.

As he does every other Friday, we are joined by former Missouri Speaker of the House Tim Jones! In this edition of "The Speakers Soapbox", Tim gives his insight and opinion the Anti-Israel protests that are going on across college campuses around the nation and the Supreme Court's ruling on their new case involving former President Donald Trump.

Missouri State Senator and Missouri Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Eigel joins show! In this segment, Alex and Bill go over Missouri's first quarter polling and fundraising numbers. Let's just say Mr. Eigel spared no punches in talking about his fellow gubernatorial opponents.

In this segment, we are joined by the authors David Jerome and Tim Pletkovich. The duo talk with Alex and Don about the making their book "Bill Virdon: A Life in Baseball" plus their personal stories that led them to make this book!

As he does every Friday, we are joined by U.S. Congressman Eric Burlison who represents Missouri's 7th congressional district. Our congressman has made national news with an open letter to Columbia University to defund the campus for its Anti-Israel protests.