Eagle Eye News On Demand

Fox Business correspondent Charles Payne describes himself as a "stock market guy." He hosts "Making Money with Charles Payne" on Fox Business. Mr. Payne joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Mr. Payne urges listeners to put their money to work. He asks if there are businesses that you wish to be a part-owner of and says if they are publicly traded companies, you can. Mr. Payne also discussed the trade deal with Japan:

Best-selling author John Hall of Columbia touts Columbia, Missouri at the numerous speaking engagements he does nationwide. Mr. Hall joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday to discuss his best-selling book "Top of Mind" and numerous other topics. Mr. Hall admits not all executives he meets at events know where Columbia, Missouri is. “When you say I’m from Columbia, Missouri or I’m from Columbia, they’re like oh South Carolina. You’re like no … they’re like oh the country. They’re like no. You’re like …and I’m a huge, huge Columbia, Missouri advocate. So I honestly took it as a personal responsibility to advocate for this beautiful, wonderful city," Hall tells listeners. Mr. Hall also discussed development and real estate during the one-hour interview and says he's bullish on real estate in Columbia. Host Parry describes John Hall as a serial entrepreneur. Mr. Hall began his career in Columbia, with real estate and student housing. He's also an advisor to companies like Relevance and Calendar:

Missouri’s Senate President has used a football analogy to indicate a deal has finally been reached between Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. MU Health Care’s 1,200 providers and seven hospitals have been out of Anthem’s commercial network since April 1, when the two sides failed to reach an agreement to renew the contracts. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) made a Facebook post on Friday, saying “touchdown” and saying we’ll learn details this week. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn discussed the issue this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that he believes MU Health Care will accept Anthem's offer this week. Mr. Faughn credits Anthem, UM System President Dr. Mun Choi and Pro Tem O'Laughlin for breaking the logjam. Mr. Faughn is in southern Missouri's Vernon County this morning. He also discussed Nevada, Missouri and former Missouri Lt. Governor Bill "Full-time" Phelps during the live interview with hosts Randy Tobler and

Mizzou’s athletic director has been on the job in Columbia for 14 months. Laird Veatch joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. They discussed numerous issues, including the $250-million Memorial Stadium improvement project, the north end zone project and name, image and likeness (NIL). Mizzou officials say the stadium project will elevate the fan experience at Faurot and will solidify Mizzou’s competitive standing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The project is scheduled to be done in 2026, which will be Memorial Stadium’s 100th anniversary. Laird Veatch tells listeners that NIL is an opportunity for Mizzou. He also spoke in-detail about the north end zone project and says the greatest moment in Mizzou sports history is when the university entered the SEC in 2012. “I’m sure at the time it was a little controversial and people struggled with it. There has been no move that’s happened for this place that’s impacted us more. And you think a

Former manager for Columbia’s Water and Light department discussing transmission lines, renewable energy and sneaky financial practices

While they are talking, there is NO agreement yet between Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. MU Health Care is considering the new offer from Anthem. Mid-Missouri patients impacted by the dispute are expressing their frustration on 939 the Eagle’s Facebook page. Listener Judy Cain says the two sides need to come to an agreement. She says she has Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and is tired of waiting to see her specialist, because she’s not paying out of pocket. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina), who represents Moberly and Mexico in the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area, wants to see the two sides sign the contract. She says Anthem has doubled their rate increase offer and says the latest proposal includes paying doctors more. Pro Tem O’Laughlin joined “Wake Up Missouri” hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle this morning, saying both sides have thought the other wasn’t being fair and that costs are a top concern from both sides

President Donald Trump has signed what he calls the “big, beautiful bill” into law. It makes his first-term tax cuts permanent and also provides billions of dollars for border security. Democratic critics say it will cut Medicaid and food assistance for millions, including vulnerable residents. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) joined host Gary Nolan live on 939 the Eagle's “Gary Nolan show” to discuss the bill. Congressman Burlison voted for the bill. Congressman Burlison tells listeners that if you are disabled or a senior or are a pregnant woman receiving Medicaid, there will be no changes, adding that your situation may improve a bit. He complains that able-bodied young adults who choose not to work have been receiving Medicaid, and says the bill stops that. Congressman Burlison also discussed tariffs on the show:

The powerful Missouri Senate leader who represents Moberly and Mexico in the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area wants to see Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield renew their contract this week. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) made that call in a Facebook post, saying Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has made what seems to be a reasonable offer. She says Anthem has doubled their rate increase offer and will allow policy exceptions to remain in place. Pro Tem O’Laughlin also says Anthem’s latest proposal includes paying doctors more. She is encouraging the two sides to sign the contract renewal by tomorrow (Thursday) so thousands of patients can see their doctors at MU Health. MU Health Care’s 1,200 providers, 80 clinics and seven hospitals have been out of Anthem’s commercial network since April 1, when the two sides failed to reach an agreement to renew the contracts. About 90,000 people are impacted. "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Dr. Randy Tobler and Stephanie

The historic deadly flooding in Texas has prompted the deployment of 52 members of Columbia-based Missouri Task Force One (MO-TF1) to the Lone Star State. The “Dallas Morning News” reports there are at least 104 confirmed deaths from the Texas flooding, and searches are continuing on this Tuesday morning. MO-TF1 is part of the Boone County Fire Protection District, and they’ve been deployed with a focus on water rescue operations and human remains detection (HRD) capabilities. MO-TF1 members left for Texas Monday evening, while two Incident Support team members left this morning. They'll be supporting search and rescue operations in response to the historic flooding. Mizzou atmospheric science professor Tony Lupo joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Professor Lupo says the historic Texas flooding was caused by the remnants of a June 29th tropical storm. He also discusses the difficulty in being precise in forecasting:

There's still no agreement in place between Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem. A Missouri Senate committee held a hearing on the issue last week at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. MU Health Care chief executive officer Ric Ransom testifies that MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have not been able to find common ground during contract negotiations. He and Anthem executives testified before the Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee in Jefferson City. MU Health Care’s 1,200 providers, 80 clinics and seven hospitals have been out of Anthem’s commercial network since April 1, when the two sides failed to reach an agreement to renew the contracts. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined hosts Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Mr. Faughn tells listeners that both Anthem and MU Health Care need to find common ground. Faughn also discussed a possible challenge to State Sen. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield) in 2026:

The high-profile 1976 disappearance and murder of a Columbia waitress is the focus of a new book called “The Life of a Murder.” The book is written by retired Boone County Judge Gary Oxenhandler, who presided over Johnny Wright’s murder trial. Wright was able to avoid detection for more than three decades before being captured in Georgia and eventually convicted of second degree murder for waitress Rebecca “Becky” Doisy’s death. Wright died of apparent natural causes at the maximum-security Jefferson City Correctional Center in 2015. Judge Oxenhandler retired from the bench in 2016, after he reached the mandatory retirement age of 70. He joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”, telling listeners that Becky Doisy was from the St. Louis area and a Mizzou student who worked at Ernie’s, especially on the weekends. He says she was well-liked and had a large circle of friends. Becky Doisy was a 1971 graduate of Kirkwood high school. Oxenhandler says one of the first things he did

A U.S. House vote on President Trump's $3.3 trillion "big, beautiful bill" is being delayed due to a lengthy speech from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York). Leader Jeffries have been speaking for hours on the House floor, saying the bill guts Medicaid and doesn't protect it. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R), who represents mid-Missouri's Columbia, Ashland, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville on Capitol Hill, joined host Randy Tobler live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Onder tells listeners that Leader Jeffries is wrong about Medicaid and the bill. Congressman Onder says there is waste, fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program and says work requirements are needed. He also tells listeners that the bill bans illegal immigrants from receiving Medicaid:

The full U.S. House is expected to vote today on what President Trump calls the "big, beautiful bill." Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) discussed the bill during a live interview on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Senator Hough tells listeners that Missouri faces a $2-billion reduction involving Medicaid and the FRLA allowance under the bill. Chairman Hough says he's had a number of Missouri state senators urging him to support the bill and has asked all of them if they've read the bill. Senator Hough also discussed Governor Kehoe's line-item vetoes on "Wake Up":

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) has announced that his office has launched a probe of the city of Columbia's DEI programs. DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. General Bailey made the announcement this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He tells listeners that his office wants records and is demanding accountability. General Bailey tells "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell that Columbia has also recently recommitted themselves to an accountability system:

A series of thunderstorms with more than 80 mile per hour winds moved through Springfield and the Ozarks on Sunday. News director Don Louzader at Zimmer's KWTO in Springfield reports trees were blown down in Springfield, Lockwood and along Highway 160 in Dade County. City Utilities of Springfield reports more than 37,000 residents were without power. Springfield City Utilities says customers should report outages by calling (888) 863-9001. Missouri House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley (R-Springfield) joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that it looks like a mini-hurricane hit his district and the Ozarks. He says Battlefield had wind gusts of more than 100 miles per hour on Sunday, adding that numerous trees and limbs are down and that houses have significant damage. Leader Riley also discussed his recent trip to France as part of Governor Mike Kehoe's trade mission there. Governor Kehoe says Missouri exported $266-million in products to France in 2024, adding that more th

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) is praising Saturday's successful attack by the U.S. military on three nuclear sites in Iran … in Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. The B-2 stealth bombers that dropped the bombs are based at Whiteman Air Force Base near western Missouri’s Knob Noster. Senator Schmitt, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Randy and Sammie Tobler live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Senator Schmitt tells listeners that he plans to travel to Knob Noster to thank the Whiteman B-2 pilots in-person. Senator Schmitt also praises President Trump, saying his instinct is peace and not endless war. Senator Schmitt describes Saturday's attacks as surgical and tactical:

Columbia-based Scout and Nimble has a national presence. It’s an e-commerce site that Jesse and Sam Bodine founded to sell furniture and home décor across the country. Jesse grew up in southwest Missouri’s Springfield and earned a nursing degree in college but followed her passion for furniture and home décor. Sam grew up in St. Louis and attended college in Columbia, where he met Jesse. The name Scout and Nimble is a tribute to Jesse Bodine’s grandmother, who was known as “Yai-Yai.” Jesse says her grandmother exemplified perseverance, determination and grit. The Scout and Nimble website was launched in 2014. Jesse and Sam joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”. Fred also tackled proposed trade tariffs with them and the most significant challenges furnishing companies are facing today. Jesse and Sam also discussed the Scout House:

One of the most popular segments each week on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" is the winners and losers segment every Friday morning at 8:30. Host Randy Tobler, who is celebrating a birthday, was joined this morning by 939 the Eagle's John Marsh, Brian Hauswirth and Producer Drake:

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) says the Senate, which is controlled by Republicans, wants to keep Green New Deal subsidies. Senator Hawley describes them as "Green New Scam" subsidies. Senator Hawley says those subsidies would be paid for by defunding rural hospitals in Missouri and other states. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R), who represents mid-Missouri's Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville and Linn on Capitol Hill, joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning. Congressman Onder tells hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell that "every penny" in the Green New Deal should be defunded. Congressman Onder says rural hospitals must be protected but says Medicaid must be reformed. Congressman Onder also discussed Iran and Israel on the show and tells listeners that it's not in the best interest of the United States to be at war with Iran:

Missouri’s governor has signed legislation into law providing $50-million to plan and design a new 20-megawatt state-of-the-art research reactor at Mizzou. Governor Mike Kehoe (R) also signed other bills into law this weekend providing $125-million in funding for storm and tornado relief and emergency aid to low-income households impacted by severe weather. Governor Kehoe also signed legislation providing tax incentives and one-time tax credits aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Mr. Faughn praises Governor Kehoe's ability to close a deal, saying he did that with the stadium legislation. But Faughn describes this month's special session as the "I-70 special session", saying that if you live in Cole County or southeast Missouri's Bootheel, you received nothing: