(LISTEN): "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn discusses 2025 session on "Wake Up Mid-Missouri"

Missouri's 2025 legislative session begins on Wednesday January 8. Republicans will have supermajorities once again in the Missouri Senate and Missouri House, and Governor-elect Mike Kehoe (R) will be in the governor's mansion. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri." He tells listeners that the voters spoke on Amendment Three (abortion) in November, but says the voters also spoke when they elected GOP supermajorities in both chambers. Mr. Faughn is also impressed with incoming House Minority Leader Ashley Aune (D-Kansas City), who will take over for term-limited Leader Crystal Quade (D-Springfield). Mr. Faughn tells listeners that Representative Aune is very smart, is capable and has lots of potential. He also says that Leader Aune has big shoes to fill, referring to Quade. Leader Quade was Missouri's 2024 Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Mr. Faughn also says the national Democratic Party gave up on Missouri several years ago: