Recapping an Epic St Louis Golf Weekend | Trump's New Tactic to Target Iran | And More (8/24/26) Full Show

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark recaps his time taking in the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club over the weekend. Mark is then joined by Chris Ruddy, Newsmax founder and CEO, to discuss the latest economic sanctions against Iran, the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within the Democratic Party, and how polling and key regional races could shape the upcoming midterm elections. He later discusses Seattle sports writer choosing to resign over a spiked column and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is joined by Kenny Wallace, local NASCAR legend, to discuss the Freedom 250 Indy car race through the streets of Washington, D.C., his recent travels, and the upcoming Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR race at World Wide Technology Raceway. Mark is joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, to discuss the record-breaking attendance and dramatic finish at the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club, his recent interview with legendary broadcaster Jim Nance, the St. Louis Cardinals' tough weekend loss in Philadelphia along with new pitching injuries, and St. Louis City SC extending its unbeaten streak. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Jim Talent, former U.S. Senator from Missouri, to discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement of "Operation Economic Outcast", the strategy behind expanding secondary economic sanctions on Iran, and the broader geopolitical and maritime security implications for the Strait of Hormuz. Mark is later joined by Dan Reardon, KMOX Golf Correspondent, to discuss the dramatic conclusion of the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club, Wyndham Clark’s victorious performance, Scottie Scheffler’s resilience through illness, and the outlook for the upcoming Tour Championship. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.