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The Q Now
by Mark Bland
Finally a show that represents the moderate/liberal feel of todays culture. Current events, politics, movies, music, entertainment and EVERYTHING. Nothing off limits on The Q and controversy tends to always have a seat at the Q's table. But with radio veteran Mark Bland at the helm, the St. Louis, MO based CBS show has found a solid national audience that wants to cut through the BS and likes their talk a little edgy.
Episodes
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The Left Hook - Artificial Intelligence
On this week's episode of The Left Hook, Mark Bland and Jason Kull took on President Trump's incendiary Truth Social post about Minnesota, in which he claimed the state was being "taken over" by Somali immigrants, painted Minneapolis as a war zone, called Tim Walz an "incompetent thief," and…
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The Left Hook - Super Beets and Super Powers
The show opens with Mark Bland and Jason Kull and a quick post-season autopsy of the Cubs' loss to the Padres — Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. Fernando Tatís, and the unwritten rule that you never root for a division rival like the Brewers — before pivoting to the economy. Mark argues that voters who...
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The Left Hook - 56 - Midnight Attack Drones
On this week's episode of The Left Hook, Jason Kull and I went after Trump's decision to pull White House press pool credentials from CNN, MSNBC, ProPublica, Politico, and other outlets. We called it what it is: thin-skinned, authoritarian behavior from an administration that seemingly only wants...
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The Left Hook - Who is Number One?
Grab your coffee, because Mark Bland and Jason Kull are back with a week's worth of things to be mad about. They start at the gas pump, where diesel is pushing $8 in California and the Iran war is taking the blame. Then it's on to Trump's rally joke about holding back FEMA money from flood-hit...
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Left Hook - 54- Concepts of a Payment
Hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull kicked off *The Left Hook* with some lighthearted baseball talk about the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals before quickly diving into politics. Their top headline was Fox News host Jesse Watters, who admitted President Trump's campaign promise of $5,000 checks...
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Left Hook - 53 - Where's the Beef 2026
Mark Bland and Jason Kull open with a genuinely fun segment: Mark joined the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) and took his son to Daredevil Days at the newly rebranded Mid-America Adventure (formerly Six Flags St. Louis). Highlights included a backstage tour of Mr. Freeze, standing two feet…
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The Left Hook - Lake America
Hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull opened their St. Louis-based show with a discussion about local news: the rebranding of Six Flags St. Louis to "Mid-America Adventure" under new parent company Enchanted Parks. The hosts covered changes to season passes, pricing, and the popular "Fright Fest"...
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Left Hook - The Presidents Shadow
On this episode of *The Left Hook*, host Mark Bland and co-host Jason Kull kick off the show by breaking down recent media controversies and political gridlock. They analyze a tense CNN panel exchange between host Abby Phillip and conservative pundit Scott Jennings, criticizing Jennings for what...
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The Left Hook - The Same Page
In this episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland—a self-described liberal broadcasting on Fox-affiliated stations—is joined by guest co-host Andy Echele, a conservative-leaning friend and veteran. After an extended discussion about Bland's family trip to Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky,...
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Left Hook - The Fauci Diaries
On The Left Hook, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull deliver an irreverent, left-leaning roundup of the week's political news. They focus heavily on Dr. Anthony Fauci's congressional appearance, arguing that Republican questioning was largely performative and politically motivated, while criticizing...
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The Left Hook - Pinky Herman
On this episode of *The Left Hook*, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kulldeliver a punchy, unfiltered look at the political landscape on July 25, 2026. The duo tackles the mysterious silence surrounding Mitch McConnell's health, urging Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to bypass the courts and appoint a...
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The Left Hook - Cart Blanche
On this week's Left Hook, Mark and Jason Kull bring their signature moderate-liberal perspective to you — and they've got plenty to say. Todd Blanch's Senate Testimony: The hosts break down the awkward exchange between Senator Kennedy and Trump's former criminal defense attorney-turned-Deputy...
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The Left Hook - The Islamic Republic of Japan
Mark Bland and Jason Kull dive headfirst into the political chaos dominating the news cycle. They kick things off dissecting Trump's latest gaffes—including his reference to the "Islamic State of Japan" and conversations with holograms—arguing the 25th Amendment can't come soon enough. The hosts...
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The Left Hook - 250 Years of America
This Fourth of July marks America's 250th birthday, but on The Left Hook, Mark Bland and Jason Kull say it's a celebration that's fallen flat. Instead of the unifying, old-fashioned cookouts, fireworks, and camaraderie we saw at the Bicentennial, Donald Trump has turned this milestone into…
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Left Hook - Caucus Mountains
On this episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland is joined by co-host Jason Kull and returning guest Marcus Boston for a wide-ranging and energetic discussion blending humor, politics, and cultural commentary. After some lighthearted banter about Marcus's personal life and Father's Day...
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The Left Hook - The Challenges
In this episode of The Left Hook, Mark Bland and Jason Kull focus on the politics surrounding Graham Platner and what his rise says about the Democratic Party's direction. They talk about his Senate campaign in Maine, the criticism he's facing, and the way his backers are trying to sell him as a...
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The Left Hook - Skyscrapers and Pools
In this episode, Mark Bland and Jason Kull spend a lot of time talking about how podcasting has changed the media world and made it easier for independent voices to compete with traditional radio. They compare the old system of affiliates, station control, and broadcast credentials with the newer...
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The Left Hook - The Great Distraction
The Left Hook features Mark Bland and Jason Kull in a sharp, fast-moving political conversation centered on Donald Trump, corruption, and the chaos of the current news cycle. The episode opens with discussion of Trump's escalating behavior, fears about authoritarian overreach, the proposed $250...
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The Left Hook - 39 - Pivot
The Left Hook with Mark Bland and Jason Kull leans into a wide-ranging, free-flowing conversation that blends sharp political takes with off-the-cuff humor. This episode circles around the DNC's 2024 report card, but instead of treating it like a formal breakdown, the hosts poke at what it…
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The Left Hook - 38 - China Syndrome
On this episode of The Left Hook, Mark Bland and Jason Kull explored global politics, Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions, and the growing economic frustrations facing everyday Americans. Much of the discussion focused on Trump's trip to China alongside Elon Musk, with the hosts arguing that...
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The Left Hook - 37- FMK
On this episode of The Left Hook, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull tackle a wide range of political headlines before closing things out with a much lighter and more comedic discussion. The episode opens with Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker publicly questioning Donald Trump's mental sharpness in a...
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Left Hook -36 - Getting Back to Form
Mark kicks things off with a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the show's evolution across multiple studios and co-hosts over the years. His big takeaway? The best episodes always came from spontaneity and free-flowing conversation — something he and Jason bring in spades. From there, the guys...
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Left Hook - 35 - Crypto Crusaders
In the latest episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland and regular guest Jason Kull take a sharp look at the ongoing chaos inside the second Trump administration, focusing heavily on FBI Director Kash Patel. While President Trump publicly praises Patel as doing a "fantastic job," he is…
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The Left hook - 34 - Some Silver Balls
On this episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland and co-host Jason Kull open with some light banter before unloading on the week's biggest political stories. They zero in on the Trump administration's midterm message: Americans should brace for economic pain—higher gas and grocery prices—in...
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The Left Hook - 33 - NACHO President
In this episode of The Left Hook, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull offer a sharp, independent critique of President Donald Trump's early second term in 2026. The conversation opens with economic concerns, particularly rising gas prices. The hosts note the national average has climbed to about…
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The Left Hook - 32 - The Big 50th
On this special birthday edition of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland celebrates turning 50 alongside co-host Jason Kull. The duo reflects on reaching the "back nine" of life, the grind of Midwest broadcasting, and their journey from casual political chats to a respected independent voice—while...
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The Left Hook - 31 - Strait Mess
On this episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland unleashes a passionate critique of President Donald Trump's leadership amid the ongoing war with Iran. Bland argues that Trump, influenced by Benjamin Netanyahu, launched an ill-conceived conflict that has left the United States diplomatically...
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The Left Hook - 30 - Unneeded Stress
On this episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland and co-host Jason Kull open by discussing March Madness in St. Louis. Bland picks Michigan to win it all in his primary bracket and Florida in his upset bracket, while Kull selects Arizona as champion. The pair observe the unusual parity in…
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The Left Hook - 29 - Iran So far Away
This week's episode of The Left Hook with host Mark Bland and guest Drew Pinson kicks off with playful banter about Drew's recent 5-day Dallas trip that caused a scheduling mix-up—complete with storm delays, tarmac woes, and Mark's mock "fatherly" scolding about better planning. The main focus...
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Left Hook -28- Gut Feelings
In this episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland delivers a scathing critique of the ongoing U.S.-Iran war under President Trump, dubbed Operation Epic Fury. Launched in late February 2026 amid claims of imminent threats to U.S. interests and Israel's security, the conflict stems from Trump's…
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Left Hook - 27 - State of Delusion
On this episode of The Left Hook, Mark Bland and Jason Kull ripped into recent headlines with their signature independent edge. Hillary Clinton denied any Epstein ties in a GOP-led deposition, calling it partisan distraction aimed at shielding Trump, and urged subpoenaing him instead. The hearing...
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The Left Hook - 26 - The Working Class
In this episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland delivers a fiery critique of President Donald Trump's second term, now over a year in. He highlights recent headlines, including the arrest of former Prince Andrew in the UK over Jeffrey Epstein-related misconduct following new file revelations,...
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The Left Hook - 25 - Perjury Pam
In this episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland and guest Jason Kull deliver a fiery takedown of Attorney General Pam Bondi's explosive House Judiciary Committee appearance on February 11th. What should have been serious oversight into the Justice Department's mishandling of Jeffrey Epstein...
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The Left Hook - 24 -Epsteins Island
Welcome to the Left Hook for this week! It was all a dream...but now it's becoming anightmare quickly. Mark Bland is here to discuss the latest release of epstein files! Donald Trump's crumbling under the Epstein files avalanche – his name's plastered across horrific child exploitation…
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The Left Hook - 23 - Nuremberg
In this explosive episode of The Left Hook, hosts Mark Bland and guest Drew Pinson deliver a fiery takedown of the Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown, spotlighting the shocking killings of innocent Americans by undertrained, overarmed federal agents during Operation Metro Surge—a...
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Left Hook - 22 - Sometimes You Need a Dictator
On The Left Hook, host Mark Bland opened the show by tapping into a feeling many Americans already have: when Donald Trump talks about being a "dictator," it no longer sounds like a joke. Bland argued that the comments feel revealing, not playful, and stressed that dictatorship has never been…
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The Left Hook - That STL Guy
Today's show takes a fun, non-political detour with special guest Clay Cornett, better known online as That STL Guy — a passionate St. Louis content creator famous for his neighborhood bike tours, history deep-dives, food spots, and events on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Clay shares how his...
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The Left Hook - 20 - Rogue
The latest episode of The Left Hook, hosted by Mark Bland with guest Jason Kull, delivers a fiery critique of President Trump's early 2026 actions, framing them as evidence of a rogue presidency detached from law, protocol, and basic decency. Hosts highlight Trump's unilateral military raid on...
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the Left Hook - 19 - Nostradamus Effect
Welcome back to another explosive episode of The Left Hook, where we deliver the unfiltered truth about the MAGA nightmare gripping America. Folks, 2026 is here, and Donald Trump is spiraling faster than ever. Just before New Year's, the DOJ dropped a bombshell batch of Epstein files—thousands of...
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Left Hook - 18 - The Hunger Games 2026
Holiday Nostalgia & The Political Landscape of 2026. Hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull kick off the final show of the year with a warm dive into holiday traditions: strict rules about when Christmas movies are allowed, mandatory Christmas Eve breakfasts, and a shared disdain for warm December...
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the Left hook - 17 - The Standard
In this engaging episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland welcomes Fred Wellman, a retired Army veteran, host of the On Democracy podcast, and Democratic candidate challenging longtime Republican Rep. Ann Wagner for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District seat. Wellman, a West Point graduate,...
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The Left Hook - 16 - Off the Air
Mark Bland and perennial co-host Jason Kull dive into Missouri's new porn-site age-verification law that forced Pornhub and others to block the state entirely. The duo erupts in disbelief: Republican lawmakers who scream "small government" just made it harder for adults (including themselves) to...
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The Left Hook - 15 - Black Friday
Mark Bland unleashes a no-holds-barred takedown of Donald Trump's chaotic second term. Coming off a personally tough holiday, Bland argues the real "black" in Black Friday 2025 isn't the shopping deals; it's the darkening economic picture the administration is desperately trying to hide. He...
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the Left Hook - 14 - Illegal
In the latest firestorm episode of The Left Hook, Mark Bland and Jason Kull tore into Trump's second-term meltdown with zero apologies. Top of the list: the long-promised Epstein files. After months of stalling and letting Kash Patel twist in the wind, Trump finally signed a 30-day release...
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The Left Hook - 13 - Dropped Ball
Centrist host Mark Bland is done with the modern Democratic Party. In a fiery 40+ minute solo rant, he declares the 2024 loss wasn't just Trump's win; it was self-inflicted by spineless liberal leadership. The trigger? Eight Democratic senators (Fetterman, Kaine, Durbin, Shaheen, Hassan, Rosen,...
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the Left Hook - 12 - Precursor to Change
On *The Left Hook* podcast, host Mark Bland dissected a seismic political earthquake shaking Donald Trump's second term. In New York City, 34-year-old Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani demolished former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa with a commanding victory—the highest turnout…
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The Left Hook -11 - Advance the Relationship
On The Left Hook, hosted by Mark Bland, guests Producer Bobby Hickman and Jason Kull dive into a lively mix of politics, sports, and pop culture. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the World Series, touching on potential MLB expansions in cities like Nashville and Portland. The…
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the Left Hook - 10 - Retribution without Context
On this episode of *The Left Hook with Mark Bland*, airing Saturdays at 9:00 AM CST on WIBHradio.com and CBS affiliates, host Mark Bland and guest Jason Kull dive into political controversies and pop culture. A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 55% of Americans, including 29% of Republicans, believe Trump...
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the Left Hook - 9- Young Republicans
On this episode of The Left Hook with Mark Bland, airing Saturdays at 9:00 AM CST on CBS affiliates and WIBHradio.com, host Mark Bland tackles pressing issues from St. Louis. He dives into a Mother Jones exposé revealing racist texts from young Republican leaders, aged 24-35, including slurs and...
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the Left hook - The Enabling Act of 2025
On "The Left Hook with Mark Bland," aired every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST on WIBHradio.com and CBS affiliates, host Mark Bland discusses Donald Trump's controversial actions, focusing on the deployment of National Guard troops to U.S. cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago. Bland...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Finally a show that represents the moderate/liberal feel of todays culture. Current events, politics, movies, music, entertainment and EVERYTHING. Nothing off limits on The Q and controversy tends to always have a seat at the Q's table. But with radio veteran Mark Bland at the helm, the St. Louis, MO based CBS show has found a solid national audience that wants to cut through the BS and likes their talk a little edgy.
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Finally a show that represents the moderate/liberal feel of todays culture. Current events, politics, movies, music, entertainment and EVERYTHING. Nothing off limits on The Q and controversy tends to always have a seat at the Q's table. But with radio veteran Mark Bland at the helm, the St. Louis,...
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