Todd Piro on Breaking News and Professionalism in Media

The show begins with Spirit Airlines ending service at Lambert Airport and concerns over low voter turnout in local elections. Breaking news hits with the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney at 84. Hour 2 features Ryan Schmelz on the government shutdown, the push for a new Continuing Resolution, and the battle over ACA subsidies, followed by Niles Stephens urging voters to say no on Prop S due to rising school spending and taxpayer burden. Hour 3 includes Todd Piro on media professionalism, reacting to Cheney’s passing, and how newsrooms handle breaking stories, followed by 2A Tuesday with Mark Walters on media misuse of gun terminology, Glock related issues, and California firearm restrictions. Election Day coverage follows with reports from Missouri, New Jersey, and Virginia, including turnout issues, police presence at polling sites, and ideas to boost participation. Hour 4 features Jonathan Savage on President Trump’s warning to Nigeria and possible US military action, Ryan Wiggins on SNAP spending and federal budget breakdowns with election predictions, and the show wraps with Cole highlighting New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s policy positions.

Hour 4 begins with Jonathan Savage from Fox News Radio on President Trump’s warning to Nigeria and the possibility of US military action, claims of Christian persecution, and the complex religious and political dynamics driving the conflict. Ryan Wiggins joins to break down SNAP spending, federal budget priorities, and election predictions in New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. The hour wraps with Cole’s segment highlighting New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and what were described as disastrous policy positions.

Ryan Wrecker talks with Ryan Wiggins about SNAP benefits and the push for reforms, noting that one in ten Americans receive SNAP and the program accounts for about 1.5 percent of the federal budget. They break down federal spending, with healthcare and Social Security each taking roughly a quarter of the budget, and discuss benefits available to non citizens. The conversation includes criticism of current healthcare policies and comparisons of Democrat economic approaches to socialist models.

Ryan Wrecker talks with Jonathan Savage about President Trump’s warning to Nigeria and the possibility of US military action. They discuss claims of Christian persecution, ongoing violence involving Boko Haram, and the broader religious and ethnic conflicts fueling instability in the region. The conversation looks at how the Trump administration is approaching foreign policy, the role of evangelical influence, and the challenges of US involvement in global hotspots. They also examine US Nigeria relations, concerns over sovereignty, and what international intervention or support could look like.

Hour 3 features Ryan Wrecker’s conversation with Todd Piro on handling breaking news, media professionalism, and reaction to the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Mark Walters joins for 2A Tuesday to discuss gun terminology misused in media, recent Glock related issues, and California firearm restrictions, along with AC DC ticket giveaways. The hour closes with Election Day coverage in Missouri, New Jersey, and Virginia, focusing on low turnout, voting site issues including bomb threats and police presence, and ideas to boost participation such as online or same day registration.

Ryan Wrecker and Mark Walters discuss gun terminology being misused in the media and how firearms are often inaccurately portrayed in news coverage. They talk about recent changes involving Glock models connected to criminal modifications and California’s restrictions on certain firearms. Mark Walters highlights the role of Armed American Radio in defending Second Amendment rights and promoting accurate information. The segment also features Walters sharing a story about seeing AC DC in New York.

Ryan Wrecker talks with Todd Piro about the challenges of handling breaking news on live TV and staying focused through on set distractions. They react to the breaking news of former Vice President Dick Cheney’s passing and discuss how to cover sensitive stories with professionalism and respect. Piro shares insights from his career in news broadcasting, including his New Jersey roots and his work on Fox and Friends First. The conversation highlights the importance of factual reporting, avoiding personal opinions during breaking news, and maintaining high standards in journalism.

Hour 2 features Ryan Schmelz with an update on the government shutdown, the chances of reopening, and the fight over extending ACA subsidies. Ryan Wrecker then talks with Niles Stephens from MO Tax Relief Now about why he is urging voters to say no on Prop S and concerns over rising property taxes and school spending. The hour wraps with In Other News, including a discussion on the origins of the phrase 67.

Ryan Wrecker talks with Niles Stephens about Prop S in Missouri and why he is urging voters to vote no. Stephens explains that the measure would open the door for property tax increases and argues taxpayers are already overburdened. He points to Rockwood School District, noting they raised taxes and spent $130,000 on this election while the district budget has grown by $100 million since 2014. He highlights that Rockwood now has 29 more administrators despite 2,500 fewer students, and taxpayers are already paying $19,000 per student compared to the state average of $15,000.

Ryan Wrecker talks with Ryan Schmelz about the ongoing government shutdown, the chances of reopening, and the need for a new Continuing Resolution. They cover the battle over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, with Democrats pushing for renewed tax credits and Republicans seeking conditions in exchange for support. The conversation highlights stalled negotiations, frustration among federal workers facing financial strain, and the lack of urgency in Congress to reach a deal. Both parties face criticism as the political impasse continues with no clear compromise in sight.