Show Recap

Missouri towns accepting and rejecting data centers

ByBrad Hildebrand January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

On January 22, 2026, the Brad and John Show on Westplex Talk delivered a data center treasure trove of local talk, humor, and commentary. Find the full show summary on the Brad & John Show Instagram, subscribe to the BJShowdotco YouTube channel and follow the Westplex Talk Facebook page! You can purchase ads on Westplex Talk by visiting WestplexAds.com.

A Block: John’s Top 3 from johncombest.com: KMOV story re: Eric Schmitt on Lambert Airport improvements; More info on Franklin County data center actions; data center differences between Warren County, Franklin County and St. Charles County

B Block: Brad’s top 3: KDHX becomes Worship One; John baits Brad on all-AI station and Brad’s low-effort productions; Nekima Levy Armstrong nonprofit scheme – are there right-wing nonprofit schemes? PLUS FCC’s “equal time” demands for network television; Sophie Shore replies to Brad’s clipboard comment; Brad’s “365 Day Pledge” idea for Bill Eigel, and John on Steve Ehlmann’s 2027 plans

C Block: Brad thinks “Sophie Shore” is a fake name; data centers and demographics; Amazon data center in Montgomery County; Brad on Washington’s alleged exclusionary attitude; John plugs one of Brad’s top 10000 domains