Show Recap

L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. seeking data center zoning in Franklin County

ByBrad Hildebrand January 19, 2026January 20, 2026

On January 19, 2026, the Brad and John Show on Westplex Talk delivered a tin-cans-on-a-string episode 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.

John’s note: the audio quality of this episode was abysmal and unacceptable. Brad says the issue will be fixed for the Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 episode.

A Block: John’s Top 3 from johncombest.com: artificial intelligence in Missouri public school classrooms; O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy uses an expletive at a public meeting and apologizes: and Bank of Washington proprietor L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. seeking data center zoning in Franklin County.

B Block: Brad’s top three: Brandon Bosley’s legal and political troubles, L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr.’s ties to developer Paul McKee, and the Post-Dispatch’s residual anger over Jan. 6.

C Block: Brad repeats some of his greatest hits on immigration, work ethic, etc., before turning to the timely topic of a Texas influencer couple who defrauded clients.