Show Recap

May Day protesters want to recall Mayor Cara Spencer

ByBrad Hildebrand May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

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A Block: John’s top three stories from today’s johncombest.com: Franklin County delays data center vote; Missouri House passes bill ending most vehicle inspections; May Day 2026 protest preview from St. Louis Public Radio, plus Jack Grone’s additional info on anti-Cara Spencer recall effort.

B Block: Brad hijacks B block to play a pre-recorded wrestling-style promo criticizing successful businessman Dave Greene. Using a concept consistent with toddler play therapy, Brad uses an imaginary friend (“Dick the Schmoozer”) to express Brad’s feeling of anger and resentment toward both Greene and John.

John acknowledges Brad’s angst, then attempts to redirect the conversation in a positive direction by thanking listeners for the tremendous volume of feedback on this week’s shows.

Rather than show appreciation for listeners (and/or appreciation for John) Brad remains mired in apathy and anger, complaining that “the website” saw decreased traffic this week. (Note: John is not responsible for driving traffic to “the website” and does not promote “the website” on John’s own website or social accounts.) As with the start of A block – in which Brad refused to play the traditional Friday barbershop quartet intro – Brad chose bitterness and petulance, ending the show early.