Show Recap

Waymo’s testimony to Missouri legislative committee

ByBrad Hildebrand February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

On February 2, 2026, the Brad and John Show on Westplex Talk delivered Newton-not-leave clanger 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: Catherine Hanaway’s U.S. Census lawsuit; Feds debut RECA online claims form; Sen. Stephen Webber (D-Columbia) calls for correction to Waymo’s Lara Dailey #moleg testimony; John’s theory on what happened behind the scenes at Waymo prior to the Missouri Senate committee hearing; mini-profiles of the Nexus lobbying team members Brian Grace, Kate Casas, Rodney Boyd, and Kelvin Simmons; Waymo statement about California incident and Missouri legislative testimony

B Block: Brad’s top 3: Deanne Lane passes away; Wildwood deer, and Brad reminisces about deer damage to Brad’s old truck; NPR story on hemp

C Block: Right to repair issue in cars and ag equipment; Brad explains “portal to portal,” sequential turn signals and Dorman car parts; John reads an update from house.mo.gov. on GOP Rep. Brian Seitz’s legislation; listener feedback/info on #moleg driverless vehicle legislation; Brad and John on why there has been so little initiative petition talk this legislative session; John’s helpful critique of Nexus lobbying team photo and impassioned plea against fig leafing