Chris Arps

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🇮🇷 Is Iran really changing or just buying time?

Steve Bucci of The Heritage Foundation, a national security expert with decades of experience in military operations and defense policy, remains skeptical of the agreement. His concerns center on whether Iran can be trusted to uphold its commitments. Do you trust Iran to keep its word? Enjoyed this post? Please follow me for daily national and Missouri political commentary.

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President Trump recently argued that if other countries in the region have ballistic missiles, it would be “unfair” for Iran not to have some. Steve Bucci of the Heritage Foundation offered a very different perspective that cuts right to the heart of why Iran doesn’t need ballistic missiles in the first place. His answer was blunt and memorable. Enjoyed this post? Please follow me for daily national and Missouri political commentary.

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💰 What if Missouri stopped taxing your paycheck?

Nine states already operate without a state income tax. On August 4th, Missouri voters will have the opportunity to decide whether our state should begin moving in that direction through Amendment 5.

Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform believes Missourians should support phasing out the state income tax because taxing what people earn discourages work, savings, and investment. “Enjoyed this post? Please follow me for daily national and Missouri political commentary.”

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🚰 What Happens After You Flush? A Missouri Lawsuit Is Raising Some Interesting Questions

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is leading a coalition of attorneys general asking the EPA to study whether the abortion drug mifepristone should be evaluated as a potential contaminant in wastewater and drinking water systems. Tim and I discussed the case and it ended with a moment that had us both laughing. Enjoyed this post? Please follow me for daily national and Missouri political commentary.

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⚾ If a player can wear symbols supporting one cause, should they be allowed to display a Bible verse too?

A minor league team recently forfeited a game rather than participate in a Pride Night, at the same time, Major League Baseball reportedly disciplined players for displaying Bible verses and faithbased messages on their uniforms.

In this edition of Chris’ Corner, I examine what these incidents say about religious freedom, tolerance, and whether true diversity includes people of faith. Should Christian athletes be free to express their faith on the field? Enjoyed this post? Please follow me for daily national and Missouri political commentary.

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Could this explain St. Louis’ decades of bad luck?

We’ve lost two NFL teams. An NBA franchise. A major League baseball team. Major corporate headquarters have packed up and left, and on multiple occasions, St. Louis has held the unwanted title of America’s murder capital. I have a theory that maybe forces are at work that can’t be explained by economics, politics, or demographics alone. Enjoyed this post? Please follow me for daily national and Missouri political commentary.

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I never thought I’d see it happen in my lifetime.

Yesterday, the Obama Presidential Center officially opened in Chicago to tremendous fanfare. I’ve visited eleven presidential museums across the country and I’m looking forward to adding this one to the list. I share my personal reflections on the moment President Obama was elected and why it mattered to me. Enjoyed this post? Please follow me for daily national and Missouri political commentary.

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Why do Democrats fight so hard against voter roll maintenance, citizenship verification, and stronger election safeguards?

RNC Election Integrity Communications Director Ally Triolo joined us with her blunt assessment why. Do you agree?

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Could Missouri eventually eliminate its state income tax?

In this clip, Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist explains why he believes taxing what people spend is better than taxing what they earn and why several states have already moved in that direction. Do you agree? Should Missouri work toward eliminating the state income tax, or is that a bad idea?

#Missouri #TaxReform #AFT #Amendment5 #NewsTalkSTL #JonesAndArps

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Could Iran be setting up an October Surprise for the 2026 midterms?

Most Americans remember the hostage crisis. Few remember how much it shaped the 1980 election. In this Chris’ Corner, I explain why my biggest concern about the Iran agreement isn’t what’s in it today, it’s what Iran may be planning tomorrow. Am I being overly cautious, or is this a legitimate concern?

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Two Things Happened During JD Vance’s ‘The View’ Interview That I Didn’t Expect

The vice president stopped by ‘The View’ to discuss his new book about his conversion to Catholicism, but a couple of unexpected moments during the interview caught Tim and me by surprise.

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What if the biggest risk in the Iran agreement isn’t the one dominating the headlines?

Several Republican senators have expressed skepticism about the Iran memorandum of understanding, citing concerns over sanctions relief, financial concessions, enforcement mechanisms, and whether Iran can be trusted to uphold its commitments. I share many of those concerns. But my biggest concern about this agreement is something entirely different.

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Can St. Louis County finally crack down on aggressive panhandling without violating the Constitution?

St. Louis County Councilman Mike Archer has proposed an anti panhandling bill aimed at improving safety by limiting interactions between panhandlers and motorists at intersections and roadways. Tim and I asked Show Me Institute policy analyst David Stokes whether that distinction will be enough to survive a legal challenge. Is this a common-sense public safety measure or another lawsuit waiting to happen?

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Former Congresswoman and Squad member Cori Bush just landed a major endorsement from a progressive U.S. Senator. Speaker Tim Jones and I break down the endorsement and why I believe her election strategy is headed for trouble. Do you think Cori Bush can make a political comeback?

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Had great time last night enceeing a music bingo fundraiser event for Jefferson County state rep candidate David Broach! (District 114) My good friend Derrick R. Good made this meme for me. What do you think? 🙂

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⚽ How does a guy known as “World Cup Freddy” end up at the center of a national news story? I’ll admit it, I had no idea who World Cup Freddy was until I saw a RedState article about him. I asked RedState Deputy Managing Editor Susie Moore to explain who he is, why people are talking about him, and what makes this story so fascinating?

👇 Watch the clip and tell me: Had you ever heard of World Cup Freddy before today?

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Missouri's tax code has too many loopholes. Let's close the loopholes.

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Big Tech makes money tax free. Amendment 5 fixes the loophole to help working families.

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🚨🤖🦠What would make the CEOs of the world’s biggest AI companies agree on something?

In this part 2 clip, I explain why some experts believe today’s most advanced AI systems may already possess knowledge that rivals or exceeds highly trained specialists in certain biotech fields. Is this a legitimate threat or just fear of a new technology?

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🚨🤖🦠Could AI help create the next pandemic?

In this edition of Chris’ Corner, I discuss a growing national security concern that even the people building AI say we should take seriously.

And in Part 2 tomorrow, I’ll reveal why the CEOs of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind, companies locked in a fierce battle for AI dominance, are all issuing the exact same warning. Watch the clip and tell me: Are we moving too fast with AI, or are the risks being exaggerated?

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