Marc Cox previews the 97.1 FM Talk 25th anniversary party in Chesterfield and reminds listeners to vote in the Best of the West contest. Jimmy Failla weighs in on the 22-day shutdown, mocks protest culture, and breaks down New York politics with his trademark humor. Mary Vought discusses the Alzheimer’s Walk, Antifa’s terror designation, and dismantling DEI. Jane Puszkar talks about explicit books in Francis Howell libraries and the push for parental oversight. Charles Payne explains the drop in gold, why the shutdown barely moves markets, and how AI, robotics, and fintech are reshaping jobs and investment. The show also notes John Perchborn’s retirement after 44 years and updates on legal trouble for Kim Gardner over alleged misuse of public funds.