Full Show - St. Patrick’s Day, Illinois elections, crime concerns, and tax debates

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge cover St. Patrick’s Day, cold weather, and major local and national headlines throughout the full show. The program dives into Illinois Primary Election Day, U.S. foreign policy, and major Missouri policy debates. John Lamping breaks down the push to eliminate Missouri’s state income tax, including the timeline, sales tax tradeoffs, and how it could impact economic growth and population trends. Dylan Sharkey analyzes Illinois races and a key federal scholarship ballot question, while Ryan Wiggins reports live from a polling place with low turnout and election concerns. Todd Piro joins with St. Patrick’s Day stories and discussion on unrest in Cuba, while Mark Walters leads 2A Tuesday focusing on self-defense, recent shootings, and gun policy debates. The show also highlights local concerns in St. Louis, including violent street takeovers, juvenile crime, and public safety challenges. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway discusses juvenile justice reform, police staffing, and crime response, while David Stokes explains major property tax measures on the April ballot. Additional topics include emergency preparedness after tornado siren failures, city image concerns with NCAA Tournament visitors, and a wide-ranging look at politics, policy, and community issues.