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The Left Hook

Hosted by Mark Bland, The Left Hook is a current affairs and pop culture show with a political twist. Weekly the guys interview actors, writers, artist and a revolving cast of characters to bring you multiple views of some of the most controversial and engaging topics of our time.

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Left Hook - 18 - The Hunger Games 2026

The Left Hook ·

2025/12/23

Holiday Nostalgia & The Political Landscape of 2026. Hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull kick off the final show of the year with a warm dive into holiday traditions: strict rules about when Christmas movies are allowed, mandatory Christmas Eve breakfasts, and a shared disdain for warm December weather. They reminisce about the golden age of toys, calculating that the iconic $129 G.I. Joe USS Flagg carrier from the 1980s would cost about $402 in today's dollars—roughly the price of a modern VR headset

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45:24

the Left hook - 17 - The Standard

The Left Hook ·

2025/12/15

In this engaging episode of The Left Hook, host Mark Bland welcomes Fred Wellman, a retired Army veteran, host of the On Democracy podcast, and Democratic candidate challenging longtime Republican Rep. Ann Wagner for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District seat. Wellman, a West Point graduate, Ranger, and helicopter pilot with four combat tours—including Desert Storm and Iraq—shares what drove him to run: frustration with Republican policies that hurt working families, like cuts to healthcare and

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44:55

The Left Hook -11 - Advance the Relationship

The Left Hook ·

2025/11/04

On The Left Hook, hosted by Mark Bland, guests Producer Bobby Hickman and Jason Kull dive into a lively mix of politics, sports, and pop culture. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the World Series, touching on potential MLB expansions in cities like Nashville and Portland. The conversation shifts to global sports, including the NFL's international ambitions and a futuristic elevated stadium in Qatar for the 2034 World Cup. Politically, the trio critiques Donald Trump's claim of acing a

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44:44

the Left Hook - 10 - Retribution without Context

The Left Hook ·

2025/10/25

On this episode of *The Left Hook with Mark Bland*, airing Saturdays at 9:00 AM CST on WIBHradio.com and CBS affiliates, host Mark Bland and guest Jason Kull dive into political controversies and pop culture. A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 55% of Americans, including 29% of Republicans, believe Trump is using federal law enforcement to target enemies like James Comey and Letitia James, fueling concerns about political division, with 67% worried about conflict and 61% viewing redistricting as harmful to

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44:57

the Left Hook - 9- Young Republicans

The Left Hook ·

2025/10/24

On this episode of The Left Hook with Mark Bland, airing Saturdays at 9:00 AM CST on CBS affiliates and WIBHradio.com, host Mark Bland tackles pressing issues from St. Louis. He dives into a Mother Jones exposé revealing racist texts from young Republican leaders, aged 24-35, including slurs and violent rhetoric like gas chamber threats. Vice President J.D. Vance dismissed these as "edgy jokes" on Charlie Kirk’s show, drawing criticism for GOP hypocrisy. Bland calls this "Hitlergate," highlighting

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45:15

the Left hook - The Enabling Act of 2025

The Left Hook ·

2025/10/24

On "The Left Hook with Mark Bland," aired every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST on WIBHradio.com and CBS affiliates, host Mark Bland discusses Donald Trump's controversial actions, focusing on the deployment of National Guard troops to U.S. cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago. Bland criticizes Trump’s claims of cities being "war zones," arguing they lack evidence and reflect an East Coast-West Coast divide. He highlights Stephen Miller’s CNN claim that Trump has "plenary authority" to

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44:40

The Left Hook - Enemy Within

The Left Hook ·

2025/10/08

Mark Bland dives into two big political stories. First, he unpacks a recent high-profile military meeting where Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed a bold new vision for the armed forces, focusing on a tougher mindset and controversial changes to department priorities. Bland notes the chilly response from military leaders, hinting at unease with talk of redirecting focus to domestic issues, which some see as a risky shift in tone. He ties this to broader concerns about

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47:54

The Left Hook - A Tithing to the King

The Left Hook ·

2025/08/25

The Premier episode of the new moderate/liberal show called Mark Bland's The Left Hook! On this first episode of the show, funny man and actor Jonathan May stops through to talk some politics and life. First up Trump is having tons of meetings with world leaders and none seem to come off well. Putin tells Trump they can meet in Alaska where the world finds out that Trump is a super Putin fan and Putin couldn't care any less about the USA and Trump. After the failed meeting Trump walked away with

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01:38:41

The QNow - 645- And just like that, They're gone

The Left Hook ·

2025/05/13

In this lively episode of The Q Now podcast, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull deliver a mix of politics, pop culture, and personal stories from KYRO’s Gateway Fiber Studios. Broadcasting with a simulcast in "Broken England," the duo reflects on their decade-long journey, announcing a hiatus from KYRO to join Occupy Democrats for a new show airing three days a week on YouTube. They express gratitude to KYRO’s owners, John Shepherd and Lee Thompson, for the platform that opened new doors, while

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49:24

the QNow - 644 - Stop It

The Left Hook ·

2025/04/25

Hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull deliver a fiery episode of The Q Now on KYRO News Radio, airing April 24, 2025, from Gateway Fiber Studios. Shortened to one hour due to a Blues playoff game, the show blends sharp political critique with pop culture banter, focusing on Trump’s foreign policy and administration chaos. The episode opens with a Moscow Times report alleging Trump’s involvement in a planned Moscow Trump Tower, explaining his pro-Russia stance amid stalled Ukraine-Russia peace talks

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01:41:07

The QNow - 641 - Liberation Day

The Left Hook ·

2025/04/10

The hosts of "the queue now," Mark Bland and Jason Cole, marked their show's 15th anniversary, with Bland announcing the retirement of his traditional intro for a more free-flowing approach. The main topic of discussion quickly became "Liberation Day," which coincided with the implementation of new tariffs by Donald Trump. The hosts expressed significant concern about the economic fallout, drawing parallels to the historically damaging Smoot-Hawley Act. They highlighted the negative reaction in the

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01:41:08

The QNow - 637 - It Matters to Me

The Left Hook ·

2025/02/24

First up, Mark Bland and Jasom Kull do a deep dive into Trumps latest decree of "Long Live the King". Trump seems to have forgotten that Washington and the forefathers specifically forbode there being a King because that is what caused all their issues in the first place. So why make the new place like the old place. So being a king was looked down on. But is it in 2025. There is a group of people so hell bent on being slaves to the rich that they are willing to cheer someone like Trump for these

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01:41:12

The QNow - 636 - You're Not the President

The Left Hook ·

2025/02/20

Here’s a cleaned-up and polished version of your podcast episode summary: On this episode of The QNow… It turns out Elon Musk is actually the president—at least according to a surprising source: his own 5-year-old son, Little X. After overhearing private conversations between Musk and Donald Trump, the child reportedly strolled into the Oval Office and declared that Trump needs to "shush his mouth" because he is not the President of the United States. Mark and Jason break down the implications of

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01:39:30

The Qnow - 635- Prime Real Estate

The Left Hook ·

2025/02/10

On this epsiode of the show, Mark and Jason are once again joined by John Scheper from 105.3 KYRO! First up the guys discuss Trump explaining to the world that the USA was going to go in and take over Gaza. Of course the rest of the earth laughed and told him he was crazy but with Israel sitting next to him doubling down...it's hard to believe that it will not happen. The gentlemen discuss the entire situation. Then Mark and Jason discuss the USAID closure with Schep. USAID is a governemtn agency

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01:34:24

The QNow - 634 - Chaos has Consequences

The Left Hook ·

2025/02/03

In their latest episode, Mark Bland and Jason Kull of the Qnow Podcast explored several critical events. They delved into the tragic Washington DC plane crash, a mid-air collision that took 67 lives, discussing the aftermath, ongoing investigations, and President Trump's response. The hosts provided a detailed look at the incident, drawing from reports by The New York Times, NPR, and CNN. They also tackled the nomination of Kash Patel, analyzing his past roles and what his appointment might mean

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01:38:07

the QNow - 633 - A Salute to Magic

The Left Hook ·

2025/01/28

Mark Bland and Jason Kull welcomed guest Keegan Emmert, a talented magician and mentalist, to the show for an engaging and thought-provoking episode. Alongside Keegan's fascinating insights into the world of magic and mentalism, the hosts tackled a disturbing news story that highlights the dangers of Donald Trump's reckless pardons. The episode focused on Andrew Taake, a January 6th insurrectionist pardoned by Trump, who is now wanted for soliciting a minor in Texas. Taake’s troubling history

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01:37:00

The QNow - 632 - Don't Ban Me Bro

The Left Hook ·

2025/01/21

In the latest episode of The QNow podcast, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull tackle a range of engaging topics. They delve into Elon Musk's influence on politics, examining his connection with Donald Trump and how his decisions have shaped public perception and governance. The conversation then turns to Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The hosts discuss his potential motivations, including aspirations for a gubernatorial run,

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01:35:19

The QNow - 631 - Gulf of America

The Left Hook ·

2025/01/13

: 🎙️ This Week on The QNow: Jonathan May Is Back! Comedian extraordinaire Jonathan May returns to the show, bringing his signature humor to the airwaves! It’s been a minute, and the guys waste no time catching up on the chaos. From FCC challenges to life’s curveballs, they’re diving headfirst into the laughs and the madness. 🔥 First up: Jonathan and Mark reflect on the wild ride since his last visit, including their tussles with FCC regulations. As Mark puts it, "The FCC won’t let us be!" But

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01:12:39

The QNow - 629 - XMas 2024

The Left Hook ·

2024/12/23

Well still in the bunker until January 2nd but that is okay, we are slowly drawing back to our situation with 105.3 KYRO and FOX News. After being told to take a break because of cussing on the air from a guest...and because we are liberal in our stances and Kamala lost the election....the first STL people to be suspended by the Feds....which makes us the HOWARD STERN of the 2020's. The Liberal rogan. For sure! So get on the train now while you can, we are taking off with this thing! On this episode

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01:13:04

The QNow - 628 - Backing Out Already

The Left Hook ·

2024/12/19

In the latest episode of The QNow, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull dive into the unraveling of Trump’s empty promises as he preps for a potential second term. Before even reclaiming the presidency, Trump’s Project 2025 is a clear sign of betrayal: slashing Social Security, gutting Medicare, and prioritizing corporate profits over the very voters who elected him. Mark and Jason lay out the facts and expose the consequences of these policies for everyday Americans, particularly in red states like

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