The Marc Cox Morning Show

Marc Cox talks with Hans von Spakovsky about international and domestic legal issues, starting with the UK’s response to Iran compared to Neville Chamberlain’s appeasement and the influence of extremist emigration. They pivot to U.S. concerns, covering potential Supreme Court rulings on the Voting Rights Act, tariffs, parental rights in schools regarding gender transition, and recent immigration court standards. Hans emphasizes the limits of federal overreach, the strategic legal maneuvers of the Trump administration, and the broader implications for American governance and freedom. Hashtags: #HansVonSpakovsky #VotingRights #SupremeCourt #Tariffs #ImmigrationLaw #ParentalRights #IranPolicy #USLaw #TrumpAdministration #LegalAnalysis

Marc Cox opens the show with a lively morning welcome, highlighting Window World’s live cam and joking about daylight saving mishaps. He recaps weekend adventures including the Apache Village RV grand opening and pheasant hunting, then breaks down the recent spike in gas prices and Tucker Carlson’s controversial Iran commentary. “Kim on a Whim” examines the Los Angeles Marathon shortcut debate, exploring dedication, societal shortcuts, and athletic feats, while contrasting personal marathon experiences and gender differences in performance. The hour closes with DHS shutdown coverage, highlighting TSA delays, IED threats in New York, and a Chicago White Sox prospect suing over a forced COVID vaccine, while teasing guests Hans Von Spakovsky and Jennifer Escorto. Hashtags: #MorningShow #DaylightSaving #WeekendRecap #GasPrices #TuckerCarlson #KimOnAWhim #Marathon #DHSShutdown #SecurityThreats #COVIDLawsuit #GuestTeasers

“Kim on a Whim” dives into the Los Angeles Marathon controversy, exploring the decision to let participants exit at mile 18 and still claim a medal. Marc Cox discusses the broader cultural implications of taking shortcuts, the dedication required for long-distance running, and the obsession of serious marathoners. The segment includes reflections on the Boston Marathon bombing, personal marathon experiences, and gender differences in athletic performance, teasing a follow-up story on a major league athlete suing over the COVID shot. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #Marathon #RunningCulture #LosAngelesMarathon #AthleticDedication #BostonMarathon #Sports #Health

Kristi Noem's dismissal is at the top of conservative news feeds, and so is the latest in Iran. We dig into those topics, plus Trump's attack on former ally Tucker Carlson.

The March 6th edition of The Marc Cox Morning Show navigates a dense St. Louis foggy morning while covering national and local stories. Hour 1 opens with traffic chaos, Missouri’s new interstate speed limits, Donald Trump’s DHS replacement of Kristi Noem with Markwayne Mullin, and Kim St. Onge on road rage. Hour 2 dives into Trump’s Republican base, Iran’s Strait of Hormuz tensions, market shifts, and Nicole Murray on Six Flags and pop culture updates. Hour 3 features Mark Cantor live from Tel Aviv on Israel-Iran tensions, Jim Carafano analyzing Middle East strategy, Rep. Eric Burleson on congressional oversight and NDAs, and Kim on a Whim discussing RFK Jr.’s push for nutrition education in medical schools. Hour 4 covers Hillary Clinton’s fiery reactions, the Queen of Hearts charity drawing, Missouri Senator Ben Brown on the Save Missouri Act, school board candidates Lauren Greenwood and David Jaworski on curriculum and fiscal oversight, and local stories including Girl Scouts selling cookies outside a dispensary and St. Louis Federal Reserve history with Sue Thomas. The show balances politics, local engagement, and cultural commentary with on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #HillaryClinton #MissouriPolitics #MiddleEastTensions #MarkwayneMullin #TrumpSupport #QueenOfHearts #SaveMissouriAct #BenBrown #SchoolBoard #FederalReserve #LocalEvents #CommunityEngagement

Marc Cox opens Hour 4 with Hillary Clinton’s reaction to Congressman Burleson’s earlier commentary, highlighting her combative style and 2016 debate reflections. The Queen of Hearts drawing engages listeners while raising funds for St. Louis first responders. Missouri Senator Ben Brown joins to discuss the Save Missouri Act, emphasizing voter verification and electoral security ahead of November elections. School board candidates Lauren Greenwood and David Jaworski explain their campaigns, focusing on parental rights, curriculum oversight, and fiscal responsibility in Francis Howell. The hour concludes with local interest stories, including Girl Scouts selling cookies outside a cannabis dispensary, a deep dive into the Federal Reserve’s St. Louis history with Sue Thomas, and a nod to a community fish fry event. Hashtags: #HillaryClinton #QueenOfHearts #SaveMissouriAct #BenBrown #SchoolBoardElections #FrancisHowell #FederalReserve #LocalEvents #CommunityEngagement

Marc Cox interviews school board candidates Lauren Greenwood and David Jaworski about their campaign for the Francis Howell School District. Greenwood emphasizes parental rights, opposing gender ideology in classrooms, and fiscal responsibility following costly overruns. Jaworski highlights concerns over curriculum quality, digital learning programs, and social-emotional initiatives, stressing the need for public awareness and long-term board strategy. Both discuss low voter turnout and urge parents and taxpayers to participate in the April election to restore common-sense governance. Hashtags: #FrancisHowell #SchoolBoardElection #LaurenGreenwood #DavidJaworski #ParentalRights #EducationPolicy #VoterEngagement

Marc Cox interviews Missouri Senator Ben Brown about the Save Missouri Act, focusing on election security measures, including documentary proof of citizenship for state and local elections and safeguards against non-U.S. citizens voting. Brown explains how the legislation would interact with federal laws, leverage state and federal databases for verification, and take effect before the November elections. He also briefly touches on his MMA background and its influence on his approach to leadership and governance. Hashtags: #MissouriPolitics #BenBrown #SaveMissouriAct #ElectionSecurity #VoterVerification #FrancisHowell #SchoolBoardElections

Marc Cox dives deep into international and domestic developments in Hour 3. Mark Cantor reports live from Tel Aviv, describing life amid Iran-Israel tensions, humanitarian missions, and regional geopolitical shifts. National security expert Jim Carafano analyzes U.S. air and sea supremacy, oil market impacts, refugee concerns, and the evolving role of Turkey in the conflict. Missouri Congressman Eric Burleson joins for Capital Beat, exposing congressional sexual harassment settlements, oversight committee actions, and his reflections on high-profile political figures. Kim on a Whim rounds out the hour, highlighting RFK Jr.’s initiative to add mandatory nutrition education across 53 U.S. medical schools, emphasizing holistic health and functional medicine. Hashtags: #IranConflict #TelAvivReport #MarkCantor #JimCarafano #USMilitaryStrategy #CapitalBeat #EricBurleson #CongressTransparency #KimOnAWhim #RFKJr #MedicalSchools #NutritionEducation #FunctionalMedicine #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc Cox talks with Congressman Eric Burleson (MO-7) about transparency in Congress regarding sexual harassment settlements and the misuse of NDAs to shield lawmakers. Burleson explains how the Oversight Committee will now receive settlement information, including lump sums per office, to expose patterns of misconduct. The conversation also covers the narrowly failed War Powers Act vote, evaluating executive authority versus congressional oversight. Burleson shares his firsthand reactions to interactions with Bill and Hillary Clinton during hearings, highlighting shocking email exchanges, selective memory claims, and the ethical implications surrounding staffer suicides linked to the Epstein investigation. Hashtags: #EricBurleson #CongressionalEthics #SexualHarassment #NDAs #OversightCommittee #WarPowersAct #ClintonTestimony #EpsteinInvestigation #Transparency

Marc Cox interviews Mark Cantor of Cantor Injury Law live from Tel Aviv, providing firsthand insight into life in Israel amid ongoing threats from Iran. Cantor describes daily routines under air raid sirens, crowded markets, and the resilience of Israeli citizens, emphasizing the strategic importance of U.S. actions in the region. The discussion covers Iran’s missile capabilities, regional alliances including Jordan and Saudi Arabia, the moral context of Israel’s military operations, and Cantor’s humanitarian work supporting hostages and victims of Hamas attacks. The segment frames the conflict as critical to protecting Israel and global security, while criticizing media misrepresentation and anti-Semitic perspectives in the U.S. Hashtags: #MarkCantor #TelAviv #Israel #IranConflict #MiddleEast #HumanitarianWork #Hamas #U.S.Policy #AirRaids #MilitaryStrategy

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 analyzing Trump’s unwavering support among Republicans, highlighting polls showing his base approval outpacing past presidents. The discussion explores perceptions of Trump’s Iran strategy, including the Strait of Hormuz shipping intervention, and debunks media claims of a fracturing MAGA base. Nicole Murray reports on market updates, the Six Flags sale, oil price spikes, and other business news. The segment also dives into lighter stories in “In Other News,” covering Britney Spears’ DUI arrest, a college admissions mix-up at Brigham Young University, the Brady Bunch house landmark designation, and Chick-fil-A’s waffle fry recipe rollback. Hashtags: #TrumpSupport #IranConflict #MAGA #Markets #SixFlags #OilPrices #NicoleMurray #BritneySpears #CollegeAdmissions #BradyBunch #ChickFilA

Marc Cox kicks off the Friday show navigating dense St. Louis-area fog while joking about driver habits as Missouri moves to raise interstate speed limits to 75 mph. The conversation shifts to national politics with reaction to Donald Trump replacing Kristi Noem at DHS with Senator Markwayne Mullin, analyzing the move as a strategy to calm controversies and reset the narrative. Kim St. Onge dives into road rage incidents, including a shooting on Highway 170, exploring statistics on aggressive driving and sharing personal experiences with commuter frustration. The hour also covers giveaways for the St. Charles Boat Show and the Apache Village RV event, with discussion of weapons brandishing on highways and the importance of defensive firearm use. Upcoming segments tease live reports from Israel on the Iran conflict and further political analysis. Hashtags: #FoggyCommute #MissouriSpeedLimit #MarkwayneMullin #RoadRage #BoatShow #TrafficSafety #MarkCoxMorningShow

In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge reacts to a developing road rage shooting near Highway 170 that left one person wounded and sparks a broader discussion about aggressive driving in America. Citing statistics showing more than 80% of drivers admit to aggressive behavior and a 400% increase in road rage shootings since 2014, the crew debates what actually counts as road rage versus everyday frustration behind the wheel. Marc Cox admits to using animated hand gestures to “coach” other drivers, while the team swaps stories about honking, tailgating, slow drivers in the left lane, zipper merges, and the etiquette of using turn signals—ultimately agreeing that bad driving habits and commuter stress are fueling tensions on the road far more often than outright rage. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #RoadRage #DrivingEtiquette #TrafficFrustrations #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc Cox kicks off Hour 4 with boat show ticket giveaways and commentary on audience questions, segueing into the Save America Act debate and filibuster dynamics. Shannon Bream joins to discuss Trump’s military decisions in Iran, MAGA accountability, and the recent Supreme Court immigration ruling, highlighting its implications for pending cases and redistricting. Griff Jenkins reports on border security, immigration policy challenges under the Biden administration, and the practical impacts on national safety. The hour closes with a detailed analysis of Bill Clinton’s testimony, using body language cues to identify signs of deception, particularly “hiding time” in his responses. Hashtags: #BoatShow #SaveAmericaAct #ShannonBream #GriffJenkins #BorderSecurity #Immigration #ClintonTestimony #BodyLanguage #MarcCox

Griff Jenkins discusses the state of U.S. immigration policy, emphasizing the tax contributions and low crime rates of undocumented immigrants while criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of border security and DHS funding. He shares observations from his reporting in key locations, highlights the backlog and risks associated with released migrants, and explains the impact of policy changes under the current administration. The segment also touches on personal anecdotes from travel, emphasizing the importance of communication and staying informed while reporting from the field. Hashtags: #GriffJenkins #ImmigrationPolicy #BorderSecurity #DHS #MarcCox #FoxNews #ReportingOnTheGround

Shannon Bream joins to break down the U.S. military action in Iran, highlighting the administration’s rationale for preemptive strikes against long-standing threats and the MAGA base’s expectations of Trump’s foreign policy. She also analyzes a recent unanimous Supreme Court decision on immigration, the ongoing implications for redistricting and the Voting Rights Act, and the War Powers Act debate, emphasizing the delicate balance between presidential authority and congressional oversight. Bream provides context for the broader political and legal landscape while previewing upcoming interviews with the Senate Intel “Gang of Eight.” Hashtags: #ShannonBream #IranStrike #WarPowersAct #SupremeCourt #ImmigrationLaw #Redistricting #MAGA #MarcCox

Marc Cox opens Hour 3 by engaging with listener feedback on blood alcohol limits and driving, segueing into the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and public reactions to Trump’s military strategy. Former Senator Jim Talent joins to analyze the precision of U.S. and Israeli operations, the broader Middle East implications, and the likelihood of regime collapse in Iran. The hour closes with Cleta Mitchell breaking down the Save America Act, explaining how citizens can pressure senators, the mechanics of the talking filibuster, and the importance of voter roll integrity nationwide. Hashtags: #Trump #IranConflict #JimTalent #CletaMitchell #SaveAmericaAct #ElectionIntegrity #USMilitary #MiddleEast

Marc Cox interviews Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at the Conservative Partnership Institute, about the urgent push to bring the Save America Act to a Senate vote. Mitchell outlines how the bill enforces proof of citizenship for voter registration, requires photo ID for all voting methods, and mandates submission of voter rolls to DHS for verification. She critiques Senate inaction, explains the mechanics of the talking filibuster, and urges public pressure on senators to support the legislation. The conversation highlights widespread voter roll vulnerabilities, citing examples like dead voters and non-citizens, emphasizing the need for election integrity reforms nationwide. Hashtags: #CletaMitchell #SaveAmericaAct #ElectionIntegrity #VoterID #USSenate #VotingReform #ElectionSecurity #DHS

Marc Cox speaks with former Senator Jim Talent about the ongoing U.S.-Israel military operations in the Middle East, emphasizing the short, focused nature of the conflict and its strategic benefits for American security. Talent highlights the weakening of Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, the potential for regime change, and Israel’s role as the dominant regional military power. He frames the conflict as a decisive, limited engagement designed to protect U.S. interests and shift focus toward the Indo-Pacific, countering public misconceptions about casualties and effectiveness. The segment closes with a transition toward discussions on the Save America Act. Hashtags: #JimTalent #USIsraelRelations #MiddleEast #IranConflict #MilitaryStrategy #USMilitary #IsraelDefense #RegimeChange #SaveAmericaAct

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 with Illinois Congressman Mike Bost dissecting Iran’s decades-long threats, the pursuit of nuclear weapons, and the complexities of the War Powers Act, highlighting U.S. military responses and the risks faced by service members. The discussion shifts to Texas politics with James Tallarico’s Senate candidacy, his controversial statements on gender and abortion, and concerns over voter strategy against him. Marc then explores Missouri’s HB 1770 with grandfather Alan Coggins and Detective Charlie Herwig, addressing the need to extend the statute of limitations for child abuse cases to allow justice for victims. The hour closes with a mix of odd and human-interest stories: the auction of the Ace Ventura rhino prop, an Arkansas sheriff’s primary winner facing murder charges, a beer pong accident requiring emergency surgery, rare dinosaur fossils hitting the auction block, and United Airlines’ headphone enforcement policy. Hashtags: #Iran #MikeBost #JamesTallarico #TexasPolitics #MissouriChildAbuse #HB1770 #AceVentura #WeirdNews #DinosaurFossils #AirlineRules

Marc Cox discusses the urgent need to extend Missouri’s statute of limitations for child abuse cases with Alan Coggins, a grandfather affected by family tragedy, and Detective Charlie Herwig of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. They break down HB 1770, which would give prosecutors a realistic window to pursue justice for victims who cannot report abuse as young children. The conversation highlights systemic gaps, real-life frustrations in law enforcement, and actionable steps for citizens to support legislative change. Hashtags: #ChildAbuse #MissouriLaw #HB1770 #JusticeForKids #LegislativeAction #ProtectChildren

Congressman Mike Bost joins Marc Cox to break down Iran’s decades-long threats, the U.S. response, and the War Powers Act. Bost draws on his experience as a Marine to highlight the ongoing risks, the complexity of congressional oversight, and the consequences of drone attacks that claimed six U.S. service members. The conversation underscores the importance of timely executive action while maintaining legislative checks, framed by historical context from the Barbary Wars to modern Middle East conflicts. Hashtags: #MikeBost #Iran #WarPowersAct #USMilitary #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy

Marc Cox kicks off Hour 1 with updates on heavy rainfall and flooding in St. Louis, then breaks down Tim Walz’s congressional hearing where Nancy Mace sharply criticized his handling of autism funding. He moves into a detailed critique of ranked choice voting, highlighting runoff chaos in Texas, potential threats to Missouri elections, and how voter dilution empowers weak leadership. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim,” exploring wealth, opportunity, and the American Dream, emphasizing hard work, rejecting a victim mentality, and redefining what it means to be rich in life. Hashtags: #StLouisFloods #TimWalz #NancyMace #RankedChoiceVoting #TexasRunoff #MissouriPolitics #KimOnAWhim #AmericanDream #Wealth #Opportunity

In “Kim on a Whim,” Marc Cox dives into the realities of wealth and opportunity in America, arguing that while being born into money provides advantages, success is still attainable through hard work, skill-building, and persistence. He critiques the victim mentality and the narrative that the system is rigged against everyday Americans, sharing personal anecdotes and studies on middle-class income thresholds. The segment emphasizes that wealth isn’t just financial—it’s also health, freedom, and relationships—and encourages listeners to seize opportunities and reject defeatist thinking.

Marc Cox delivers a high-impact broadcast covering the biggest political, military, and cultural stories shaping the national conversation. The show opens with major shakeups in the Texas primaries, including Jasmine Crockett’s loss and Dan Crenshaw’s upset defeat, examining what it signals for Republican momentum and voter sentiment. Governor Mike Kehoe joins to outline Missouri’s push for state income tax elimination and legislative priorities, followed by Eric Schmidt’s aggressive oversight of Democratic immigration policies and border enforcement failures. National security takes center stage with detailed updates from Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon briefing on Operation Epic Fury, highlighting decisive U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran and the first submarine torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since World War II. Mary Vought discusses pediatric gender policy debates and the Supreme Court’s parental rights ruling, while cultural flashpoints erupt over the Atlanta Hawks’ Magic City Night controversy. The show rounds out with Nicole Murray’s market analysis, Taylor Riggs’ economic trend breakdown, the grand opening of Apache Village RV in O’Fallon with Tom Scorfino, and lighter offbeat stories that tie politics, business, and culture together. The full broadcast reflects themes of leadership, accountability, economic strength, and the cultural direction of the country. Hashtags: #TexasPrimaries #JasmineCrockett #DanCrenshaw #SteveToth #MikeKehoe #MissouriPolitics #StateIncomeTax #EricSchmidt #ImmigrationOversight #OperationEpicFury #PeteHegseth #MaryVought #ParentalRights #MagicCityNight #AtlantaHawks #NicoleMurray #TaylorRiggs #ApacheVillageRV #MarcCox #MarcCoxShow #PoliticalAnalysis #NationalSecurity #EconomicTrends

Marc Cox opens Hour 4 covering the latest military developments, including Secretary Warpete Hegseth and General Kane’s briefing on recent troop actions and honoring fallen service members. He then transitions to a deep dive into U.S. strategic successes in Iran, highlighting the first submarine torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since WWII. The hour continues with Tom Scorfino discussing the grand opening of Apache Village RV in O’Fallon, emphasizing family camping and local business growth. Finally, Taylor Riggs breaks down economic trends, including job growth, data center developments, and the impact of rising fuel prices amid global geopolitical shifts. Hashtags: #MilitaryUpdates #IranCrisis #ApacheVillageRV #TomScorfino #FamilyCamping #TaylorRiggs #EconomicTrends #JobGrowth #FuelPrices #MarcCox #MarcCoxShow #Geopolitics

Marc Cox opens Hour 3 with a detailed recap of Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon briefing on Operation Epic Fury, highlighting the U.S. and Israeli military’s decisive actions against Iran, including air superiority, naval strikes, and the first submarine torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since World War II. The discussion underscores American strength, strategic control, and President Trump’s decisive leadership. Mary Vought from Heritage joins to examine pediatricians opposing transgender care for children, the Supreme Court’s parental rights ruling in California, and the broader implications for parental oversight and common-sense governance. Kim on a Whim wraps the hour with the Atlanta Hawks’ Magic City Night promotion, spotlighting Luke Cornett’s objections and ethical concerns around adult entertainment sponsorship in sports, sparking debate on normalization, league responsibility, and cultural impact. Hashtags: #OperationEpicFury #IranConflict #PeteHegseth #MaryVought #TransgenderPolicy #ParentalRights #SupremeCourt #MagicCityNight #LukeCornett #AtlantaHawks #NBA #KimOnAWhim #MarcCox #SportsEthics #CulturalImpact

Marc Cox begins Hour 2 with Eric Schmidt’s hard-hitting oversight of Democratic immigration policies, highlighting consequences of past border enforcement failures and mass amnesty debates. Nicole Murray joins with detailed market updates, covering stock performance, tech disruptions, and lifestyle trends among younger generations. The hour concludes with lighter stories and quirky news, including unusual animal incidents, tying together politics, economics, and culture. Hashtags: #MikeKehoe #MissouriPolitics #StateIncomeTax #EricSchmidt #ImmigrationOversight #NicoleMurray #MarketUpdates #TechNews #LifestyleTrends #MarcCox #PoliticalAnalysis #CulturalNews

Marc Cox opens the show analyzing major Texas primary results, spotlighting Jasmine Crockett’s loss and her claims of voter disenfranchisement, while breaking down Dan Crenshaw’s upset by Steve Toth in a staunchly red district. The hour transitions to national politics, polling trends, and U.S. military actions, then moves into sports and culture with Kim on a Whim tackling Luke Cornette’s call to cancel the Atlanta Hawks’ Magic City Night promotion. Discussions examine ethical concerns, public backlash, and the normalization of inappropriate content in sports, offering a mix of political, cultural, and historical analysis. Hashtags: #TexasPrimaries #JasmineCrockett #DanCrenshaw #SteveToth #AtlantaHawks #MagicCityNight #LukeCornette #NBA #MarcCox #PoliticalAnalysis #EthicsInSports

Marc Cox welcomes Taylor Riggs from Fox Business Network to analyze the latest labor market trends, highlighting small business hiring, construction gains, and manufacturing fluctuations. They dive into local tensions over data centers, balancing economic benefits with community concerns. Riggs also explains the ripple effects of global oil supply disruptions on U.S. gas prices, connecting geopolitical events in Iran, Venezuela, and China to domestic economic impacts. The hour offers a detailed, practical view of how international and local developments intersect with jobs, energy, and markets. Hashtags: #TaylorRiggs #FoxBusiness #MarcCox #LaborMarket #JobsReport #DataCenters #OilPrices #GlobalEconomy #IranCrisis #EnergyMarkets #MarcCoxShow

Marc Cox hosts Jimmy Failla, Fox Across America’s standup-minded commentator, who blends sharp humor with reflections on recent Iran military actions. Failla recounts his missed broadcast, shares personal stories from family outings, and riffs on pop culture viral moments, while drawing comedic parallels to international conflict and U.S. military effectiveness. The hour mixes levity with insight, highlighting Failla’s irreverent take on global events, media coverage, and public reactions, keeping listeners entertained while contextualizing serious news. Hashtags: #JimmyFailla #FoxAcrossAmerica #MarcCox #IranConflict #MilitaryHumor #PopCulture #MediaCommentary #CurrentEvents #MarcCoxShow

Marc Cox reconnects with Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe after a Pentagon briefing interruption earlier in the hour. The conversation opens with reaction to escalating U.S. military action against Iran and the reported deaths of American service members. Kehoe expresses support for the administration’s actions, emphasizes solidarity with military families, and frames the conflict as a necessary response to long-standing Iranian hostility toward the U.S. and Israel. The discussion then pivots to Missouri policy, where Kehoe outlines his push to eliminate the state income tax and restructure the tax code. He argues the proposal would return approximately $9 billion annually to Missourians, modernize a tax framework dating back to 1931, and improve the state’s competitiveness with its eight bordering states. Kehoe stresses that any sales tax restructuring would be constitutionally limited to offsetting income tax reductions and would require voter approval. The segment closes with questions about St. Louis city finances, police oversight liability, and proposed pay raises for officers. Kehoe reiterates his support for law enforcement funding, calling public safety a core budget priority while acknowledging the fiscal pressures facing local government.

Marc Cox welcomes Mary Vought, Vice President of Strategic Communications at Heritage, to discuss recent developments in transgender care for minors, emphasizing the American College of Pediatricians’ stance against medical interventions for children and contrasting it with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ positions. The conversation highlights parental rights, teacher accountability, and a major Supreme Court ruling in California that strengthens transparency in schools nationwide. Vought stresses the broader implications for common sense policymaking, education, and the upcoming spring school board elections, framing the debate around protecting children and parental authority. Hashtags: #MaryVought #ParentalRights #TransgenderCare #AmericanCollegeOfPediatricians #SupremeCourt #EducationPolicy #MarcCox #HeritageFoundation #SchoolBoardElections #ChildProtection

In this segment, Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Diamond Cabaret, dives into NBA player Luke Cornette’s call for the Atlanta Hawks to cancel their “Magic City Night” promotion tied to a strip club. The discussion highlights concerns over objectification, the influence on young fans, and the broader normalization of inappropriate content in professional sports. Marc Cox and Kim explore the ethics, public reactions, and cultural double standards, emphasizing Cornette’s stance on protecting women while critiquing the league’s money-driven decisions. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #NBA #MagicCityNight #LukeCornette #AtlantaHawks #WomenInSports #EthicsInSports #MarcCox

The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with a stormy St. Louis morning, diving straight into the explosive Clinton depositions, where Hillary’s temper flares and Bill ultimately clears Donald Trump of Epstein-related wrongdoing. Hour 1 also explores Missouri’s teen driving crisis with “Kim on a Whim” and nostalgic reflections on first cars and cultural shifts. Hour 2 shifts to Iran’s looming threats and U.S. strategic responses, followed by midterm primary coverage with Tanya J. Powers, spotlighting key races in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, and closes with quirky pop culture highlights. Hour 3 revisits Clinton deposition insights, features Todd Piro on snow-related school closures and protests, and Mark Walters analyzing gun and marijuana legal updates, ending with Kim on a Whim uncovering Planned Parenthood revenue shifts. Hour 4 covers ongoing Iran missile attacks, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s fiery critique of Trump’s foreign policy, the Missouri online gambling financial scam, the Luigi Mangione musical phenomenon, and a local RV spotlight at Apache Village, rounding out a mix of national, political, and Missouri-focused stories. Hashtags: #ClintonDepositions #HillaryClinton #BillClinton #IranThreats #MidtermElections #TanyaJPowers #ToddPiro #MarkWalters #KimOnAWhim #OnlineGambling #LuigiMusical #RVLife #MissouriNews #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc Cox opens Hour 4 reporting on ongoing Iran missile attacks and U.S.-Israeli military responses, highlighting Marjorie Taylor Greene’s outrage over Donald Trump’s foreign policy and dissecting inconsistencies claimed by pundits. He explains how Missouri’s online sports gambling legalization benefited companies like FanDuel and DraftKings while failing to fund schools as advertised. The segment also explores the bizarre cultural fascination with Luigi Mangione via a satirical musical about his crimes, before wrapping with an RV shopping feature and local events promotion at Apache Village. Hashtags: #IranMissileStrike #MarjorieTaylorGreene #DonaldTrump #OnlineGambling #FanDuel #DraftKings #LuigiMusical #RVLife #MissouriEvents #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc Cox opens Hour 3 dissecting the released Bill and Hillary Clinton deposition videos, highlighting Hillary’s temper flare and Bill’s denial under oath, with sharp political commentary. Todd Piro joins from Fox and Friends First to discuss snow-related school closures and New York protests over Iran, blending personal anecdotes with national concerns. Mark Walters from Armed American Radio examines the Supreme Court’s marijuana and gun rights case, stressing responsible gun ownership amidst evolving federal law. The hour closes with Kim on a Whim exposing Planned Parenthood’s pivot to revenue-generating services like Botox and laser hair removal, while previewing Missouri Right to Life Lobby Day. Hashtags: #ClintonDepositions #ToddPiro #MarkWalters #2ATuesday #GunRights #MarijuanaLaw #KimOnAWhim #PlannedParenthood #MissouriPolitics #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc Cox welcomes Mark Walters of Armed American Radio for 2A Tuesday, dissecting the Supreme Court’s Homani case, the clash between federal marijuana laws and Second Amendment rights, and comparisons with alcohol regulation. Walters explains how responsible adults can use marijuana without being deemed a threat, highlights the broader implications for millions of gun owners, and stresses personal responsibility over arbitrary legislation. The discussion also covers the recent Texas shooting, emphasizing the importance of lawful gun ownership for personal and community safety. The hour closes with a segue into Kim St. Ange’s “Kim on a Whim” segment on Planned Parenthood’s funding tactics. Hashtags: #MarkWalters #2ATuesday #ArmedAmericanRadio #SecondAmendment #GunRights #MarijuanaLaw #HomaniCase #TexasShooting #ResponsibleGunOwnership #KimOnAWhim

Marc Cox interviews Todd Piro from Fox and Friends First, who shares the chaos of unexpected snow closures in St. Louis and critiques modern school policies. The conversation pivots to concerns over American youth being influenced by liberal perspectives and protests supporting Iran, highlighting tensions between domestic education, media narratives, and current international events. Piro ties these local and global issues together, emphasizing public awareness and civic responsibility. The hour wraps with a preview of upcoming discussions with Mark Walters on Texas shootings and broader national security concerns. Hashtags: #ToddPiro #FoxAndFriendsFirst #SnowDay #SchoolClosures #EducationIndoctrination #IranProtests #PublicAwareness #MarkWalters #TexasShooting

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 with a discussion on Iran’s looming threats, emphasizing U.S. strategic responses and historical context from 1979 to today. He transitions to midterm election primaries with Tanya J. Powers, breaking down key Senate and congressional races in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, including voter turnout and potential runoffs. The hour closes with the “In Other News” segment, highlighting a live owl in a New York antique shop, a miraculous Hudson River plane escape, a $26 million company cash giveaway, and quirky pop culture moments involving Flavor Flav and Cardi B. Hashtags: #IranThreats #MidtermElections #TanyaJPowers #TexasSenate #NorthCarolina #Arkansas #InOtherNews #PopCulture #HumanInterest

Tanya J. Powers joins Marc Cox to break down the first key primaries of the midterm elections, focusing on contentious GOP and Democratic races in Texas, including John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton, and notable contests in North Carolina and Arkansas. The segment covers early voting trends, potential runoffs, and insights into voter behavior, while Marc discusses election security, paper ballots, and concerns about absentee voting integrity. They also touch on upcoming topics with Governor Mike Kehoe and local St. Louis budget issues. Hashtags: #Midterms #TexasSenateRace #GOPPrimaries #ElectionSecurity #PaperBallots #NorthCarolina #Arkansas #VotingIntegrity

Marc Cox kicks off the show with a stormy St. Louis morning and dives into breaking political coverage, starting with Hillary Clinton’s fiery reactions during her deposition on Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting her hand-slamming exit and decades-long pattern of anger under scrutiny. The conversation pivots to Bill Clinton’s deposition, where he visibly shakes through questions but ultimately clears Donald Trump of any wrongdoing connected to Jeffrey Epstein, facing tough questioning from Nancy Mace. The show then moves into “Kim on a Whim,” examining Missouri’s teen driving crisis, the push to reinstate voluntary driver’s education programs, and personal anecdotes on learning to drive, insurance impacts, and distracted driving dangers. The hour closes with nostalgic reflections on first cars, 8-tracks, and cultural shifts, paired with Marc showcasing his ICE shirt and setting up upcoming primary election coverage. Hashtags: #HillaryClinton #BillClinton #JeffreyEpstein #TeenDrivers #DriverEducation #MissouriTraffic #KimOnAWhim #FirstCars #ICESupport #PrimaryElections

In this “Kim on a Whim” segment, Marc and Kim tackle Missouri’s troubling teen driver statistics, citing crash data and the state’s high fatality ranking while debating a proposal from State Rep. Roger Reedy to reintroduce voluntary, state-supported driver’s education courses in schools. They swap personal stories about learning on stick shifts, insurance rate spikes, and the chaos of distracted driving, arguing that structured classroom and behind-the-wheel training could improve safety habits that stick for life. The conversation expands into the realities of modern teen driving—from cell phone use to aggressive highway behavior—while questioning whether “free” programs truly come without a cost and whether schools will actually adopt them if the bill passes.

Marc Cox delivers a high-energy, news-packed broadcast across four hours. Hour 1 opens with a St. Charles Boat Show ticket giveaway and pivots to breaking news on a suspected terrorist attack in Austin, Texas, while highlighting domestic security gaps amid DHS funding shortfalls. Hour 2 features Hans von Spakovsky explaining presidential authority on U.S. strikes in Iran, Nicole Murray on market volatility, and local ICE vigil coverage, with lighter stories on hot air balloon rescues, SAG Awards, and unique human-interest moments. Hour 3 centers on Operation Epic Fury updates from Secretary Pete Hagseth and General Dan Cain, Pastor David Nasser’s personal Iranian journey, and domestic immigration debates, tying international conflict to U.S. policy implications. Hour 4 spotlights Shakiba Enayati on Iranian optimism under military intervention, Carla Sands analyzing the strategic impact of Operation Epic Fury, Tom Ackerman covering Cardinals’ managerial choices and March Madness, and coverage of Iranian-American celebrations in Los Angeles reflecting hope for democratic change. The show weaves global conflict, U.S. security, and cultural stories into a cohesive, informative morning lineup. Hashtags: #OperationEpicFury #Iran #ShakibaEnayati #CarlaSands #TomAckerman #AustinAttack #DHSFunding #ImmigrationDebate #Cardinals #MarchMadness #MarcCox

Marc Cox opens Hour 4 with Shakiba Inayati, a UMSL professor and recent Iranian immigrant, sharing her firsthand perspective on the current situation in Iran. She describes the jubilant reactions of citizens to U.S. military operations, the hope for democratic change under exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi, and the ongoing oppression by the regime. The discussion highlights the Iranian-American community’s celebrations in Los Angeles and reflections on America’s role. Carla Sands, chair of foreign policy at the America First Policy Institute and former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, joins to contextualize U.S. military authority, global implications of Operation Epic Fury, and President Trump’s leadership on Iran and broader geopolitics. Sports commentator Tom Ackerman then takes over, covering Cardinals management decisions, Missouri college basketball, NCAA tournament projections, and St. Louis sports highlights. Cox wraps the hour by revisiting the themes from earlier interviews, emphasizing hope for Iran’s democratic future and the significance of U.S. engagement. Hashtags: #ShakibaInayati #CarlaSands #TomAckerman #Iran #USPolicy #OperationEpicFury #MarcCox #IranianAmerican #StLouisSports #Cardinals #NCAA #Democracy

Marc Cox talks with Tom Ackerman about the St. Louis Cardinals’ long-term strategy, including the renewal of manager Olly Marmol’s contract and the team’s focus on developing young talent under Heim Blum’s leadership. Ackerman breaks down the organizational hierarchy, analytics-driven decision-making, and how the Cardinals plan to compete through 2028. The conversation shifts to college basketball, with Ackerman previewing Arch Madness, St. Louis hosting NCAA tournament games, and analysis of Missouri, Illinois, and other key teams, providing a full sports roundup for local fans. Hashtags: #TomAckerman #StLouisCardinals #OllyMarmol #HeimBlum #Baseball #MarchMadness #CollegeBasketball #MarcCox

Marc Cox continues Hour 4 with Carla Sands, former U.S. ambassador to Denmark and chair of foreign policy for the America First Policy Institute. Sands analyzes Operation Epic Fury, emphasizing that it is a defensive response to a long-standing Iranian threat, not regime-building, and critiques past U.S. administrations’ approaches. She underscores President Trump’s decisive action, the importance of U.S. credibility on the world stage, and the broader implications for global security, including signaling to China and Russia. The segment also addresses political reactions from Democrats and reinforces the stakes for American interests abroad. Hashtags: #CarlaSands #IranThreat #OperationEpicFury #USMilitary #MarcCox #TrumpForeignPolicy #GlobalSecurity #AmericanFirst

Marc Cox opens Hour 4 highlighting the Iranian people’s response to Operation Epic Fury before bringing in Shakiba Enayati, a recent Iranian immigrant and University of Missouri-St. Louis professor. She shares her personal journey to the U.S., the jubilation she’s seen among Iranians on the ground, and the hope for democratic reform under exiled leader Reza Pahlavi. The discussion emphasizes the brutal realities under the Iranian regime, the resilience of the people, and the potential for future revival. The hour sets up upcoming segments with Tom Ackerman and Carla Sands on U.S. foreign policy perspectives. Hashtags: #ShakibaEnayati #Iran #OperationEpicFury #RezaPahlavi #MarcCox #ImmigrationStory #IranHope #IranDemocracy

Marc Cox opens Hour 3 with live coverage of Operation Epic Fury, detailing Secretary Pete Hagseth and General Dan Cain’s updates on the coordinated U.S. and allied strikes in Iran. The hour continues with Pastor David Nasser discussing his escape from Iran, hopes for Iranian revival, and the underground Christian church’s growth. Cox then pivots to domestic concerns, analyzing the Austin bar shooting and Congressman Brandon Gill’s call for stricter vetting of immigrants from Islamic nations, setting the stage for further Iranian-American insights. Hashtags: #OperationEpicFury #Iran #DavidNasser #ImmigrationDebate #AustinShooting #MarcCox