The Marc Cox Morning Show

Dan Buck fills in for Marc Cox, opening Hour 2 with breaking news on the deadly California avalanche and the stalled Guthrie case dominating headlines despite lack of new info. Coverage shifts to international focus with Iran nuclear negotiations and commentary on AOC and Hillary Clinton’s support of the EU Digital Services Act. Nicole Murray reports on major business developments from Bayer, Amazon, Tesla, Google, Warner Bros., and Meta, while the “In Other News” segment touches on Olympic antics, Costco app upgrades, Buffalo Wild Wings, and $672M lost to online romance scams. The hour blends hard news, business updates, and quirky human-interest stories for a comprehensive morning briefing. Hashtags: #CaliforniaAvalanche #GuthrieCase #IranNuclearTalks #NicoleMurray #InOtherNews #Olympics2026 #BusinessNews #ConsumerNews

Dan Buck delivers a whirlwind “In Other News” segment covering oddities and headlines alike: a federal judge dismisses the Buffalo Wild Wings boneless wing lawsuit, Olympic athletes face condom shortages while competing, Costco rolls out custom cake ordering via app, and Americans lose $672 million to online romance scams. Lindsey Vonn’s comeback from injury is also highlighted, mixing quirky, human-interest stories with serious financial and consumer news. Hashtags: #InOtherNews #Olympics2026 #Costco #RomanceScams #LindseyVonn #BuffaloWildWings #ConsumerNews

Dan Buck fills in for Mark Cox, opening with light Ash Wednesday reflections, recalling Mark’s snowy Montana adventures, and sharing personal anecdotes on childhood learning challenges and family dynamics. The hour pivots to Kim on a Whim, where Kim St. Onge launches into a scathing critique of Frida Baby’s sexualized marketing, sparking debate about boycotts and over-sexualization in culture. Dan returns with coverage of a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe and delivers his signature take on Missouri’s “measles panic,” calling out fear-based health messaging while balancing humor, practical insights, and cultural commentary throughout the hour. Hashtags: #DanBuck #MarkCoxMorningShow #AshWednesday #KimOnAWhim #FridaBaby #BoycottDebate #Avalanche #LakeTahoe #Measles #MediaHysteria

In this fiery “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge tears into Frida Baby’s controversial marketing campaign featuring sexual innuendos on baby product packaging — including lines like “How about a quickie?” and “Closest your husband will come to a threesome.” Joined by Dan Buck and Ethan, she debates whether the company deserves a boycott, tying the issue to the broader over-sexualization of culture and corporate tone-deafness. Listeners weigh in live, adding fuel to one of Kim’s boldest rants yet. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #FridaBaby #Boycott #Parenting #MarketingFail #CulturalDebate #DanBuck #MarkCoxMorningShow

With Marc Cox dog-sledding in Montana, Dan Buck hosts a full Tuesday show alongside Kim St. Onge and Ethan Bright. Hour 1 opens with Presidents Day reflections and a deep dive into media coverage of the Guthrie case, City SC controversies, and the ongoing government shutdown, exposing cultural and political double standards. Hour 2 balances springtime banter with AOC’s bungled global stage performance, John Lamping’s insights on Missouri education policy, and quirky headlines from Logan Paul’s collectibles to Silver Dollar City’s rides. Hour 3 focuses on Kim on a Whim, Hillary Clinton’s Munich rebuke, Trump’s border enforcement, and ICE operations, unpacking media spin and political narratives. Hour 4 highlights government shutdown updates with Tanya Powers, Ryan Wiggins on illegal bio labs and border security, and wraps with Dan Buck critiquing AOC’s international gaffes. The show connects politics, policy, and culture with unfiltered commentary and sharp analysis. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #DanBuck #KimStOnge #EthanBright #PresidentsDay #GuthrieCase #CitySC #VoterID #AOC #JohnLamping #MissouriEducation #Trump #ICE #GovernmentShutdown #TanyaPowers #RyanWiggins #IllegalBioLabs #MediaBias #PoliticalAnalysis #CultureAndPolitics

Ryan Wiggins joins Dan Buck to discuss a shocking FBI bust of illegal bio labs in Las Vegas operated by Chinese nationals, highlighting prior failures by federal authorities to act on similar cases in California. The conversation delves into the potential dangers of bio pathogens, the gaps in U.S. border security, and the critical need for proper oversight and enforcement. Wiggins emphasizes how ordinary citizens, like a house cleaner, inadvertently helped prevent a possible catastrophe, underlining systemic lapses in governmental checks and balances. Hashtags: #MarkCoxMorningShow #DanBuck #RyanWiggins #BioLabs #FBI #BorderSecurity #GovernmentOversight #PublicSafety #WigginsWorld

Dan Buck leads Hour 3 with Kim St. Onge and Ethan Bright, opening with Kim dissecting Hillary Clinton’s sharp rebuke from the Czech deputy prime minister at the Munich Security Conference, including her comments on Trump, gender issues, climate, and immigration. The discussion shifts to media coverage and misinformation on ICE operations, child deportations, and political rhetoric, analyzing how narratives shape public perception under the Biden administration. Trump’s border enforcement and anti-drug measures are explored, blending policy insights with commentary on cultural double standards, U.S. political maneuvering, and leadership accountability in the face of global scrutiny. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #DanBuck #KimStOnge #EthanBright #HillaryClinton #MunichSecurityConference #Trump #ICE #Immigration #MediaBias #PoliticalRhetoric #GovernmentPolicy #ChildDeportations

Mark Walters, spokesperson for the Second Amendment Foundation, joins to discuss the rising trend of violent acts by transgender individuals, the role of media coverage in amplifying these events, and the potential influence of hormone treatments on behavior. He shifts focus to Virginia, highlighting over 40 anti-gun bills, new restrictions on permits, fees, and gun shows, and the rise of Second Amendment sanctuary counties as a countermeasure. Walters emphasizes vigilance for federal implications, the ideological motives behind these laws, and how Americans can support gun rights through his Armed America Radio platform and the SAF. Hashtags: #MarkCoxMorningShow #MarkWalters #SecondAmendment #GunRights #VirginiaPolitics #TransShooterCrisis #ArmedAmericanRadio

Todd Piro joins Dan Buck to discuss the recent tragic shooting at a hockey match, framing it as part of a broader mental health crisis linked to violence by transgender individuals. They examine the intersection of mental health, medical interventions for minors, and societal impacts, emphasizing the need for more scientific research and responsible medical guidance. The conversation also touches on media coverage, the importance of identifying warning signs early, and potential reforms to prevent future tragedies, balancing the conversation between policy, health, and reporting ethics. Hashtags: #MarkCoxMorningShow #ToddPiro #TransShooterCrisis #MentalHealth #FoxNews #HockeyTragedy #MedicalEthics

Dan Buck fills in for Mark Cox with Kim St. Onge and Ethan, kicking off with light spring banter on weather, yard work, and dog sledding in Montana. The conversation pivots sharply to AOC’s bungled global stage performance, highlighting her lack of knowledge on Venezuela and China, questioning her readiness for a presidential run. John Lamping provides deep insight into Missouri education policy, the potential dismantling of the Department of Education, federal funding, and school choice challenges, emphasizing the power of rural districts and teachers’ unions. The hour closes with offbeat headlines, including Abraham Lincoln’s casket flag selling to a NYC steakhouse, Logan Paul’s $16.5M Pikachu card, and Silver Dollar City’s closing Thunderation coaster. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #DanBuck #KimStOnge #Spring #AOC #JohnLamping #MissouriEducation #SchoolChoice #InOtherNews #LoganPaul #Pikachu #SilverDollarCity #Thunderation

Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge to unpack Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. Lamping explains how the shift could upend Missouri’s funding structure, complicate local control, and reignite the school-choice debate. He warns that dismantling the department would trigger chaos over funding distribution and oversight unless Congress rewrites key laws. The conversation turns to teacher-union influence, property-tax fights, and Missouri’s outdated foundation-formula system — with Lamping arguing that only strong gubernatorial leadership can push through real reform. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #JohnLamping #DanBuck #KimStOnge #DepartmentOfEducation #SchoolChoice #MissouriPolitics #TeachersUnion #PropertyTaxes #EducationReform #TrumpAgenda #JeffCity

With Marc Cox off dog-sledding in Montana, Dan Buck steps in to lead a fiery Tuesday show alongside Kim St. Onge and Ethan Bright. The hour kicks off honoring Presidents Washington and Lincoln before diving into media overkill on the Guthrie case, City SC’s messy battle over political expression, and the ongoing government shutdown. From sports censorship to voter ID hypocrisy, the team connects the dots between cultural double standards and political dysfunction — all while keeping the show sharp, fast, and unapologetically real. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #DanBuck #KimStOnge #EthanBright #PresidentsDay #GuthrieCase #CitySC #VoterID #SAVEAct #ChuckSchumer #GovernmentShutdown #MediaBias #FreeSpeech #PoliticalHypocrisy

In this edition of Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge calls out the hypocrisy surrounding St. Louis City SC’s new restrictions at CITYPARK—now rebranded as Energizer Park. After previously ejecting a fan for wearing a MAGA hat, the team now bans Black Lives Matter and transgender pride flags under Major League Soccer’s code of conduct. Kim and Dan Buck debate whether teams should enforce neutrality or allow all viewpoints, warning that inconsistent “inclusivity” rules only fuel division. Their verdict: let fans be free—just keep the politics off the field. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #KimOnAWhim #CitySC #EnergizerPark #FreeSpeech #MAGA #BLM #TransFlag #MLSSoccer #DanBuck #SportsAndPolitics #StLouis

The team starts with a deep dive into the unusual early spring weather and upcoming daylight saving changes, segueing into local politics with St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock discussing budget priorities, pool closures, and potential tax increases. Congressman Bob Onder joins for Capital Beat, covering voter ID, the Save America Act, filibuster mechanics, and local historic preservation. Kim On a Whim highlights the transparency of U.S. press access versus restrictions abroad, spotlighting Caitlin Collins’ experiences and press rights defended by Caroline Levitt. The hour weaves local, national, and political insights with cultural commentary and media analysis. Hashtags: #WeatherForecast #StLouisCounty #DennisHancock #CountyBudget #CapitalBeat #BobOnder #VoterID #SaveAmericaAct #Filibuster #PressFreedom #KimOnAWhim

Congressman Bob Onder discusses the Save America Act, highlighting Republican efforts to protect voter ID requirements and criticizing Democratic hypocrisy. He explains the traditional purpose of the filibuster, praises Trump-era Justice Department crime reductions, and addresses ongoing oversight of the Epstein files. Onder also covers local initiatives, including making the Churchill Museum a national historic landmark and opposing ranked-choice voting in Missouri, emphasizing the intersection of national policy and district-specific priorities. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #BobOnder #SaveAmericaAct #Filibuster #VoterID #JusticeDepartment #ChurchillMuseum #RankedChoiceVoting #MissouriPolitics

Marc interviews St. Louis County Councilman and County Executive candidate Dennis Hancock about the county’s budget challenges. Hancock explains why proposed pool closures and spending adjustments aren’t true cuts, criticizes County Executive Sam Page’s tactics, and outlines his approach to fiscal responsibility based on past government and real-world experience. The segment covers potential tax increase debates, budget prioritization, and Hancock’s plans for effective stewardship of county funds. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #DennisHancock #StLouisCounty #CountyBudget #FiscalResponsibility #PoolClosures #TaxDebate #LocalPolitics

Marc and the team open the hour navigating early technical difficulties and server upgrades, highlighting ongoing issues with the Odyssey app and streaming platforms. They cover political commentary on government shutdown threats, ICE funding, and local school board protests. Olympic coverage focuses on underwhelming performances, athletes politicizing their platforms, and controversies over medals and personal disclosures. Nicole Murray joins to discuss her Atlantic City Valentine’s Day plans, while business updates include McDonald’s sales growth, Xiaomi outselling Tesla in China, and AI developments from Baidu. The hour blends timely politics, sports analysis, tech challenges, and lifestyle features for a dynamic morning show. Hashtags: #Olympics #Politics #TechIssues #NicoleMurray #BusinessNews #AI #MorningShow

Nicole Murray joins the show to share her plans for a Valentine’s trip to Atlantic City while the hosts discuss recent space launches and astronaut assignments. The conversation naturally shifts to a roundup of key business news, including McDonald’s strong sales, Xiaomi overtaking Tesla in China, Amazon Ring ending its Flock Safety partnership, and Baidu integrating AI into its search app. The segment blends personal stories, travel, tech, and finance, keeping the discussion lively and informative. Hashtags: #NicoleMurray #ValentinesTravel #SpaceNews #BusinessUpdate #TechNews #AI #Xiaomi #McDonalds

Marc kicks off Friday’s show by battling a cascade of technical issues — dead servers, streaming failures, and confused ticket giveaways — before diving into the day’s big stories. The hour moves from behind-the-scenes radio mayhem to fiery national debates: Trump-era immigration enforcement versus Biden’s migrant child crisis, and Kim’s blistering “Whim” on media bias, gender ideology, and school board accountability. Marc closes with sharp analysis of Ashley Banfield’s reporting on the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, questioning media narratives and law enforcement silence. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #TechnicalGlitch #Immigration #KimOnAWhim #SchoolBoardElections #AshleyBanfield #NancyGuthrie #MediaBias

Kim’s “Whim” tears into how the media misrepresents the gender identity of the Canadian school shooter and links the coverage to a broader cultural pattern of suppressing uncomfortable facts. She and Marc dissect a CBC Kids program called Drag Kids, arguing it helped normalize gender confusion among children, and connect that influence to recent violent incidents. The discussion then shifts to a disturbing case involving a 16-year-old female wrestler allegedly assaulted by a transgender opponent, with Marc and Kim blasting schools for failing to report the incident. They close by urging listeners to vote in upcoming school board elections, framing them as a frontline battle against misguided gender policies. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #KimOnAWhim #TransIssues #MediaBias #DragKids #SchoolBoardElections #ProtectWomenInSports #CulturalDebate

The latest jobs report is great news for fans of Trump's economy, plus the latest on ICE leaving Minneapolis and what that means for other Dem-run states.

The full show unfolds with a sharp and wide-ranging mix of topics across four hours. Hour 1 celebrates the show’s #13 national ranking while breaking down activist funding networks, the SAVE Act, and California’s jock tax through Kim on a Whim, ending with a critique of media coverage on the Canadian school shooting. Hour 2 focuses on Missouri’s Amendment 3 abortion debate with Kate Sickles, Tom Ackerman’s sports updates including Mizzou basketball, and bizarre news stories ranging from celebrity deaths to wildlife oddities. Hour 3 tackles social media addiction, the absurdity of athlete jock taxes, and government overreach, featuring Todd Piro and Kim’s Sam Darnold segment. Hour 4 opens with Tom Homan’s live ICE briefing from Minneapolis, continues with Jonathan Savage on the Canadian school shooting, Griff Jenkins on sanctuary city enforcement, and closes with Charlie Metzner highlighting Bourbon for Badges, supporting veterans and first responders. Across all hours, the show blends investigative insight, cultural commentary, and actionable updates for listeners. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #TomHoman #ICE #PublicSafety #SanctuaryCities #JonathanSavage #CanadaShooting #GriffJenkins #BourbonForBadges #Veterans #FirstResponders #KimOnAWhim #JockTax #MissouriAbortion #Amendment3 #TomAckerman #MizzouBasketball #SocialMediaAddiction #GovernmentOverreach #TruthOverNarrative

Hour 4 opens with Tom Homan live from Minneapolis detailing ICE’s strategic enforcement operations, emphasizing safety in arrests, zero tolerance for interference, and coordination with local law enforcement to reduce sanctuary protections for criminal aliens. The hour moves to Jonathon Savage covering the tragic Canadian high school shooting, providing casualty details, background on the shooter’s mental health history, and gun permit status. Griff Jenkins provides perspective on federal and local law enforcement cooperation, sanctuary city challenges, and ongoing prosecution of agitators in Minnesota. The hour closes with Charlie Metzner highlighting the Bourbon for Badges fundraiser supporting veterans and first responders, detailing the event’s bourbon tastings, VIP experiences, and community impact. Hashtags: #TomHoman #ICEOperations #MinneapolisRiots #JonathonSavage #CanadianSchoolShooting #GriffJenkins #BourbonForBadges #FirstResponders #LawEnforcement

Charlie Metzner from the St. Louis Hero Network discusses the upcoming Bourbon for Badges event on February 27th at Tapa Wingo, highlighting its role in supporting veterans through the St. Louis Blues Warriors and the St. Louis Fire Department Women's Auxiliary Local 73. He outlines the bourbon tastings, VIP experiences, live music, and community engagement that make this sixth annual event a standout fundraiser for first responders and veteran causes, while emphasizing ongoing ticket and sponsorship availability. Hashtags: #BourbonForBadges #CharlieMetzner #StLouisHeroNetwork #FirstResponders #CommunityFundraiser

Griff Jenkins provides an update on the winding down of Minnesota’s ICE surge operation, highlighting efforts to remove public safety threats and enforce federal immigration laws while maintaining local law enforcement cooperation. He explains the role of the 287(g) program, federal-state partnerships, and challenges from sanctuary policies, emphasizing the importance of lawful coordination to prevent violent offenders from being released into communities. Jenkins also touches on the political and operational context shaping enforcement efforts and the media’s portrayal of the situation. Hashtags: #ICEOperations #Minnesota #GriffJenkins #287gProgram #LawEnforcementCoordination

Jonathan Savage joins to break down the tragic Canadian school shooting, detailing the 10 fatalities, including the shooter, and 25 injured. Savage highlights the shooter’s prior mental health interactions with authorities, valid but expired gun permit, and lack of identified motive, emphasizing systemic gaps in handling individuals with known mental health issues. The discussion draws comparisons to U.S. policy challenges, underlining the recurring dangers of overlooked warning signs and lax enforcement. Hashtags: #CanadianShooting #GunPermitOversight #MentalHealthCrisis #FoxNewsRadio #JonathanSavage

Hour 3 opens with Marc reviewing listener reactions and celebrating the show’s national ranking, before diving into a wide-ranging political and local discussion. Former Senator Jim Talent explains the Senate’s procedural roadblocks preventing the SAVE Act from reaching a vote and the complexities of filibuster rules. Marc shifts to St. Louis, analyzing the city’s failing schools, rising taxes, and exodus of residents and businesses, highlighting economic pressures and urban mismanagement. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim,” exposing California’s absurd jock tax through the lens of Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, illustrating excessive government taxation on professional athletes. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #JimTalent #Filibuster #SAVEAct #StLouis #UrbanExodus #KimOnAWhim #JockTax #CaliforniaTax #SamDarnold

Former Senator Jim Talent joins to explain why John Thune and the Senate are unlikely to bring the SAVE America Act to a vote. Talent details the complexities of Senate rules, filibuster mechanics, and unanimous consent, emphasizing that even forcing debate wouldn’t guarantee passage. He critiques Democratic opposition, discusses potential misperceptions among the Republican base, and shares his perspective on filibuster reform versus elimination, providing a rare insider look at the strategic and procedural hurdles that shape legislative action in Washington. Hashtags: #JimTalent #SAVEAct #JohnThune #SenateRules #Filibuster #ElectionIntegrity #MarcCoxShow

This hour dives into Missouri’s Amendment 3 with Kate Sickles explaining the state’s shift to unrestricted abortion rights, the importance of voter turnout, and the impact of chemical abortions. Tom Ackerman joins to recap local and national sports, including Mizzou basketball’s SEC wins, stadium renovations, and quirky athlete tax stories. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering James Van Der Beek’s death and family fundraiser, a nudist resort conflict, a record-breaking chair balancer, a massive great white shark off the Carolina coast, and a snake surviving in a compost heap. Hashtags: #MissouriAbortion #Amendment3 #TomAckerman #MizzouBasketball #JamesVanDerBeek #BizarreNews

Marc chats with sportsman Tom Ackerman about his recent recognition at the Guns N Hoses banquet, where he helped raise $1 million for Backstoppers through telecast volunteering. They dive into the impact of jock taxes on professional athletes, including the surprising $71,000 hit for Super Bowl winner Sam Darnold. The conversation shifts to Missouri sports highlights, including Mizzou’s three-game SEC win streak, stadium renovations at Memorial/Fero Field, and the upcoming seasons for City soccer and the Blues, plus the St. Louis Billikens’ NCAA prospects. Ackerman combines sports insight with personal experiences and local sports culture, giving listeners a mix of numbers, anecdotes, and community impact. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #TomAckerman #SportsTalk #JockTax #MizzouBasketball #FeroField #StLouisSports #GunsNHoses #Philanthropy #CollegeBasketball

Marc speaks with pro-life advocate Kate Sickles, who breaks down the devastating fallout from Missouri’s 2024 Amendment 3 — which enshrined abortion up to birth and gender procedures for minors into the state constitution. Sickles exposes how deception, weak voter turnout, and silence from church leaders allowed the measure to pass, citing shocking data showing only half of Christians are registered to vote and even fewer show up. She warns that chemical abortions now make up most terminations and that Missouri lawmakers are barred from passing safety restrictions under the current law. Sickles urges Missourians to unite, register, and vote “Yes” on Amendment 3 this November to overturn the radical constitutional change. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #KateSickles #Amendment3 #ProLife #MissouriPolitics #FaithAndFreedom #ChemicalAbortion #VoterTurnout #ProtectLife #MissouriConstitution

Marc kicks off the first hour celebrating The Marc Cox Morning Show’s #13 national ranking from Barrett Media, using the moment to highlight the show’s authenticity and connection with listeners. The discussion turns sharp as he breaks down Senator Hawley’s revelations about activist funding networks fueling unrest and the Senate’s ongoing battle over the SAVE Act and voter ID. Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” zeroes in on California’s outrageous “jock tax,” sparking a broader takedown of St. Louis’s tax-heavy policies driving businesses away. Marc closes the hour confronting the media’s blatant refusal to report facts about the Canadian school shooting, calling out how political correctness has replaced truth in modern journalism. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #BarrettMedia #SaveAmericaAct #VoterID #KimOnAWhim #JockTax #StLouis #TaxPolicy #MediaBias #CanadaShooting #TruthOverNarrative

Kim dives into the absurdity of California’s “jock tax,” revealing how Sam Darnold actually lost money playing in the Super Bowl after being taxed for simply spending a week in the state. The team unpacks how 21 states now squeeze visiting athletes, with California leading the pack and Illinois famously responding with “Michael Jordan’s Revenge.” The discussion shifts to St. Louis’s own 1% earnings tax and the city’s decades-long decline under one-party rule. Marc calls out leadership for driving away businesses with high taxes and unchecked crime, arguing that until the city changes course, companies and workers will keep fleeing to the suburbs. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #MarcCoxShow #JockTax #CaliforniaTaxes #StLouis #EarningsTax #BusinessFlight #TaxPolicy #DowntownDecline

The show kicks off with Hour 1 covering Canada’s trans shooter controversy, debates over Washington State’s DEI bill, and Marc celebrating Guns N Hoses’ donation to Backstoppers. Hour 2 dives into Caroline Levitt’s CBS takedown, Georgia election irregularities, ICE enforcement, and Mike Gavin’s market insights, mixed with lighthearted tech and lifestyle updates. Hour 3 covers a Starbucks shooting arrest, population shifts favoring Trump states, Haley Davis’ Switzerland travel preview, and Kim on a Whim dissecting Netflix’s AI-generated Lucy Letbee documentary. Hour 4 wraps the show with Jimmy Failla critiquing Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and cultural missteps, followed by Bob & Tammy Kershaw providing detailed retirement planning advice, including strategies for 401(k)s, IRAs, and risk-managed market growth. Hashtags: #MarkCoxMorningShow #Backstoppers #DEI #CanadaShooting #CarolineLevitt #ICEEnforcement #GeorgiaElection #StarbucksShooting #PopulationTrends #SwitzerlandTravel #Netflix #AIinMedia #JimmyFailla #BadBunny #NancyGuthrie #RetirementPlanning #401k #IRA #FinancialAdvice

Marc, Kim, and Ethan open with the latest economic updates and humorous takes on cultural moments like Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance. Jimmy Failla joins to dissect media, politics, and ongoing criminal investigations, while Bob and Tammy Kershaw provide in-depth guidance on protecting retirement savings, avoiding hidden 401K and IRA fees, and planning for safe, reliable income. The hour blends breaking news, cultural commentary, and practical financial advice for listeners. Hashtags: #JobsReport #BadBunny #FCC #JimmyFailla #RetirementPlanning #401K #IRA #FinancialAdvice #MarkCoxMorningShow

Jimmy Failla joins to break down the confusion around Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl lyrics, critiques cultural mashups, and skewers “snow person” gun terminology in Canada. He then dissects the evolving Nancy Guthrie case, questioning the Bitcoin ransom and law enforcement’s actions, blending sharp cultural commentary with legal insight and irreverent humor. Hashtags: #JimmyFailla #BadBunny #SuperBowl #NancyGuthrie #GunPerson #CanadianShooting #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc opens with breaking news on a Starbucks shooting arrest in Tower Grove East and the unexpected 10-day El Paso airport shutdown, setting the stage for a packed hour. Mary Vought from the Heritage Foundation analyzes long-term population trends favoring Trump states and the political implications for Democrats. Haley Davis from Collette Worldwide Tours previews a fall trip to Switzerland, detailing the itinerary, activity levels, and unique experiences. The hour closes with Kim on a Whim, examining the controversial Netflix documentary on Lucy Letbee and the use of AI-generated avatars to protect anonymity, raising questions about authenticity in modern media. Hashtags: #StarbucksShooting #PopulationTrends #MaryVought #SwitzerlandTravel #HaleyDavis #Netflix #AIinMedia #LucyLetbee #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc chats with Haley Davis from Clolette Worldwide Tours about an upcoming Switzerland trip for listeners, highlighting the 10-day itinerary through Zurich, Bern, and Innsbruck with scenic Alpine views, historic sites, and cultural experiences like fondue lunches and yodeling demonstrations. They discuss trip logistics, activity levels, included meals, and opportunities for free exploration, emphasizing the relaxed pace and community of like-minded travelers. Haley also details the September 24th informational meeting and how listeners can sign up or ask questions. Hashtags: #HaleyDavis #SwitzerlandTrip #ColletteTours #TravelPlanning #MarkCoxMorningShow #AlpineAdventure #GroupTravel

Marc and Mary Vought, Heritage Foundation VP of Strategic Communications, analyze U.S. population trends and their political impact, noting that Trump-won states are experiencing the largest growth while key blue states stagnate. They discuss how declining birth rates among left-leaning voters could shape future elections and examine the rise of church disruptions, including incidents involving Don Lemon, framing them as a growing threat to religious freedom. The segment blends demographic insights with cultural commentary, emphasizing long-term political and societal implications. Hashtags: #MaryVought #HeritageFoundation #PopulationTrends #SwingStates #ReligiousFreedom #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc opens with birthday wishes for Sue Thomas and previews a busy hour ahead, including Heritage VP Mary Vogt and Haley Davis on travel. The hour dives into ICE enforcement, highlighting Caroline Levitt’s takedown of CBS misreporting illegal alien arrests, and the ongoing discussion of Georgia election irregularities. Mike Gavin joins to provide market updates, discuss grounded flights in El Paso due to security concerns, Moderna’s FDA setback, and crypto volatility. Light moments include a humorous segment on new technology measuring gas emissions and sleep and lifestyle tips in “In Other News.” Hashtags: #CarolineLevitt #ICEEnforcement #GeorgiaElection #MarketUpdate #MikeGavin #InOtherNews #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc and Sue Thomas kick off with birthday wishes for Sue before diving into health and lifestyle insights, including how certain sleeping positions can cause nerve damage and shoulder strain. They then cover a bizarre car wash incident in Pennsylvania where a woman was trapped for nearly an hour, and finally discuss Eddie Bauer filing for bankruptcy in the U.S. and Canada, sharing the company’s history and the implications for fans. Hashtags: #InOtherNews #SleepHealth #CarWashIncident #EddieBauer #RetailNews #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc and Kim open the show with lighthearted chatter about the weather, family, and dogs before diving into a full slate of heated national stories. They dissect the tragic school shooting in British Columbia and slam the Canadian media for refusing to call the shooter a biological male, framing it as another example of political correctness undermining truth. Kim’s “On a Whim” segment takes aim at Washington State’s new DEI bill that sidelines straight white men, sparking a wider debate about fairness, merit, and social engineering. Marc celebrates Guns N Hoses’ $1 million donation to Backstoppers, honoring the families of fallen first responders, and closes the hour by previewing the show’s upcoming guests — including Haley Davis on the Switzerland trip, Jimmy Failla, and Taylor Riggs. Hashtags: #MarkCoxMorningShow #Backstoppers #DEI #CanadaShooting #PoliticalCorrectness #FirstResponders #FreeSpeech #CulturalDebate

In this fiery “Kim on a Whim,” Kim unloads on Washington State’s new bill that classifies nearly every demographic as “socially disadvantaged” — except straight white men. She and Marc tear into what they call the hypocrisy of “equity over equality,” warning that DEI quotas have swung too far and now punish merit. They highlight cultural bias in media and advertising, using a Redfin commercial as an example, and argue that political correctness and racial double standards are eroding fairness. The conversation loops back to Bad Bunny’s halftime controversy and free speech hypocrisy, closing with sharp jabs at NBC’s moral blind spots and the nation’s growing obsession with identity politics. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #DEI #WashingtonState #EquityVsEquality #IdentityPolitics #MarkCoxMorningShow #FreeSpeech #CulturalBias

The show kicks off with Hour 1 dissecting media fear tactics, Megyn Kelly’s critique of Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish Super Bowl performance, and the social media addiction debate in Los Angeles, highlighting accountability and cultural clashes. Hour 2 shifts to Missouri politics with John Lamping on legislative updates, bipartisan voter ID support, and quirky national stories from Ring cameras to collapsed amusement rides. Hour 3 dives into national issues with Todd Piro on social media effects and legal controversies, Luis Valdez analyzing Second Amendment advocacy and red flag laws, and Kim on a Whim debating political age and term limits. Hour 4 revisits Bad Bunny backlash and NBC ratings, features Chad Pergram on DHS funding struggles and filibuster mechanics, Ryan Wiggins on the Save America Act and voter ID laws, and closes with California’s ICE mask law and the push for body cams. Each hour blends national and local politics, cultural debates, and actionable civic discussions. Hashtags: #SuperBowlControversy #BadBunny #MediaAccountability #MissouriPolitics #JohnLamping #VoterID #SocialMediaAddiction #2ATuesday #GunRights #DHSShutdown #SaveAmericaAct #ICE #BodyCams #MarcCoxShow

Marc opens the hour revisiting the Super Bowl halftime show debate, dissecting cultural backlash against Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish performance and exploring declining streaming numbers and NBC ratings. Chad Pergram joins from Capitol Hill to break down the looming partial DHS shutdown, the challenges of funding bills, and the practical limits of filibuster enforcement. Ryan Wiggins follows with an in-studio discussion on the Save America Act, voter ID laws, and the tension between federal oversight and state election control. The hour closes examining California’s new ICE mask ban, federal supremacy challenges, and how body cams could reshape law enforcement accountability. Hashtags: #BadBunny #SuperBowl #ChadPergram #DHSShutdown #SaveAmericaAct #VoterID #FederalVsState #ICE #BodyCams #MarcCoxShow

Ryan Wiggins joins Marc to dissect the SAVE Act and its implications for election integrity. They discuss voter ID requirements, the convergence of illegal immigration concerns with election security, and Democratic opposition framed around states’ rights. Wiggins compares the SAVE Act to the 2021 Freedom to Vote Act, highlighting the shift in Democratic positions and the nationalization of election rules, while emphasizing the need for mechanisms like e-Verify to prevent voter fraud. The segment underscores bipartisan public support for voter ID and explores the federal versus state authority in implementing election safeguards. Hashtags: #RyanWiggins #VoterID #ElectionSecurity #SAVEAct #FreedomToVoteAct #ElectionIntegrity #eVerify #StatesRights #BipartisanSupport

Chad Pergram joins Marc to break down the ongoing DHS funding struggles, highlighting the high likelihood of a partial shutdown due to stalled negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. They discuss how ICE, TSA, FEMA, and other agencies could be affected, including pay schedules and operational impacts, while examining political leverage points and the role of sanctuary city debates. The conversation shifts to the Save America Act, exploring Senate procedural hurdles, the challenges of enforcing a standing filibuster, and the realistic prospects for passage in the current political landscape. Hashtags: #ChadPergram #DHSFunding #PartialShutdown #ICE #TSA #FEMA #SaveAmericaAct #SenateProcedures #Filibuster #ImmigrationDebate

Marc and the team dive into a packed hour covering key national issues. They start with Todd Piro from Fox and Friends First, discussing social media addiction, tragic stories of youth affected by online culture, and the legal and moral complexities surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell and Trump-related clemency discussions. Next, Luis Valdez joins for 2A Tuesday, analyzing Second Amendment threats, red flag laws, and ongoing gun rights advocacy across the country and in Puerto Rico. Kim on a Whim closes the hour debating age limits, term limits, and cognitive testing for elected officials, questioning what truly defines fitness for leadership. Hashtags: #SocialMediaAddiction #ToddPiro #GhislaineMaxwell #2ATuesday #LuisValdez #GunRights #RedFlagLaws #TermLimits #AgeLimits #KimOnAWhim

Luis Valdez joins from Puerto Rico to dissect state-level Second Amendment battles, focusing on Florida HB 1455’s red flag law flaws and how it undermines due process. He reviews Virginia’s recent legislative attempts to restrict firearms on campuses and in public spaces, while emphasizing GOA’s legal and lobbying efforts to protect gun rights nationwide. Valdez also explains the practical impact on law-abiding citizens versus criminals and shares updates on Puerto Rico’s gun regulations, highlighting strategies to preserve constitutional rights across diverse jurisdictions.

Todd Piro joins to share insights on social media’s impact on youth, highlighting a mother’s account of her son’s tragic spiral and the broader implications of digital addiction. The conversation shifts to the Epstein case, including Ghislaine Maxwell’s potential clemency deal and the legal and ethical complications surrounding the exposure of names. Light-hearted moments punctuate the discussion, with Todd reflecting on past on-air food challenges and the quirks of live TV.