The Marc Cox Morning Show

Marc, Kim, Ethan, and Susan kick off a lively hour covering local and national news. They start with updates on the podcast, social media, and upcoming State of the Union coverage, then dive into top stories including bipartisan support for voter ID, Trump’s Federal Reserve commentary, and Olympian controversies. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to discuss recent legislative action, the born-alive bill, minimum wage for minors, and challenges with redistricting amendments. The hour wraps with lighter “In Other News” segments on Ring cameras helping locate lost pets, a $15,000 engagement ring human crane game, a collapsed amusement ride in India, and an NBA mascot incident, blending news, politics, and quirky stories. Hashtags: #MissouriPolitics #JohnLamping #StateOfTheUnion #VoterID #MinimumWage #ICE #RingCamera #ViralNews #SportsNews

Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to discuss recent legislative activity, including the House passing its first bill of the year—a born-alive abortion bill—and the challenges it faces in the Senate. He weighs in on efforts to lower the minimum wage for minors, emphasizing the value of early work experience, and critiques how lawmakers often defer tough votes to public petitions. Lamping also addresses Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ proposed redistricting language changes, highlighting the complexities and frustrations of Missouri’s initiative petition system. Hashtags: #JohnLamping #MissouriLegislation #BornAliveBill #MinimumWage #Redistricting #MarcCoxShow

Marc opens the show exposing a deceptive local TV promo falsely linking a South County police raid to ICE, slamming fear-driven reporting during ratings season. He follows with Megyn Kelly’s fiery takedown of Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish Super Bowl performance and what it says about cultural representation in America. Kim’s “On a Whim” dives into the landmark Los Angeles trial targeting Big Tech over social media addiction, sparking debate on accountability and mental health. The hour closes with listener texts and a nostalgic look at how childhood freedom has faded in the digital age. Hashtags: #MediaDeception #MegynKelly #BadBunny #SocialMediaAddiction #Parenting #MarcCoxShow

In this “Kim on a Whim” segment, Kim spotlights a landmark Los Angeles trial accusing Meta and YouTube of intentionally addicting children through manipulative algorithms, echoing the tobacco lawsuits of the ’90s. She and Marc unpack the claims, discuss how social media triggers compulsive behavior, and question whether platforms should be held liable for mental health harms. They touch on Missouri’s own lawsuit against Meta, parental accountability, and how online engagement feeds corporate profit. The hour closes with light banter and upcoming guest teases. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #SocialMediaAddiction #BigTechTrial #Meta #YouthMentalHealth #MarcCoxShow

Hour 1 kicks off with Marc dissecting the underwhelming Super Bowl and NFL halftime, highlighting TPUSA’s patriotic alternative, the Trump video editing controversy, and Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” segment on collapsing American pride and woke Olympians. Hour 2 continues with immigration legal wins, market updates from Nicole Murray, and extreme news stories, setting up interviews with Beavis Shock, Dan Buck, and Mary Katherine Martin. Hour 3 dives into Kirkwood School District admissions of improper student material access, TPUSA’s halftime reach, cultural commentary from Dan Buck, and Missouri’s Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Hour 4 closes the show with top stories, Mary Katherine Martin on the Kirkwood ruling, Tom Ackerman’s sports analysis including the Super Bowl and Cardinals outlook, and a critique of Kamala Harris’ voter ID comments. The show blends politics, culture, and sports while highlighting conservative perspectives and actionable insights for listeners. Hashtags: #SuperBowl #TPUSA #Trump #WokeOlympics #Patriotism #Education #KirkwoodSchools #BornAliveBill #ImmigrationLaw #MarketUpdate #Sports #CollegeBasketball #Cardinals #MarkCoxMorningShow #KimOnAWhim #MaryKatherineMartin #DanBuck #TomAckerman

Marc opens with a recap of Super Bowl reactions, including TPUSA’s alternative programming and media missteps, before diving into Mary Katherine Martin’s explanation of Kirkwood School District’s mishandling of student digital library content and parental access issues. Tom Ackerman joins to break down the defensive Super Bowl, St. Louis Cardinals’ farm system and prospects, and standout college basketball games, highlighting SLU’s surprising dominance. The hour closes with a critique of voter ID debates and Kamala Harris’ controversial 2024 remarks. Hashtags: #SuperBowl #KirkwoodSchools #ThomasMooreSociety #StLouisCardinals #CollegeBasketball #VoterID #KamalaHarris

Tom Ackerman joins Marc to recap a defensive Super Bowl clash, highlight Seattle’s dominance over the Patriots, and preview the Cardinals’ young talent and farm system ahead of the March 26th opener. He also shares insights on standout college basketball games, including SLU’s impressive run and North Carolina’s dramatic last-second victory over Duke, emphasizing the intensity of home-court atmospheres and March Madness anticipation. Hashtags: #TomAckerman #NFLRecap #Seahawks #Cardinals #Baseball #CollegeBasketball #SLU #NorthCarolina #MarchMadness

Mary Catherine Martin of the Thomas Moore Society joins Marc to break down a four-year fight over objectionable material on Kirkwood school students’ devices. She explains how the Missouri-provided Sora app exposes students to unfiltered content from the MoreNet and public library catalogs, highlights Kirkwood’s misleading notices to parents, and urges vigilance and action by parents to protect their children. The discussion underscores systemic risks across Missouri schools and ongoing efforts to enforce proper oversight. Hashtags: #KirkwoodSchools #StudentSafety #ThomasMooreSociety #SoraApp #MoreNet #ParentalRights #EducationIntegrity

Marc and Kim open with the Kirkwood School District admitting to allowing student access to improper materials, previewing interviews with the Thomas Moore Society and Mary Katherine Martin. The conversation then shifts to last night’s TPUSA halftime show, highlighting 20 million viewers, Kid Rock’s performance, and the contrast with the NFL’s traditional halftime acts. Dan Buck joins for “The Buck Stops Here” to analyze the cultural significance, conservative messaging, and Tom McDonald’s viral song “Pray for the Left.” Kim closes with a deep dive into Missouri’s Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, discussing its legal implications, the rarity of live births after abortion, and upcoming legislative conversations. Hashtags: #KirkwoodSchools #TPUSAHalftime #KidRock #TomMcDonald #ConservativeCulture #BornAliveBill #DanBuck #MaryKatherineMartin

Dan Buck breaks down the massive TPUSA halftime show, which drew over 20 million viewers streaming across devices, contrasting it with the NFL’s politically charged performance. He highlights Kid Rock’s live additions and Tom McDonald’s viral song Pray for the Left, celebrating conservative values while critiquing the “woke left.” The segment emphasizes audience engagement, the power of independent music distribution, and upcoming Kid Rock tour dates in St. Louis. Hashtags: #DanBuck #TPUSA #KidRock #TomMcDonald #PrayForTheLeft #ConservativeMusic #SuperBowlHalftime #AmericanValues

Marc and Kim kick off the hour discussing Super Bowl viewing choices and the TPUSA halftime show, reflecting on patriotic sentiment versus NFL controversy. Hans von Spakovsky joins to break down a Fifth Circuit ruling allowing detention of illegal aliens without bond and the legal risks facing Minneapolis anti-ICE protesters. Nicole Murray provides a market update, including stock gains, international tensions with Cuba, and trending tech news, before sharing lighter stories like ex-curse services. The “In Other News” segment covers extreme high-altitude marathons, retirement savings shocks, bizarre arrests, Olympic commentary gaffes, and the Colorado crematory scandal, setting up upcoming interviews with Beavis Shock, Dan Buck, and Mary Katherine Martin. Hashtags: #SuperBowl #ImmigrationLaw #MarketUpdate #NicoleMurray #CrazyNews #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc welcomes legal analyst Hans von Spakovsky from Advancing American Freedom to break down the Fifth Circuit’s ruling allowing illegal immigrants to be detained without bond — a major win for Trump’s immigration agenda. Hans explains that prior administrations ignored the clear letter of the law and that due process for illegal entrants is defined by statute, not the Constitution. They discuss anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis and the legal grounds for arresting them for blocking federal operations. The conversation shifts to the Epstein case, where Hans warns that unredacted DOJ documents viewed by Reps. Massey and Khanna must protect victims’ privacy and may not yield new criminal evidence. Marc closes with skepticism toward online conspiracy claims about Epstein still being alive. Hashtags: #HansVonSpakovsky #ImmigrationLaw #TrumpAgenda #ICE #EpsteinFiles #DOJ #BorderSecurity #LegalAnalysis #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc kicks off the show slamming the dull Super Bowl and the NFL’s woke halftime, celebrating TPUSA’s patriotic alternative that drew millions. The discussion turns to the Trump video controversy, where a staffer’s editing mistake sparked false racism claims — Marc calls out media manipulation and missed chances to clarify. Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” dives into collapsing American pride and woke Olympians trashing the U.S., sparking a broader debate on cultural decay, parenting, and activist schools. The hour closes with listener reactions, a patriotic tax story, and Marc’s sharp critique of Minnesota’s political dysfunction and its housing market collapse. Hashtags: #SuperBowl #TPUSA #Trump #WokeOlympics #Patriotism #Education #HousingMarket #MarkCoxMorningShow #KimOnAWhim #HansVonSpakovsky

Kim tackles a sobering Gallup poll showing that only 58% of Americans say they’re proud to be American — the lowest on record — and points to woke Olympians who openly criticize the U.S. as a symptom of cultural decline. She and Marc dissect athletes’ anti-American comments, mocking their emotional “values of inclusivity and diversity” rhetoric and connecting it to Gen Z indoctrination and weak parenting. The discussion expands to students protesting ICE with school approval, exposing hypocrisy in education and urging parents to confront local school boards. Marc ends with a fiery call for accountability and civic engagement at the local level. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #Patriotism #WokeOlympics #GenZ #Education #SchoolBoard #ICEProtests #MarkCoxMorningShow #CulturalShift

Hour 1 opens the show with local and national headlines, setting the stage with news and commentary. Hour 2 explores Minneapolis law enforcement challenges, Nicole Murray on the Super Bowl and markets, and quirky human-interest stories in “In Other News.” Hour 3 examines ICE enforcement in Minneapolis and St. Louis, Heritage Foundation insights on immigration policy, Congressman Eric Burlison discussing the Save America Act and Senate filibuster issues, and Kim on a Whim analyzing New York City’s anti-business policies. Hour 4 features Secretary of State Denny Hoskins on voter ID, election integrity, and Missouri redistricting, RNC National Press Secretary Kirsten Pels on midterms and fundraising, and Kim tackling St. Louis University’s policies on ICE recruiters and conservative student groups. The full show blends policy, politics, and culture with on-the-ground reporting and audience engagement. Hashtags: #ICE #ImmigrationEnforcement #ElectionIntegrity #SaveAmericaAct #NYCBusiness #Midterms #CampusFreeSpeech #MarcCoxMorningShow

Hour 4 begins with Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins discussing voter ID enforcement, the Save America Act, redistricting updates, and national election oversight. Marc and Kim then spotlight St. Louis University barring ICE recruiters, examining campus free speech and Turning Point USA’s growing presence. The hour continues with Kirsten Pels, RNC National Press Secretary, breaking down Trump administration initiatives, special elections, and GOP fundraising advantages. Joe Concha closes with insights on potential 2026 Democratic nominees, filibuster strategy, birthright citizenship debates, and the evolving national electoral map. Hashtags: #MissouriPolitics #ElectionIntegrity #Redistricting #CampusFreeSpeech #TrumpRx #RNC #JoeConcha #MarcCoxMorningShow

Joe Concha joins the show to break down potential 2026 Democratic nominees, discussing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and other high-profile figures while analyzing media coverage and political strategy. He addresses Senate filibuster dynamics, the Supreme Court's size, birthright citizenship, and census implications, highlighting how shifting electoral maps and red-state gains are challenging Democratic power. Concha emphasizes the GOP perspective on preserving policies and the importance of strategic responses to these national political trends. Hashtags: #JoeConcha #Election2026 #DemocraticNominees #Filibuster #SupremeCourt #ElectoralMap #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc speaks with Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins about his trip to DC for the National Prayer Breakfast and his work on election integrity issues. Hoskins outlines strong bipartisan support for voter ID, addresses criticisms from Chuck Schumer, and discusses the practicalities of verifying citizenship through systems like E-Verify. He also provides updates on redistricting challenges in Missouri, explaining recent Supreme Court rulings and his efforts to ensure clear, concise ballot language for upcoming elections. Hashtags: #DennyHoskins #ElectionIntegrity #VoterID #Redistricting #Missouri #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc opens the hour with a look at ICE enforcement challenges in Minneapolis and St. Louis, including citizen roadblocks and rapid response groups, before highlighting TrumpRx.gov’s nationwide prescription drug discounts. Simon Hankinson of the Heritage Foundation breaks down the ideological battle over immigration enforcement, the dangers of sanctuary city tactics, and public support for deporting criminal aliens. Congressman Eric Burlison updates on the Save America Act, Senate filibuster issues, partial government shutdown risks, and political maneuvering around Homeland funding. Kim on a Whim closes the hour analyzing New York City’s anti-business policies under Mayor Adams, warning of corporate flight, mismanaged taxes, and economic repercussions. Hashtags: #ICE #ImmigrationEnforcement #TrumpRx #SaveAmericaAct #GovernmentShutdown #NYCBusiness #MarcCoxMorningShow

Congressman Eric Burlison joins Marc to break down the political maneuvering in the Senate, highlighting challenges with the modern filibuster, the Save America Act’s push for voter ID and election integrity, and the threats of partial government shutdowns tied to funding disputes and political posturing. He details how Democrats are using earmarks and funding tactics to advance their agenda, defends ICE and Homeland Security funding, and shares insights on ongoing UFO investigations requiring international intelligence cooperation, blending domestic policy and intriguing extraterrestrial questions. Hashtags: #EricBurlison #SaveAmericaAct #Filibuster #ElectionIntegrity #GovernmentShutdown #UFOs #MarcCoxMorningShow

Simon Hankinson, Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow, joins Marc to dissect the ongoing Minneapolis protests against ICE, highlighting the dangerous tactics of private citizens blocking streets and the broader agenda of abolishing immigration enforcement. They explore legal limits on roadblocks, activist strategies to provoke law enforcement, and the media’s misrepresentation of incidents. Hankinson contextualizes the issue with polling data showing strong swing state support for deporting illegal alien criminals and critiques political leaders who equate ICE enforcement with historical atrocities, emphasizing public misunderstanding versus factual enforcement realities. Hashtags: #ICEProtests #Minneapolis #ImmigrationEnforcement #HeritageFoundation #SimonHankinson #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc and Kim open Hour 2 with reactions to Steve Bannon’s ICE polling claims, dissecting law enforcement challenges in Minneapolis and the human cost of immigration policy failures. The hour continues with Nicole Murray discussing Super Bowl plans, market moves, corporate news, and personal anecdotes, highlighting relatable lifestyle topics. It closes with “In Other News,” covering a frozen swan rescue, Chicago’s rat birth control pilot, celebrity real estate moves, and quirky human-interest stories. Hashtags: #ICE #Minneapolis #NicoleMurray #SuperBowl #Markets #InOtherNews #WeirdNews #Celebrities

Marc and Kim bring in Fox Business’ Nicole Murray for a lively Super Bowl Friday chat, covering everything from bad potluck memories to Wall Street’s tough day. Nicole reports steep losses in the Dow and Nasdaq, an EEOC investigation into Nike for alleged discrimination against white employees, Energizer’s tariff woes, India’s multibillion-dollar Boeing deal, and Amazon’s $200B AI investment. She also notes Super Bowl party costs have jumped 45% in six years, sparking laughs about food, allergies, and bad crab cake flashbacks before a nostalgic dive into Mizzou’s famed J-school days. Hashtags: #NicoleMurray #Markets #SuperBowl2026 #Economy #MizzouJSchool #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc opens the show reacting to Missouri school walkouts protesting ICE, slamming administrators for hypocrisy on “free speech” and calling out the NEA’s progressive influence on education. The discussion shifts to TrumpRx.gov, where Marc touts Trump’s sweeping drug price cuts and mocks critics now benefiting from his policies. Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” spotlights a groundbreaking detransition lawsuit, exposing medical malpractice and the cultural damage of rushed gender surgeries. The hour wraps with a sharp critique of the Washington Post’s layoffs and the mainstream media’s collapse under its own bias and dishonesty. Hashtags: #SchoolWalkouts #TrumpRx #Detransition #MediaBias #Education #MarcCoxMorningShow

In this “Kim on a Whim,” Kim covers the landmark $2 million verdict awarded to a young woman who detransitioned after a double mastectomy at 16, calling it a major turning point in medical accountability. She and Marc unpack how the case exposes reckless rush-to-surgery practices, the psychological manipulation of parents through suicide fear tactics, and the growing wave of similar lawsuits that could reshape gender medicine. The discussion highlights parental responsibility, systemic malpractice, and how fear-driven affirmation has failed an entire generation of confused teens. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #Detransition #MedicalMalpractice #GenderMedicine #ParentalRights #MarcCoxMorningShow

This episode of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Marc's message to kids wanting to protest ICE at school: sit your ass down Trump isn't backing off ICE enforcement, just taking a "softer touch" Wash Post lays off 1/3 of staff. Real journalism has been gone for years Eric Schmitt takes down leftist organization that calls everything racist STL County wants to raise your taxes. Here's how it could affect you Tom Ackerman says THIS new Cards player will be a household name in STL Jim Talent says U.S. involvement in Iran is likely First free grocery store in NYC opens next week Shannon Bream says another government shutdown is likely

We just got new info on the free grocery store in NYC. It makes no sense! Shannon Bream says another government shutdown is likely Marc can't believe what Griff Jenkins is offering to do for him in DC Trump is the ultimate energizer bunny

Shannon Bream says another government shutdown is likely

Maniacs in MN are setting up roadblocks to stop ICE enforcement. Jim Talent says U.S. involvement in Iran is likely. Why It's offensive to people to suggest they can't get an ID to vote First free grocery store in NYC opens next week

Jim Talent discusses the lates happening with IRAN

Hour 2 kicks off with Marc talking about a student that was hit by a car at a school walk out protest. David Stokes explains why ST Louis County want to raise your taxes and Tom Ackerman on SLU unbelievable win streak.

David Stokes explains why STL County wants to raise your taxes. Here's how it could affect you

This hour Marc and Kim discuss the recent school walk outs to protest ICE and the planned ones coming up. Kim takes on the layoff at the Washington Post on her Kim on a Whim Segment.

On this Kim on a Whim, Kim talks about the mass lay off at the Wash. Post and why real journalism has been dead for years.

This hour opens with Tom Homan explaining ICE’s strategic drawdown of 700 agents in Minneapolis, stressing smarter enforcement, unified command, and continued focus on public safety threats. Jimmy Failla weighs in, praising Homan’s calm, non-political approach while highlighting growing homelessness issues in New York City. Taylor Riggs analyzes the U.S.-India trade deal, its market impact, and Kevin Warsh’s potential influence as Trump’s Fed chair pick. The hour concludes with breaking updates from TMZ suggesting Nancy Guthrie’s son-in-law may be the prime suspect in Savannah Guthrie’s disappearance, while frustrations mount over the stalled SAVE Act. Hashtags: #ICE #TomHoman #ImmigrationEnforcement #JimmyFailla #TaylorRiggs #USIndiaTrade #KevinWarsh #SavannahGuthrie #SAVEAct