The Marc Cox Morning Show

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.

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