Hour 2 [03/19/2026]: March Madness Prep, DHS Hearing Drama, and Offbeat News Roundup

March 19, 202632m 18s

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Show Notes

Marc Cox opens Thursday morning reflecting on technical fixes with the Odyssey app and previews the NCAA tournament’s arrival in St. Louis, highlighting city preparations, curfew enforcement, and fan logistics. The conversation moves to national politics with recaps of Markwayne Mullin and Rand Paul’s heated DHS hearing exchanges, including personal stories and emotional moments that humanize key players. Tom Ackerman joins live from Florida to preview March Madness matchups, predict outcomes for local teams, and share insights on broadcasting under intense crowd conditions. The hour closes with a lively “In Other News” segment, covering a Roman-era artifact in South America, Gen Z’s digital detox trend, Bob Barker-era harassment allegations, Amazon’s one- and three-hour delivery rollout, and a light celebrity finance tidbit. Hashtags: #MarchMadness #DHSHearings #TomAckerman #InOtherNews #NCAA #GenZTrends #AmazonDelivery #Politics #SportsAnalysis

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