The Marc Cox Morning Show

Hour 3 opens with guest host Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge analyzing reporting on the September 30, 2026 Flydubai Flight FZ1073 emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The hosts review details surrounding the cockpit struggle between Captain Smit Machchhar and the first officer, the rapid altitude loss, passenger intervention, and the landing executed by off-duty pilots. The news roundup includes audio testimony from Capitol Hill hearings on COVID-19 hospital treatment protocols, Department of Justice voter fraud prosecutions outlined by Acting Associate Attorney General Todd Blanche, and public statements by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Former U.S. Senator Jim Talent joins the program to discuss community and faith-based initiatives, contrasting non-profit models like St. Patrick Center with federal administrative bureaucracies. Senator Talent analyzes foreign policy and security developments in the Middle East following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, evaluating regional petroleum supply lines and election strategy ahead of the 2026 midterms. The hour continues with commentary on the September 30, 2026 televised CNN California Governor Debate between Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton. Buck draws on personal commercial development experience to outline municipal permit review fees and regulatory compliance costs for regional building projects. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts examine the September 29, 2026 WNBA Playoff Game 2 confrontation between Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and an Indiana Fever courtside fan, reviewing technical foul assessments, arena fan security protocols, and social media reactions from Sophie Cunningham. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DanBuck #Flydubai1073 #JimTalent #AjaWilson

Guest host Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge welcome former U.S. Senator Jim Talent to the show. The conversation opens with a retrospective on community and faith-based initiatives, highlighting non-profit models like St. Patrick Center and contrasting local community efforts with federal administrative bureaucracies. Senator Talent analyzes foreign policy and security developments in the Middle East following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. The discussion evaluates regional stabilization in Northern Iraq and Syria, Middle Eastern petroleum supply lines, and energy market trends. The segment concludes with election strategy analysis ahead of the 2026 midterms, examining Republican party messaging on energy production, border security, economic indicators, and household income growth. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #JimTalent #MiddleEast #MidtermElections

Hour 2 opens with guest host Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge reviewing St. Louis regional weather forecasts, including late-week precipitation trends and upcoming seasonal fall temperatures. On the news roundup, the segment covers diplomatic commentary from U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker regarding the September 30, 2026 Flydubai Flight FZ1073 in-flight emergency, alongside Senate Judiciary Committee exchanges involving Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt and Special Counsel Jack Smith. The hosts provide media commentary on statements by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton concerning American constitutional history. KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins the broadcast to analyze Chicago Bears 38-year-old backup quarterback Case Keenum's 27-7 Monday Night Football victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, comparing Keenum's career path to Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner. Ackerman previews MLB postseason wildcard series, the St. Louis Blues 2026–27 regular season opener, and St. Louis CITY SC's 19-game unbeaten streak. On In Other News (sponsored by Zerorez St. Louis), the hosts review stories including a 65-pound runaway tortoise in Monroe Township, New Jersey, TSA airport credential standing mandates, and venture investments led by Founders Fund into Halter, a $2 billion precision agriculture startup producing AI-powered GPS cow collars ("Cowgorithms"). The hour closes with updates on Katmai National Park's 2026 Fat Bear Week winner ("Bear 910") and Samsung smart appliance software glitches. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DanBuck #EricSchmitt #TomAckerman #AgTech

Dan Buck, Kim St. Onge, and KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman deliver sports commentary, opening with Chicago Bears 38-year-old backup quarterback Case Keenum's 27-7 Monday Night Football victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The panel compares Keenum's career path to Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and discusses stadium development proposals involving the Bears. Ackerman provides MLB postseason updates, covering wildcard series outcomes for the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers. The discussion previews the St. Louis Blues 2026–27 regular season schedule, highlighting top-line players Robert Thomas, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Dylan Holloway. The segment closes with highlights from St. Louis CITY SC's 19-game unbeaten streak. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #TomAckerman #CaseKeenum #STLBlues

Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge examine local news developments across the St. Louis metropolitan area. The segment reviews a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announcing the September 30, 2026 sentencing of Jose Luis Mata-Cedillo to 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking conspiracy involving cocaine distribution for a Mexican drug cartel. The hosts discuss the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners public forum held at Harris-Stowe State University, examining audio equipment malfunctions, public participation levels, and Mayor Tishaura Jones's walkout during meeting proceedings. The segment details city infrastructure repairs following the theft and vandalism of 77 fire hydrants across North St. Louis, alongside a St. Louis County law enforcement investigation involving online child exploitation charges. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DanBuck #STLMorningBrief #STLPolice

Hour 1 opens with guest host Dan Buck sitting in for Marc Cox alongside Kim St. Onge. The hosts analyze the September 30, 2026 Flydubai Flight FZ1073 in-flight emergency, reviewing reports of an in-flight cockpit struggle, a rapid 17,000-foot descent, passenger intervention, and the plane's emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. On the news roundup, the segment reviews Department of Justice voter fraud prosecutions outlined by Acting Associate Attorney General Todd Blanche, media commentary by Joy Reid, and artificial intelligence regulation statements from Senator Bernie Sanders. The hosts discuss political economic models, comparing public sector service delivery with private market enterprise. The segment details legal and procedural developments following the September 30, 2026 attempted lethal injection of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts evaluate viral social media reports regarding in-store customer location tracking, highlighting Target's deployment of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons on shopping baskets and carts paired with Acuity Brands intelligent LED ceiling lighting systems. The hour closes with Buck sharing reflections on high school sports officiating, addressing spectator behavior and umpire retention in youth athletics. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DanBuck #Flydubai1073 #TargetTracking

Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge host Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control. The hosts discuss viral social media reporting regarding in-store customer location tracking technologies, examining Target's deployment of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons on shopping baskets and carts in partnership with Acuity Brands intelligent LED ceiling lighting systems. The segment analyzes corporate privacy policy updates, consumer mobile application location permissions, and retail analytics tools. The broadcast concludes with audio testimony addressing hospital treatment protocols, patient care disputes, and administrative vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #KimonAWhim #Target #ConsumerPrivacy

The September 30, 2026 edition of The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with comprehensive coverage of U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing proceedings concerning Special Counsel Jack Smith. Hosts Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge examine questioning by U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt, Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, John Kennedy, and John Cornyn regarding federal special counsel oversight, subpoenaed congressional communications, and Department of Justice appointment timelines. The hosts review media coverage surrounding Senator Schmitt's examination of hearing transcript details. The broadcast introduces the station's official 2026 Missouri Voter Guide, available on 971talk.com. The guide provides structural analysis on statewide ballot measures, including Amendment 3, Amendment 6, Amendment 7, Amendment 8, and Proposition A. Bob Eno, Chairman of the St. Charles County Republican Central Committee, previews the committee's October 1, 2026 Get Out the Vote rally at Old Hickory Golf Club featuring guest speakers Jamie Reed and State Senator Nick Schroer. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts analyze the launch of the federal America.gov digital portal and examine post-mistrial court motions in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. The show details internal revenue updates regarding federal "Trump Accounts" savings auto-enrollment, electric grid capacity filings by Ameren Missouri, and the U.S. Navy's selection of Boeing St. Louis to build the sixth-generation F/A-XX carrier-based fighter aircraft. Derrick Morgan, Executive Vice President of The Heritage Foundation, evaluates state fuel tax suspensions and petroleum refining dynamics. Comedian and Fox News host Jimmy Failla and Fox Business Network co-anchor Taylor Riggs deliver commentary on national political media and macroeconomic indicators. In the final segment, Tom Shaw of the Tom Shaw Foundation, Curtis Barks of St. Charles County BackStoppers, and Chief Bob Rankosky preview the October 11, 2026 Freedom Walk for Charities in Defiance, Missouri. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #EricSchmitt #MissouriVoterGuide #TrumpAccounts #BoeingSTL #BackStoppers

Hour 4 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge reviewing media reaction to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee questioning of Special Counsel Jack Smith by Senator Eric Schmitt concerning subpoenaed text messages, travel records, and Department of Justice oversight. Cox provides analysis on the station's 2026 Missouri Voter Guide available on 971talk.com, detailing proposed structural provisions under Missouri Amendment 7 to establish a state revenue endowment fund. Comedian and Fox News host Jimmy Failla joins the broadcast to discuss national political media coverage, cultural trends surrounding public figures, and upcoming guests for Fox News Saturday Night. Taylor Riggs, co-anchor of The Big Money Show on Fox Business Network, delivers macroeconomic analysis on second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth revisions, Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price metrics, rate-sensitive housing markets, and artificial intelligence safety frameworks.The hour concludes with studio guests Tom Shaw of the Tom Shaw Foundation, Curtis Barks of St. Charles County BackStoppers, and Chief Bob Rankosky previewing the October 11, 2026 Freedom Walk for Charities at Good News Brewing in Defiance, Missouri. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #EricSchmitt #JimmyFailla #TaylorRiggs #TomShawFoundation

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host Taylor Riggs, co-anchor of The Big Money Show on Fox Business Network. The segment analyzes macroeconomic indicators, including second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth revisions and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index metrics. Riggs evaluates Federal Reserve interest rate policies, rate-sensitive housing sector trends, and agricultural commodity pricing dynamics linked to commercial diesel fuel costs. The conversation addresses private-sector technology initiatives, reviewing White House chief executive seating arrangements, voluntary industry safety standards, and artificial intelligence governance frameworks. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #TaylorRiggs #FoxBusiness #EconomicData

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host comedian and Fox News host Jimmy Failla. The segment opens with Failla sharing reflections on attending a New York Yankees game with his son Lincoln, comparing sports fandom dynamics in New York and the Midwest. The hosts analyze U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee questioning by Senator John Kennedy directed at Special Counsel Jack Smith. The conversation examines national media coverage, cultural trends surrounding public figures, and upcoming guests for Fox News Saturday Night on Fox News, including prospective appearances by former professional wrestler Sergeant Slaughter and Jenny Failla. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #JimmyFailla #FoxNews #SenateJudiciary

Hour 3 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge introducing the station's 2026 Missouri Voter Guide, available on 971talk.com. Cox provides analysis on statewide ballot measures, detailing arguments regarding Missouri Amendment 6 alongside early voting schedules and voter turnout projections analyzed in CNN polling. The news roundup features audio commentary from Karoline Leavitt discussing political campaign strategy, alongside U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee questioning directed at Special Counsel Jack Smith by Senator John Kennedy. The segment highlights the federal America.gov digital portal, evaluating artificial intelligence tools, online passport renewal services, and administrative data processing. Derrick Morgan, Executive Vice President of The Heritage Foundation, joins the show to examine state fuel tax relief initiatives, state motor fuel excise tax suspensions, global petroleum refining capacity, and diesel storage dynamics. Morgan concludes with analysis of U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee proceedings and municipal employment requirements for homeschooled emergency service applicants. Bob Eno, Chairman of the St. Charles County Republican Central Committee, previews the committee's Get Out the Vote rally scheduled for October 1, 2026, at Old Hickory Golf Club, featuring guest speakers Jamie Reed and State Senator Nick Schroer, alongside analysis of proposed Missouri Amendments 3 and 6. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts evaluate post-mistrial court motions in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, examining defense arguments presented before Judge William Sullivan and hearing dates set for November 2, 2026. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #MissouriVoterGuide #DerrickMorgan #LindsayClancy

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host Bob Eno, Chairman of the St. Charles County Republican Central Committee. The segment previews the committee's Get Out the Vote rally scheduled for October 1, 2026, at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, Missouri, featuring guest speakers Jamie Reed, State Senator Nick Schroer, State Representative Adam Scheltmann, and local candidate Chad Hanson. Eno discusses Republican voter mobilization and unity efforts across St. Charles County ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. The discussion provides analysis of proposed Missouri ballot initiatives, examining constitutional arguments regarding Amendment 6, reproductive healthcare language under Amendment 3, and state judicial voting requirements. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #BobEno #StCharlesCounty #MissouriElections

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host Derrick Morgan, Executive Vice President of The Heritage Foundation. The segment examines testimony by Special Counsel Jack Smith before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, analyzing lines of questioning by Senator Josh Hawley and Senator Ted Cruz concerning Department of Justice prosecutorial standards, sub-poenaed congressional communications, and federal oversight. Morgan evaluates state-level energy relief policies, discussing proposals to suspend motor fuel excise taxes, global petroleum refining capacity, and diesel fuel storage dynamics. The discussion concludes with an examination of educational policy and municipal licensing requirements affecting homeschooled emergency service applicants in Nebraska. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DerrickMorgan #JackSmith #GasTax

Hour 2 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge evaluating internal revenue announcements regarding federal "Trump Accounts" savings programs, analyzing automatic enrollment protocols for newborn Social Security applicants, private philanthropic funding structures, and long-term financial literacy objectives. The segment reviews demographic birth rates alongside U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee questioning of Special Counsel Jack Smith by Senators Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz. On the St. Louis Morning Brief, the hosts examine St. Louis County budget management options regarding municipal road maintenance transfers, St. Charles County revenue initiatives at the Family Arena, and legal developments involving a former Missouri Department of Transportation worker. The segment highlights defense manufacturing updates, reporting on the U.S. Navy's selection of Boeing St. Louis to develop the sixth-generation F/A-XX carrier-based fighter aircraft. Financial reporter Nicole Murray delivers market indicators, covering Panera Bread consumer litigation and clinical weight-loss data for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy oral treatment. The hour closes on In Other News (sponsored by Zerorez St. Louis) with reports on Toys "R" Us store expansion plans and morning dating trends. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #TrumpAccounts #BoeingSTL #ToysRUs

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge examine regional infrastructure financing proposals, evaluating St. Louis County budget management options regarding municipal road maintenance transfers. The hosts discuss revenue generation initiatives by St. Charles County officials at the Family Arena, analyzing public facility naming rights, arena operational costs, and county government capital projects. The segment details legal developments involving former Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) maintenance worker Michael Brown, who rejected a $100,000 state settlement offer following a November 2021 fatal Telegraph Road crash over Interstate 255. The broadcast closes reporting on defense manufacturing updates, detailing the U.S. Navy's September 29, 2026 selection of Boeing St. Louis to build the sixth-generation F/A-XX carrier-based fighter aircraft. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #StLouisCounty #BoeingSTL #MoDOT

Hour 1 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge analyzing U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing proceedings regarding Special Counsel Jack Smith. The hosts review questioning by U.S. Senator Eric Schmidt, Department of Justice appointment timelines, congressional phone record requests, and committee arguments presented by Senators John Kennedy and John Cornyn. The segment announces station events for the November 2026 midterm elections, detailing the 97.1 FM Talk Get Out the Vote rally scheduled for October 29, 2026, at Dave & Buster's in Earth City, alongside the release of the 2026 Missouri Voter Guide evaluating statewide ballot initiatives. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts review the launch of the federal America.gov digital portal, examining artificial intelligence capabilities, administrative data sources, and public policy debates surrounding data center development. The hour closes analyzing regional electric grid capacity, reviewing Ameren Missouri generation infrastructure, rate filings, and federal energy compliance standards. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #EricSchmidt #AmericaGov #AmerenMissouri

Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox host Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control. The hosts examine the September 29, 2026 launch of the federal America.gov digital portal, an artificial intelligence initiative designed to streamline access to federal agencies, passport application guidance, and federal job searches via USAJOBS. The segment reviews Associated Press reporting on chatbot responses generated by the platform regarding federal records, historical constitutional amendments, and administrative data sources. The hosts conclude with a discussion on artificial intelligence terminology, energy grid demand, and public policy debates surrounding regional data center infrastructure development. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #KimonAWhim #AmericaGov #DataCenters

The Tuesday broadcast of The Marc Cox Morning Show hosted by Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge opens with coverage of former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey stepping down as co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, alongside public statements released by Michael Péguy Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. On the St. Louis Morning Brief, the hosts report on 30-year-old Donovan Baucum Jr.'s second-degree murder guilty plea in the 2024 Interstate 55 shooting death of 16-year-old CBC hockey player Colin Brown, St. Louis's bid competing against 26 cities to host matches for the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup at The Dome at America's Center, and courtroom security incidents at the Carnahan Courthouse. Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping evaluates state executive appointments, political strategy following the U.S. Supreme Court's redistricting order in People Not Politicians v. Onder, and reflections on the beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Fox & Friends First anchor Todd Pyro examines international security detentions, cashless bail policies, and campus safety investigations. On 2A Tuesday, Armed American Radio host Mark Walters details shifts in federal firearms enforcement under ATF Director Robert Cekada, including significant reductions in Federal Firearms License (FFL) revocations, and legal challenges against California firearm legislation. Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands, Chair of Foreign Policy at the America First Policy Institute, provides geostrategic analysis on the U.S.-Greenland security agreement, Arctic defense infrastructure, and international trade relations regarding China and Canada. Wiggins America host Ryan Wiggins discusses political rhetoric from Canadian leader Mark Carney, regional sovereignty movements in Alberta, and CNN midterm election turnout polling. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts analyze proposed Department of Education earnings accountability regulations for higher education loans, closing the show on In Other News (sponsored by Zerorez St. Louis) honoring actor Dennis Haskins following his passing at age 75. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #JohnLamping #AndrewBailey #CarlaSands

Hour 4 opens with former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands, Chair of Foreign Policy at the America First Policy Institute, analyzing international security agreements concerning Greenland. Sands evaluates Arctic defense cooperation, shipping lane access, critical mineral security, and diplomatic relations involving the People's Republic of China and Canada. The hour covers public expression standards in sports media, examining XXXY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey and University of Missouri football video board highlights featuring alumnus Sophie Cunningham. Marc Cox highlights community outreach efforts through Feed Our First Responders, recognizing University City Police Department Sergeant Justin Donaldson. Wiggins America host Ryan Wiggins joins the broadcast to evaluate political rhetoric from Canadian leader Mark Carney, regional sovereignty movements in Alberta, and CNN midterm election turnout polling. The broadcast concludes with iPhone call screening tips and local broadcast banter. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #CarlaSands #RyanWiggins #GreenlandPact

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host Wiggins America host Ryan Wiggins. The segment evaluates comments from Canadian political leader Mark Carney regarding international trade agreements and defense sovereignty. Wiggins and the hosts discuss regional sovereignty movements, comparing proposed Alberta exit votes to local municipal secession initiatives. The interview covers strategic security considerations surrounding Greenland, reviewing former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands's analysis. The discussion concludes with an examination of CNN polling data presented by Harry Enten, analyzing turnout intentions among Democratic and MAGA Republican voters ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #RyanWiggins #WigginsAmerica #Midterms2026

Hour 3 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge examining national political polling trends on the Marc Cox Shortlist (sponsored by RhinoShield), reviewing voter turnout projections among Democratic and MAGA Republican voters ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Fox & Friends First anchor Todd Pyro joins the show to discuss international security detentions, cashless bail policies, and higher education campus safety investigations. On 2A Tuesday, Armed American Radio host and Second Amendment Foundation board member Mark Walters details his interview with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Robert Cekada, highlighting policy shifts reducing Federal Firearms License (FFL) revocations alongside legal challenges against California firearm legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. On Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control, the hosts evaluate federal gainful employment regulations, higher education financing accountability, and post-graduation income metrics under proposed 2027 Department of Education rules. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #MarkWalters #ToddPyro #StudentLoans

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host Armed American Radio host and Second Amendment Foundation board member Mark Walters. The segment examines Walters' recent interview at the Gun Rights Policy Conference with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Robert Cekada and Chief Counsel Robert Leiter. Walters details shifts in federal firearms enforcement, highlighting a reduction in Federal Firearms License (FFL) revocations from approximately 1,200 under previous administrative zero-tolerance rules to 12 since statutory policy adjustments took effect. The discussion covers pending state-level gun control legislation signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, legal challenges before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and federal appellate timelines for Second Amendment cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host Fox & Friends First anchor Todd Piro for a national news update. The interview evaluates international security administration, British law enforcement procedures, and foreign bail policies following executive commentary on terror suspect detentions abroad. Piro and the hosts discuss higher education safety measures, criminal justice procedures, and civil litigation proceedings involving university sexual assault allegations. The segment covers District Attorney case review standards, reporting timelines, and institutional disciplinary policies. For information on official election processes and voting guidelines, visit the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #ToddPiro #FoxAndFriends #CampusSafety

Hour 2 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge previewing diplomatic updates regarding Greenland agreements with Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands, alongside an upcoming interview with XXXY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey. On the St. Louis Morning Brief, the hosts cover 30-year-old Donovan Baucum Jr.'s guilty plea to second-degree murder in the 2024 Interstate 55 shooting death of 16-year-old CBC High School hockey player Colin Brown, St. Louis's bid for the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup at The Dome at America's Center, and courtroom security incidents at the Carnahan Courthouse. Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping joins the show to analyze former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's September 28, 2026 announcement stepping down as co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Lamping evaluates state executive appointments under former Governor Mike Parson, the U.S. Supreme Court's September 25, 2026 redistricting order in People Not Politicians v. Onder, and the September 24, 2026 beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at The Dome at America's Center. The hour closes on In Other News, sponsored by Zerorez St. Louis, honoring the life of actor Dennis Haskins following his passing at age 75. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #JohnLamping #AndrewBailey #DennisHaskins

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host former Missouri State Senator John Lamping to analyze political developments across Missouri. The interview evaluates former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's September 28, 2026 announcement stepping down as co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Lamping assesses Bailey's tenure, state executive leadership appointments under former Governor Mike Parson, and prospective political office campaigns.The segment reviews the U.S. Supreme Court's September 25, 2026 order in People Not Politicians v. Onder, confirming that Missouri will conduct its November 2026 elections under the 2022 congressional map layout. Lamping provides campaign strategy analysis for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District between incumbent U.S. Representative Ann Wagner and Democratic candidate Fred Wellman. The interview concludes with reflections on the September 24, 2026 beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen held at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #JohnLamping #AndrewBailey #FultonSheen

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge review regional news developments on the St. Louis Morning Brief. The segment examines executive transitions following Andrew Bailey's departure as co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, analyzing national law enforcement staffing adjustments under FBI Director Kash Patel and prospective Missouri public office campaigns. The hosts report on judicial proceedings in the St. Louis Circuit Court regarding 30-year-old Donovan Baucum Jr., who entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. The plea stems from the November 2024 death of 16-year-old CBC High School hockey player Colin Brown, who was fatally struck by a stray bullet on Interstate 55. Additional local coverage highlights St. Louis's bid competing against 26 U.S. cities to host matches for the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup at The Dome at America's Center. The segment addresses courtroom security incidents at the Carnahan Courthouse during the sentencing of Clyde Sanders, health advisories from the St. Louis City Department of Health regarding illicit fentanyl exposure, and media reports following the August 2026 passing of actress Hayden Panettiere. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #AndrewBailey #ColinBrown #RugbyWorldCup

Hour 1 opens with former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's September 28, 2026 announcement stepping down as co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge evaluate audio excerpts from Bailey's interview on The Mark Reardon Show regarding his tenure under FBI Director Kash Patel, family motivations in Hermann, Missouri, and prospective public service opportunities in Missouri state government. The hour covers public statements released by Michael Péguy Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, directing attention toward victims Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy. On Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control, the hosts discuss archived video footage of a Wake County, North Carolina school board speech by conservative activist Michele Morrow, evaluating academic standards and youth mental health trends. The hour concludes with a review of Sylvester Stallone's newly released autobiography, The Steps: A Memoir. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:

Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox host Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control. The hosts examine social media viral trends surrounding archived video footage of a Wake County, North Carolina school board speech delivered by conservative activist Michele Morrow. The segment reviews Morrow's viral statements on public school administration priorities, standard academic achievement testing metrics, and youth mental health challenges. The discussion previews an upcoming interview with Jennifer Sey, founder and CEO of XXXY Athletics, focusing on female athletic protections, biological sex categories in sports, and public discourse surrounding athletic attire regulations. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #KimonAWhim #MicheleMorrow #XXXYAthletics

The September 28, 2026 broadcast of The Marc Cox Morning Show hosted by Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge opens with comprehensive reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's September 25, 2026 emergency stay order in People Not Politicians v. Onder. The hosts analyze the decision staying the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit's mandate, establishing that Missouri's November 2026 congressional elections will proceed under the 2022 map boundaries. The discussion evaluates political campaign dynamics in Missouri's 2nd Congressional District between incumbent U.S. Representative Ann Wagner and Democratic challenger Fred Wellman. Throughout the four-hour broadcast, key guests deliver expert analysis across legal, financial, and athletic disciplines: Hans von Spakovsky: Senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation evaluates federal election administration, emergency docket procedures, state supreme court authority, and a concurrent Supreme Court order granting state access to the Department of Homeland Security's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database to maintain voter rolls. Byron Keelin: President of Freedom Principle MO outlines judicial retention efforts on the November 3, 2026 ballot regarding Missouri Supreme Court Justice Paul C. Wilson. Scott Fitzpatrick: Missouri State Auditor details findings from the annual Single Audit of federal expenditures, addressing 10,000 duplicate Medicaid enrollments and oversight standards for pandemic food programs. Tom Ackerman: KMOX sports director presents a St. Louis sports update covering Alec Burleson's RBI benchmarks for the St. Louis Cardinals, roster extensions for top prospects, and Mizzou football conference scheduling. Recurring features include the Marc Cox Shortlist (sponsored by RhinoShield), reviewing broadcast exchanges featuring Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on ABC News' This Week and economic analysis by Larry Kudlow on third-quarter 2026 GDP metrics from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Financial reporter Nicole Murray presents market briefings on downtown St. Louis real estate projects like Cordovan on the Park, while In Other News (sponsored by Zerorez St. Louis) covers the passing of professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley (PAC). On Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control, the hosts cover AI image manipulation ethics at Stanford University and post-trial legal proceedings following the September 2026 mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. The broadcast closes with a statewide ballot guide review, advising a "No" vote on Amendment 6 alongside positions on Proposition A, Amendment 3, Amendment 7, and Amendment 8. For official voter guidelines, election district lookup tools, and sample ballots, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #HansvonSpakovsky #ScottFitzpatrick #Redistricting

Hour 4 opens with Freedom Principle MO President Byron Keelin discussing judicial accountability and retention measures on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot regarding Missouri Supreme Court Justice Paul C. Wilson. Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick joins the show to detail findings from the annual Single Audit of federal expenditures, outlining oversight measures addressing 10,000 duplicate Medicaid enrollments and administration protocols for pandemic food programs. KMOX sports director Tom Ackerman delivers a regional sports briefing on St. Louis Cardinals player development, Alec Burleson's RBI benchmarks, and Mizzou football conference scheduling. The hour concludes with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge presenting statewide ballot measure recommendations for November 3, 2026, advising a "No" vote on Amendment 6 alongside positions on Proposition A, Amendment 3, Amendment 7, and Amendment 8. For official voter registration guidelines, election district lookup tools, and sample ballots, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #ScottFitzpatrick #TomAckerman #Amendment6

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host KMOX sports director Tom Ackerman for a St. Louis sports update sponsored by McDonald's. Ackerman reviews individual performance metrics for the St. Louis Cardinals, highlighting first baseman Alec Burleson's 116 RBIs—marking the highest total by a Cardinal since Joe Torre led MLB with 137 RBIs in 1971. The segment analyzes rookie development, contract extension details for top prospect J.J. Wetherholt, roster movements involving young talent across the organization, and pending Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expiration timelines preceding potential offseason labor disputes. Ackerman also evaluates Southeastern Conference (SEC) college football standings following Mizzou's road matchup against Mississippi State, previewing upcoming conference games against Florida, Texas A&M, and Texas, alongside Big Ten updates for Illinois and Indiana. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #TomAckerman #STLCardinals #MizzouFB

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to discuss state oversight of federal program expenditures, Medicaid compliance, and findings from the annual Single Audit of $20.5 billion in federal funds administered across Missouri state agencies. Fitzpatrick summarizes meetings held with federal fraud task force representatives—including U.S. Department of Justice officials—and outlines key audit findings regarding MO HealthNet administration. The audit identified approximately 10,000 duplicate Medicaid enrollments resulting in an estimated $60 million annual expense, an 85,000-person eligibility re-verification backlog, and oversight deficiencies in pandemic-era nutrition assistance programs managed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.For official voter registration guidelines, sample ballots, and election information, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #ScottFitzpatrick #MissouriAuditor #MedicaidAudit

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host Freedom Principle MO President Byron Keelin to analyze state judicial accountability, the Nonpartisan Court Plan, and upcoming judicial retention measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot.Keelin outlines grassroots campaigns focusing on Missouri Supreme Court Justice Paul C. Wilson, appointed by former Governor Jay Nixon in December 2012, whose 12-year term ends in 2026. The discussion reviews state supreme court decisions on single-subject constitutional challenges to state ballot measures—including Amendment 3 and Amendment 6—alongside legislative statutory challenges involving ballot title summary language under Senate Bill 22. Keelin details voter research strategies, civic engagement, and judicial retention forums hosted across St. Louis County. For official voter guidelines, sample ballots, and election information, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #ByronKeelin #FreedomPrincipleMO #PaulWilson

Hour 3 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge reviewing national media commentary from HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher regarding border security enforcement, law enforcement metrics, and international drug interdiction operations. Senior legal fellow Hans von Spakovsky of The Heritage Foundation joins the broadcast to analyze the U.S. Supreme Court's September 25, 2026 emergency stay order in People Not Politicians v. Onder, confirming that Missouri will conduct its November 2026 elections under the 2022 congressional map layout. Von Spakovsky also evaluates a concurrent Supreme Court order granting state access to the Department of Homeland Security's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database to maintain voter rolls. The hour continues with an analysis of interview excerpts broadcast on KSDK's Today in St. Louis featuring Democratic candidate Fred Wellman discussing healthcare funding policies, congressional oversight, and campaign positions in Missouri's 2nd Congressional District against incumbent U.S. Representative Ann Wagner. The segment closes on Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control, reviewing post-trial legal developments following the September 2026 mistrial declaration in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts. For official voter registration resources, election district lookup tools, and sample ballots, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #HansvonSpakovsky #FredWellman #AnnWagner

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host senior legal fellow Hans von Spakovsky of The Heritage Foundation to analyze the U.S. Supreme Court's emergency order in People Not Politicians v. Onder. Von Spakovsky evaluates the high court's decision staying the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit's mandate, confirming that Missouri will conduct its elections under the 2022 congressional map layout. The interview covers federal election administration principles, emergency docket procedures under Supreme Court precedent, and primary ballot certifications executed under Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. Von Spakovsky reviews constitutional challenges surrounding mid-decade redistricting legislation, state supreme court authority over legislative maps, and voter reliance interests under federal equal protection standards. The segment also examines a concurrent Supreme Court order dissolving a federal district court injunction regarding state access to the Department of Homeland Security's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database. Von Spakovsky discusses voter roll maintenance protocols under the National Voter Registration Act and federal legislative proposals under the SAVE Act. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #HansvonSpakovsky #SCOTUS #Redistricting

Hour 2 opens with reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's September 25, 2026 order in People Not Politicians v. Onder, upholding Missouri's 6-2 congressional map configuration for the November 2026 general election. Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge examine judicial retention efforts organized by Freedom Principle MO regarding Missouri Supreme Court Justice Paul C. Wilson on the November 3, 2026 ballot, alongside campaign statements from MO-02 Democratic nominee Fred Wellman. On the St. Louis Morning Brief, the hosts discuss local coverage from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch regarding an immigration awareness rally in Overland organized with the Archdiocese of St. Louis, alongside controlled demolition plans by the Missouri Department of Transportation for the Chester Bridge connecting Perryville, Missouri to Chester, Illinois. Financial reporter Nicole Murray presents market analysis on Oliver Properties' $7 million Cordovan on the Park loft renovation in downtown St. Louis, energy futures, and dynamic digital price label deployment at major retailers like Walmart and Schnucks. The hour closes on In Other News, sponsored by Zerorez St. Louis, covering the passing of professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley (PAC) and viral entertainment highlights. For official voter registration resources, election district lookup tools, and sample ballots, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #Redistricting #PaulWilson #NicoleMurray

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host the St. Louis Morning Brief, opening with reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's September 25, 2026 ruling staying an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals order, upholding Missouri's 6-2 congressional district map layout for the November 2026 general election. The segment reviews local reporting from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch regarding an immigration awareness march in Overland organized alongside the Archdiocese of St. Louis during the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Additional regional brief stories cover infrastructure vandalism investigations involving damaged fire hydrants across North St. Louis, controlled demolition plans by the Missouri Department of Transportation for the historic Chester Bridge connecting Perryville, Missouri to Chester, Illinois, and well wishes for community members recovering from motor vehicle accidents. For official election information, voter registration resources, and district lookup tools, visit the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #Redistricting #ArchdioceseSTL #ChesterBridge

Hour 1 of The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's September 25, 2026 ruling in People Not Politicians v. Onder. Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge analyze the decision staying the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit's mandate, establishing that Missouri's November 2026 congressional elections will proceed under the 2022 map boundaries. The hosts evaluate political fallout in Missouri's 2nd Congressional District between incumbent U.S. Representative Ann Wagner and Democratic challenger Fred Wellman. On the Marc Cox Shortlist (sponsored by RhinoShield), the hosts review Sunday morning news program exchanges featuring Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on ABC News' This Week regarding White House press access guidelines, alongside counterterrorism arrests near RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. On Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control, the hosts discuss digital authentication and image ethics following reporting from The Stanford Review regarding AI-altered promotional materials created by Stanford Dining Services. The hour closes with analysis of financial analyst Larry Kudlow's commentary on third-quarter 2026 GDP projections from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and national wage growth. For official election information, voter registration resources, and district lookup tools, visit the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #Redistricting #ToddBlanche #LarryKudlow

Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox analyze digital image integrity and artificial intelligence ethics on Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control. The hosts discuss reporting from The Stanford Review regarding promotional banners distributed by Stanford Dining Services.The original 2024 photograph featured student Billy Ramirez alongside two peers during a Lunar New Year dining hall event. In the 2026 marketing material, artificial intelligence software altered the image by digitally replacing Ramirez's image with a Black female subject, editing facial proportions, and adding university-branded apparel. The hosts evaluate media representation concerns, copyright usage rights, consumer payment trends, and digital authentication safeguards. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #KimonAWhim #StanfordAI #DigitalEthics

It's Dolly Parton day! We discuss that, Netanyahu's banger of a speech at the UN, and China's visit to the U.S.

The Friday broadcast of The Marc Cox Morning Show hosted by Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge opens with tributes for regional "Dolly Parton Day" (9/25) following her August 25, 2026 passing and legal analysis of pending stay applications before U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh regarding Missouri's congressional redistricting map appeal. On the shortlist and Kim on a Whim, the hosts examine speech excerpts from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) court filings involving former Saint Louis University center Robbie Avila, and recap attendance following the beatification Mass for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at The Dome at America's Center. In local coverage, the St. Louis Morning Brief honors Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Bob Pettit, who passed away at age 93 after leading the St. Louis Hawks to the 1958 NBA championship, and reviews developer tax referendum petition drives in Ballwin. Financial reporter Nicole Murray delivers market updates on energy commodities and corporate retail, followed by In Other News, sponsored by Zerorez St. Louis, covering Katmai National Park's Fat Bear Week 2026 competition. National security analyst Dr. James Carafano of The Heritage Foundation evaluates diplomatic strategy and UN General Assembly addresses. U.S. Representative Bob Onder (MO-03) provides updates on state election administration guidelines and $45 million in federal rural healthcare funding allocated to Missouri. Consumers' Research Executive Director Will Hild details U.S. Department of Justice settlement agreements with major hospital systems—including Cleveland Clinic and Texas Children's Hospital—ending pediatric gender transition procedures. Digital 520 founder Noah Kenney reviews artificial intelligence guardrails and data center power grid impacts, while St. Louis Bourbon Society organizers James Thomas and Drew Chostner close the show previewing the 2026 St. Louis Bourbon Festival. For official voter registration guidelines, election district lookup tools, and sample ballots, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #BobPettit #JimCarafano #BobOnder