The Marc Cox Morning Show

Hour 1 opens with broadcast team discussions regarding shared office space arrangements, open-concept desk layouts, and corporate workplace culture shifts. On The Shortlist, the hosts review primary election contests across multiple states, political messaging surrounding public health policy, and naval operational reports regarding military deployments. The hosts also analyze legal challenges filed against White House facility upgrades—specifically East Wing construction and underground security infrastructure. In Segment 2, coverage highlights an Oval Office ceremony where President Donald Trump honored 16-year-old California lifeguard Ryder Williams for an ocean rescue in Santa Cruz, alongside commentary on Rosie O'Donnell's guest-hosting appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Segment 3's Kim on a Whim evaluates consumer food safety concerns, FDA foreign inspection protocols, and import dependency following Cyclospora outbreaks traced to Taylor Farms de Mexico. Hour 1 closes with Segment 4's examination of a St. Louis arrest warrant issued for Green Party politician Jill Stein over 2024 WashU protest charges, alongside General Jack Keane's military analysis of USS Lincoln deployment reporting. Hour Hashtags #MarcCoxShow #WorkplaceCulture #WhiteHouse #RosieODonnell #KimOnAWhim #TaylorFarms #FoodSafety #JillStein #USSLincoln

In Kim on a Whim, hosts Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox analyze consumer food safety anxieties following a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses linked to iceberg lettuce imported from Taylor Farms de Mexico. The hosts evaluate consumer behavioral shifts—noting that roughly 40% of Americans report reducing fresh produce consumption—and discuss signage posted in local corporate cafeterias explicitly distancing their salad suppliers from Taylor Farms. Additionally, the segment reviews structural trade dependency on agricultural imports from Mexico, which now account for over 20% of all U.S. food shipments. St. Onge and Cox critique regulatory oversight dynamics at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), examining federal staffing levels, foreign farm inspection frequencies, and economic pressure on commercial growers. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #TaylorFarms #FoodSafety #FDA #Cyclospora #USAgriculture

On the August 17, 2026 edition of The Marc Cox Morning Show, hosts Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge detail Second Amendment legal victories, municipal public safety, national political strategy, and historic St. Louis sports milestones. Hour 1 covers local storm impacts on the Busch Stadium Guns N' Roses concert, WNBA fan t-shirt censorship controversies, Bill Maher's commentary on Western cultural assimilation, the passing of actress Hayden Panettiere, and former Congresswoman Nancy Mace's digital media launch. Hour 2 examines National Firearms Act (NFA) judicial rulings, a citywide St. Louis Water Division boil advisory, hot car child endangerment charges, financial updates on Anthropic and Berkshire Hathaway from Nicole Murray, and State Technical College of Missouri's #1 national ranking. Hour 3 breaks down Democratic primary scheduling, Hans von Spakovsky's analysis of the Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF court ruling on zero-taxed suppressors, Dan Buck's debut of "American Invaders," and a federal lawsuit against Palo Alto Unified School District over an unconsented mosque field trip. Hour 4 analyzes Missouri Amendment 3 campaign finance dynamics, Kimberly Bird's update on Live Action surrogacy advocacy, and KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman's breakdown of Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez's historic three-homerun MLB debut at Wrigley Field. Full Show Hashtags #MOpol #JoshuaBaez #StLouisCardinals #NFA #SecondAmendment #HansVonSpakovsky #DanBuck #TheBuckStopsHere #KimOnAWhim #LiveAction #TomAckerman #StLouisBrief #BoilAdvisory #PaloAltoLawsuit #Election2026 Master Guest List Nicole Murray (Financial and Business Journalist) Hans von Spakovsky (Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom) Dan Buck (Guest Commentator and Executive Director) Kimberly Bird (Communications and Public Affairs Senior Specialist for Live Action) Tom Ackerman (KMOX Sports Director)

Hour 4 opens with broadcast technical adjustments and campaign finance analysis surrounding Missouri Amendment 3 on the November ballot, contrasting grassroots funding with out-of-state donors. On The Shortlist, the hosts review commentary from Scott Jennings on Democratic primary calendar scheduling, Ro Khanna on single-payer healthcare proposals, Clay Travis on WNBA eligibility rules, and potential 2028 presidential contenders including Pete Buttigieg and Andy Beshear. In Segment 2, Kimberly Bird, Senior Specialist for Live Action, joins the program to detail an Alaska surrogacy dispute involving surrogate McKenna West, contractual abortion clauses, and state pro-life ballot measures. Segment 3 features KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman providing expert analysis on Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez's historic three-homerun MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs, player development under Chaim Bloom, and financial flexibility for future roster construction. Hour Hashtags #MOpol #Amendment3 #LiveAction #KimberlyBird #TomAckerman #JoshuaBaez #StLouisCardinals #MLBHistory Hour Guest List Kimberly Bird — Communications and Public Affairs Senior Specialist for Live Action (Hour 4, Segment 2) Tom Ackerman — KMOX Sports Director (Hour 4, Segment 3)

KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins the show to discuss Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez's historic Major League debut at Wrigley Field, where he became the first player in modern MLB history to hit a home run in each of his first three career at-bats. Ackerman evaluates the organization's player development system under Chaim Bloom, highlighting key minor league talent including top catcher Rainiel Rodriguez and pitcher Liam Doyle. Additionally, Ackerman breaks down the Cardinals' low payroll structure and long-term roster strategy, contrasting youth development with future free-agent flexibility as the team competes for a National League Wild Card spot. Hashtags: #TomAckerman #JoshuaBaez #StLouisCardinals #WrigleyField #MLBHistory #ChaimBloom

Kimberly Bird, Communications and Public Affairs Senior Specialist for Live Action, joins the show to discuss the legal and ethical battle surrounding surrogate mother McKenna West and a high-profile Alaska surrogacy contract dispute. Bird details how Live Action and Alliance Defending Freedom stepped in to provide legal defense and medical support when the biological parents demanded an abortion following a fetal heart defect diagnosis. Additionally, Bird addresses the prevalence of contractual "abortion clauses" in commercial surrogacy agreements, state-level constitutional amendment battles in Missouri and Florida, and ongoing legal proceedings to secure medical care for the child in Texas. Hashtags: #LiveAction #KimberlyBird #ProLife #SurrogacyLaw #AllianceDefendingFreedom

Hour 3 opens with weekend concert updates from Busch Stadium and a preview of upcoming segment features before moving to national political news on The Shortlist, featuring House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and combat veteran Joey Jones. In Segment 2, Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky from Advancing American Freedom joins the program to break down the landmark federal court ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF invalidating NFA registration requirements for zero-taxed suppressors, alongside legal analyses of public policy contract defenses in surrogacy disputes and federal enforcement targeting birthright tourism networks. In Segment 3's The Buck Stops Here, guest commentator Dan Buck reflects on sanctuary city policies following the fatal stabbing of 68-year-old retiree Todd Stewart in Martinez, California, debuting his original song "American Invaders." Hour 3 concludes with Segment 4's Kim on a Whim, examining a federal lawsuit against the Palo Alto Unified School District over an unconsented mosque field trip and CAIR speaker presentation for high school students. Hour Hashtags #HansVonSpakovsky #NFA #SecondAmendment #DanBuck #TheBuckStopsHere #KimOnAWhim #PaloAltoLawsuit #CAIR Hour Guest List Hans von Spakovsky — Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom (Hour 3, Segment 2) Dan Buck — Guest Commentator and Executive Director (Hour 3, Segment 3)

In The Buck Stops Here, guest commentator Dan Buck reflects on sanctuary city policies and border security following the fatal stabbing of 68-year-old retiree Todd Stewart in Martinez, California by an illegal immigrant from Venezuela who had been repeatedly released by local courts. Buck critiques municipal non-cooperation policies with federal immigration enforcement (ICE) and sanctuary state statutes that hamper law enforcement actions. Additionally, Buck debuts his original song, "American Invaders," calling out open-border policies, non-assimilation, systemic immigration fraud, and judicial obstruction facing federal law enforcement officers. Hashtags: #TheBuckStopsHere #DanBuck #BorderSecurity #SanctuaryCities #ToddStewart #ICE

Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky joins the broadcast to analyze the landmark Northern District of Texas federal court decision (Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF) striking down National Firearms Act (NFA) registration requirements for zero-taxed suppressors. Von Spakovsky also evaluates public policy contract defenses in interstate surrogacy disputes, federal law enforcement actions targeting $100,000 birthright tourism ring operations, and administrative enforcement mechanisms addressing visa overstays. Hashtags: #HansVonSpakovsky #NFA #SecondAmendment #SilencerShop #BirthrightCitizenship

Hour 2 opens with back-to-school reflections and legal analysis regarding recent federal court rulings invalidating National Firearms Act (NFA) registration requirements, alongside updates on surrogacy case advocacy led by Live Action. On The Shortlist, the hosts review foreign policy commentary from Representative Seth Moulton, updates on the SAVE America Act from House Speaker Mike Johnson, and a forceful response from double-amputee combat veteran Joey Jones addressing complaints over military shipboard rations. In the St. Louis Morning Brief, reporting covers a precautionary boil water advisory issued by the City of St. Louis Water Division following power outages at the Chain of Rocks Water Treatment Plant, child endangerment charges against two parents who left an infant in a hot car during an Urban League Expo, and administrative delays in spending state sports gambling addiction treatment funds. In Segment 3, financial journalist Nicole Murray breaks down market futures, Anthropic's Q2 revenue surge, Berkshire Hathaway's $36.6 billion stake in Alphabet, Shein's $25 billion Hong Kong IPO valuation, and health research on snooze button sleep fragmentation. Hour 2 concludes with In Other News, featuring coverage of Jansen Panettiere's 2023 passing, a rediscovered 2001 Michael Jackson documentary, the birth of a rare babirusa piglet at Chester Zoo, WalletHub ranking State Technical College of Missouri as the #1 community college in the nation, and an Arkansas high school football snake incident. Hour Hashtags #NFA #NationalFirearmsAct #StLouisBrief #BoilAdvisory #NicoleMurray #StateTech #InOtherNews #JoeyJones Hour Guest List Nicole Murray — Financial and Business Journalist (Hour 2, Segment 3)

In the St. Louis Morning Brief, hosts Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge detail a precautionary boil water advisory issued by the City of St. Louis Water Division following storm-related power outages at the Chain of Rocks Water Treatment Plant. The advisory impacts nearly two dozen neighborhoods across North City, South City, Midtown, and surrounding districts. Additionally, the hosts review criminal charges filed against two parents after a six-month-old infant was left in an un-air-conditioned car outside an Urban League Expo event, alongside administrative delays in distributing sports gambling addiction treatment funds via the Missouri Gaming Commission and the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The brief concludes with details on a downtown St. Louis vehicle pursuit and shooting near Tucker Boulevard and Olive Street that resulted in a car fire and police vehicle damage. Hashtags: #StLouisBrief #BoilAdvisory #UrbanLeague #MissouriGaming #PublicSafety

Hour 1 opens with weekend sports highlights celebrating Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez's historic three-homerun MLB debut, alongside local storm updates impacting Busch Stadium outdoor events and downtown St. Louis police activity. Segment 2 evaluates professional sports arena policies following an incident at a WNBA game where fans wearing "XX/XY" biological sex t-shirts were forced to cover their apparel. In Segment 3's Kim on a Whim, the hosts analyze television host Bill Maher's comments on Western values, cultural assimilation, and administrative enforcement surrounding birthright citizenship. Hour 1 concludes with Segment 4 examining the tragic death of actress Hayden Panettiere at age 36 and former Congresswoman Nancy Mace's digital media launch following her South Carolina gubernatorial primary loss. Hour Hashtags #JoshuaBaez #WNBA #BillMaher #KimOnAWhim #HaydenPanettiere #NancyMace

In Kim on a Whim, co-host Kim St. Onge and host Marc Cox analyze commentary from television host Bill Maher regarding immigration, Western values, and cultural assimilation. The hosts evaluate Maher's critique of open-border policies and non-assimilation mindsets, contrasting progressive immigration rhetoric with traditional constitutional integration. The discussion explores administrative enforcement surrounding birthright citizenship, birth tourism operations, and statutory visa limits. Additionally, the hosts address cultural integration challenges, religious governance models, and recent political campaign controversies surrounding state-level election candidates. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #BillMaher #ImmigrationPolicy #Assimilation #BirthrightCitizenship #BorderSecurity

We dive into the usual suspects, Iran, the SAVE Act, the new wing of Democratic Socialism and a ginned up ad for Kamala Harris that deserves to be true.

Marc and Kim cover the growing debate over Flock cameras, privacy, surveillance and new safeguards, along with St. Louis County budget issues, police drones and local crime enforcement. Jim Carafano joins to discuss Iran and U.S. strategy in the Middle East, while Congresswoman Ann Wagner talks about Iran, the SAVE Act, election security and the midterm outlook. Dennis Hancock discusses the St. Louis County executive race, Sam Page, Prop U and county spending, and Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshack weighs in on Flock cameras, AI, facial recognition and law-enforcement technology. Nicole Murray joins with business and market headlines, Kim on a Whim looks at Gen Z treating sports betting like an investment, and the show also features In Other News and the latest Queen of Hearts drawing benefiting Guns and Hoses and Backstoppers.

Marc and Kim talk with St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock about his county executive campaign, Sam Page's police board appointments, Prop U and the county budget. Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshack joins to discuss Flock cameras, license plate readers, new safeguards and growing concerns over AI-powered surveillance. The hour also features the latest Queen of Hearts drawing benefiting Guns and Hoses and Backstoppers.

St. Louis County Councilman and GOP county executive nominee Dennis Hancock joins Marc and Kim to discuss his race against Jake Zimmerman, his effort to appeal to traditional Democratic voters and his opposition to higher taxes. Hancock also weighs in on Sam Page's police board appointments, the county budget, Prop U and why he believes spending cuts and better management should come before new taxes.

Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshack joins Marc and Kim to discuss how Flock cameras and other license plate readers are used by law enforcement, businesses and neighborhoods. Marshack explains new safeguards surrounding data retention, case codes and account security, while also addressing the risk of misuse, local policy discussions and his broader concerns about AI, facial recognition and body-camera technology.

Marc and Kim talk with Jim Carafano about Iran, U.S. strategy in the Middle East and the political timeline heading toward 2028. Congresswoman Ann Wagner joins to discuss Iran, the SAVE Act, election security, Senate dynamics and the midterm outlook. Kim on a Whim looks at Gen Z treating sports betting like an investment strategy and the risks of gambling being folded into long-term financial planning.

Congresswoman Ann Wagner joins Marc and Kim to discuss Iran, U.S. military posture and her support for a stronger response if the regime escalates. She also talks about the direction of the Democratic Party, Republican confidence heading into the midterms, the SAVE Act and voter ID, Senate inaction, Mitch McConnell and what she is hearing from voters while working across her district.

Heritage Foundation national security expert Jim Carafano discusses Iran's strategy, conflicting claims surrounding the Strait, and why he believes the regime has been significantly weakened as a regional threat. He also breaks down the role of sanctions, Iran's efforts to project strength, the difference between winning and ending a war, and why he sees 2028 as the more important political measuring point for President Trump.

Marc and Kim cover St. Louis County's budget problems, a new police drone program and a multi-agency crime crackdown in St. Louis City. Nicole Murray joins with the latest business and market headlines, while the hour also covers Michele Tafoya's Minnesota Senate campaign, identity politics, California's media merger fight and continued concerns over Flock cameras and privacy. The hour wraps with In Other News.

Kim breaks down changes announced by Flock Safety after concerns over misuse of its surveillance technology, including shorter data retention, stronger login requirements and tighter search controls. She examines how vehicle data is shared across agencies, growing public pushback, the risks of misidentification and the debate over where to draw the line between public safety and personal privacy. Kim also previews her conversation with Sheriff Dave Marshak about how Flock cameras are used locally.

Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show: KMOX Sports Director joins the show to talk about the Indiana Fever coach never having her players backs, the Cardinals have won 3 straight series after the trade deadline heading into weekend series with the Cubs and more. Former US Senator Jim Talent joins to talk about the latest with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Zip Rzeppa, Executive Director of Mater Media joins to talk about his speaker series where he will have people like John O'Leary and Bill O'Reilly speaking at Lindenwood University. Zip Rzeppa, Executive Director of Mater Media talks about his speaker series where he will have people like John O'Leary and Bill O'Reilly speaking at Lindenwood University. Finally, in Kim on a Whim: Biological parents sue surrogate mother when she refused an abortion. Gregg Jarrett, Legal and Political Analyst for Fox News Channel talks about 11 people charged in one of the 'largest marriage fraud prosecutions' in the U.S. Washington Based Correspondent for Fox News Channel Griff Jenkins discuss Karoline Leavitt leaving her role as Press Security and more. President of Golden Oak Lending James Hawkins joins to talk about Mortgage rates and more. Plus Kim on a Whim and more.

In the final hour on this Thursday Gregg Jarrett, Legal and Political Analyst for Fox News Channel talks about 11 people charged in one of the 'largest marriage fraud prosecutions' in the U.S. Washington Based Correspondent for Fox News Channel Griff Jenkins discuss Karoline Leavitt leaving her role as Press Security and more. President of Golden Oak Lending James Hawkins joins to talk about Mortgage rates and more.

President of Golden Oak Lending James Hawkins joins to talk about Mortgage rates and more.

Washington Based Correspondent for Fox News Channel Griff Jenkins discuss Karoline Leavitt leaving her role as Press Security and more.

Gregg Jarrett, Legal and Political Analyst for Fox News Channel talks about 11 people charged in one of the 'largest marriage fraud prosecutions' in the U.S.

In this hour Marc and Kim are joined by Former US Senator Jim Talent to talk about the latest with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Zip Rzeppa, Executive Director of Mater Media talks about his speaker series where he will have people like John O'Leary and Bill O'Reilly speaking at Lindenwood University. Finally, in Kim on a Whim: Biological parents sue surrogate mother when she refused an abortion.

Zip Rzeppa, Executive Director of Mater Media joins to talk about his speaker series where he will have people like John O'Leary and Bill O'Reilly speaking at Lindenwood University.

Former US Senator Jim Talent joins to talk about the latest with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

In this hour Marc and Kim discuss Liberals what a national wealth tax. We have the St. Louis Morning Brief. KMOX Sports Director joins the show to talk about the Indiana Fever coach never having her players backs, the Cardinals have won 3 straight series after the trade deadline heading into weekend series with the Cubs and more. Finally, someone won the lottery from Quincy Illinois.

KMOX Sports Director joins the show to talk about the Indiana Fever coach never having her players backs, the Cardinals have won 3 straight series after the trade deadline heading into weekend series with the Cubs and more.

In the opening hour Marc and Kim talk about Karoline Leavitt leaving her role as Press Security. On Kim on a Whim Marc and Kim discuss how the University of Michigan is doing away with letter grades for the first trimester. Finally, a high school teacher breaks down on social media because seniors can not read.

On Kim on a Whim Marc and Kim discuss how the University of Michigan is doing away with letter grades for the first trimester.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge cover Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and politics in the WNBA, election security, AI campaign ads and Missouri political issues. Guests include Derrick Morgan on the SAVE Act, DSA-backed candidates and birthright citizenship, Laura Wellington on Miss Rachel and politics in children's media, Jimmy Failla on Trump security, blue-state migration and socialism, and Charles Payne on inflation, the Federal Reserve, gas prices and AI opportunities. Bryan Snyder joins to wrap the show.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge react to the viral gravity conspiracy, AI-generated campaign ads in St. Charles County and media complaints over President Trump's security precautions. Jimmy Failla joins to discuss Air Force One, blue-state migration, Kathy Hochul and socialist candidates, Charles Payne weighs in on inflation, the Fed, gas prices and AI stocks, and Bryan Snyder joins to wrap the hour

Fox Across America host Jimmy Failla joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to joke about the viral gravity conspiracy before weighing in on media complaints over Trump's security precautions and leaked Secret Service procedures. He also riffs on blue-state migration, Kathy Hochul, socialist candidates in Wisconsin and Michigan, and previews Fox News Saturday Night.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge react to a viral gravity conspiracy and discuss concerns over election security and Trump's emergency powers. Derrick Morgan of the Heritage Foundation joins to break down DSA-backed candidates, the SAVE Act, birthright citizenship and the Michigan Senate race. Laura Wellington discusses Miss Rachel, politics in children's media and her Watercolor Kids project, while Kim on a Whim tackles AOC's egg-freezing journey and the debate over IVF.

FOX Business host Charles Payne discusses the latest inflation data, why he opposes additional Federal Reserve rate hikes and his support for Kevin Warsh's approach to modernizing the Fed. He also weighs in on gas prices and Trump's criticism of major oil companies, Democratic Socialists and political ideology, and the growing investment opportunities surrounding AI infrastructure and neocloud companies.

TV producer and author Laura Wellington discusses concerns over Miss Rachel's political associations and the influence trusted children's entertainers can have on young audiences. She also explains her Watercolor Kids project, which focuses on helping preschoolers build critical thinking, creativity, adaptability and other skills for the AI era.

Heritage Foundation Executive Vice President Derrick Morgan discusses DSA-backed candidates in key 2026 races, Republican efforts to advance election-integrity legislation and the push for SAVE Act-style laws in the states. He also weighs in on Trump's executive action targeting birth tourism and birthright citizenship, plus the Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed.