LISTEN LIVE: WEEKDAYS 5am - 9am on St. Louis' FM NewsTalk 97.1 Marc Cox has been the host of “The Marc Cox Show” on FM NewsTalk 97.1 since 2010. He is an Emmy award-winning veteran of Television News, with a career that covered 5 states, 4 TV stations, 3 radio stations, and 25 years. He spent 19 of those years at KMOV-TV, as an anchor, reporter, and producer, and covered some of the nation’s biggest stories.

Spooky stories and a true terrorist plot that was thwarted are covered in today's Red Meat.

Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; Brent Sadler, Senior Research Felloe for Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology in the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation joins talking about Trump's trip to Asia necular testing and more. Rep. Eric Burlison, Congressman from Missouri 7th Congressional District joins as part of our Capital Beat to talk about the shutdown and how much longer before it gets re-opened and daylight saving time. Fox News Radio's Tonya J Powers joins to talk about daylight saving time with the history of it and how it impacts you even health wise. Jason Law, Candidate for County Executive in St. Charles and former Mayor of Lake St. Louis joins to talk about Steve Ehlmann changing his mind and entering the race and how it changes his mindset in the race. Responder Rescue Lisa Byrne joins to talk about teaming up for first responders. Plus we have Scott on the Spot.

In the final hour on this Halloween Marc is joined by Fox News Radio's Tonya J Powers joins to talk about daylight saving time with the history of it and how it impacts you even health wise. Jason Law, Candidate for County Executive in St. Charles and former Mayor of Lake St. Louis joins to talk about Steve Ehlmann changing his mind and entering the race and how it changes his mindset in the race. Responder Rescue Lisa Byrne joins to talk about teaming up for first responders.

Responder Rescue Lisa Byrne joins to talk about teaming up for first responders.

Jason Law, Candidate for County Executive in St. Charles and former Mayor of Lake St. Louis joins to talk about Steve Ehlmann changing his mind and entering the race and how it changes his mindset in the race.

Fox News Radio's Tonya J Powers joins to talk about daylight saving time with the history of it and how it impacts you even health wise.

In this hour we discuss the lack of urgency to end the government shutdown. Brent Sadler, Senior Research Felloe for Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology in the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation joins talking about Trump's trip to Asia necular testing and more. Rep. Eric Burlison, Congressman from Missouri 7th Congressional District joins as part of our Capital Beat to talk about the shutdown and how much longer before it gets re-opened and daylight saving time. Finally, Scott on the Spot talks about Jasmine Crockett.

Rep. Eric Burlison, Congressman from Missouri 7th Congressional District joins as part of our Capital Beat to talk about the shutdown and how much longer before it gets re-opened and daylight savings time.

Brent Sadler, Senior Research Felloe for Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology in the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation joins talking about Trump's trip to Asia necular testing and more.

The hour starts with a debate about trick or treating and Kristi Noem says Gov. Pritzker is putting lives of law enforcement at risk. Sidney Powell on fraudulent ballots imported into the country from China. Nicole Murray has business plus a story about how many adults say you are never too old to trick or treat. Finally, In Other News a petition to have George Strait instead of Bad Bunny as Super Bowl performer.

On this Halloween Friday Marc begins the day talking about how a Federal Judge might force Trump Administration to use emergency funds to pay Snap Benefits. Scott Jagow joins to discuss if we should continue to go into Daylight Saving time or stick with standard time. Finally, Eric Schmitt was making news with comments about Jack Smith.

This weekend we return to standard time which brings up the debate on if we should continue using Daylight Saving time or just stick to standard time all year.

Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins in studio to talk about Blues slow start, reason to root for Blue Jays, college football and more. Former US Senator Jim Talent joins to talk about the Trump trip to Asia, tariffs and government shutdown. Missouri attorney General Catherine Hanaway joins to talk about St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery and the temporary removal of him, redistricting and more. Shannon Bream, Host of Fox News Sunday joins to talk about the government, Trump visit to Asia and more. Washington Based Correspondent for Fox News Channel Griff Jenkins talks about Halloween, snap benefits and more. Carlton Adams from Operation Food Search joins to talk about the high demand from food pantries with government shutdown and how someone can help.

In the final hour on this Halloween Eve the Marc Cox Morning Show welcomes; Shannon Bream, Host of Fox News Sunday joins to talk about the government, Trump visit to Asia and more. Washington Based Correspondent for Fox News Channel Griff Jenkins talks about Halloween, snap benefits and more. Carlton Adams from Operation Food Search joins to talk about the high demand from food pantries with government shutdown and how someone can help.

Carlton Adams from Operation Food Search joins to talk about the high demand from food pantries with government shutdown and how someone can help.

Washington Based Correspondent for Fox News Channel Griff Jenkins talks about Halloween, snap benefits and more.

Shannon Bream, Host of Fox News Sunday joins to talk about the government, Trump visit to Asia and more.

In this hour Former US Senator Jim Talent joins to talk about the Trump trip to Asia, tariffs and government shutdown. Missouri attorney General Catherine Hanaway joins to talk about St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery and the temporary removal of him, redistricting and more. Plus JD Vance was outstanding at Ole Miss last night.

Missouri attorney General Catherine Hanaway joins to talk about St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery and the temporary removal of him, redistricting and more.

Former US Senator Jim Talent joins to talk about the Trump trip to Asia, tariffs and government shutdown.

In this hour we talk about Trump. A woman that wants to run for congress has a run in with federal agents. KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins in studio to talk about Blues slow start, reason to root for Blue Jays, college football and more. Finally, In Other News there is a haunted car wash and more.

KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins in studio to talk about Blues slow start, reason to root for Blue Jays, college football and more.

In the first hour Marc and Dan discuss upcoming baseball tournament for Dan, Operation Arctic Frost. In Buck Don't Give a #&@^, JD Vance answers questions, Finally, talk government shutdown and carrying this to November is way for democrats way to disrupt Trump administration success.

The golden ballroom coming to the White House is sending Dems into absolute fits ... but why is that? Here's more from Newell Normand, Tara Servatius, Bob Rose, Marc Cox, and Rich Zeoli.

Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show, Steve Ehlmann, St. Louis County Executive joins the show to talk about the decision to run for re-election after he initially was not going to run again. Mary Vought, Vice President of Strategic Communications at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about elections in New Jersey and Virginia. Bill Eigel, Former State Senator and candidate for St. Charles County Executive joins to talk about incumbent Steve Elhmann announcing he will run again and if it will change his campaign. Jimmy Failla, Host of Fox Across America and Fox News Saturday Night joins to talk about Bill Gates, snap benefits and more. Grady Trimble, Fox Business Network Correspondent joins to talk about Trump meeting with leaders in Asia announcing trade deals.

In the final hour we talk about daylight saving time. Jimmy Failla, Host of Fox Across America and Fox News Saturday Night joins to talk about Bill Gates, snap benefits and more. Grady Trimble, Fox Business Network Correspondent joins to talk about Trump meeting with leaders in Asia announcing trade deals. Finally, Jeff Bundschu talks wine.

Grady Trimble, Fox Business Network Correspondent joins to talk about Trump meeting with leaders in Asia announcing trade deals.

Jimmy Failla, Host of Fox Across America and Fox News Saturday Night joins to talk about Bill Gates, snap benefits and more.

Steve Ehlmann, St. Louis County Executive joins the show to talk about the decision to run for re-election after he initially was not going to run again. Mary Vought, Vice President of Strategic Communications at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about elections in New Jersey and Virginia. Bill Eigel, Former State Senator and candidate for St. Charles County Executive joins to talk about incumbent Steve Elhmann announcing he will run again and if it will change his campaign. Finally, it is warrior women Wednesday for Buck Don't Give a %#^@.

Bill Eigel, Former State Senator and candidate for St. Charles County Executive joins to talk about incumbent Steve Elhmann announcing he will run again and if it will change his campaign.

Mary Vought, Vice President of Strategic Communications at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about elections in New Jersey and Virginia.

Steve Ehlmann, St. Louis County Executive joins the show to talk about the decision to run for re-election after he initially was not going to run again.

In this hour Marc and Dan talk about Steve Ehlmann announcing he will run again for St. Charles County Executive. Pam Bondi/GOP looking into pardons signed by autopen. Nicole Murray has a story about men on dating apps using photos with dogs to appear kind and trustworthy. Finally, In Other News a nokey to stay away from and doomscrolling is done more by poor people than rich people.

This Wednesday show begins with Marc and Dan discussing the shutdown and Snap benefits. It is warrior women Wednesday in Buck Don't Give a ^%#$. Finally, a flight diverted because stabbing with a fork and a truck driver pulled over and doesn't speak English.

Hour 1 opens with weather and the chance of rain that could end drought conditions along with hurricane damage in the Caribbean. Marc hits sports with the World Series Shohei Ohtani the Chiefs and Missouri football before turning to the government shutdown. The first Buck Dont Give a ____ of the day focuses on Karine Jean Pierre's book tour Trump's return talk and a Confederate statue fight. The hour ends with the first responder bourbon raffle for Respond to Rescue. Hour 2 marks National First Responders Day with personal stories and raffle details. John Lamping joins to break down Josh Hawley's clash with Cindy O'Laughlin over data centers electricity rates and AI job loss. They touch on shutdown fallout SNAP exposure and political disputes over January 6 intelligence and media narratives. The hour closes with lighter news including a leaked password dump an alligator in a sewer and Kelsey Grammer becoming a father again. Hour 3 brings in Ryan Schmelz on union pressure to reopen the government SNAP risk and Trump's Asia trip. Todd Piro joins for morning radio banter parenting talk and the reality of shutdown stress on families. In 2A Tuesday Luis Valdes covers ATF activity during shutdown NFA challenges Illinois registration law and red flag debates. Dan Buck returns for Buck Dont Give a ____ to react to KJP's media run and the state of the administration. Hour 4 opens with new reaction to Trump's Japan stop and trade positioning against China then Ryan Wiggins joins to break down the ActBlue investigation foreign money allegations and stalled DOJ probes. They pivot to renewed Biden scrutiny after Oversight revealed use of an auto pen for official signatures raising cognitive questions. The hour closes with Turning Point USA being blocked at Loyola campus free speech concerns drug trafficking and Trump era mineral trade strategy to reduce China dependence.

Hour 4 opens with reaction to President Trump's Asia tour including his visit to Japan meetings with foreign leaders and trade positioning against China. Marc and Ryan Wiggins then walk through the ActBlue investigation and allegations of fraud untraceable donations and stalled DOJ and congressional probes. They shift to renewed scrutiny of the Biden administration after a House Oversight report revealed the President has been using an auto pen for official signatures raising questions about cognitive fitness and the extent to which staff are managing his public duties and schedule.

Marc Cox sits down in studio with Ryan Wiggins to examine the ongoing ActBlue investigation including concerns about foreign contributions fraud and untraceable donations possibly laundered through NGOs. They compare Democrat and Republican fundraising operations and question whether ActBlue's collection system will face real consequences.

Hour 3 opens with Ryan Schmelz on the shutdown fight including union pressure on Democrats SNAP risks and Trump's Asia trip targeting China through new trade deals. Todd Piro joins for light radio banter parenting talk and a quick look at shutdown impacts on families. In 2A Tuesday Luis Valdes from Gun Owners of America explains ATF activity during the shutdown the NFA tax fight and resistance to gun laws in Illinois California and New York. The hour ends in the Buck Dont Give a ____ segment with Marc and Dan Buck reacting to Karine Jean Pierre's book tour media narratives and broader criticism of the current administration.

For 2A Tuesday Marc Cox talks with Luis Valdes about gun rights during the government shutdown including ATF operations the NFA tax and a potential lawsuit. They examine gun registration laws in Illinois low compliance rates and red flag laws in states like Maine. The discussion turns to gun free zones and whether they reduce or increase risk in public spaces. They close by looking at state-level gun control efforts in Illinois California and New York criticism of Governor JB Pritzker and concerns about government restrictions on civil liberties.

Marc Cox and Todd Piro open with light radio banter about on-air mishaps FCC rules and the early morning grind. The conversation shifts to parenting including Piro's experience as a dad kids' eating habits and balancing work and family. The segment closes with Day 28 of the government shutdown and the political fight over EBT SNAP and pressure between Republicans and Democrats.

Ryan Schmelz joins Marc Cox to break down the government shutdown as labor unions urge Democrats to reopen the government. They discuss the risk to SNAP benefits and federal worker pay along with the political pressure on moderates to break ranks. They also cover President Trump's Asia tour trade talks with Japan and efforts to counter China.

Hour 2 opens with National First Responders Day including personal stories about family members in law enforcement and firefighting and an update on the upcoming first responder Thanksgiving raffle. The discussion shifts to the data center debate between Josh Hawley and Cindy O'Laughlin and whether AI expansion could raise electricity rates hurt jobs or strain infrastructure. They cover the looming government shutdown and note that the federal employees union is breaking from Democrats as SNAP benefits could be affected. Political controversy follows with debate over January 6 intelligence involvement and media narratives. The hour closes with lighter news items including a massive email password leak millions of accounts exposed an alligator found in a Florida sewer and Kelsey Grammer becoming a father again at age seventy.