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Dan Buck joins Marc Cox to break down an AI-generated satire featuring Donald Trump singing the "Fake News Blues," exposing media bias and left-wing hypocrisy. The conversation tackles progressive cultural double standards regarding violent crime, radical gender ideology, and the devaluing of human life in modern political debate. Listen to 97.1 FM Talk live in St. Louis or stream worldwide on the free Audacy app! #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DanBuck #FakeNews #CultureWar
Hour 3 opens with Marc Cox breaking down flawed midterm battleground polling and foreign policy moves, followed by legal analyst Hans von Spakovsky addressing Postal Service mail-in ballot battles and motor voter registration loopholes. Dan Buck joins to present an AI satire featuring Donald Trump singing the "Fake News Blues" while calling out progressive media narrative double standards. The hour wraps up with Kim on a Whim examining national protocol debates over flying flags at half-staff for non-governmental icons like Dolly Parton. Listen to 97.1 FM Talk live in St. Louis or stream worldwide on the free Audacy app!
Kim is out today, so we have another edition of The Buck Stops Here with Dan Buck. Dan hits hard on Jesse Waters grilling Abdul El Sayed, and tells you what he thinks about Sharia law. Does it align at all with the US Constitution?
Hour 1 of The Marc Cox Morning Show Begins with the discussion surrounding mail-in ballots, as well as checking their validity. We hear the Marc's top stories of the day on The Marc Cox Shortlist. Kim is out today, so we have another edition of The Buck Stops Here with Dan Buck. Dan hits hard on Jesse Waters grilling Abdul El Sayed, and tells you what he thinks about Sharia law. Does it align at all with the US Constitution?
Hour 1 of The Marc Cox Morning Show Begins with the discussion surrounding mail-in ballots, as well as checking their validity. We hear the Marc's top stories of the day on The Marc Cox Shortlist. Kim is out today, so we have another edition of The Buck Stops Here with Dan Buck. Dan hits hard on Jesse Waters grilling Abdul El Sayed, and tells you what he thinks about Sharia law. Does it align at all with the US Constitution? Hour 2 begins with John Mack, with Pink Tiger Marketing, who joins the show to discuss the art of advertisement today, as well as how his company succeeds in this aspect! We hear today's top news stories in the St. Louis Morning Brief. We round the second hour of the show out with In Other News! Hour 3 of The Marc Cox Morning Show begins with The Marc Cox Shortlist! Todd Piro, Host of Fox and Friends First, joins the show to discuss Abdul El Sayed, as well as his impact on Tunnels to Towers! Mark Walters, Host of Armed American Radio and Armed American Radio's Daily Defense & Spokesman for the Second Amendment Foundation, joins the show for his regular appearance on 2A Tuesday! We finish the hour with The Buck Stops Here! The final hour of the show begins with Dan and Marc touching on gun laws, as well as The Shortlist. Chief Steven Sund, Former US Capitol Police Chief, joins the show to discuss how an FBI crime report shows that violent crime has dropped to the lowest in 90 years. Ryan Wiggins, Host of Wiggins America and Co-Host of The Annie Frey Show, joins the show to discuss how Trump has been able to bring other countries together and give them a sense of nationalism. What is going on between the United States and Canada now? We end the show with Portia Oberkfell and Darren Bailey, who join the show to discuss the event bringing Mike Bost and Darren Bailey together August 29th at The Falls Event Center.
In The Buck Stops Here, guest Dan Buck joins the program to break down former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom's ejection from a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. Buck and Marc Cox examine the courtside confrontation involving Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud, Kanter Freedom's t-shirt defining biological womanhood, and his announcement regarding the 2027 WNBA draft. The discussion features music by Cain Walker and highlights ongoing debates surrounding eligibility rules in women's athletics. Hashtags:#DanBuck #EnesKanterFreedom #NatashaCloud #WNBA #SaveWomensSports #TheBuckStopsHere #TalkRadioGuest List:Dan Buck, regular contributor and host of The Buck Stops Here, analyzed Enes Kanter Freedom's courtside interaction with Natasha Cloud, spectator conduct policies at WNBA games, and debates around female sports definitions.
Hour 3 delivers a mix of state constitutional policy, legal analysis, and cultural reporting! Marc Cox breaks down the ballot language for Missouri's upcoming reproductive health amendment, contrasting media narratives around fetal viability with a story of a premature baby's medical survival. Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky analyzes Supreme Court emergency dockets regarding White House construction litigation and previews Senator Ted Cruz's biography on Justice Clarence Thomas. Plus, guest Dan Buck breaks down former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom's ejection from a WNBA game in Chicago! Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #Amendment3 #HansVonSpakovsky #DanBuck #EnesKanter #WNBA #TalkRadio Guest List: Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, analyzed Supreme Court emergency dockets, standing doctrine in federal courts, and Senator Ted Cruz's biography on Justice Clarence Thomas. Dan Buck, regular contributor and host of The Buck Stops Here, analyzed Enes Kanter Freedom's courtside interaction with Natasha Cloud, spectator conduct policies at WNBA games, and debates around female sports definitions.
The complete four-hour broadcast of The Marc Cox Morning Show covers major municipal policy decisions, state legal enforcement, and national security developments! St. Charles County Police Chief Kurt Frisz outlines the county's decision to drop Flock Safety cameras following an internal misuse audit while maintaining alternative Genetec license plate readers. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway details state actions banning 7-OH synthetic kratom products and consumer protection lawsuits against Dollar General. The show analyzes viral online threats against public officials, ongoing state debate over Missouri's proposed reproductive health constitutional amendment, and former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom's courtside ejection at a WNBA game in Chicago. Plus, legal commentary from Hans von Spakovsky, financial reporting from Nicole Murray, and sports updates with KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman! Show Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #KurtFrisz #StCharlesCounty #FlockSafety #CatherineHanaway #Kratom #HansVonSpakovsky #DanBuck #EnesKanter #TomAckerman #MoPol #TalkRadio Full Guest List: Kimberly St. Ange, morning co-host, provided early morning news updates and program notes. Nicole Murray, business reporter, provided financial updates on downtown St. Louis office vacancy rates, the cancellation of GroveFest, U.S.-Canada tariffs, and incoming U.S. sanctions targeting Iran. Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, analyzed Supreme Court emergency dockets, standing doctrine in federal courts, and Senator Ted Cruz's biography on Justice Clarence Thomas. Dan Buck, regular contributor and host of The Buck Stops Here, analyzed Enes Kanter Freedom's courtside interaction with Natasha Cloud, spectator conduct policies at WNBA games, and debates around female sports definitions. Kurt Frisz, St. Charles County Police Chief, discussed internal audit processes, the termination of the department's Flock Safety contract, and ongoing use of alternative license plate reader technology. Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General, discussed legal agreements suspending 7-OH kratom distribution, federal law enforcement partnerships in St. Louis, and price transparency enforcement. Tom Ackerman, KMOX Sports Director, discussed tournament operations at the BMW Championship, St. Louis CITY SC roster moves, and late-season St. Louis Cardinals updates.
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 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
Jim Carafano discusses Trump's Middle East strategy and pressure on Iran, while Congressman Bob Onder addresses Fauci, the Chloe Cole Act and Missouri Amendments 4 and 5. Plus, Dan Buck delivers “The Buck Stops Here.”
The Marc Cox Morning Show reacts to St. Louis Mayor Kara Spencer rehiring controversial former county health director Dr. Faisal Khan and examines his record during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marc and Dan Buck also discuss Spain's immigration crisis, sanctuary city costs in the United States, President Trump's approach to border enforcement and the Middle East, and growing voter frustration over illegal immigration. Plus, Marc walks through his recommendations for Missouri Amendments 1, 2, 4 and 5, along with St. Louis County Propositions U and C.
Dan Buck makes Anthony Fauci the focus of “The Buck Stops Here,” criticizing Fauci's COVID leadership, media celebrity status and refusal to answer questions under oath. Featuring the protest song “Sad Little Man” by Five Times August, Dan shares his personal experience with COVID, ivermectin and government restrictions that shut down his business. He also condemns vaccine mandates, the treatment of the unvaccinated, the suppression of alternative treatments and Fauci's federal pardon while calling for continued accountability at the state level.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck react to Dr. Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a heated Capitol Hill hearing. They break down questioning from Josh Hawley and Rand Paul, debate whether Fauci's pardon affects his Fifth Amendment protections, and revisit the impact of COVID mandates, vaccine policies and restrictions on alternative treatments. Marc and Dan also discuss the latest U.S. military action against Iran, General Jack Keane's proposed strategy, President Trump's approach to the conflict and growing problems inside the Democratic National Committee.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss jail conditions, highway cleanup and continued fallout from Anthony Fauci's testimony. Former Sen. Jim Talent joins to examine failures in the COVID response, rebuilding trust in public health and Missouri's Amendments 4 and 5. The hour wraps with “The Buck Stops Here,” as Dan revisits Fauci, vaccine mandates and medical freedom.
Tom Ackerman joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to discuss speculation that the Portland Trail Blazers could relocate to St. Louis, the city's appeal as a professional sports market and local businessman Richard Chaifetz's connection to the franchise. Ackerman also reacts to the Cardinals' dramatic extra-inning walk-off victory over the Cubs, Iván Herrera's big night, Dustin May's strong start and whether the young Cardinals can remain in the National League wild-card race.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss fallout from Anthony Fauci's congressional hearing, a controversial children's reading event and a targeted shooting of St. Louis police officers. Tom Ackerman joins to break down Trail Blazers relocation rumors, the Cardinals' walk-off win and the upcoming trade deadline.
Former Sen. Jim Talent joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to discuss Anthony Fauci's testimony, failures in the COVID response, rebuilding trust in public health and Missouri's Amendments 4 and 5.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck examine the legal fallout from Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony and whether state-level charges could follow his federal pardon. Shannon Bream and Griff Jenkins join to discuss Fauci's repeated use of the Fifth Amendment, demands for COVID accountability and the political divide over moving on from the pandemic.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck examine Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony, his repeated use of the Fifth Amendment and the continuing push for COVID accountability. Tom Ackerman discusses Trail Blazers relocation rumors, the Cardinals' walk-off win and the MLB trade deadline, while former Sen. Jim Talent addresses public health reform and Missouri Amendments 4 and 5. Shannon Bream and Griff Jenkins also break down Fauci's possible legal fallout and whether state-level action could follow.
Shannon Bream joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to discuss Anthony Fauci's repeated use of the Fifth Amendment, the impact of his federal pardon and whether contempt proceedings or state-level charges could follow.
Griff Jenkins joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to discuss Anthony Fauci's repeated use of the Fifth Amendment, questioning from Rand Paul and Josh Hawley, and whether the Senate hearing will lead to any real accountability.
In Hour 4 of the Marc Cox Morning Show, Dan Buck reacts to Rand Paul's questioning of Anthony Fauci as Fauci repeatedly pleads the Fifth. Jimmy Failla joins with his take on Fauci, the White House Correspondents' Dinner and his California tour. Plus, Taylor Riggs discusses declining trust in the medical establishment and the Fed's interest-rate decision.
In Hour 1 of the Marc Cox Morning Show, Dan Buck discusses Missouri's Amendment 5 income tax push, Amendment 2, Panera's move to Boston and Democratic Party infighting. The Buck Stops Here focuses on Anthony Fauci's congressional testimony and COVID origins. Plus, John Mack of Pink Tiger Marketing discusses mobile political advertising.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck examine concerns over non-citizens appearing on voter rolls and emphasize that it is a federal crime for non-citizens to illegally vote in federal elections. They question why more prosecutions have not followed reported voter-roll matches, discuss states refusing to share voter data with federal officials, and break down registration concerns in New Jersey and California. Plus, they debate tougher enforcement, deportation consequences, and the fight over election integrity ahead of November.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss new questions surrounding Anthony Fauci's COVID-era notes and the lab-leak debate, along with the media's coverage of the story. They also examine reports of non-citizens appearing on voter rolls, emphasize that illegally voting in a federal election can be a federal crime, and question the lack of prosecutions. Plus, Marc and Dan react to the response to Iran, debate media coverage of a Seattle shooting, discuss Francesca Hong and socialism, and preview a conversation about UFOs, faith, and government secrecy.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck are joined by Fox News' Todd Piro to discuss New York City's push for government-run grocery stores, progressive economic policies, media coverage, and national headlines. Then, Mark Walters joins for 2A Tuesday to break down the latest court battles over assault weapons bans, the growing circuit split, upcoming Supreme Court cases, and restrictions in blue states. Plus, The Buck Stops Here examines DHS reports of non-citizens on voter rolls, the federal crime of illegally voting, the lack of prosecutions, and concerns over election integrity.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck are joined by John Lamping to discuss Missouri Amendments 4 and 5 ahead of the August election. Lamping explains why he expects both measures to struggle, including concerns over Amendment 5's plan to eliminate the state income tax and shift toward sales and use taxes. They also examine Amendment 4's proposed changes to the initiative petition process, the eight-congressional-district threshold, and whether Missouri has made it too easy for outside groups to amend the state constitution.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss the upcoming Missouri election, street takeover threats in St. Louis, new revelations from Anthony Fauci's COVID-era diaries, and the closure of two Salt + Smoke locations. Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping joins the show to break down Amendments 4 and 5, including the proposed elimination of Missouri's state income tax and changes to the initiative petition process. Plus, Marc and Dan cover a Principia High School sex abuse case, Trump's trade policies, Chinese EVs, and other headlines.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss St. Louis police response times, officer staffing, and the debate over public safety in the city. Author Derrick Warfel joins the show to discuss UFOs and God and his argument that the UAP phenomenon may have a supernatural and biblical explanation rather than an extraterrestrial one. Ryan Wiggins joins for Wiggins America to examine Anthony Fauci's COVID-era diaries, questions surrounding CDC data and pandemic policies, and the upcoming Fauci testimony. Plus, they debate the SAVE Act, election integrity, and whether Senate Republicans will force a showdown over the legislation.
Derrick Warfel, author of “UFOs and God,” joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to explore what UFO and UAP revelations could mean for Christian faith. Warfel explains why he believes the phenomenon is not extraterrestrial, but connected to the supernatural realm described in the Bible, including fallen angels and spiritual warfare. They also discuss government disclosures, alleged crash retrievals, the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe, and whether churches are prepared for future UAP revelations.
Mark Walters joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck for 2A Tuesday to break down the latest legal battles over assault weapons bans, including conflicting federal court rulings in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Illinois. Walters discusses upcoming Supreme Court cases that could reshape gun laws nationwide, restrictions targeting Glocks and ammunition in blue states, and what could come next in the fight over Second Amendment rights.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck are joined by Fox News' Todd Piro to discuss New York City's push for government-run grocery stores, progressive economic policies, media coverage, and national headlines. Then, Mark Walters joins for 2A Tuesday to break down the latest court battles over assault weapons bans, the growing circuit split, upcoming Supreme Court cases, and restrictions on gun rights in blue states.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck cover Anthony Fauci's COVID-era diaries, questions surrounding the lab-leak theory and CDC data, illegal voting and election integrity. Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping breaks down Amendments 4 and 5, including efforts to eliminate the state income tax and reform the initiative petition process. Todd Piro joins the show to discuss New York City's government-run grocery proposal and progressive economic policies, while Mark Walters tackles the latest Second Amendment court battles and upcoming Supreme Court cases. Plus, Derrick Warfel explores UFOs, UAPs and their potential connection to Christian theology, Ryan Wiggins weighs in on “Fauci Gate” and the SAVE Act, and Marc and Dan discuss St. Louis crime, street takeovers, media coverage and national politics.
Hans von Spakovsky joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to discuss non-citizens being registered to vote in New Jersey, the use of federal citizenship databases and election integrity. He also breaks down an Illinois court ruling involving in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants and what could happen next.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck break down the debate over Missouri Amendments 4 and 5, outside spending ahead of the election and the push to change the initiative petition process. They also discuss President Trump's return to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, crime concerns around St. Louis and the changing local TV landscape. Plus, in the Buck Stops Here, Dan examines the surge in homeschooling, declining confidence in public education, school choice and alternatives through trades and apprenticeships.
Dan Buck discusses the rise of homeschooling, declining public school performance, school choice and why more parents are looking for alternatives to traditional education.
Ray Bozarth joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to explain Amendment Four and how it would change Missouri's initiative petition process. He discusses outside money in ballot campaigns, the proposed congressional district requirement and why supporters want a higher bar for amending the state constitution.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck are joined by Hans von Spakovsky to discuss non-citizen voter registration, election integrity and an Illinois ruling on in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. Ray Bozarth makes the case for Missouri Amendment Four and changes to the initiative petition process. The hour wraps with the Buck Stops Here.
Marc Cox is joined by Dan Buck, filling in for Kim, for a full show focused on Missouri's upcoming election and the battles over Amendments 4 and 5, St. Louis County Props C and U, outside political spending and election integrity. Hans von Spakovsky discusses non-citizen voter registration and immigration, while Ray Bozarth makes the case for Amendment Four and Dennis Ganahl of Missouri Tax Relief Now breaks down the local propositions. Plus, Dan tackles the rise of homeschooling in the Buck Stops Here, Nicole Murray has the latest business news, and Marc and Dan cover St. Louis crime, water safety, media bias, public education, pet costs and more.
Dennis Ganahl of Missouri Tax Relief Now joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to discuss St. Louis County Props C and U, concerns over county spending and the proposed internet sales tax. He also weighs in on Missouri Amendments Four and Five and outside spending on ballot campaigns.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck continue the debate over Missouri Amendments 4 and 5, election integrity, outside spending and the fight over changing the state constitution. Dennis Ganahl of Missouri Tax Relief Now joins to break down St. Louis County Props C and U and concerns over county taxes and spending. Plus, Marc and Dan discuss national politics, media coverage and wrap the show with movies, concerts and entertainment.
Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss Missouri ballot issues, outside money influencing amendment campaigns, local water safety concerns and questions surrounding the Hunter Biden laptop investigation. Nicole Murray joins with business and market news, followed by a debate over pet insurance and the rising cost of owning a dog. The hour wraps with In Other News, featuring Tony Romo's DUI, a Space Needle base jump, a Bigfoot sighting and a Spider-Man good Samaritan.
The Buck Stops Here kicks off with a patriotic anthem from Tom MacDonald before Dan Buck turns serious, honoring Senator Lindsey Graham by demanding Congress finish what he started. Dan Buck lays out the urgent case for passing Graham's Russia sanctions bill and the Save America Act, calling out Senate Majority Leader John Thune for inaction and warning Democrats to filibuster in plain view if they oppose common-sense voter ID laws. Plus, Dan and Marc Cox weigh in on who should — and definitely should not — fill Graham's Senate seat, taking direct aim at Nancy Mace's ambitions. This is a rallying cry for accountability and election integrity you need to hear. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #TheBuckStopsHere #DanBuck #LindseyGraham #SaveAmericaAct #RussiaSanctions #JohnThune #VoterID #ElectionIntegrity #ConservativeValues #TomMacDonald
Hour 3 of the Marc Cox Morning Show is a powerful tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham from every angle. President Trump calls into Fox News live, reflecting on his friendship with Graham and sounding off on Iran's aggression in the Strait of Hormuz. Legal expert Hans von Spakovsky shares his own personal history with Graham while breaking down the DOJ's sanctuary city crackdown in Maryland and looming Second Amendment battles at the Supreme Court. Dan Buck delivers a fiery Buck Stops Here segment demanding Congress finish Graham's unfinished business — the Russia sanctions bill and the Save America Act — while sounding off on who should not fill his Senate seat. The hour closes with a rare and touching interview featuring Marc's wife, Michelle Cox, who shares her personal decades-long friendship with Graham dating back to his days as a small-town South Carolina attorney. Faith, family, and conservative resolve — the Marc Cox Morning Show honors a statesman. Hour Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #LindseyGraham #PresidentTrump #HansVonSpakovsky #DanBuck #MichelleCox #SaveAmericaAct #RussiaSanctions #ConservativeValues #FaithFamilyFreedom Hour 3 Guest List: President Trump – Reflections on Lindsey Graham friendship and Iran/Strait of Hormuz situation Hans von Spakovsky – Sanctuary cities, AI regulation, Second Amendment cases Dan Buck – Russia sanctions, Save America Act, Senate succession Michelle Cox – Personal memories of Lindsey Graham
(Note: Today's broadcast is documented from Hour 2 through Hour 4.) A Monday like no other on the Marc Cox Morning Show, dominated by the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham at 71. Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge deliver comprehensive coverage from every angle — the Senate succession battle and speculation over who Governor Henry McMaster will appoint, left-wing figures politicizing Graham's death, President Trump's emotional live call-in reflecting on their friendship, and touching personal tributes from legal expert Hans von Spakovsky, conservative commentator Dan Buck, and Marc's own wife, Michelle Cox, who shared decades of personal history with the late senator. Beyond the Graham coverage, the show tackled deadly Missouri flooding in Crawford County, a damning report on the St. Louis County jail riot cover-up, business news including an Apple-OpenAI legal battle and Iran-driven oil price spikes, FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey's briefing on fraud and child safety efforts, Kamala Harris' pandering WNBA speech and the left's double standards, and Heritage Foundation economist EJ Antoni's sobering data on American men leaving the workforce. The show closed with a lighter tribute to actor Randolph Mantooth and some Hollywood banter. Faith, family, freedom, and common sense — the Marc Cox Morning Show delivered it all on a day the nation lost a true conservative statesman. Full Show Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #LindseyGraham #PresidentTrump #MichelleCox #DanBuck #HansVonSpakovsky #AndrewBailey #EJAntoni #KamalaHarris #MissouriFlooding #ConservativeValues #FaithFamilyFreedom #StLouis Full Show Guest List: Nicole Murray – Business/Market Update President Trump – Reflections on Lindsey Graham friendship and Iran/Strait of Hormuz situation Hans von Spakovsky – Sanctuary cities, AI regulation, Second Amendment cases Dan Buck – Russia sanctions, Save America Act, Senate succession Michelle Cox – Personal memories of Lindsey Graham Andrew Bailey – FBI fraud, child safety, border security update EJ Antoni – Heritage Foundation economist on workforce participation decline
Hour 3 of the Marc Cox Morning Show is packed with patriotism and hard truths. Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge open with a heartfelt look at JD Vance's Fourth of July speech before welcoming legal fellow Hans von Spakovsky to break down a major Denver school board discrimination lawsuit. Dan Buck joins Buck Stops Here to share his neighborhood flagpole mission and a fiery call to confront the rise of socialism and communism in America, name-checking Zohran Mamdani directly. Kim closes the hour with a Kim on a Whim breakdown of grocery prices, global instability, and what Republicans must do to win the fight heading into the midterms. Faith, freedom, and common sense — the Marc Cox Morning Show keeps it real. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Hour3 #JDVance #HansVonSpakovsky #BuckStopsHere #DanBuck #KimOnAWhim #Midterms2026 #AntiCommunism #ConservativeValues #StLouisTalk Guest List for Hour 3: Hans von Spakovsky (Advancing American Freedom, Denver school board lawsuit), Dan Buck (Buck Stops Here, neighborhood flagpole initiative and anti-communism commentary)
The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with Ryan Wrecker filling in alongside Kim St. Onge, setting the tone with a Fourth of July weekend reflection rooted in faith, family, and patriotism, while also questioning MetroLink's new fare enforcement system and media narratives resurfacing old JD Vance commentary. Hour 1 takes a more serious turn as the conversation examines race relations in America and closes with a powerful discussion of Erika Kirk's resolve and forgiveness as she prepares to face her husband's accused killer, framing themes of faith, grief, and resilience. Hour 2 expands from local to global, covering Trump's reported influence in a World Cup red card controversy, JD Vance's patriotic holiday message, and St. Louis' downtown curfew crackdown, which Ryan and Kim argue reflects deeper cultural and parenting challenges. Dom Savino provides a business and culture update spanning record markets, a $19 million T-Rex fossil sale, and Hollywood's ongoing struggles, while Grant Salzman makes his “In Other News” debut with a mix of unusual and emotional stories ranging from Joey Chestnut's competitive eating return to a tragic Arizona hospital incident. Hour 3 focuses heavily on civic identity and ideological conflict, with JD Vance's “grace and greatness” message leading into legal analysis from Hans von Spakovsky on a Denver school board discrimination lawsuit. Dan Buck's “Buck Stops Here” segment emphasizes grassroots patriotism through his neighborhood flagpole initiative while warning against rising socialist and communist influence in American politics. Kim St. Onge closes the hour with a “Kim on a Whim” tying together grocery prices, global instability, and the Republican path toward the 2026 midterms. Hour 4 delivers a lighter but wide-ranging finale, opening with playful celebrity wedding speculation before shifting into a broader cultural critique of Hollywood through backlash against Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey trailer. Tom Ackerman joins with a sports-packed segment covering Team USA's World Cup run, officiating controversy, and the Cardinals' dominant win over the Cubs. The final stretch includes debate over Trump Accounts for children, questions surrounding a reported Paul Pelosi hit-and-run incident, FBI drone interceptions at World Cup venues, and a sign-off that blends humor, politics, sports, and pop culture to close the show. Across all four hours, the program weaves together themes of patriotism, accountability, cultural tension, faith, and everyday American life—balancing hard news with humor and commentary while staying anchored in common-sense conservative perspective. Guest List (Full Show): Ryan Wrecker (Guest Host, all hours) Kim St. Onge (Co-Host, all hours) Dom Savino (Business update, Hour 2) Grant Salzman (In Other News, Hour 2) Hans von Spakovsky (Legal segment, Hour 3) Dan Buck (Buck Stops Here, Hour 3) Tom Ackerman (Sports, Hour 4) Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #JDVance #CultureWar #HollywoodBacklash #WorldCup2026 #StLouisTalk #FaithAndFamily #ConservativeTalk #Midterms2026
Dan Buck joins the Marc Cox Morning Show fresh off a Fourth of July weekend spent doing something beautifully American — installing nine flagpoles for his Newtown neighbors, free of charge, with a men's fellowship group ready to help even more next year. But the real fire comes when Dan calls out Zohran Mamdani directly, blasting his rhetoric as an attempt to rewrite American history and sell socialism to a generation that doesn't understand what it actually costs. He shares a patriotic anthem from Christian conservative songwriter Josh Spai and a scorching rant demanding that anyone pushing communism in America "shouldn't get the blessings of this nation." Faith, freedom, and neighborly love for country — that's what Buck Stops Here is all about. Kim on a Whim is up next, don't go anywhere. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #BuckStopsHere #DanBuck #AmericanFlag #ZohranMamdani #AntiCommunism #ChristianConservative #PatriotismInAction #FourthOfJuly #ConservativeValues #StLouisTalk