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A Sermon for the Feast of the Holy Innocents St. Matthew 2:13-18 by William Klock Have you read a great book and then gone to see the movie and the movie totally lost the plot? Or maybe you got into a TV show, but then the longer the show ran, the more it seemed to lose the original plot? We've been watching one show that started out spectacularly, but now I'm starting wish they'd just ended it after the first season, because lately it feels like the original plot has been hijacked by today's obligatory plot about sexuality. I found myself thinking how ironic it is that in a postmodern culture that claims to hate metanarratives and insists we all write our own stories, its stories all seem to go the same way. And in the midst of it all, as we all try to write our own stories while having our stories hijacked by the various commercial, political, and sexual plot-writers of our culture, often without our even realising it's happened, well, Christmas comes. And if we'll listen, we just might hear, we must might realise that there's a greater story and a greater drama with a happier ending. A story so wonderful, so masterfully written, that it shows up just what fools we've been to try to writer our own stories. A story, too, that's full of grace. A story in which God himself has come into the midst of our mangled plotlines to forgive our bad writing, to remind us how the story is supposed to go and what a truly good story looks like, even to welcome us back into his great drama of love and faithfulness and redemption and glory. Genesis reminds us how the story was supposed to go: human beings created by God, mortals made of the same stuff as the rest of creation, but animated and brought to life by the very breath of God. And then we were placed in his temple. In the spot where pagans would place their idols to represent the presence and rule of their gods, the living God placed us. To represent his good and sovereign rule over creation, to act as his stewards, and to know the goodness and the life only found in his presence. It was a story in which we knew all those things we've recalled when lighting the Advent candles—a story of perfect love, peace, joy, and hope. And we were to be fruitful and to multiply so that we might ever expand the Lord's temple until it filled all of creation with his glory. And then we tried to hijack the temple for ourselves. Instead of being the image of God, we tried to become gods ourselves. And immediately we began to accuse each other. We began to exploit and dominate each other. Within a single generation, as Genesis tells it, we were murdering each other. We were at each other's throats. Everyone out for himself, no matter who he had to step on or exploit or enslave or kill. I talked last week about the darkness of the pagan world into which Jesus came. A world of petty and fickle gods, constantly fighting amongst themselves. Gods representing the idols of the human heart: power, sex, money, war…you name it. If it can be used to exploit others, we made a god for it. The world was dark. But there was a light—or there was supposed to be. Two millennia before, the living God had called Abraham out of the darkness of pagan Ur and set him up to be a light in the midst of the darkness. A man who knew the light of the living God and became, himself a light to the nations. At first just one man, but then a growing family, and eventually a whole nation—set apart by God and living around a temple in which that light was manifest as a visible and awe-inspiring cloud of glory. But even Israel succumbed to the darkness. The kings and people of Israel did what rebellious humanity had always done: they tried to write their own script. And so Jesus came not only to the dark world of the pagans; he also came to the dark world of Israel. Our Gospel today is a stark reminder of just how off-script things had gone for God's own people. It picks up immediately after the wise men had visited Jesus. Remember that they had travelled to Jerusalem from somewhere in the east, probably Persia, following a star that somehow told them that a king had been born. They went to the palace of Herod, who was the King of the Jews—at least in title. And when they asked where they might find the new-born King of the Jews, of course, he had no idea what they were talking about. These foreigners had to remind him of his own scriptures about the coming king, the one who would finally shepherd God's people aright, and how he would be born at Bethlehem. From Jerusalem, the wise men travelled to Bethlehem where they became the first of the gentiles to worship Jesus the Messiah. And you'll remember that an angel came to them and warned them to avoid Jerusalem on their way home. But Herod didn't forget the prophecy or the wise men. He bore the title “King of the Jews”, but he wasn't really Jewish. He was the child of a forbidden marriage between a Jew and a gentile. He was a puppet king set up by the Romans. He tried to win the people over with grand building projects and public works. The most important was a renovation of the temple. But no one like him and no one really thought he was the legitimate king. And so he was also paranoid. He wasn't above murdering his own sons just to make sure he had no rivals. And so, St. Matthew tells us, “After the wise men had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,' he said, ‘and take the child and his mother and hurry too Egypt. Stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to hunt for the child, to kill him.'” Tom Wright tells a story that I expect must have happened when he was Bishop of Durham. A prominent historian who was well-known for his scepticism about the Bible showed up at church one Christmas. Wright was preaching. And when the service was over, the historian approached him and said something to the effect of, “I've got it all figured out why people love Christmas so much. It's about a baby and babies threaten no one, and so we all feel good, but in the end it's really all about nothing.” And Wright goes on to say just how dumbfounded he was. Had this man not heard the Christmas story? Right here from the get-go, an evil king—a king who insisted on writing his own story—did everything he could to stop God's rewrite before it could even be started. Considering how impious Herod was, I suspect he didn't even really believe the prophecy about Bethlehem and a king. He was just a paranoid despot who had it in his power to murder people frivolously, so…why not? You know, just in case. “So,” Matthew goes on, “Joseph got up and took the child and his mother by night and went off to Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod. This happened to fulfil what the Lord said through the prophet [Hosea]: ‘Out of Egypt I called my son.' And so Jesus escapes, but there's no good news here. Herod just lashes out blindly. He's powerful, he can, and he does. And so Matthew tells us, “When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he flew into a great rage. He dispatched men to kill all the boys of Bethlehem, and in all the surrounding districts, from two years old and under, according to the time the wise men had told him. That was when the word that came through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: ‘There was heard a voice in Rama, crying and loud lamentation. Rachel is weeping for her children, and will not let anyone comfort her, because they are no more.'” Tell me again how this baby threatens no one. The shadow of the cross hangs over Jesus' story before he can even walk or talk. Because Herod couldn't stand the thought of not being the master of his own story. And under threat, he did what he always did: he murdered. How many? Bethlehem was likely a town of about a thousand people in those days. There were probably somewhere between a dozen and two dozen boys there two years old and younger. And Herod didn't give it a thought to have them killed. And apparently neither did his soldiers. That, or they feared Herod more than they feared God. Again, Herod reminds us that it wasn't just a dark pagan world into which Jesus was born. The same darkness hung over Israel. Because Herod's problem is a universal one. Ever since Adam and Eve, we've all been trying to write our own stories and to put ourselves in the place of God. To define for ourselves who we are and what our purpose is. To define for ourselves what is right and what is wrong. And the end result of all of our self-serving stories is that we trample and abuse and exploit others to further our own ends. None of us has the relatively unchecked power of an ancient near eastern despot like Herod and so we balk at his evil. And yet here in Canada the official statics show that about 20% of pregnancies in any given year are ended by abortion. And that number is low, because it under-reports at-home chemical abortions. If we can get away with it, if we can dehumanise another person in our minds, and if that child threatens the story we're trying to write for ourselves, many, many, many of us will do precisely what Herod did and kill an innocent. And many will and have done it repeatedly. Abortion is an extreme example. Maybe we'd never dream of going that far to guard the narrative we write for ourselves. Maybe we'd never go that far in our attempt to play God. But this rot, this rebellion that corrupts human relationships spreads its roots through our society in all sorts of ways. Maybe it's the influence of the wicked principalities and powers that St. Paul writes about in Ephesians—trying to corrupt everything, even the good systems we try to put in place. But the rot spread. Recently I was listening to a friend tell me the havoc pornography has wreaked in her life. We tend to think of pornography use as a personal sexual sin—and that's certainly part of it—but this conversation had me thinking that at the heart of pornography is a dehumanising exploitation of others. It turns fellow human beings into objects to be used to fulfil our own ends, human beings turned into non-player characters in the sinful and self-gratifying stories we write for ourselves. It's not just about sex or sexual immorality. It's about the abuse and exploitation for our own ends of fellow human beings, created by God, meant to bear his image, fellow priests of his temple to whom we have an obligation of love and humility and grace and respect. And when you think about it in those terms, you start to see just how much our rebellion against God, just how much our desire to write our own stories and to be our own gods infects and corrupts our network of relationships. Our marriages and our families break down because we choose to use our husbands or our wives or our children to fill roles in the stories we write for ourselves, instead of being the fellow players we're meant to be in God's great drama. We do the same thing in business and with the people we employ—as if they exist to serve us, to meet our needs, to act their parts in our stories. And then we get into economics and politics and without even realising it, we've let the powerful and the well-placed convince us to live out their stories—that we have to be this and buy that in order to be fulfilled and happy. That we have to support this and vote for that, that we have to hate this person over here and that person over there because they have the wrong values, support the wrong thing, or are playing parts in the wrong narrative. And so we write those people into our stories as the bad guys or the guys to be exploited or the guys to be hated or the guys who aren't really human at all—they're garbage, trash, something sub-human. And they do the same to us and it spiral and spirals and the pain and the sorrow and the hurt and tears just get worse and worse. And we get caught up in all of this and forget that none of these stories, none of these narratives, none of these dramas matter one whit. Brothers and Sisters, it's God's great drama that matters; it's God's drama that we need to remember and live. And God knows all this. He knows how we've fallen. He knows how we so want to write our stories for ourselves. He knows—better than we do—the pain and the misery and the tears that we inflict on others and that they inflict on us. And so he comes, as the baby, into the midst of the darkness and the tears and, again, before he can even walk or talk, he's a homeless refugee in a foreign land with a king looking to kill him. This was the thing no one expected of the Messiah. They expected a great king, like David, but greater. Born in a place. Eventually riding in to Jerusalem in a chariot to bash Roman heads and to set the world to rights by putting Israel on the top of the heap. They expect that because the people of Israel were still trying to write their own story for themselves. But, instead, Jesus is born in humility to ordinary parents. From his birth he knows the danger and the tears of being part of someone else's wicked story. All things that Israel should have known. This is what Matthew is getting at when he quotes Hoses saying, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” That's who Israel was. They were God's beloved son and they were the rescued-form-Egyptian-slavery people, born in sorrow and tears and pain, exploited and abused by a king who thought he was a god and who forced them to live his drama. Jesus came the same way. He knew the pain of sin. He knew the pain of abuse. He knew what it meant to be forced to live as someone else's non-player character. And in that echo of Israel's past and Israel's identity, there's hope. Again, Matthew cites the prophets—this time Jeremiah—as he recounts the horrible murder of the holy innocents of Bethlehem. Think again of Pharoah, threatened by the fruitfulness of the Israelites. Pretty soon there would be more of them than there were Egyptians. And so he ordered their baby boys to be drowned in the Nile. Rachel wept for her children, as Jeremiah said. But Moses, Israel's deliverer—Israel's first “messiah”, if you will—escaped in the Lord's providence, and rose up to challenge Pharoah and his gods and to lead the people out of their bondage in Egypt. Just so, Matthew wants us to hear that story echoing in the story of Jesus. Like Pharoah, Herod tried to write his own story, he tried to stamp out the Lord's deliverer, but the Lord is sovereign and somehow always manages to take our bad and pathetic rewrites and bring them into his own great drama to further his own ends and to reveal his glory to the world. He did this at the cross, Brothers and Sisters. The people of Judaea, the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the priest and Levites and scribes together with Pilate as the representative of Rome and the pagan nations, they tried to write their own story—a story in which Jesus was a pretend king and a blasphemer of the temple and the things of God, a story in which they were right and Jesus was wrong, a story in which they were justified in rejecting and mocking and crucifying the son of God as a false messiah. And that Friday when Jesus gasped out, “It is finished” and his friends took him down from the cross and buried him in a tomb, the people of Judaea, the Pharisees and the Sadducees, Pilate and Rome all thought they had the happy ending they wanted. They were the heroes of their own stories and Jesus was dead, but all the while God was using their rebellion and their grasping at godhood to his own ends. They rebelled, but God in his sovereign grace, incorporated their stories into his own to serve his own ends. A story in which evil and sin and death foolishly concentrated themselves all in one place, in which evil and sin and death did their worst—and failed—as three days later Jesus burst out of the tomb with the power of God's life and his new creation. Burst from the tomb alive to sweep the whole of creation itself up into God's great drama of light and life. Brother and Sisters, that's grace. If this were one of our stories, we'd fire the writers who made such a mess of it and consign them to oblivion, but God instead comes in love and grace to forgive and to set right. He takes our horrible stories and, master storyteller that he is, he uses them for good and instead of consigning us to oblivion, he offers us our places back in the great divine drama we once rejected…if we will only trust that he is the way and the truth and the life, if we will give him our allegiance and pledge to live out his story instead of ours. It should be such an easy choice when see the wake of destruction our stories have left in contrast to his great story of love and grace that leads to life and new creation and all the sad things we've written for ourselves somehow one day becoming all untrue. Brothers and Sisters, hear the Christmas story again this year. Really and truly hear it so that it drowns out and overcomes all the other narratives and stories and dramas you've been hearing and living. Let it be a reset. Let this story of God, humbly incarnate who humbly dies for rebellious sinners, let this truth become the truth by which you measure everything. Let the glorious light of resurrection and new creation and the presence of God be your hope and your only hope and be so overcome by it that you lose all desire to write your story for yourself, and choose to become a faithful player in Jesus' drama of love and peace, of joy and hope. Let's pray: Almighty God, whose loving purposes cannot be frustrated by the wickedness of men, so that even infants may glorify you by their deaths: strengthen us by your grace, that by the innocency of our lives and constancy of our faith even to death, we may glorify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Hour 3 features Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer on the rise of paid petitioners and legal concerns tied to Missouri's redistricting efforts. Ryan Schmelz from Fox News Radio joins to discuss President Trump's upcoming health care plan focused on Obamacare subsidies and the risk of a government shutdown. Kim on a Whim covers the controversy surrounding the World's Strongest "Woman" competition and gender categories in sports, along with reaction to the Hong Kong high-rise fire. The hour also includes listener engagement, event reminders like Guns and Hoses, and continued promotion of the Responder Rescue raffle.
Hour 4 features Jimmy Failla on political comedy, Thanksgiving plans, his dream celebrity dinner table, and his upcoming show at The Factory. Taylor Riggs breaks down the latest inflation numbers, home insurance trends, and how federal policy shapes affordability and the job market. Larry O'Toole closes the hour with a preview of the Guns and Hoses event and a reminder of Backstoppers' mission to support families of fallen first responders and the ATF Responder Rescue raffle.
Larry O'Toole, executive director of Backstoppers, joins the show to preview the Guns and Hoses event and share broadcast details. He explains Backstoppers' mission to provide long term support for the families of fallen first responders and reflects on his own connection to the organization and the event. Larry encourages listeners to attend, support the cause, and participate in the ATF Responder Rescue raffle.
Taylor Riggs, co anchor of The Big Money Show on Fox Business, breaks down the latest inflation numbers and what they actually mean for consumers. She talks about political responsibility for rising costs, trends in home insurance premiums, and how federal policy and the Federal Reserve shape affordability, jobs, and the broader economy. Taylor also shares personal updates and looks ahead to local events including Thanksgiving and Guns and Hoses.
The show opens with Marc's Wolfgang Van Halen concert story, the launch of the new listener text line, and event updates including Guns and Hoses and the Responder Rescue raffle. Kim on a Whim covers conservative women choosing kids before career and why society should stop emasculating men. Hour 2 brings Jimmy Failla on his comedy tour, musical influences, Thanksgiving plans, and his show at The Factory. The hour also features Mary Vought on health care subsidies, the Hyde Amendment, and legal updates involving James Comey, plus Nicole Murray with market news on tech competition, recalls, housing trends, and consumer stories. Hour 3 includes Senator Nick Schroer on petition scams in Missouri, Ryan Schmelz on President Trump's upcoming health care plan and shutdown risks, and Kim on a Whim examining gender categories in sports and reaction to the Hong Kong high rise fire. The show closes in Hour 4 with Jimmy Failla returning for political humor and regional comedy insights, Taylor Riggs breaking down inflation, insurance costs, and economic policy, and Larry O'Toole previewing Guns and Hoses and highlighting Backstoppers' mission to support families of fallen first responders.
Marc opens Hour 2 with his Wolfgang Van Halen and Mammoth concert recap, plus Jimmy Failla's upcoming comedy show at the Factory and the launch of the new listener text line. The show promotes the Responder Rescue Raffle and Guns and Hoses event before talking with Mary Vought from the Heritage Foundation about the U.S. health care policy debate, federal subsidies, abortion funding, and legal issues involving Letitia James and James Comey. Nicole Murray joins with market and business updates covering tech competition, Amazon's drone probe, housing trends, recalls, and consumer stories. The hour wraps with In Other News, including Missouri petition rules, Campbell Soup controversy, bar safety policies, sleep science, and raccoons becoming more domesticated.
In Hour 1 Kim St Onge returns from maternity leave with updates on her newborn, family support, postpartum changes, and coping with recent loss while easing back into the studio routine. The team also talks through the Fuentes vs Tucker antisemitism controversy and closes with a Kim on a Whim segment on AI music, virtual artists, authenticity, and the need for regulation. Hour 2 includes more updates from Kim along with political talk on Donald Trump, impeachment storylines, the Epstein case, tax legislation, and midterm strategies. Hans von Spakovsky joins with legal analysis on military sedition concerns and the Texas redistricting fight. Nicole Murray covers market news, holiday spending, airline and pharmaceutical updates, and lifestyle trends such as mocktails and THC drinks. The hour wraps with In Other News including Miss Jamaica's injury, an eagle dropping a cat, new crash test dummy standards, and an ambulance mishap at a Louisiana horse race. In Hour 3 we talk Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Eric Swalwell, the government shutdown debate, employee bonuses, and public skepticism. Jonathan Savage joins with updates on Ukraine Russia peace negotiations, Gaza hostilities, and the challenges of maintaining ceasefire agreements. The team looks deeper at social media misinformation after X exposes accounts posing as American voices while posting from overseas. Coffee shop culture and practical vs trendy Christmas gifts round out the discussion before the hour ends with fundraising efforts for Responder Rescue. Hour 4 opens with Kim's home birth experience and more detail on her return. The team looks back at the government shutdown with emphasis on SNAP benefits, then debates tariffs, the national debt, and proposed two thousand dollar rebate checks. Tom Ackerman joins with analysis of the St. Louis Blues struggles and details on the Guns and Hoses event. The show closes with a reminder about the Responder Rescue ATF raffle fundraiser and continued conversation on fiscal responsibility.
Hour 4 covers Kim St Onge's return from maternity leave and her home birth experience. The team breaks down Missouri and Illinois college football, coaching futures, and playoff possibilities. They look at the impact of the government shutdown with a focus on SNAP benefits and discuss the St. Louis Blues and their current struggles. The hour also highlights the Guns and Hoses charity boxing event, along with economic and political conversations about tariffs, budget deficits, government handouts, and fiscal responsibility. They wrap with promotion for the Responder Rescue ATF raffle fundraiser.
Tom Ackerman returns with family updates before breaking down Mizzou Tigers football, including quarterback changes, game strategy, and coaching decisions. He analyzes the Missouri vs Oklahoma matchup and what it means for the college football playoff picture, along with Indiana's Big 10 Championship prospects. The conversation also covers the St. Louis Blues and their current struggles, followed by a preview of the upcoming Guns and Hoses event with details on Thanksgiving logistics, safety, and support for first responders.
In hour 1 of the Mark Reardon Show live from the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in at Helen Fitzgerald's, Mark is joined by Jesse Finney, Vice President of Guns N' Hoses, David Strom, associate editor at HotAir.com, and Greg Brown, Eureka Fire Chief.
In hour 1 of the Mark Reardon Show live from the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in at Helen Fitzgerald's, Mark is joined by Jesse Finney, Vice President of Guns N' Hoses, David Strom, associate editor at HotAir.com, and Greg Brown, Eureka Fire Chief. In hour 2 of the Mark Reardon Show live from the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in at Helen Fitzgerald's, Mark is joined by Garon Mosby, St. Louis Fire Department Command Staff Officer, and Dennis Hancock, St. Louis County Councilman, to discuss the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in and fights live from Helen Fitzgerald's. Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, joins to discuss the current sports news around the city of St. Louis. In hour 3 of the Mark Reardon Show live from the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in at Helen Fitzgerald's, Mark is joined by David Stokes, President of Guns N' Hoses and Owner & Operator of Grey Eagle Distributors, and Larry O' Toole, Executive Director of Guns N' Hoses, to discuss Wednesday's main event. We also hear our Audio Cut of the Day!
In hour 2 of the Mark Reardon Show live from the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in at Helen Fitzgerald's, Mark is joined by Garon Mosby, St. Louis Fire Department Command Staff Officer, and Dennis Hancock, St. Louis County Councilman, to discuss the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in and fights live from Helen Fitzgerald's. Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, joins to discuss the current sports news around the city of St. Louis.
In hour 3 of the Mark Reardon Show live from the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in at Helen Fitzgerald's, Mark is joined by David Stokes, President of Guns N' Hoses and Owner & Operator of Grey Eagle Distributors, and Larry O' Toole, Executive Director of Guns N' Hoses, to discuss Wednesday's main event. We also hear our Audio Cut of the Day!
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Hour 2 opens with local weather talk and food brought in by Scott Schneider from Donut Delight, including biscuits and gravy. The show moves into national politics with discussion about sedition, treason, Truth Social, and actions by Democrats and the President. Scott Schneider talks about the bakery business, and Nicole Murray returns with business news and stories from her trip to the Philippines. In Other News wraps the hour with updates on Dick Cheney's funeral, affordable housing, the climate crisis, the Lambert Airport shooting, charity efforts, and more.
Marc Cox announces the latest Queen of Hearts drawing, revealing the Three of Hearts in slot number 35. He also covers key details for the Guns and Hoses charity event, including ticketing, the event schedule, boxing matches, TV coverage, and how the fundraiser supports BackStoppers. Marc gives shout outs to winners and guests, highlights community involvement, and previews upcoming features tied to the event.
Hour 4 covers charity efforts for first responders, including the ATF raffle, the Queen of Hearts drawing, and updates on Guns and Hoses. Marc clears up confusion about the airport incident involving a shooting and knife attack and calls out inaccurate media reporting. The show also touches on NFL kickoff rule changes and reactions to political coverage involving Donald Trump and Dick Cheney. The hour wraps with former first responder Courtney Harris sharing her medical journey and how Responder Rescue helped her recover.
The show opens with a wet and difficult morning commute, steady rain, and garage issues at the station. Marc discusses the weather outlook, warmer temperatures affecting the deer harvest, and Dave Murray's rare call for a white Christmas. In the Marc Cox Soap Box, he breaks down media coverage of Dick Cheney's funeral, the absence of Trump and Vance, and how political narratives shape public perception. Scott on the Spot highlights KMOX's 100th anniversary with stories about the station's history and the legacy of AM radio. Hour 2 features food brought in by Scott Schneider from Donut Delight and a discussion on national politics. Nicole Murray returns with business news and stories from her trip to the Philippines. In Other News includes updates on Dick Cheney's funeral, affordable housing, the climate crisis, the Lambert Airport shooting, and more. Hour 3 brings Richard Stern from the Heritage Foundation to explain the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy. In Capitol Beat, Congressman Eric Burlison joins the show. Jessica Rosenthal from Fox News Radio calls in to break down Roblox's new AI age verification system and the privacy questions surrounding it. Hour 4 focuses on charity efforts, including the ATF raffle and Guns and Hoses. Marc announces the Queen of Hearts drawing with the Three of Hearts in slot 35 and clears up confusion about the recent airport incident. The hour wraps with former first responder Courtney Harris sharing her medical journey and how Responder Rescue helped her through surgery, recovery, and her return to work.
Mark Reardon is joined by Sue Thomas, Fred Bodimer and Jane Dueker as they talk with retired Eureka fire chief Greg Brown on the upcoming Guns N Hoses event at Enterprise Center. This hour features another edition of Sue's News, movie reviews with Paul Hall of Common Guy's Film Reviews, and much more.
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Greg Brown and Mike Weigand join to promote Guns 'N Hoses which is just a couple weeks away and the work that the BackStoppers do.
Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; Jim Carafano, Heritage Foundation National Security and Foreign Policy joins to talk about build up of military around Venezuela and more. Eric Burlison, Congressman from Missouri's 7th congressional district joins to talk about the government deal, Epstein files and more. Greg Brown and Mike Weigand join to promote Guns 'N Hoses which is just a couple weeks away and the work that the BackStoppers do. Jim Talent, Former US Senator joins to talk about the ending of the shutdown and more.
Marc Cox opens with the upcoming Guns and Hoses event in Chesterfield, encourages listeners to RSVP, and talks through vendors and celebration plans tied to a birthday gathering at the event. The discussion shifts to national politics including the government shutdown, Middle East peace efforts, and how media and press secretaries shape narratives. Locally, the segment covers the audit of the St. Louis City Sheriff's office and broader frustration with government spending and budget discipline. Education issues come into focus with the Rockwood school bond issue, fights over books in school libraries, and the broader struggle inside school boards.
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Marc Cox recaps the latest Queen of Hearts drawing with the 9 of diamonds in slot 2 and previews the upcoming Guns and Hoses charity boxing event on November 26 in St. Louis, benefiting families of fallen police officers and firefighters. He also reacts to Robert De Niro's recent political comments and protest call for November 18, framing it around debates on freedom and democracy.
Roderick Hyde discusses his recent paper on using high-altitude hoses for solar geoengineering. While most proposals focus on aircraft delivery, Hyde revisits an older but largely dismissed concept. He describes suspending a 20 km hose by balloons to continuously pump sulfur-bearing fluids into the stratosphere, and argues that advances in modern materials and engineering may overcome past barriers.The conversation covers the technical hurdles such as wind dynamics, hose stability, extreme pressures, and material stress, as well as design variations for pumping H₂S as liquid or gas. Hyde explains how streamlining, intermediate pumps, and lightweight aero-shrouds could make the system viable.The discussion also highlights the potential advantages of this approach, including affordability, continuous operation, and scalability. While a single hose could not halt global warming, Hyde suggests that a distributed network of ~20 installations could offset warming from CO₂, offering a near-term, low-cost option to buy time while longer-term climate solutions take effect.Paper: Hyde, R. A. (2025). A Planetary Cooling Hose. arXiv preprint arXiv:2509.07985. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2509.07985
Marc Cox talks with Greg Brown and Mike Weigand about the Guns and Hoses Queen of Hearts raffle and its fundraising for the Backstoppers organization. They share details on the upcoming Guns and Hoses event, the role of former fire and police chiefs, and the ongoing support for families of fallen first responders. This week's drawing revealed the 10 of diamonds in slot three, winning $25, though the winner's name was not announced.
In Hour 4, Marc Cox talks with Greg Brown and Mike Weigand about the Queen of Hearts drawing, where the 10 of diamonds in slot three was revealed from a $5,200 pot. Fox News Radio's Michelle Paulino joins to discuss the Super Bowl halftime controversy over Bad Bunny's Spanish-language performance and Jay Z's role in NFL artist selections. The show also highlights the upcoming Guns and Hoses event benefiting the Backstoppers and provides updates on the government shutdown. Sue Thomas closes the hour with History of the Lou, reflecting on St. Louis's aviation legacy, including TWA, McDonnell Douglas, and notable local pioneers.
Hour 1: Marc Cox and Scott Jagow discuss the government shutdown, the ICE tracking app controversy, and the premiere of Soul on Fire about John O'Leary and Jack Buck. They also highlight St. Louis gaining direct British Airways flights to London and share experiences with high-speed trains in Europe. Hour 2: The 25th anniversary of 97.1 FM Talk is celebrated, with reflections on conservative talk radio and AM signals. RNC Chairman Joe Gruters talks GOP strategy and Trump's leadership, and Nichole Murray delivers business updates including the Boeing strike, Apple app removals, Amazon drones, and a Nissan recall. Hour 3: Ryan Schmelz joins to discuss crime in Memphis, St. Louis, and DC, along with the National Guard's role in public safety and shutdown politics. Capitol Beat features Rep. Eric Burlison on Project 2025, Obamacare subsidies, and concerns about Missouri data centers. Scott on the Spot wraps up the hour with reflections on national and local stories. Hour 4: Marc talks with Greg Brown and Mike Weigand about the Queen of Hearts drawing supporting Backstoppers. Michelle Paulino weighs in on the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime controversy and Jay Z's influence on the NFL. The Guns and Hoses event is promoted, and Sue Thomas closes with History of the Lou, focusing on St. Louis's aviation legacy with TWA, McDonnell Douglas, and local pioneers.
The Prime Minister has hosed down the hopes and expectations of blood cancer patients holding out for more funding for drugs and treatments, despite promises made during the election campaign. However Christopher Luxon said his government is "delivering" and he is proud of their progress. Some blood cancer patients have moved to Australia to get the unfunded drug Daratumumab or dara. It costs hundreds of thousands of dollars here, but is virtually free across the ditch. Lisa Owen posed the question to the Prime Minister, has this government delivered on its promises?
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWiCrCiY1x/The recall is due to a laceration hazard, as the flexible grease gun hose can develop a hole and eject grease during use leading to laceration hazards. Affected are models XPG01S1, XPG01SR1, XPG01Z and hose models 191A79-9, 191A80-4, 191W58-9, and 191W59-7.About 62,927 of these products have been sold at hardware and home improvement stores and on various websites from June 2020 through January 2025.Stop using these recalled grease guns and hoses and contact Makita at 1-800-462-5482 or by email at greasegunrecall@makitausa.com for a free replacement hose.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Makita-USA-Inc-Recalls-Cordless-Grease-Guns-and-Grease-Gun-Hoses-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard#makita #greasegun #hoses #laceration #recall
In Hour 4, Marc and Dan preview tonight's Chiefs game against the Chargers and talk through Dan's baseball injury, which sidelined him with a dislocated shoulder. They share stories about fantasy baseball camps and pivot to political news, including RFK Jr.'s testimony on COVID-19, UK arrests for speech crimes, an immigration raid in St. Charles County, and comments from Rod Blagojevich on Illinois politics. The hour also highlights the Guns and Hoses raffle, Backstoppers, and the upcoming 9/11 memorial broadcast in Eureka supporting the Focus Marines Foundation. Special guest Smitty (Mark Smith) from Smitty Shuttle Service joins to talk about his transportation business, VIP clients, and plans for a listener trip to Switzerland. The conversation mixes sports, politics, charity, and personal stories about first responders and community
In Hour 1, Marc Cox and Dan Buck open with Dan's baseball injury before breaking down Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s fiery testimony on pharmaceutical influence, vaccine mandates, and chronic disease. They also discuss gun control legislation targeting individuals with gender dysphoria, ICE raids in St. Charles County, and a sharp critique of CDC policies in the “Buck Don't Give A ____” segment. In Hour 2, Eben Brown joins to cover Florida's Surgeon General comparing vaccine mandates to slavery, while immigration raids in St. Charles County continue to dominate local headlines. Dom Savino brings business updates, including Missouri's sports betting launch on December 1st projected to raise $60 million. In Hour 3, Governor Mike Kehoe discusses Missouri's special session on redistricting and initiative petition reform, while Brent Sadler analyzes the China–North Korea–Russia summit and the proposal to rename the Defense Department. The hour also highlights Big Pharma lobbying, the Epstein victim list, and vaccine mandate pushback. In Hour 4, the show pivots to a Chiefs vs. Chargers preview, more on Dan's shoulder injury, and Rod Blagojevich's Illinois commentary. Marc and Dan also spotlight the Guns and Hoses raffle, Backstoppers support, and the upcoming 9/11 memorial broadcast for the Focus Marines Foundation. Special guest Smitty (Mark Smith) from Smitty Shuttle Service joins to share stories about his business, VIP clients, and a listener trip to Switzerland.
Marc and Dan spotlight the upcoming Guns and Hoses charity event on November 26 at Enterprise Center, featuring a police vs. firefighter boxing match, a Queen of Hearts raffle with a $4,500 jackpot, and a moving end-of-watch ceremony honoring fallen first responders. They share a personal story of Backstoppers' support after a family tragedy, highlight Smitty Shuttle Service and its VIP clientele, and touch on upcoming events like baseball fantasy camp at the Field of Dreams and an international trip through Europe. The hour wraps with a quick look at Kansas City Chiefs betting odds.
Greg Brown and Mike Weigand join Marc in studio talking about Guns N Hoses
Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; Cardiologist Dr. Fahmi Farah, on the rising number of heart attacks. Jim Carafano, Heritage Foundation national security and foreign policy talks Trump and Putin. Congressman Bob Onder talks transgender shooter in Minnesota. Greg Brown and Mike Weigand talk Guns N Hoses. Trey Gowdy, host of Sunday Night in America Sundays and author of FOX News Book's newest title, "The Color of Death" talks book and gun control.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyOo_dt3Y9/Their loud bursting creates an impact hazard with injuries but also a hearing loss risk. Affected are hoses manufactured on or before August 31, 2024 with date code markings visible under the rubber washer or on the packaging.About 3.6 million hoses were sold at stores including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Do It Best, Home Depot, Target, Walmart, and other retailers, from January 2021 through April 2025.Stop using these recalled hoses and return them for a full refund to the place of purchase if you did so at Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Home Depot, or Walmart. For hoses purchased elsewhere, cut off the regulator end and submit photos showing the date code and their initials marked on the hose using a permanent marker to Winston Products at hydrotechproducts.com/recall via their online form to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Winston Products at 1-888-412-2396 or via the email at HydrotechVoluntaryRecall@hydrotechproducts.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Winston-Products-Recalls-5-8-Inch-HydroTech-Expandable-Burst-Proof-Hoses-Due-to-Risk-of-Impact-Hazard-and-Temporarily-Impaired-Hearing#winston #hoses #burst #impact #injury #hearingloss #recall
Millions of hoses have been recalled in the U.S. AP corresondent Mike Hempen reports.
The Bois are at the Ball Park and there is some cool stuff going on.
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Deputies and firefighters will face off in the 14th annual Guns vs. Hoses charity softball game on July 25 at Melaleuca Field to raise money for Make-A-Wish Idaho. Fans can donate to influence the game with fun challenges, with all proceeds going toward granting wishes for local children.
Deirdre Scott and Dianne Packee joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming Prairie Chicken Arts Festival. Anticipation is building for the Kewanee Prairie Chicken Arts Festival, returning July 18th and 19th at the Old Go-Kart Track and Berrien Park on West 3rd Street. Highlights include a Kids Luau Party, a "Guns and Hoses" pancake breakfast with local police and firefighters on Saturday morning, and an array of vendor booths. Artistic competitions and free children's activities add to the excitement. There will be face painting, balloon making, a dunk tank, and a kids' fire hose. Crafters and flea market vendors are encouraged to register by July 10th for an early bird rate of $15, with the fee increasing to $25 after the deadline, which includes both days. Interested participants can contact Brenda at 309-853-9419 for details.
Marc Cox talks with Alex Hogan about Israel's preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and Iran's drone response. They explore the potential for escalating military tensions across the region. Later, Michael Staenberg outlines his plan to transform the Chesterfield Mall site into a vibrant downtown district, including repurposed anchor stores, major recycling efforts, and upcoming vertical development. The hour also covers upcoming protests, local traffic and weather updates, and community events including the Queen of Hearts raffle benefiting Guns and Hoses.
Hour 1: The show kicks off with an update on rising tensions between Israel and Iran, including Israeli airstrikes and potential U.S. military involvement. Marc also breaks down $2 billion in storm damage across St. Louis, its impact on homeowners, and insurance complications. Scott Jagow joins mid-hour for “Scott on the Spot,” sharing his first surprise birthday party and reflecting on how people respond to surprises emotionally and psychologically. The hour wraps with traffic updates on a fatal crash that shut down I-44 and Mayor Cara Spencer's latest executive order. Hour 2: Ryan Schmelz reports on the Israel-Iran conflict and a $9.4 billion rescission bill with federal budget cuts. Nichole Murray follows with business headlines, including stock market news and iPhone exports from India. The hour ends with “In Other News,” touching on offbeat stories like lottery winners, Friday the 13th superstitions, and recent snake sightings. Hour 3: Victoria Coates of The Heritage Foundation analyzes Israel's strike on Iranian nuclear sites and the broader implications for Middle East stability. Tanya J. Powers of Fox News Radio reports on upcoming nationwide protests by the No Kings Movement and Missouri's activation of the National Guard. Scott Jagow returns for “Scott on the Spot,” sharing stories tied to Flag Day and the military parade. Hour 4: Alex Hogan joins from London to break down Israel's preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and Iran's drone retaliation. She and Marc discuss the global response and chances of escalation. Later, Michael Staenberg details his redevelopment vision for the Chesterfield Mall, highlighting plans for retail, housing, public art, and repurposed department store buildings. The hour also includes updates on local protests, traffic and weather, and the Queen of Hearts charity raffle for Guns and Hoses.
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Steven opens up Hour 4 talking Royals with regular guest Sr. Vice President of Major League Operations/Assistant GM Scott Sharp. SSJ talks to Scott about Jac Caglianone's MLB debut yesterday in the Royals comeback win over the Cardinals. They also discuss the rotation and how the recent call ups have been affecting the team. Then SSJ is joined in studio by First responders competing in the Guns M' Hoses charity bouts this weekend which benefits the programs of the KCMCC, primarily the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund (SAFE). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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