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Three Big Conversations: The OKC Thunder have become the NBA's favorite villain - 10:00 Pope Leo publishes an AI manifesto - 20:14 The Mandalorian and Grogu had a disappointing first weekend. - 35:50 → Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Song of the Week - "the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo - 3:16 → Click here to read the lyrics → Click here to listen to the song (language) In Other News: - 42:40 Small "dot cakes," baked in cups, and covered in frosting and rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, are going viral. The colorful aesthetic of these cakes is just half of the appeal, with the other part being the satisfying scrape of a spoon being dragged across the top.  A new YPulse report found that 87% of 13- to 24-year-old guys agree with the statement, "I am a gamer," suggesting that online gaming continues to be one of the fastest-growing social spaces for boys and young men. A newly published report from the American Bible Society found that 38% of parents are regularly engaged with the Bible, as opposed to 23% of nonparents. A ton of other interesting statistics are included in the latest chapter of their State of the Bible report, linked here. DIY "cyberdecks" are the latest tech trend on TikTok. Creators are using Raspberry Pi mini computers to build whimsical homemade devices inside of retro purses, Game Boys, or briefcases. Off Campus has become Gen Z's latest #BookTok-adapted TV obsession, landing as Prime Video's biggest debut ever among viewers aged 18-34. Common Sense Media flagged the series for extreme explicit sexual content.

Three Big Conversations: A brand called Fear of God sells must-have hoodies - 10:22 The Freemasons are recruiting heavily from Gen Z - 25:26 What parents need to know about how gore travels online - 39:12 Song of the Week: "Janice ST*U" by Drake - 3:04 → Click here to read the lyrics → Click here for A Parent's Guide to Loneliness → Click here for A Parent's Guide to TikTok → Click here for A Parent's Guide to Instagram → Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. In Other News: - 51:28 The Mandalorian and Grogu, a Star Wars adventure starring Pedro Pascal and his travel-sized "baby Yoda" sidekick, is expected to earn $160 million this weekend. A new Instagram feature called "Instants" allows users to send quick, unedited photos through direct messages. Similar to features on Snapchat and BeReal, Instants disappear within 24 hours, or after they're viewed. The American Music Awards (AMAs) will air on Monday, May 25, and feature performances from KATSEYE, Teddy Swims, and sombr—as well as the Pussycat Dolls and Busta Rhymes. Spotify celebrated its app's twentieth anniversary with a suite of special listening history features, and also temporarily switched its icon to a glowing green mirror ball. But the logo switch was confusing, and users became irate. Teen Vogue predicts that the wave of preppy, 90s fashion nostalgia will continue to swell into the summer, with bandanas, sweaters tied around the waist, checkered and polka-dotted prints, and loafers with socks all trending.

Hour 2 opens with Dan Buck, Kim St. Onge, and Ethan Bright discussing a Missouri Lottery winner and the broader question of whether large jackpot recipients should be publicly identified, sparking debate over privacy, transparency laws, and the potential use of trusts to shield identities. The conversation then shifts into consumer frustration around retail “round-up” donation prompts and skepticism about how nonprofit fundraising systems operate in practice. In the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” the show highlights Busch Stadium's viral “tarps off” seating section trend while also covering regulatory setbacks facing Waymo testing in Missouri, alongside concerns about autonomous vehicle deployment and neighborhood disruptions. The discussion escalates into local policy debates over rising water rates in St. Louis and criticism of public spending priorities, even as regional development expands with a planned Google data center nearby. The hour's most substantive policy segment features guest Ross Marchand of the Taxpayer Protection Alliance, who breaks down rising auto insurance premiums driven by litigation and what he calls a “tort tax,” arguing for extending liability protections similar to those already granted to rental car companies to ride-share platforms like Uber and Lyft. The hour closes with “In Other News,” featuring viral stories including a Tesla Cybertruck driver misusing “Wade Mode” and driving into a lake, a DUI suspect arrested while attempting to pick up another DUI suspect from jail, amusement park riders stranded on a 245-foot roller coaster in Texas, and media chatter surrounding the end of Stephen Colbert's show and speculation about his political future. Hashtags: #StLouis #Waymo #Insurance #RideShare #TortReform #Cybertruck #DUI #Lottery #Google #PopCulture

Hour 2 opens with a heated, humorous debate over camping culture, splitting opinions between tent purists and RV “glampers,” sparked by listener backlash and rapid-fire banter that escalates into stories about extreme outdoor survival shows and the absurd limits of discomfort people will endure. The show then shifts into the St. Louis Morning Brief, where packed public hearings on proposed data centers in Franklin County stretch for hours as residents clash with officials over zoning, infrastructure strain, tax revenue, and long-term environmental and economic impact, alongside broader concerns about rising sewer costs, AI-driven job disruption, and continued population decline in St. Louis City. Additional local headlines include questions over USPS mail theft and check fraud tied to regional processing centers and a sudden charter school shutdown leaving families scrambling. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” covering viral chaos including a TikTok foul ball incident, a bridesmaid wedding dress disaster overseas, growing complaints about empty autonomous Waymo vehicles circling neighborhoods in Atlanta, and renewed concern over Britney Spears' erratic public behavior, tying together a fast-moving mix of culture, tech, and controversy. Hashtags: #Hour2 #StLouis #DataCenters #UrbanPolitics #CampingDebate #ViralNews #Waymo #TikTok #BritneySpears #LocalNews #PopCulture #AI #MissouriPolitics

Three Big Conversations: Gen Z hits the track (and the tracking apps) - 02:42 A new Lord of the Flies adaptation hits home - 17:30 Pop songstresses say they are manifesting their dream lives - 31:04 Resource of the Week: Faith and Life Survey - 01:54 → Click here to watch our video about manifesting. → Click here to watch our video about Looksmaxxing. → Click here to read the article about these local running clubs. In Other News: - 45:00 Teen boys and young men are turning to injectable peptide stacks in order to achieve physical transformations and faster muscle recovery, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal (paywall), in a trend being fueled by looksmaxxing culture. The latest Gen Z trend is the comeback of the hacky sack. Teens are starting clubs at schools, making TikToks about their newest hobby, and the footbags are already selling out in stores. Winning out over MrBeast, LeBron James, and Taylor Swift, the celebrity young people want to emulate most is Zendaya, who came in second to "none of the above". With age verification requirements on the rise, some kids are fooling age-checking technology with a fake mustache. Subnautica 2, the sequel to Subnautica, a quiet hit about crafting, exploring, and avoiding giant leviathans in an underwater world, releases this week in early access.

Hour 2 opens with lighter conversation about Journey announcing a so-called final tour, sparking debate over farewell tour marketing tactics and nostalgia-driven ticket sales, along with discussion about changing concert culture and digital-only ticketing. The hour quickly pivots into politics and local controversy, including the Missouri Supreme Court upholding the Republican-backed congressional map and rejecting claims of unconstitutional gerrymandering, which Marc frames as a major win for GOP representation. Tensions in St. Louis politics are also highlighted as Mayor Cara Spencer clashes with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department board over funding demands and budget priorities tied to public safety and infrastructure. The show also revisits controversy surrounding Sam Page and allegations involving outside medical work while in office. Later segments shift into national and economic news with “Nicole Murray,” covering markets, inflation concerns, rising mortgage rates, corporate earnings shifts, Uber's new “Eats on the Way” feature, and growing debates over alcohol delivery services and verification systems. The hour closes with “In Other News,” including a canceled Disney Cruise in Singapore, a viral armadillo encounter, World Cup tourism revenue expectations in Kansas City, and surprise discussion of Olympian Ryan Lochte taking a coaching job at Missouri State University, blending global headlines, local stories, and lighter cultural moments into a fast-moving second hour. Hashtags: #Journey #MissouriPolitics #StLouis #SamPage #Markets #UberEats #WorldCup2026 #DisneyCruise #RyanLochte #StLouisNews

Hour 2 opens with the crew settling into their temporary “Studio C” setup amid ongoing station renovations, working through technical hiccups, lighting differences, and equipment adjustments while keeping the show moving and previewing upcoming guest John Lamping to break down Missouri's final legislative week. The conversation quickly broadens into political and global developments, including President Trump's upcoming meeting with China's Xi Jinping, shifting U.S. leverage tied to global oil dynamics, and heightened tensions with Iran that Marc suggests could push toward renewed military action if diplomacy fails. The hour then turns to Missouri politics with a discussion on the end of the legislative session, pending ballot initiatives on abortion, income tax elimination, and initiative petition reform, and concerns over voter confusion and campaign spending battles. Local issues follow in the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” focusing on proposed restrictions for short-term rentals in St. Charles County due to complaints about parties and neighborhood disruptions, alongside ongoing MetroLink security staffing shortages that are forcing reliance on sheriff's deputies amid jurisdictional disputes and funding gaps. The hour closes with the “In Other News” segment featuring a mix of cautionary and viral stories, including a woman hospitalized after a poorly vetted Instagram tattoo gone wrong, a 102-year-old woman finally receiving her high school diploma decades after leaving school, a bizarre motorcycle crash in Canada where a bike became suspended from a traffic light, and a lawsuit from Dua Lipa against Samsung over alleged unauthorized use of her likeness in advertising materials. Hashtags: #StudioC #DonaldTrump #China #XiJinping #Iran #MissouriPolitics #JohnLamping #AbortionAmendment #IncomeTax #StLouisMorningBrief #Airbnb #MetroLink #StCharlesCounty #InOtherNews #DuaLipa #PriceIsRight #ViralVideo #CanadaCrash #TalkRadio #PoliticalNews

Three Big Conversations: The jury is out for The Devil Wears Prada 2- 06:18 The Met Gala made people mad for different reasons - 21:00 Moms are ready to organize—so they can boycott school events- 29:06 Slang of the Week: "Chud"- 1:28 In Other News: - 42:58 The Savannah Bananas, an "exhibition baseball" team that includes comedy and choreographed dances in games of what they call Banana Ball, played in front of 102,000 fans this past Saturday with a cameo from the Dude Perfect team. Angel Studios' new adaptation of Animal Farm (paywall) hit theaters this past weekend, uniting George Orwell's classic critique of totalitarianism with fart jokes and other trappings of modern kids' movies. Scalpers are purchasing the new Pokémon Pop-Tarts from Target and selling them for up to eight times their worth (with their original price being $2.89 per box of 12). After Justin Bieber's performance at Coachella, he became the artist with the most monthly listeners on Spotify, with just over 141 million monthly listeners as of this week. While the Taylor Swifts and Harry Styleses of the world may still get away with charging obscene prices for concert tickets, many other artists (like Post Malone and Kid Cudi) are also trying to increase sale prices—and then often cancelling concerts after low sales.

Hour 2 opens with breaking news on U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets following attacks on American naval forces, with Marc framing the response as a justified “love tap” and a continuation of escalating tensions in the region. The conversation moves into political headlines, including Kamala Harris hinting at another presidential run and broader speculation about the 2028 race. The show then shifts to Mother's Day weekend plans, Riley Gaines' upcoming St. Louis appearance, and local event coverage tied to the Missouri Right to Life banquet. A St. Louis Morning Brief follows, breaking down volatile gas prices, Illinois tax burdens, AAA fuel timing strategies, and major debate over Mayor Cara Spencer's proposed $250 million RAM settlement spending plan, with Marc arguing that crime prevention and police support should be the priority over beautification and infrastructure projects. The hour continues with Nicole Murray covering markets, jobs data, labor strikes, mortgage rate increases tied to oil-driven inflation concerns, and rising consumer costs, alongside a discussion of the growing trend of AI-generated digital exes. The final segment, In Other News, highlights a Gen Z “Nona Maxing” lifestyle trend inspired by Italian grandmothers, restaurant promotion risks like Buffalo Wild Wings' bottomless appetizers compared to past industry losses, a controversial cat rescue gone wrong involving firefighters, and an Alaska ruling allowing aerial bear culls to protect wildlife populations. Hashtags: #Iran #KamalaHarris #RileyGaines #StLouis #GasPrices #RAMSettlement #Economy #JobsReport #Inflation #NicoleMurray #AI #TikTokTrends #BuffaloWildWings #Wildlife #Politics #MarkCoxMorningShow

The full show opens with breaking weather and quickly escalates into global tensions as U.S. forces expand operations in the Strait of Hormuz under “Project Freedom,” responding to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and asserting maritime control through naval escorts and air support. Hour 1 intensifies with criticism of a D.C. judge who apologized over confinement conditions for a White House attack suspect, alongside broader debates over judicial bias, Secret Service accountability, Trump-era investigations, and Supreme Court redistricting rulings. Hour 2 expands the international picture with live reporting from Dubai on ongoing conflict in the Gulf, Iranian strikes on regional infrastructure, and U.S. efforts to stabilize global oil routes, before shifting into domestic frustrations over USPS failures, tornado siren malfunctions, juvenile crime concerns, and lighter cultural commentary in “In Other News,” including McDonald's self-serve soda phase-out and celebrity legal updates. Hour 3 focuses on the Pentagon's “Project Freedom” briefing, detailing large-scale U.S. military coordination to secure shipping lanes, followed by a lighter segment with Todd Piro discussing Bigfoot sightings and media humor. The hour then turns serious with Mark Walters breaking down sweeping ATF policy changes that shift enforcement toward violent criminals while easing pressure on lawful gun owners, before closing with a DOJ investigation into Illinois school districts over alleged undisclosed gender curriculum and parental notification issues. Hour 4 closes the show with heightened political rhetoric around fears of post-election retaliation, comparisons of past and present investigative tactics across administrations, and a heated debate over Missouri redistricting that could reshape congressional representation, ending on broader criticism of media framing and voting rights narratives. Hashtags: #StraitOfHormuz #ProjectFreedom #Iran #Politics #Redistricting #FBI #ATF #SecondAmendment #USPS #StLouis #Education #Bigfoot #MediaBias #Election2026 #MarcCoxShow

Hour 2 opens with a light Cinco de Mayo mention before quickly moving into global energy stakes, as Lucas Tomlinson reports live from Dubai on escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian missile and drone strikes on UAE infrastructure, U.S. naval escorts, and a broader effort to reopen critical shipping lanes that could reshape global oil markets and accelerate geopolitical realignment. The focus then shifts home in the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” where bipartisan legislation targets persistent USPS delivery failures after audits reveal systemic delays, while residents also face confusion from malfunctioning tornado sirens tied to automated system errors. Local frustration continues with criticism of the juvenile justice system after teens involved in car break-ins—including a 14-year-old with a stolen firearm—are released back to their parents with minimal consequences. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering personal proposal stories, McDonald's plan to eliminate self-serve soda machines, and pop culture controversies including rapper M.I.A. being removed from a tour after political comments and Britney Spears resolving a reckless driving case through probation. Hashtags: #StraitOfHormuz #LucasTomlinson #UAEConflict #StLouisNews #PostalService #TornadoSirens #JuvenileCrime #InOtherNews #McDonalds #MIA #BritneySpears

Hour 2 opens with a pop-culture nod before shifting into rising geopolitical tension involving unconfirmed reports tied to Iran and potential activity near the Strait of Hormuz, alongside broader debate over whether the U.S. is effectively in a conflict posture. The discussion moves to domestic policy and military strategy, including a reported U.S. troop drawdown in Germany following diplomatic friction. Locally, attention returns to controversy involving Cori Bush and Hasan Piker, which fuels criticism of media coverage and political messaging. The second half of the hour shifts into business and consumer impact, with Nicole Murray breaking down economic pressure from rising fuel prices, fallout from the collapse of Spirit Airlines, and broader inflation concerns tied to energy markets. That leads into debates over dating norms, tipping behavior, and consumer expectations. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” covering World Cup-related price spikes and transit restrictions in New Jersey, a bizarre classroom discipline story involving the viral “6-7” trend, a study on bird behavior, experimental dinner-recording tech, and a Florida iguana incident, blending global headlines with offbeat viral stories. Hashtags: #Iran #Germany #SpiritAirlines #CoriBush #HasanPiker #WorldCup #NewJersey #WeirdNews #Economy #MarcCoxShow

Hour 2 opens with Marc Cox continuing coverage of local morning conditions and quickly pivots back into the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act redistricting ruling, where he pushes back hard on Democratic criticism and argues the decision corrects decades of race-based district engineering. He frames the backlash as political panic over lost power rather than constitutional concern and explores how states like Illinois, Louisiana, and Missouri could see major map changes. The hour then turns to a St. Louis postal investigation after hundreds of pieces of mail were discovered dumped in North City, raising questions about mail security and federal accountability. Sports dominate the middle portion as Tom Ackerman joins to break down proposed NCAA Tournament expansion and the impact on mid-major programs like SLU, followed by analysis of the Cardinals' volatile but entertaining play style ahead of a weekend series against the Dodgers. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering Greece tourism restrictions, a viral Six Flags roller coaster evacuation, rising elder-care costs impacting millennials, and speculation about a possible “Apprentice” reboot involving Don Jr. Hashtags: #SCOTUS #VotingRightsAct #Redistricting #USPS #StLouis #Cardinals #SLU #NCAABasketball #SixFlags #GreeceTravel #MarcCox

Hour 2 continues with Dan Buck filling in as severe storms threaten the St. Louis region, prompting lightning-related fire reports, early school dismissals, and ongoing debate over whether districts are overreacting due to liability concerns as parents scramble to adjust schedules. The hour's national focus returns to the reported armed attack attempt tied to the White House Correspondents Dinner, with discussion of the suspect's manifesto, security response, and questions about how he breached initial checkpoints before being stopped inside the venue. Locally, the new “St Louis Morning Brief” segment debuts, highlighting a chaotic Six Flags opening weekend marked by large juvenile fights and renewed efforts by city and county leaders to address rising youth violence ahead of summer. The hour also features Nicole Murray covering mixed market activity, major corporate layoffs including Nike in St. Charles County, rising vacation costs, and a discussion on solo international travel trends. It closes with “In Other News,” shifting to viral humanoid robot performances in Tokyo, debate over UFC potentially being hosted at Wrigley Field, bizarre global mishaps, rising snakebite deaths in California, and a look at MLB fan behavior rankings. Hashtags: #Hour2 #StLouisWeather #StormAlert #WhiteHouseSecurity #SixFlags #YouthViolence #NicoleMurray #Markets #TravelCosts #Robotics #UFC #MLB #DanBuck

Hour 2 of the Marc Cox Morning Show focuses on major political issues, including redistricting battles, GOP divisions, and frustration over the SAVE AMERICA Act being left out of the reconciliation bill. The crew also dives into immigration, assimilation, and broader questions about government power and policy direction. Nicole Murray joins with a business update, covering market movement, layoffs at Nike, local St. Louis developments, and travel trends. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” featuring lighter and offbeat stories that bring a mix of humor and perspective to close out the segment.

Hour 2 of the Marc Cox Morning Show covers the Senate reconciliation bill funding border enforcement and criticism of John Thune over the SAVE AMERICA Act. The show also previews upcoming guests like Mark Schmitz and Jim Talent while diving into the viral concept of renting robots for events. In the Short List, topics include redistricting lawsuits, comments from John Fetterman on Iran, and Federal Reserve politics involving Rand Paul and Elizabeth Warren. A major portion focuses on the Supreme Court leak of the Dobbs decision leak, with analysis from Mollie Hemingway and speculation around accountability. The hour also features sports talk with Tom Ackerman, covering the NFL Draft and the St. Louis Cardinals, before wrapping with “In Other News,” including updates on Elizabeth Smart, a viral airplane seating debate, a bizarre Aldi incident, and headlines involving Mike Vrabel.

Hour 1 sets the tone with frustration over stalled Iran negotiations as a May 1 deadline looms, alongside political fallout from Virginia redistricting litigation and a federal indictment involving the Southern Poverty Law Center. The hour also highlights Jimmy Failla being tapped for White House Correspondents' Dinner coverage, sparking media bias debate, followed by discussion of Trump's Bible reading tied to America 250 and a CNN poll showing declining national pride. Hour 2 shifts into election law and political conflict, breaking down Virginia's redistricting legal fight with arguments from Ken Cuccinelli, alongside geopolitical oil pressure on China and broader partisan clashes involving figures like Tim Walz, John Fetterman, and Chris Murphy, before closing with “In Other News” including a bobcat attack, Prince tributes, and NFL Draft disruptions tied to school policy. Hour 3 focuses heavily on global and domestic pressure points, including allegations tied to China organ harvesting claims via the Heritage Foundation discussion, Iran energy leverage through the Strait of Hormuz, and a detailed breakdown of a tied St. Charles council race with Election Director Kurt Bahr explaining recount law, ballot audits, and costs. Hour 4 brings together federal authority concerns and economic tension, opening with Eric Schmidt's Arctic Frost testimony questioning political use of federal power, followed by Taylor Riggs analyzing oil market volatility tied to Middle East instability and investor resilience, while earlier discussion revisits St. Charles election tie procedures and concludes with rising concern over teen street takeovers, curfews, and parental accountability across multiple U.S. cities. Hashtags: #Iran #ElectionIntegrity #Virginia #Redistricting #OilMarkets #StraitOfHormuz #China #OrganHarvesting #TaylorRiggs #EricSchmidt #JimmyFailla #Trump #Economy #TeenTakeovers #StCharles #Politics #Markets #PublicSafety

Hour 2 opens with analysis of redistricting battles as commentary from Jason Rantz argues that modern gerrymandering practices originated in heavily Democratic states like Illinois and Maryland, not recent Republican efforts. The discussion breaks down Virginia's new map fight, with legal arguments from former attorney general Ken Cuccinelli outlining multiple constitutional challenges that could overturn the vote. The hour then shifts to geopolitical pressure points involving oil supply constraints on China and speculation around future political moves, including remarks involving Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and controversial social media reactions from Chris Murphy. Broader political commentary touches on criticism of Tim Walz and support framing from John Fetterman regarding national messaging and patriotism. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” featuring a Wisconsin bobcat attack, pyramid origin theories tied to Pharaoh Khufu, a celebration of Prince in Minneapolis, and backlash over remote learning decisions by Pittsburgh Public Schools during the NFL Draft. Hashtags: #Virginia #Gerrymandering #JasonRantz #KenCuccinelli #China #OilMarkets #ChrisMurphy #TimWalz #BobcatAttack #Prince #NFLDraft #Politics

Hour 2 opens with continued 4/20 commentary before shifting into Iran-related tensions as negotiations stall, the Strait of Hormuz remains volatile, and oil prices surge alongside warnings of prolonged energy disruption. Nicole Murray breaks down market reactions, rising gas prices, blocked media mergers, and unusual headlines including a Chinese automaker's in-car toilet patent. The conversation then moves to election integrity concerns as Hans von Spakovsky discusses DOJ lawsuits over voter rolls, claims of hundreds of thousands of deceased registrants, and legal battles with states resisting federal access. The hour closes with “In Other News,” featuring a safari guide killed by an elephant in South Africa, a robot dominating a Beijing half marathon, a shark encounter off North Carolina's Outer Banks, a skydiving accident at Virginia Tech, Shaquille O'Neal's blunt comments on celebrity culture, and a NASA astronaut's emotional post-space experience. Hashtags: #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #OilPrices #NicoleMurray #HansVonSpakovsky #VoterRolls #ElectionIntegrity #Markets #InOtherNews #NASA #Robotics #Wildlife #Politics

Hour 1 opens with Steve Bannon sparring with globalist policy positions at the Semaphore World Economy Conference, focusing on immigration, H-1B visas, and establishment Republican tensions, alongside DHS funding disputes and inflation messaging. “Kim on a Whim” centers on Ayanna Pressley's eviction remarks and sparks broader debate on housing policy and political accountability, while the hour closes with strong defense of Donald Trump's Iran strategy and broader geopolitical posture. Hour 2 focuses on the House failure to renew FISA, escalating surveillance and intelligence oversight concerns, and upcoming national security discussions with Eric Burlison and Jim Carafano. The hour expands into immigration and census politics involving Yvette Clarke's remarks, continued Steve Bannon influence on immigration policy, and broader debate over H-1B visas and establishment GOP resistance, before closing with a mix of national culture and legal controversy in the “In Other News” segment. Hour 3 centers on shifting Middle East dynamics, including Israel-Lebanon ceasefire developments and claims of declining Iranian regional power. Jim Carafano provides analysis on Iran's strategic weakening and U.S.-Israel positioning, followed by a Capitol Beat interview with Rep. Eric Burlison covering FISA reform opposition and his health savings account-based healthcare proposal. The hour closes with debate over campus speech restrictions and Tennessee's “Charlie Kirk Act.” Hour 4 begins with breaking international news as Iran announces the Strait of Hormuz is open for full passage, triggering sharp market reactions with oil prices dropping and stock futures surging. The discussion tracks President Trump's Truth Social response and broader geopolitical implications, followed by economic analysis of energy markets and inflation expectations. The second half features the Queen of Hearts drawing update for Guns and Hoses, an interview with Kimberly Johnson of Our Lady's Inn on maternity housing and support services, and a final segment with Sue Thomas previewing “History of the Lou,” highlighting St. Louis sports figures and regional soccer history. Hashtags: #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #OilPrices #FISA #SteveBannon #Immigration #H1B #EricBurlison #JimCarafano #DonaldTrump #Markets #StLouis #OurLadiesInn #SueThomas #HistoryOfTheLou #Politics #Economy #MiddleEast

Hour 2 opens with discussion of the House failing to renew FISA, setting up national security debates with upcoming appearances from Eric Burlison and James Carafano. The conversation moves into international tensions tied to Iran and energy markets, along with criticism of Kamala Harris's gas price messaging. A major focus follows on immigration and census politics after comments from Yvette Clarke spark debate over congressional representation and illegal immigration counts. The hour also highlights Steve Bannon's push to end H-1B visas and challenge establishment Republicans, including John Cornyn and Lindsey Graham. It closes with the “In Other News” segment covering a controversial Carnival Cruise Line lawsuit verdict, sports media controversy involving USA Today, and lighter stories including a 60-year-old college football player returning after cancer recovery and entertainment news on Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, and Ariana Grande. Hashtags: #Hour2 #FISA #Immigration #SteveBannon #YvetteClarke #CarnivalCruise #USA Today #EricBurlison #JimCarafano #KamalaHarris #H1BVisas #Politics #Energy #CollegeFootball

Hour 1 opens with criticism of local media framing around ICE enforcement, sparking a broader discussion on immigration language, followed by debates on New York tax policy and wealth migration trends tied to Tax Day. Speculation about a possible Justice Alito retirement adds Supreme Court stakes early, before the hour closes on rising gas prices driven by refinery limits and regulatory pressure. Hour 2 blends personal moments and lighter content with political and media themes, starting with birthday wishes and sports talk featuring Magic Johnson and early Cardinals season analysis with Tom Ackerman. The discussion returns to immigration coverage disputes, before shifting into an “In Other News” segment featuring a fatal surgical error case, a humanoid robot chasing wild boars in Poland, energy drink litigation involving a teen death claim, and a sheriff's deputy reportedly using a dating app during a SWAT standoff. Hour 3 centers on a Pentagon briefing describing an intensified blockade strategy against Iran targeting maritime movement, ports, and energy infrastructure as part of a broader pressure campaign tied to nuclear deterrence. Former Senator Jim Talent frames the strategy as a coordinated military, diplomatic, and economic squeeze aimed at collapsing Iran's coercive capacity, while Tim Graham criticizes media bias and political framing in coverage of U.S. foreign policy. The hour closes with a BBC undercover investigation exposing alleged UK asylum fraud schemes involving advisors coaching migrants to falsify claims. Hour 4 begins with reports of ships being turned away under the ongoing Iran blockade, followed by Supreme Court analysis from Shannon Bream on tensions over emergency rulings and judicial authority. Additional legal discussion includes political fallout surrounding Eric Swalwell. Griff Jenkins then details Colombia's Escobar-era hippos, now an out-of-control invasive species prompting government culling plans. The show closes with criticism of media bias and Secretary Pete Hegseth's confrontation with the press over coverage of U.S. military operations and narrative framing. Hashtags: #IranBlockade #ICE #SupremeCourt #MediaBias #PeteHegseth #ShannonBream #JimTalent #TimGraham #GriffJenkins #PabloEscobar #Hippos #GasPrices #MagicJohnson #Cardinals #Fox2 #BreakingNews #Politics #FullShow

Hour 2 opens with Mark Cox wishing his wife Michelle a happy birthday and sharing personal reflections on gift-giving before previewing a high-profile sports event featuring Magic Johnson, discussed further with sports broadcaster Tom Ackerman. The hour then shifts into political and media commentary, including criticism of a Fox 2 St. Louis report on immigration enforcement in Missouri and debate over language used to describe ICE-related arrests and local law enforcement cooperation. Later, Ackerman joins to break down Magic Johnson's appearance at the Missouri Athletic Club and the latest on the St. Louis Cardinals early-season performance, including standout play from Jordan Walker and emerging prospects. The hour closes with the “In Other News” segment covering a range of unusual stories, including a fatal surgical error case, a humanoid robot chasing wild boars in Warsaw, an energy drink lawsuit involving teen health concerns, and a California deputy reportedly using a dating app during a SWAT standoff. Hashtags: #Hour2 #MagicJohnson #TomAckerman #Fox2 #ICE #Missouri #Cardinals #JordanWalker #InOtherNews #MarkCox

Hour 2 opens with continued Tax Day frustration and a heated debate over gas station profit margins and pricing behavior, including arguments about whether stations truly only make minimal profit on fuel. The conversation turns personal with a neighborhood dispute involving a police visit over a parked vehicle tied to a Donald Trump sticker, escalating into commentary on local political tensions. Kim on a Whim highlights Tax Strike 2026 protests, IRS enforcement risks, and the controversy surrounding the Internal Revenue Service, alongside discussion of past political scandals like Lois Lerner. The hour then pivots to religion and politics as JD Vance and Tom Homan push back against comments from Pope Leo on democracy, immigration, and war policy. The hour closes with Nicole Murray's business report covering data center controversy, Snap layoffs, mortgage rate shifts, and declining marriage rates, followed by “In Other News” stories including McDonald's Instagram-style drinks, MLB tech delays, Tax Day fast-food deals, and a bizarre breakup-related false bomb threat arrest in New Mexico. Hashtags: #Hour2 #TaxDay #GasPrices #TrumpSticker #JDVance #PopeLeo #TomHoman #IRS #NicoleMurray #McDonalds #MLB #Snapchat #MarriageRates #Politics #CrimeNews

Hour 2 opens with behind-the-scenes stories from comedian Jimmy Failla's visit to St. Louis, including his appreciation for local music history tied to Chuck Berry and a quiet moment tipping event staff after his show. The conversation then pivots to political speculation around Kamala Harris and potential 2028 ambitions, along with criticism of Democratic Party strategy and figures like Al Sharpton. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins the show to break down low-turnout April elections, school board losses, and confusion around property tax measures, arguing that off-cycle voting drives distorted outcomes. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering everything from a viral NASA astronaut dog reunion involving Christina Koch, to alarming home intrusion footage, AI “boss” clones from Meta Platforms Inc., and broader concerns about tech-related violence and online safety. Hashtags: #JimmyFailla #KamalaHarris #JohnLamping #ChuckBerry #AlSharpton #ElectionTurnout #Meta #AI #NASA #InOtherNews

Hour 2 centers on escalating geopolitical tension as U.S. operations tied to the Strait of Hormuz move forward following failed negotiations with Iran, driving oil spikes, market volatility, and speculation about broader military coordination. Discussion expands into strained relations with NATO allies and shifting U.S. foreign policy expectations, alongside criticism of Democratic figures pushing diplomacy-first approaches to Iran. The hour also features legal analysis with Hans von Spakovsky on White House construction litigation, Supreme Court case timing, and judicial tensions, plus commentary on public clashes within the court involving Sonia Sotomayor and Brett Kavanaugh. The closing segment, “In Other News,” shifts sharply into viral and cultural stories ranging from celebrity rehab updates to bizarre accidents, Gen Z entertainment trends, and social media behavior, blending global instability with lighter pop culture moments. Hashtags: #StraitOfHormuz #Iran #NATO #SupremeCourt #HansVonSpakovsky #Markets #InOtherNews #PopCulture #GenZ #Geopolitics

Three Big Conversations: The Night We Met is BookTok's latest darling - 6:30 teenagers are wearing pimple patches in public - 20:16 Super Mario Galaxy brought tweens to the box office on Easter weekend - 28:16 Slang of the Week - "Clipped" - 1:58 In Other News: - 41:34 A squishy stress-relieving toy has taken over the internet, and they are sold out everywhere. It's safe to say that teens and tweens are obsessed.  Olivia Rodrigo announced her first single from the album is called "drop dead" and will be out on April 17. Anticipation is building for I Have Proof, a new horror movie that will be recording on old VHS tapes. The filmmaker purchased 30 tapes from eBay and recorded the movie over people's old home movies—feel old yet? RAYE's new album, "THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE." is all about how faith in God pulled the singer out of darkness. The show might be over, but the movie is still ahead of us. The Summer I Turned Pretty will begin filming in Wilmington on April 27.

Hour 2 opens with a heated discussion on Trump's critics, the role of Israel in U.S. politics, and Republican Party dynamics, featuring commentary on Alex Jones, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Tucker Carlson. The show then shifts to Tom Ackerman's baseball insights, celebrating Jordan Walker and the Cardinals' promising young roster while highlighting owner Bill DeWitt III's hands-on approach. The hour closes with an “In Other News” segment covering viral sports mishaps, a Masters ejection for phone use, a hiker's bee attack in Arizona, and TikTok backlash over Kansas City's 1587 Prime steakhouse. Hashtags: #Trump #Israel #RepublicanParty #AlexJones #MTG #TuckerCarlson #TomAckerman #Cardinals #JordanWalker #BillDeWittIII #InOtherNews #Cubs #Rays #Masters #BeeAttack #1587Prime #MarcCox

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge mix in family life and Easter weekend stories before urging listeners to get out and vote on Election Day. The hour focuses heavily on Missouri local elections, property tax freezes, and opposition to sales tax increases. John Lamping joins to break down ballot language, tax policy, and the push to eliminate the state income tax. The hour wraps with “In Other News” stories.

Three Big Conversations: Teens are inspired by the fashion in Love Story - 08:22 Everybody, everywhere is maxxing - 21:34 The meaning of Easter might feel lost somewhere in the baskets and plastic grass - 37:28 Song of the Week - "Babydoll" by Dominic Fike - 02:50 → Click here for the lyrics In Other News: - 54:16 If you thought the popularity of KPop Demon Hunters wouldn't survive into 2026, look no further than your local McDonald's, which has Huntr/x and Saja Boys themed meals (and a Derpy the Tiger McFlurry). With the Artemis II mission, NASA is sending astronauts to the moon for the first time since the Apollo missions (over 50 years ago!). The four astronauts won't land on Luna, just journey around it, but it's an exciting moment, as the prep, launch, and journey are all livestreamed and accessible for those curious. An AI fruit-themed take on reality shows like Love Island has surged in popularity in the last few weeks, with videos getting tens of millions of views on TikTok. Teens are "mallmaxxing" as young people are driving an in-person shopping comeback, including, yes, malls. YouTube is rolling out a survey asking users if what they watched felt like "AI slop." It could be a way for YouTube to enforce its own AI policy, or, as some have hypothesized, it could be a way for Google to train its own AI video models for free.

Marc Cox opens with Ward 4 Councilman Jeff Kuehn discussing O'Fallon's rapid growth, balancing housing affordability, green space, and fiscal responsibility amid county-wide development concerns. Sports director Tom Ackerman follows with an upbeat breakdown of the St. Louis Cardinals' youngest roster in decades, highlighting team chemistry, rising prospects, and early-season excitement, plus a look ahead to the Final Four. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering Tiger Woods' hiatus, bizarre criminal cases, a massive Costco Easter bunny, OkCupid privacy violations, and a viral Michigan police car escape, blending local politics, sports, and quirky national headlines. Hashtags: #OFallonDevelopment #JeffKuehn #StLouisCardinals #TomAckerman #TigerWoods #InOtherNews #CostcoEasterBunny #OkCupidPrivacy

Marc Cox covers a whirlwind of unusual and human-interest stories in “In Other News.” Highlights include a windsurfer in San Francisco colliding with a whale, a study revealing Gen Z leads in crash fatalities due to speeding, and a growing trend of stay-at-home boyfriends as women surpass men in U.S. payroll jobs. The segment also celebrates community kindness as strangers in New Zealand fund a helicopter search to rescue a lost dog, and showcases a prodigious four-year-old in California excelling academically, rounding out a mix of quirky, socially relevant, and heartwarming news. Hashtags: #MarcCox #InOtherNews #SanFrancisco #GenZ #Driving #StayAtHomeBoyfriends #DogRescue #NewZealand #Education #California #HumanInterest

Marc Cox dives into a mix of political, economic, and odd news in Hour 2. The hour opens with the explosive revelation about Kristi Noem's husband's cross-dressing fetish and online activities, exploring the potential personal and political ramifications. Nicole Murray breaks down the latest on the Iran conflict, U.S. strategic positioning, and market reactions, including oil price swings, stock gains, and mortgage trends. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” highlighting a whale collision in San Francisco, Gen Z crash statistics, the rise of stay-at-home boyfriends, a New Zealand dog rescue funded by strangers, and a California prodigy accepted into an elite IQ group. Hashtags: #KristiNoem #Scandal #IranConflict #StockMarket #OilPrices #InOtherNews #WhaleCollision #GenZ #StayAtHomeBoyfriends #DogRescue #CaliforniaProdigy

Marc Cox celebrates the reopening of Granite City Steel's blast furnace, tying the revival to Trump-era policies and sharing a personal story about working in the steel industry that shaped his work ethic. He then dives into the April Mark Cox Voter Guide, emphasizing the importance of conservative voices in local school board elections, explaining NEA influence, and providing tools for voters to hold candidates accountable. The hour wraps with lighter “In Other News” stories, including a Southwest Airlines seating dispute, a Maryland Chick-fil-A encouraging phone-free family meals, and Passover-friendly Coca-Cola bottles. Hashtags: #GraniteCitySteel #TrumpEra #SteelIndustry #MarkCoxVoterGuide #SchoolBoardElections #NEA #ConservativeVoices #InOtherNews #ChickFilA #Passover #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc Cox opens with Hans von Spakovsky breaking down the voter ID controversy, responding to protests in Chicago, and previewing the Supreme Court's upcoming birthright citizenship arguments. Nicole Murray follows with a detailed check of business news: oil prices surging after Middle East tensions, Eli Lilly's $2.75B AI-driven drug deal, Mistral's $830M AI data center financing, PS5 and PS5 Pro price hikes, and potential self-driving car traffic lights. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” covering Tiger Woods' DUI linked to a muscle relaxant, a Miss Grand Thailand pageant veneer mishap, the spread of giant Joro spiders in eight U.S. states, and sharks with traces of cocaine in their systems. Hashtags: #VoterID #BirthrightCitizenship #OilPrices #AI #PS5 #TigerWoods #JoroSpiders #InOtherNews

Three Big Conversations: Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees - 04:31 Gen Z is posing like a platypus - 15:61 BTS releases their first album since 2020 - 43:24 Resource of the Week - The Pour Over - 02:21 In Other News: - 55:50 It's sequel season for Kirsten Dunst. The actress just signed on for the untitled Minecraft movie sequel and The Housemaid 2 alongside Sydney Sweeney. The actress said in an interview with Town and Country that she just wants to make a "pile of cash." A new Chappell Roan drama is trending after a claim that her security guard yelled at Jude Law's 11-year-old daughter at a hotel in Brazil. Roan says the guard wasn't with her team and that she never even saw what happened, but the internet has already turned it into a round of who's to blame. Sora, OpenAI's video app, is on the chopping block. The company is shutting it down, and Disney has walked away from its billion-dollar plan to put its characters in Sora clips after months of pushback over deepfakes, consent, and AI slop in entertainment. Chuck Norris, the martial arts star behind Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at 86. His family says he passed away on March 19 in Hawaii after a medical emergency. People are saying goodbye by bringing the classic "Chuck Norris facts" jokes as a way to honor the icon who inspired them.  ABC has pulled Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming season of The Bachelorette,, and Hulu has paused filming on the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, after a domestic violence video involving Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, resurfaced. 

The Marc Cox Morning Show kicks off Thursday with Opening Day excitement in St. Louis, covering Cardinals ticketing, app viewing options, downtown crowds, and social media lawsuits with Kim on a Whim. Hour 2 dives into Doge's Project 2025 cuts, school board election concerns, and quirky headlines from “In Other News.” Hour 3 features an in-depth look at U.S.-Iran tensions with former Senator Jim Talent, St. Louis crime trends with Patrick Tuohey, and further discussion on social media liability. Hour 4 wraps the show with analysis of TSA and DHS funding chaos, Griff Jenkins on Amtrak security and Baltimore's collapsed bridge, and Darren Landis presenting the “Swing for a Cause” golf fundraiser supporting the Wounded Warrior Project, highlighting ways listeners can contribute. Hashtags: #MarcCox #OpeningDay #StLouisCardinals #IranCrisis #JimTalent #StLouisCrime #TSA #DHSShutdown #GriffJenkins #AmtrakSecurity #BaltimoreBridge #WoundedWarriorProject #VeteranSupport #SocialMediaLiability #KimOnAWhim #CharityGolf

Marc Cox opens the hour unpacking misconceptions about Doge and Project 2025, defending targeted cuts to wasteful foreign spending while condemning critics like Morning Joe. He dives deep into the dangers of left-wing influence in schools, detailing how unions and foreign enemies exploit education to shape young minds, emphasizing the importance of local school board elections. The hour closes with lighter stories in “In Other News,” from United Airlines' new Relax Row and Coca-Cola discontinuing frozen juice concentrate, to a Finnish man breaking a Guinness World Record using body piercings, blending serious political analysis with quirky, attention-grabbing headlines. Hashtags: #Doge #Project2025 #SchoolBoardElections #NEA #Education #LeftWingAgenda #UnitedAirlines #RelaxRow #MinuteMaid #GuinnessWorldRecords #WeirdNews #StLouisPolitics

Marc Cox kicks off with warm weather and opening day for the Cardinals, reflecting on rebuilding teams and ticketing trends. The discussion shifts to surging gas prices, Scott Jennings' commentary on fossil fuel policy, and the DHS shakeup under Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin. Immigration and crime take center stage, highlighting Philadelphia DA Krasner, Chicago shootings, and lax Biden-era border policies. Nicole Murray joins for a market and lifestyle update, covering Wall Street moves, architecture leadership changes, Cardinals stadium offerings, oil prices, and Gen Z shopping trends. The hour closes with “In Other News,” featuring Apple Maps ads, NFL Draft expenses, Disney's Bluey Live, and produce pesticide alerts, while teasing the upcoming interview with RNC Director of Election Integrity, Allie Triolo. Hashtags: #MarcCox #Sports #GasPrices #Immigration #NicoleMurray #ElectionIntegrity #MorningShow #AppleAds #DisneyBluey #MarketUpdate

Marc Cox opens the hour with Monday morning weather, traffic, and personal anecdotes about lawn care, then transitions into breaking news on a tragic LaGuardia airport collision. The discussion moves to Hans von Spakovsky analyzing Supreme Court arguments on late-arriving ballots and election integrity. Nicole Murray reports on President Trump halting strikes on Iran, market reactions, oil prices, and lifestyle trends like showering habits and collagen use. The hour closes with “In Other News,” highlighting a Florida hospital eviction case, extreme heat warnings, unusual animal sightings, Dachshunds' rising popularity, a Swiss ski resort accident, and a viral video of Jillian Michaels hauling a massive grouper. Hashtags: #SupremeCourt #ElectionIntegrity #Markets #Trump #Iran #LifestyleNews #InOtherNews #QuirkyNews #BreakingNews #NicoleMurray #HansVonSpakovsky

Marc Cox opens the hour with Flava Flav arriving in studio, highlighting local events, March Madness surprises, and media etiquette at Mizzou games. Conspiracy theories take center stage with debates on Jeffrey Epstein and aliens, followed by Nicole Murray weighing in on March Madness brackets and current business news, including oil prices, Alibaba layoffs, and AI-driven Amazon delivery robots. The hour closes with “In Other News” covering drone food deliveries, reality TV scandals, Kevin Hart's wax figure, and AI resurrecting Val Kilmer for film—mixing humor, skepticism, and sharp commentary. Hashtags: #MarchMadness #FlavaFlav #JeffreyEpstein #NicoleMurray #BusinessNews #DroneDelivery #RealityTV #KevinHart #ValKilmer #AI #InOtherNews

Marc Cox opens Thursday morning reflecting on technical fixes with the Odyssey app and previews the NCAA tournament's arrival in St. Louis, highlighting city preparations, curfew enforcement, and fan logistics. The conversation moves to national politics with recaps of Markwayne Mullin and Rand Paul's heated DHS hearing exchanges, including personal stories and emotional moments that humanize key players. Tom Ackerman joins live from Florida to preview March Madness matchups, predict outcomes for local teams, and share insights on broadcasting under intense crowd conditions. The hour closes with a lively “In Other News” segment, covering a Roman-era artifact in South America, Gen Z's digital detox trend, Bob Barker-era harassment allegations, Amazon's one- and three-hour delivery rollout, and a light celebrity finance tidbit. Hashtags: #MarchMadness #DHSHearings #TomAckerman #InOtherNews #NCAA #GenZTrends #AmazonDelivery #Politics #SportsAnalysis

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge continue St. Patrick's Day talk and local weather before previewing key guests and political topics. They cover a controversial immigration and school safety case, national political debates, and the SAVE AMERICA Act in the Senate. The hour also includes breaking news of a fatal plane crash at Spirit of St. Louis Airport and a full interview with John Lamping on Missouri's plan to eliminate the state income tax. The show wraps with In Other News, featuring a waterfall for sale, toxic blue sea creatures, new Google Maps AI features, and a cruise ship illness outbreak.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge talk with Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the Foreign Agents Registration Act, claims involving Tucker Carlson and Iran contacts, and legal battles tied to the 2020 election in Wisconsin. Dom Savino from This Morning with Gordon Deal joins to discuss gas prices, oil markets, and economic headlines. The hour wraps with In Other News as Marc and Kim react to Hollywood moments from the Oscars, including political statements from celebrities, and share their thoughts on recent films. They also discuss consumer and culture stories including McDonald's new low-cost menu aimed at budget-conscious customers and Buc-ee's receiving an F rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge cover severe storms that knocked out power across Missouri and Illinois, celebrate Mizzou, Illinois, and SLU making the NCAA Tournament, and react to petition controversy at a St. Patrick's Day parade. The show features Kim on a Whim segments on energy costs and the future of movie theaters. Guests include Hans von Spakovsky on the Foreign Agents Registration Act, election law, and national security issues, Dom Savino from This Morning with Gordon Deal on gas prices and economic headlines, and Carl Bearden from United for Missouri discussing the proposal to eliminate the state income tax. Dan Buck joins to talk about patriotism and the World Baseball Classic. Later, Mike Nunnery from the O'Fallon Police Department explains the new Real-Time Information Center and drone response program, while Tom Ackerman breaks down March Madness matchups, Mizzou's home-court opportunity in St. Louis, and the latest from Cardinals spring training. The show also includes In Other News with Kim St. Onge and reactions to pop culture topics including Hollywood awards and Saturday Night Live.

Three Big Conversations: Timothée Chalamet angers opera singers and ballerinas - 06:46 Harry Styles' new album debuts to middling reviews - 19:00 Donna Kelce's home renovation becomes the internet's favorite distraction - 30:26 Slang of the Week: "Big Chungus Life" - 01:34 In Other News: - 45:45 Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game this week, passing Kobe Bryant's 81 points for the second-most points in a single game in NBA history. (Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game from 1962 still stands as the #1 record.) According to the Wall Street Journal (paywall), Gen Z is driving a resurgence in mall shopping, with many malls redesigning public spaces to be more "photogenic" and social-media friendly, as well as popular online stores like Edikted opening brick-and-mortar locations. For some middle schoolers, the word "burger" is now funny, thanks to a clip from Disney+'s show Just Beyond going viral, alongside absurd TikTok edits like this one. The controversial AI-generated "actress" Tilly Norwood was featured in a new music video, in which she was made to sing verses like "AI's not the enemy, it's the key." According to an article from Fortune (paywall), Gen Z is becoming more skeptical of TikTok, with 53 percent saying TikTok feels more commercial than it did a year ago, and 72 percent agreeing that content now feels more staged and performative.

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 with Kim highlighting Friday sports recaps, including Missouri and Kentucky basketball results, then pivots to the ongoing “Better Together” St. Louis City-County merger debate. They unpack the financial implications, voter pushback, and political maneuvering behind the scenes, with local voices like Joe Blanner and Dom Savino weighing in. The hour closes with the “In Other News” segment covering a Kentucky woman rejecting a $26M data center offer, a ranking of American accents, and a $100/hour AI chatbot-bullying job, blending local politics, sports, and quirky headlines. Hashtags: #StLouisPolitics #BetterTogether #MergerDebate #CollegeBasketball #InOtherNews #DataCenter #AIJobs #KimCox #DomSavino Hour 2 saved to the Manual Show Log.

Marc Cox opens the Friday show navigating heightened national terror alerts and their local media coverage, then pivots to the contentious St. Louis city-county merger discussion with insights from County Councilman Mark Harder on the consolidation risks and political maneuvering. Hour 2 deep dives into the merger's financial and political angles, Wall Street movements, and the St. Louis Cardinals' soaring valuation with Dom Savino, closing with quirky “In Other News” items. Hour 3 shifts focus to national politics and local governance: Marc dissects recent federal and state developments with commentary on immigration enforcement and local policing strategies. Hour 4 expands on these topics with Mark Harder outlining consolidation pitfalls, St. Charles County Police Chief Kurt Frizz detailing the 287G ICE partnership and officer training, White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson giving updates on Iran operations and the SAVE Act, and Curtis Correll of Correll Roofing sharing hail-damage inspection tips and promoting the St. Charles GOP Lincoln Trump Dinner fundraiser. Hashtags: #StLouis #CityCountyMerger #TerrorAlerts #MilitaryMeals #Immigration #PublicSafety #WallStreet #CollegeSports #InOtherNews #ICEPartnership #MarkHarder #KurtFrizz #AbigailJackson #WhiteHouse #SAVEAct #CurtisCorrell #CorrellRoofing #StCharlesGOP #Fundraiser

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 with a chilly Thursday morning forecast, discussing March weather swings and SEC tournament matchups between Kentucky and Mizzou. He previews the Lincoln Trump Dinner with Speaker-Elect Alex Riley and outlines upcoming segments, including Shannon Bream. The show gives away tickets to Jimmy Failla's April 11th show and highlights White House deputy Caroline Sunshine's comments on the SAVE Act, criticizing Senator John Thune for dragging his feet on election integrity legislation. Tom Ackerman provides an in-depth sports update from Florida, focusing on the Cardinals' prospects, alumni involvement, and March Madness anticipation. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering Bill Clinton's viral near-traffic incident with Hillary, Bigfoot sightings in Ohio, a SeaWorld roller coaster accident, and amusing storm-naming practices in the UK. Hashtags: #MissouriWeather #SAVEAct #JimmyFailla #TomAckerman #CardinalsBaseball #BillClinton #Bigfoot #SeaWorld #StormNames #MarchMadness

Three Big Conversations: Jim Carrey reacts to being called a clone - 12:30 What parents should know about the new Resident Evil video game - 26:42 Why people are still talking about Alysa Liu's Olympic performance - 45:48 Slang of the Week: Moving in silence - 01:14 In Other News: - 1:02:00 Early reviews for the new game Pokémon Pokopia have been enthusiastic, with critics comparing it to a blend of Minecraft creative mode and Animal Crossing's relaxed village life. The game focuses more on building and exploration than traditional Pokémon battles. Apple is stepping into the budget laptop market with the new $599 MacBook Neo. The price places it much closer to the Chromebooks and Windows laptops that many schools recommend for students. Rumors that Zendaya and Tom Holland secretly got married started after Zendaya's stylist casually told reporters the wedding had "already happened." The couple hasn't confirmed anything, but fans online are already in full detective mode. About 40% of Gen Z and millennials say spiritual advice from AI can be just as trustworthy as advice from a pastor, according to a recent survey by Barna and tech platform Gloo. Many young adults say they already use AI tools for prayer, Bible study, and spiritual questions. Energy drinks were once marketed almost entirely to young men, with branding tied to extreme sports and masculinity. Now companies are launching pastel-colored cans and fruitier flavors aimed at women, including cotton candy, which is delicious at a carnival and deeply questionable as a beverage.