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The St. Louis Morning Brief tackles a growing health scare as cyclosporiasis cases spike over 400 percent statewide, with Mark and Kim reminding listeners not to panic — cook your vegetables, don't buy into the hysteria. The upside-down flag controversy at Firehouse 35 continues to simmer with still no comment from the Fire Department and no clear timeline on when the photo was taken. Then a sobering local story: a 13-year-old boy shot in an apparent road rage exchange in downtown St. Louis, a stark reminder of how quickly things escalate on the streets these days. Rounding out the brief, the data center fight rages on with a lawsuit setback in Festus and New York becoming the first state to slap a moratorium on large-scale data centers — a fight Mark says isn't going away, no matter how many politicians try to dodge where they really stand. Real news, real St. Louis, real talk — that's the Marc Cox Morning Show. Coming up next: business with Nicole and In Other News. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouisMorningBrief #StLouisNews #PublicSafety #DataCenterDebate #Festus #FireStation35 #CommunitySafety #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom #CommonSenseConservatism #StLouisRadio

Hour Two opens with Mark reliving his Rush concert weekend and Trump's defiant World Cup trophy moment, before the Shortlist digs into a fresh State Department travel warning on the Middle East and the growing socialist push from Kathy Hochul and Pete Buttigieg, who Mark says are betting wrong on red-state America. The St. Louis Morning Brief tackles a 400 percent spike in parasitic diarrhea cases statewide, the still-unresolved flag controversy at Firehouse 35, a disturbing road rage shooting that left a 13-year-old hurt downtown, and the ongoing data center fight spilling out of Festus. Guest Nicole Murray brings the business rundown — gas prices crossing $4 a gallon amid Iran tensions, Boeing's rocky financial road ahead, and a Shakira-approved verdict on the World Cup halftime show. In Other News closes things out with a bizarre Airbnb photo mystery, Finland's pink singles baskets, and the first lawsuit tied to Taco Bell's lettuce outbreak. Real talk, real St. Louis, real conservative common sense — that's Hour Two of the Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouisMorningBrief #InOtherNews #GuestNicoleMurray #SocialismWatch #GasPrices #StLouisNews #WorldCup #DataCenterDebate #FaithFamilyFreedom #CommonSenseConservatism #ConservativeTalk #StLouisRadio Guest List – Hour 2: Nicole Murray (business brief)

Three Big Conversations: Argentina is back in the World Cup final - 05:25 MLB's All-Star competitions had some hiccups - 12:14 Everyone online is auditioning for their Netflix documentary debut. - 22:53 Resource of the Week: The Conversation Starter - Where'd All the Tweens Go? - 0:31 In Other News: - 33:54 A parasite that causes extreme digestive upset is maybe the meme of the week (alongside Netflix documentaries). It certainly doesn't help that it's possibly connected to Taco Bell. Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey is out in theaters this weekend. We'll write more about it next week, but for now, the R-rated take on Homer's epic poem is reviewing quite well with critics and audiences. Letterboxd has opened itself (paywall) to being purchased. It's Gen Z's movie review app of choice, and considering how Gen Z showed up to theaters this year, it's pretty valuable to buyers like Netflix and Sony to understand the preferences of young people. Meta rolled out a "feature" that effectively lets you use their AI tools to deepfake users with public accounts. It was promptly rolled back after the internet (rightly) freaked out. Assassin's Creed is back? Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (a remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag) sold 2 million copies in its first day.

Hour 2 keeps the pressure on accountability and truth-telling. The show opens with outrage that ABC, NBC, and CBS refused to air President Trump's election integrity address, even as newly released FBI files detail a pay-to-play voter fraud scheme in Muskegon, Michigan. The St. Louis Morning Brief digs into fresh questions about Congresswoman Cori Bush's campaign payments to her husband, a new County police chief's plan to fill 100 vacant positions and crack down on the minor curfew, and Senator Josh Hawley's fight for answers on St. Louis mail delays. Business news with Nicole Murray covers a rocky market, local restaurant news, and the Taco Bell lettuce outbreak, sandwiched around a sobering look at more than 100 House Democrats voting to cut off funding to Israel. In Other News closes things out with some much-needed levity before Jim Carafano and Congressman Bob Onder take the mic. Faith, family, freedom, and a free press that still tells the truth, that's the mission this hour on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Hour Hashtags: #StLouisMorningBrief #CoriBush #JoshHawley #MediaBias #DemocratsAgainstIsrael #MichiganVoterFraud #InOtherNews #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom #MarcCoxMorningShow #MissouriPolitics Guest List, Hour 2: Nicole Murray — Business Update (market report, local business news, Taco Bell lettuce outbreak)

Hour Two of the Marc Cox Morning Show blends hard-hitting commentary with local accountability and a little fun. Marc and Kim tear into Congresswoman Summer Lee's defense of race-based medicine, break down the controversial downgrading of charges against the man accused of brutally beating officer TJ Brown, and welcome sports anchor Tom Ackerman to discuss his DC trip lobbying for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act — a public safety fight with President Trump's personal backing. The hour wraps with lighter fare in In Other News, including Chuck Schumer's hot mic mishap and a viral cockroach moment. Faith, family, freedom, and a little humor along the way — that's the Marc Cox Morning Show. Hour Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #DEI #SummerLee #TJBrown #TomAckerman #AMRadio #InOtherNews #StLouisRadio #ConservativeTalk #PublicSafety Hour 2 Guest List: Tom Ackerman — Sports anchor discussing Cardinals fan backlash and his DC lobbying trip for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

Hour Two of The Marc Cox Morning Show goes global and local without missing a beat. Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson reports live from Tel Aviv on America's reimposed blockade against Iran and the lasting strength of the Abraham Accords under President Trump's leadership. The St. Louis Morning Brief covers a St. Charles County data center moratorium, Governor Kehoe's school board election reform, and the heartbreaking East St. Louis family shooting awaiting charges. Former State Senator John Lamping joins to explain why moving school board elections to November is a conservative victory decades in the making, while exposing a Post-Dispatch hit piece against elections director candidate Jen Olson. Marc closes the hour reminding listeners his 2026 voter guide is live now at 971talk.com. In Other News wraps things up with Jordan Walker's historic Home Run Derby win, FIFA's pricey turf souvenirs, and the University of Chicago's stand against AI cheating in law school. Faith, family, freedom, and straight answers — that's the Marc Cox Morning Show, hour after hour. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Hour2 #LucasTomlinson #Iran #Israel #JohnLamping #StCharlesCounty #SchoolBoardElections #VoterGuide #JordanWalker #Cardinals #EastStLouis #CoriBush #Conservative #GOP #FaithFamilyFreedom Guest List (Hour 2): Lucas Tomlinson (Fox News, live from Tel Aviv) — Iran strikes and Israel update; John Lamping (Former Missouri State Senator) — school board elections, property tax reform, Amendments 4 & 5

Hour 2 of the Marc Cox Morning Show delivers a gut-punch of breaking news and hard-hitting local coverage. Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge open with the shocking death of Senator Lindsey Graham, breaking down the fight over his Senate successor and calling out left-wing figures who politicized his passing within hours. The St. Louis Morning Brief brings sobering local news — deadly flooding in Crawford County, a damning report on the St. Louis County jail riot cover-up, and a heartbreaking mass shooting in East St. Louis. Nicole Murray joins with a full business rundown covering market swings, an Apple-OpenAI legal showdown, and surging oil prices tied to Iran tensions — plus some lighter banter on the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce prenup buzz. The hour wraps with In Other News, remembering actor Sam Neill, warning listeners about a spreading stomach illness, and sharing a viral Yellowstone bison attack. Faith, family, freedom, and straight talk — this is the Marc Cox Morning Show. Hour Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #LindseyGraham #StLouisMorningBrief #MissouriFlooding #NicoleMurray #BusinessNews #InOtherNews #SamNeill #ConservativeValues #FaithFamilyFreedom Hour 2 Guest List: Nicole Murray – Business/Market Update

→ The podcast has a new YouTube Channel! @axisconversationspodcast Three Big Conversations: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married in a garden in The Garden - 08:04 So-called "butter moms" are setting the vibe for a deep-fried summer - 19:00 New data from CIY and Barna gives us insight into how Christian teens are using AI. - 32:20 Slang of the Week: "NPC" - 00:56 In Other News:- 48:00 The round of 16 is officially wrapped in the 2026 World Cup, with all three host countries (Canada, Mexico, and the US) failing to continue. Another notable casualty is Portugal, with global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo saying goodbye to World Cup competition. Building on the trend of hosting in-person experiences, Charli xcx has announced official listening parties, hosted around the world, for her July 24th album, titled Music, Fashion, Film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 529 new members, perhaps as an attempt to regain relevance with the rising generation. The new Oscar voters will include Gen Z notables like Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Mia Goth. The video game industry continues to be volatile, as Xbox announced this week that they're laying off almost 5,000 employees and "resetting Xbox." While perhaps not indicative of all, trends where young people reject modern "big tech" continue to rise in popularity, like the "Luddite Festival" that took place in New York City last week.

Hour Two of The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with a life-threatening flash flood warning for Iron and Reynolds County before celebrating Palm Beach's new Donald J. Trump International Airport and questioning why patriotic Apache pilots got suspended for a 250th birthday flyover. The St. Louis Morning Brief delivers real accountability with the new Bentley and Mason's Law forcing drunk drivers to pay child support, alongside a heartbreaking Belleville case and Marc's fiery takedown of an activist judge upholding Illinois' gun ban. Marc urges every listener to download his voter guide ahead of Missouri's Amendment 4 and Amendment 5 primary vote, and financial reporter Nicole Murray breaks down market gains and local layoffs. The hour wraps with In Other News' wildest headline yet: a student pilot's miracle landing after her instructor jumped from the plane mid-flight, plus a lioness who spared a cattle herder in India. Straight talk, faith, family, and common sense — that's The Marc Cox Morning Show on 97.1 Talk. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #971Talk #StLouis #StLouisMorningBrief #InOtherNews #TrumpAirport #VoterGuide #GunRights #NicoleMurray #FaithFamilyFreedom #ConservativeTalk #America250

Hour Two of The Marc Cox Morning Show delivers a mix of hard-hitting accountability and hometown pride. Marc and Kim open with outrage over Judge Hannah Dugan's lenient $5,000 fine for helping an illegal immigrant evade ICE, calling out what they see as a broken, politicized judiciary, while fresh U.S. strikes pound Iran overnight. The St. Louis Morning Brief covers Webster Groves' lawsuit against a bankrupt fireworks vendor, a revealing Post-Dispatch report on the Democrat Party's internal split between Wesley Bell and Cori Bush, and the sobering decline of St. Louis Public Schools enrollment. Tom Ackerman joins to talk Cardinals pitching heroics, World Cup perspective, and his upcoming Congressional testimony to protect AM radio. The hour closes with lighter fare in In Other News, from a Chick-fil-A budget hack to Kim's own remarkable birth story. Faith, family, freedom, and hometown grit run through it all. The Marc Cox Morning Show keeps St. Louis informed and entertained. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Hour2 #JudgeHannahDugan #RuleOfLaw #STLMorningBrief #TomAckerman #Cardinals #IranStrikes #FaithFamilyFreedom #STLNews #STLRadio #AMRadio Guest List: Tom Ackerman (Cardinals recap, World Cup discussion, AM radio Congressional testimony preview)

A jam-packed Thursday on The Marc Cox Morning Show tackled everything from national political upheaval to hometown accountability. The morning opened with Graham Plattner's stunning withdrawal from Maine's Senate race, which Marc argued was a calculated Democrat maneuver rather than a surprise, and closed with a full breakdown of the fractured map Democrats now face heading into 2026 and beyond. Local politics took center stage with Bill Igel joining to confront a dark-money smear campaign against his St. Charles County executive run, tracing the attack back to a St. Louis city Democrat PAC nervous about his conservative agenda, while O'Fallon Councilman Doug Link previewed a 12-month moratorium on new apartment development aimed at curbing overdevelopment countywide. Foreign policy loomed large all morning, with former Senator Jim Talent and Fox's Chad Pergram offering sharp analysis on renewed strikes against Iran, the fight to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and a NATO alliance finally stepping up its own defense spending. Tom Ackerman brought hometown pride with a Cardinals recap and a preview of his Congressional testimony to protect AM radio, while AI governance expert Jim Malachowski walked listeners through Illinois's tough new AI regulation law and the coming national debate over federal oversight. Lighter moments filled the gaps, from Kim on a Whim's takes on the decline of gentle parenting and Texas's birth tourism investigation, to a viral restaurant fining unruly kids and a full round of weird headlines in In Other News. Through it all, the show kept faith, family, and freedom front and center, closing with a forward look at a likely JD Vance 2028 run and one more reminder of Kamala Harris's most forgettable moments. The Marc Cox Morning Show delivered another day of unapologetic, common-sense talk for St. Louis and beyond. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #STLNews #GrahamPlattner #BillIgel #DougLink #ChadPergram #JimTalent #TomAckerman #JimMalachowski #IranStrikes #NATO #AIRegulation #KimOnAWhim #JDVance2028 #KamalaHarris #FaithFamilyFreedom #ConservativeValues #MissouriPolitics #STCharlesCounty #STLRadio Full Guest List: Bill Eigel — St. Charles County Executive candidate, responding to dark-money smear campaign Jim Talent — Former U.S. Senator, Iran strikes and NATO analysis Jim Malachowski — Chairman, AIQA Global, on Illinois AI regulation law Tom Ackerman — Sports, Cardinals recap, World Cup, AM radio Congressional testimony Chad Pergram — Fox News Capitol Hill correspondent, Senate map and Mitch McConnell health update Doug Link — O'Fallon Ward 3 Councilman, apartment moratorium proposal

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs. This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish, the laughs are contagious as the team swap the weird and wonderful home remedies they grew up with after Mama Mish’s youngest comes down with glandular fever. From Vicks on your feet and onions by the bed to flat lemonade and garlic in everything, listeners share the bizarre cures their families swore by. The team also welcomes new JOY volunteer Darren Harding, who chats about launching his brand-new show History Repeating and his passion for music, memories and storytelling. Plus, there’s another round of Jennifer Watch, Joel unleashes his wildly chaotic July Horoscopes, the gang shares some uplifting “In Other News” stories from around the world, and they celebrate the birthday of Australia’s very own Hollywood superstar, Margot Robbie. The post (59). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Wake up and roll into your Thursday with Joel & Mama Mish, along with sassy Liam for JOY Breakfast – a funny, cheeky, and delightfully unpredictable morning show that mixes news, nostalgia, and nonsense with a lot of laughs. This week on JOY Breakfast with Joel & Mama Mish, it's a show packed with laughs, nostalgia and heartfelt moments. The team celebrates 30 years of the Spice Girls’ iconic debut single Wannabe, reminiscing about the girl group that changed pop music forever, while Mama Mish shares all the excitement of hosting her annual Christmas in July celebration. Plus, Joel and Mama Mish deliver another round of In Other News, proving that not every headline has to be doom and gloom. The highlight of the morning is a beautiful and vulnerable conversation with Mama Mish's daughter, Peyton, who joins the team in the studio to share what it's like growing up with a trans parent, why she proudly calls Mama Mish “Dad,” and the love, honesty and acceptance that define their family. It's an uplifting, funny and deeply moving episode that celebrates family, community and finding joy in the everyday. The post (60). Thursday Breakfast: Wake up and roll into Thursday with Joel and Mama Mish appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Hour 2 of the Marc Cox Morning Show kicks off with the Festus data center recall fight heading to a judge, then dives deep into the St. Louis Morning Brief's local accountability stories — a progressive PAC's slap-on-the-wrist campaign finance fine, Governor Kehoe's new oversight commission for high school athletics, and 300 lost jobs as Nature's Bakery flees Missouri for tax-friendly Nevada. Nicole Murray brings the business update as markets slide and oil prices spike on the Iran ceasefire collapse, while Marc and Kim St. Onge push back on the media's rush to speculate over Mitch McConnell's health. In Other News closes things out with a buckling Manhattan high-rise, LeBron's possible Cleveland homecoming, and a Florida father's harrowing alligator rescue of his son. Common sense, accountability, and real talk — that's the Marc Cox Morning Show difference. Coming up in Hour 3: Governor Mike Kehoe joins live to take listener questions. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouisMorningBrief #FestusRecall #MikeKehoe #DarkMoneyExposed #NicoleMurray #IranCeasefire #InOtherNews #STLNews #ConservativeTalk #CommonSense #LocalAccountability Guest List (Hour 2): Nicole Murray (business/markets update)

Today's Marc Cox Morning Show delivered four hours of unapologetic common-sense talk for St. Louis and beyond. Marc opened with his own storm-tossed Lake of the Ozarks getaway before defending Team USA and President Trump against a wave of left-wing outrage over the FIFA controversy. Kim on a Whim tackled the end of DOGE, Missouri's Amendment 5 tax fight, and later questioned whether Supreme Court justices are drifting into celebrity activism. The St. Louis Morning Brief exposed a chaotic Spanish Lake teen takeover, a crime-ridden Mark Twain building, and another Ameren rate hike squeezing families. Guest John Lamping broke down Governor Parson's state plane scandal and Governor Kehoe's tough budget calls, while John Mack showed off the head-turning Mark Cox moving billboard touring St. Louis. On 2A Tuesday, Armed American Radio's Mark Walters predicted a resounding Supreme Court win for AR-15 owners, and In Other News rounded up a mortar scare on a Chicago flight and a startling North Carolina shark catch. The show's final hour brought defense attorney Scott Rosenblum's breakdown of the Castle Doctrine in the Wing Haven road rage case, Ryan Wiggins' hard data linking illegal immigration to America's housing crisis, and a closing look at Democrats finally abandoning Graham Platner's imploding Senate campaign. Faith, family, freedom, and common sense — that's every single day on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #TheMarcCoxMorningShow #KimOnAWhim #StLouisMorningBrief #InOtherNews #2ATuesday #AmendmentFive #CastleDoctrine #SecondAmendment #IllegalImmigration #GrahamPlatner #STLNews #ConservativeValues #FaithFamilyFreedom Full Guest List: John Lamping — Missouri budget, Governor Parson's state plane scandal, and Amendment 5 analysis John Mack (Pink Tiger Marketing) — showcasing the Mark Cox moving billboard around St. Louis Mark Walters (Armed American Radio) — Supreme Court AR-15 ban cases and crime statistics debate Scott Rosenblum — Castle Doctrine defense in the Wing Haven road rage case Ryan Wiggins — Biden-era illegal immigration's impact on housing prices and wages

Hour 2 of The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with more storm stories from the Lake of the Ozarks before Marc and Kim tackle the Missouri Realtors Association's misleading Amendment 5 ads and give credit where it's due on Metro Transit's overdue security upgrades. The St. Louis Morning Brief exposes a chaotic Spanish Lake teen takeover, a Mark Twain building drug crackdown, and another Ameren rate hike squeezing Missouri families. Guest John Lamping delivers the real story behind Mike Parson's state plane scandal, Governor Kehoe's tough budget calls, and an honest breakdown of who wins under Amendment 5. In Other News closes things out with a mortar scare on a Chicago flight, a new Florida transparency law for restaurant fees, and an unexpected bull shark catch in North Carolina. Accountability, common sense, and a few laughs along the way — that's this hour on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Hour 3 is coming up next. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #TheMarcCoxMorningShow #Hour2Recap #StLouisMorningBrief #JohnLamping #AmendmentFive #InOtherNews #MissouriBudget #Ameren #PublicSafety #ConservativeValues #STLNews

The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with Ryan Wrecker filling in alongside Kim St. Onge, setting the tone with a Fourth of July weekend reflection rooted in faith, family, and patriotism, while also questioning MetroLink's new fare enforcement system and media narratives resurfacing old JD Vance commentary. Hour 1 takes a more serious turn as the conversation examines race relations in America and closes with a powerful discussion of Erika Kirk's resolve and forgiveness as she prepares to face her husband's accused killer, framing themes of faith, grief, and resilience. Hour 2 expands from local to global, covering Trump's reported influence in a World Cup red card controversy, JD Vance's patriotic holiday message, and St. Louis' downtown curfew crackdown, which Ryan and Kim argue reflects deeper cultural and parenting challenges. Dom Savino provides a business and culture update spanning record markets, a $19 million T-Rex fossil sale, and Hollywood's ongoing struggles, while Grant Salzman makes his “In Other News” debut with a mix of unusual and emotional stories ranging from Joey Chestnut's competitive eating return to a tragic Arizona hospital incident. Hour 3 focuses heavily on civic identity and ideological conflict, with JD Vance's “grace and greatness” message leading into legal analysis from Hans von Spakovsky on a Denver school board discrimination lawsuit. Dan Buck's “Buck Stops Here” segment emphasizes grassroots patriotism through his neighborhood flagpole initiative while warning against rising socialist and communist influence in American politics. Kim St. Onge closes the hour with a “Kim on a Whim” tying together grocery prices, global instability, and the Republican path toward the 2026 midterms. Hour 4 delivers a lighter but wide-ranging finale, opening with playful celebrity wedding speculation before shifting into a broader cultural critique of Hollywood through backlash against Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey trailer. Tom Ackerman joins with a sports-packed segment covering Team USA's World Cup run, officiating controversy, and the Cardinals' dominant win over the Cubs. The final stretch includes debate over Trump Accounts for children, questions surrounding a reported Paul Pelosi hit-and-run incident, FBI drone interceptions at World Cup venues, and a sign-off that blends humor, politics, sports, and pop culture to close the show. Across all four hours, the program weaves together themes of patriotism, accountability, cultural tension, faith, and everyday American life—balancing hard news with humor and commentary while staying anchored in common-sense conservative perspective. Guest List (Full Show): Ryan Wrecker (Guest Host, all hours) Kim St. Onge (Co-Host, all hours) Dom Savino (Business update, Hour 2) Grant Salzman (In Other News, Hour 2) Hans von Spakovsky (Legal segment, Hour 3) Dan Buck (Buck Stops Here, Hour 3) Tom Ackerman (Sports, Hour 4) Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #JDVance #CultureWar #HollywoodBacklash #WorldCup2026 #StLouisTalk #FaithAndFamily #ConservativeTalk #Midterms2026

Hour 2 of the Marc Cox Morning Show delivers a little bit of everything. Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge open with President Trump's influence on a World Cup red card reversal and JD Vance's unapologetically patriotic Fourth of July message, before diving into the St. Louis Morning Brief's tough look at a curfew crackdown exposing a real parenting crisis downtown. Business correspondent Dom Savino stops by to talk record markets, a 19 million dollar T-Rex, and Hollywood's cultural decline, and new Odyssey trainee Grant Salzman joins for a heartfelt and offbeat In Other News segment covering everything from Joey Chestnut's hot dog dominance to a heartbreaking Arizona hospital mistake. Faith, family, and common sense — the heartbeat of the Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Hour2 #WorldCup2026 #StLouisMorningBrief #DomSavino #GrantSalzman #InOtherNews #FamilyValues #FaithAndFamily #StLouisTalk #ConservativeTalk Guest List for Hour 2: Dom Savino (business update)

Three Big Conversations: The "prediction market" site Polymarket is paying influencers to film themselves pretending to win money - 12:36 Instagram Plus lets users see how many times others rewatched their stories - 24:28 Gen Z faves Olivia Rodrigo and Noah Kahan speak out on fans' bad bathroom habits - 32:36 Song of the Week: "Earrings" by Malcolm Todd - 01:54 → Click here to read the lyrics In Other News: - 46:10 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are renting out Madison Square Garden this Fourth of July weekend. While they might be reliving the Knicks' miraculous NBA Finals victory, it's more likely to be related to her wedding. Whether shifting trends in moviegoers' tastes or continued superhero fatigue are to blame, Supergirl seems to be a miss at the box office this summer. Viewership is down significantly for season 2 of the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, and it's far from the only show that seems to be losing viewer interest on Netflix. Sony announced that they are ending production of physical discs for PlayStation games in 2028, a clear marker of consumer preferences and another solemn ring in the death knell of physical media. WNBA star Sophie Cunningham went viral after defiantly pointing at opponent DeWanna Bonner for almost half a minute. Mature? Not really. Internet meme fodder? Absolutely.

From a red card controversy to a Cardinals team ahead of schedule, KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman brings the energy this segment. Tom explains why Team USA's red card suspension is now solely in FIFA's hands, no presidential pardon can touch it, and breaks down how the Americans still gutted out a 2-0 win over a tough, physical Bosnia and Herzegovina squad while playing a man down. He's fired up about Alexander Steen taking over as Blues GM and building a blue-collar, homegrown roster, plus a Cardinals team overperforming expectations with a stacked farm system that has the whole league taking notice. It's old-fashioned grit, toughness, and team-building done right, the kind of sports story that reminds you why hard work still wins. Stick around for In Other News, coming up next on the Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #TomAckerman #TeamUSA #WorldCup2026 #STLBlues #AlexanderSteen #STLCardinals #CardinalsRebuild #KMOXSports #GritAndToughness #HardWorkWins #CommonSenseConservative #FamilyFaithFreedom #STLTalkRadio #971FMTalk #STLSports

Hour 2 of The Marc Cox Morning Show delivers a powerful mix of hard truth and hard news. Marc and Kim expose the left's hypocrisy as they break down a blockbuster slate of Supreme Court rulings — including a surprising response from President Trump that proves who's really acting like a tyrant. The St. Louis Morning Brief brings heartbreaking and head-shaking local stories, from a 10-year-old facing murder charges to Missouri's looming $150 million SNAP benefit bill. Then former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins Marc to pull back the curtain on who's really funding the deceptive "no on five" campaign — and why every working Missouri family stands to win big with a yes vote. Finally, In Other News closes the hour with a patriotic gut-check: a national survey reveals what Americans truly love about this country as the 250th birthday approaches. This is an hour packed with faith, family, freedom, and the common sense you won't get anywhere else. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #SupremeCourt #STLMorningBrief #JohnLamping #Amendment5 #YesOnFive #InOtherNews #America250 #ConservativeValues #STLNews #FamilyFaithFreedom #ProtectYourPaycheck #ElectionIntegrity Guest List: John Lamping — Former Missouri Senator, breaking down the funding and lies behind the anti-Amendment 5 campaign.

Three Big Conversations: More and more Gen Zers embrace singleness - 06:56 Toy Story 5 pits the classic cast of toys against modern technology - 20:32 World Cup tourists go viral for loving the United States - 35:05 Slang of the Week: "Mogging" (language) - 00:53 In Other News: - 46:22 Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded to the Miami Heat in the biggest NBA trade since Luka Dončić and the Lakers. The deal sends the two- time MVP from Milwaukee to Miami, a change that significantly shifts the league's balance of power. A24, the studio behind Backrooms, is partnering with Google DeepMind in a research partnership to develop AI tools for filmmakers. The studio says the goal is to support artists rather than replace them. Still, the announcement has resulted in many fans canceling paid memberships to AAA24. MECCHA CHAMELEON, a hide- and- seek game where players can paint themselves to blend in, is the first breakout gaming hit of the summer, selling over 7 million copies in 12 days.Tom Holland has officially confirmed that he and Zendaya are married. Speculation about the couple has finally been put to rest as the news spread quickly across social media, where fans reacted to the milestone with excitement.  Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are now live, but not without controversy. Many are frustrated by the lack of an actual physical disc in the "physical edition," and by the fact that the $80 version feels inferior, content-wise, to the $100 version.

They spent millions to fool you — and The Marc Cox Morning Show spent four hours making sure they failed. From the opening bell, Marc Cox called out the Missouri Realtors Association's $4 million campaign of deception targeting conservative voters on Amendments 4 and 5, firing back with the kind of unapologetic truth-telling that Rush Limbaugh made famous and that this show carries forward every single day. Kim St. Onge brought the receipts on World Cup visitors going viral for discovering the America the mainstream media has spent decades trying to bury — friendly, safe, generous, and absolutely stunning to anyone who believed the headlines. A jaw-dropping faith survey revealed that strong Republicans are ten times more likely to have unshakeable belief in God than strong Democrats, explaining the very soul of this political divide. Hour 2 exposed Sam Page's lame duck power trip holding St. Louis law enforcement hostage, delivered a St. Louis Morning Brief packed with stories the local media won't touch, welcomed sports insider Tom Ackerman in studio to break down the Cardinals' new CEO era and the Blues' four first-round pick bonanza, and closed with the wildest In Other News of the week. Hour 3 brought Fox News' Griff Jenkins live to sound the alarm on Squad 2.0 and the Democrat Socialists of America's explosive growth, former Arizona Congressman JD Hayworth exposing Big Pharma's stranglehold on prescription drug prices, Amendment 4 champion Andy Baker laying out Missouri conservatives' last line of defense against radical ballot manipulation, and Kim on a Whim torching Senator Chris Murphy's $25 minimum wage vote-buying scheme. And in the final hour, Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream reported live from the steps of the Supreme Court with landmark decisions minutes away, Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer delivered the definitive case for Amendment 5 and the path to zero income tax, and Marc Cox closed the week with his final passionate plea for the SAVE Act, clean voter rolls, and the voter guide that every Missouri conservative needs before August 4th. This was The Marc Cox Morning Show at its absolute best — four hours of truth, fire, and common sense that the left never saw coming. Full Show Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Amendment4 #Amendment5 #MissouriVoters #VoteYesOn4 #VoteYesOn5 #SaveAct #ElectionIntegrity #ShannonBream #SupremeCourt #GriffJenkins #JDHayworth #AndyBaker #NickSchroer #TomAckerman #KimOnAWhim #StLouisMorningBrief #InOtherNews #WorldCup2026 #AmericaFirst #MAGA #ConservativeRadio #STLRadio #ConservativeTalk #Missouri #America250 #FakeNewsMedia #BigPharma #STLCardinals #StLouisBlues #FollowTheMoney Full Show Guest List: Griff Jenkins — Fox News correspondent on World Cup fans exposing media lies about America and the socialist Squad 2.0 takeover of New York Democrat primaries JD Hayworth — Former Arizona Congressman on Big Pharma's skyrocketing prescription drug prices and Trump's most favored nation solution Andy Baker — Spokesman for Protect Missouri Voters on why Amendment 4 is Missouri conservatives' last line of defense against radical ballot manipulation Shannon Bream — Fox News Sunday host reporting live from the Supreme Court on pending landmark decisions and the socialist takeover of the Democrat Party Mo Sen. Nick Schroer — Missouri State Senator on Amendment 5 eliminating income and property taxes and putting $5,000 back in Missouri families' pockets Tom Ackerman — St. Louis sports insider on the Cardinals' new CEO era under Bill DeWitt III and the Blues' four first-round picks heading into the NHL Draft

HOUR 1 — Socialist Surge, Economic Boom Ignored, and Local St. Louis Fallout Hour 1 of The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with a sharp focus on the Democratic Socialist wave out of New York, where three candidates win primary races and move toward Congress. The results are framed as a major ideological shift inside the Democratic Party, with Marc Cox questioning where this trajectory ultimately leads for national politics. While political attention centers on the leftward shift, the show highlights strong U.S. manufacturing data showing a four-year high and five consecutive months of growth. The segment presents the economic performance as a major story being overshadowed by political headlines. Back in St. Louis, Kim St. Onge covers a controversial Starbucks case involving employees who intervened during an armed robbery and were subsequently fired, with the lawsuit now moving forward in court. The hour closes with a breaking local development involving St. Louis County. A memo to police leadership details growing impacts from a budget standoff tied to County Executive Sam Page, including jail staffing shortages, inmates being turned away, and the elimination of medical positions affecting law enforcement operations. Former County Police Chief Tim Fitch is introduced for Hour 2 to break it down further. HOUR 2 — Socialist Platform Shock, Local Crisis Updates, and “In Other News” Chaos Hour 2 continues the deep dive into the New York Democratic Socialist victories, highlighting sweeping platform positions including abolishing prisons, abolishing ICE, open-border policies, and taxpayer-funded gender transition programs. The results are framed as evidence that the far-left wing of the Democratic Party is gaining real electoral power in major urban districts. The St. Louis Morning Brief follows, with Kim St. Onge reporting on the immediate effects of the St. Louis County jail staffing crisis, which begins impacting operations at 6 a.m. Additional headlines include a major St. Louis Cardinals ownership announcement expected later in the day and a Jefferson County school bus driver facing 37 felony charges following a DUI-related incident. Nicole Murray joins with economic and workforce data, noting teen summer employment has dropped to its lowest level since the 1940s while bipartisan housing legislation advances in Washington. “In Other News” closes the hour with a mix of viral stories, including a driverless Waymo vehicle involved in a police chase, an Amazon driver mistakenly entering a residential lawn, and a JPMorgan executive losing her job after a controversial incident involving a stolen trash can during a Knicks celebration. Tim Fitch is previewed for Hour 3. HOUR 3 — Local Power Struggles, National Identity Warnings, and Campus Free Speech Battles Former St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch opens Hour 3, describing the St. Louis County jail staffing crisis as part of a broader political power struggle between County Executive Sam Page and the County Council. He warns that law enforcement operations are being directly impacted as budget tensions escalate. Derrick Morgan of the Heritage Foundation joins next, pointing to concerning polling showing declining national pride among Democrats ahead of America's 250th anniversary. He connects these trends to the rise of Democratic Socialist candidates in major cities and discusses the political implications of the SAVE Act debate and voter integrity concerns. Sarah Parshall Perry of Defending Education highlights a Missouri State University policy that allegedly allowed anonymous student reporting over pronoun usage and speech issues. She explains how legal pressure forced the university to shut down the system, raising broader concerns about free speech on campus. Kim St. Onge closes the hour with a look at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's declaration of a “transfemicide state of emergency,” contrasted with ongoing violent crime issues in the city, including a ...

Three Big Conversations: Olivia Rodrigo's new album soars to the top of the charts - 08:52 More dads seem to be opting way into fatherhood - 19:14 Disclosure Day raises important questions about faith - 40:42 Song of the Week: I Knew It, I Knew You - Taylor Swift - 02:16 → Click here to read the lyrics. In Other News: - 48:50 The United Kingdom has introduced a law to ban social media access for children under 16 in early 2027, including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, and X. "Overstimulated" has become the most used "therapy speak" (paywall) term among Gen Z (ages 13-24), often used as a shorthand for feeling overwhelmed.  Kool-Aid-soaked pineapple has become one of summer's biggest TikTok food trends. Inspiring thousands of videos and turning one kid's review, "dat bih gah" (that b**** is gas) into a viral meme. Malls, bowling alleys, skating rinks, theme parks, and even many stores are banning teens who aren't accompanied by an adult, pointing out concerns about fights, theft, and disruptive behavior. With fewer third spaces available, many teens are finding it harder to connect with friends in person. Lionel Messi scored three goals (a "hat trick") in Argentina's World Cup opener, matching Miroslav Klose's record for the most goals in World Cup History. At 38 years old, Messi is playing in his sixth World Cup and many consider him to be one of the greatest athletes of all time.

→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Three Big Conversations: Social media companies are being sued for engaging students during school hours - 04:14 Gen Z is more comfortable disclosing their personal finances than any other generation - 17:28 Why a chip being inserted into our brains might be the least of our problems - 26:38 Resource of the Week - The Sermon on the Mount Experience - 02:02 In Other News: - 37:54 The 2026 World Cup, hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, kicked off this Thursday in Mexico City. If it matches 2022's viewing numbers, the tournament will attract 5 and a half billion global viewers. Popular and sometimes controversial teen fast-fashion store Brandy Melville announced they're removing their fitting rooms, a decision that's been particularly derided on TikTok.  It doesn't help that the store also has a limited in-person return policy. "Dirty sodas" are rising in popularity, but these drinks, which combine soda with things like flavored syrups and cream, can often be metabolic catastrophes with absurd amounts of sugar and calories. The first week of June is all about announcements of upcoming video games, with the highlights this year being a remake of Ocarina of Time, a new Spyro game, and a single-player, story-based Among Us game. There's also what feels like 100 other games coming out this September, a strategy to avoid competing with October's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and November's Grand Theft Auto 6. Are board shorts the look of the summer? Some think so. We'll let you know if you should buy puka shell necklaces again, too.

From the first segment to the last, the Marc Cox Morning Show delivered four hours of the unfiltered truth that conservative St. Louis counts on every single morning. The show opened with a tribute to Guns N' Hoses legend Steve Hawley, whose decade-long mission delivered a million dollars a year to Backstoppers and the families of fallen first responders. Kim St. Onge returned from time off to reclaim her chair — and brought the energy that earned the show a first-place Missouri Broadcasters Award, replaying her powerful interview with Diane Foley, whose son James was beheaded by ISIS and who turned that grief into a national mission to bring wrongfully detained Americans home. The morning's biggest story ran all four hours: a California ballot harvesting machine so sophisticated and so legal that a socialist polling at 21% somehow ended election night in second place — and Marc Cox explained exactly how it works and why nobody in mainstream media will say it plainly. At home in St. Louis, a speaker in the mayor's office called on a Pride Month crowd to "pick up a brick" — a direct reference to hurling projectiles at police — while Mayor Kara Spencer stood smiling right behind him. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins dropped bombshell food stamp fraud numbers, blue states are suing to keep their records buried, and the Festus city council voted to simply ignore thousands of recall petition signatures. On 2A Tuesday, Mark Walters torched James Tallarico's phony Second Amendment conversion and laid out why the Supreme Court is about to end Glock bans in blue states once and for all. Todd Piro called the Trump MSG booing exactly what it was, Ryan Wiggins broke down a 2028 Democrat field that has Kamala Harris still leading at 27%, and Bob and Tammy Kershaw reminded every listener near retirement that a structured income plan isn't optional — it's essential. Kim on a Whim tackled wedding seat sales and America's tipping revolt, and In Other News brought grizzly bear attacks, a McDonald's worker fighting for his life, and Diane Keaton's estate going to the highest bidder. Four hours. Zero apologies. All Marc Cox. FULL SHOW HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #June9 #KimStOnge #GunsAndHoses #SteveHawley #Backstoppers #DianeFolley #FoleyFoundation #BallotHarvesting #ElectionIntegrity #CaliforniaElection #PickUpABrick #KaraSpencer #FoodStampFraud #BrookeRollins #FestusRecall #2ATuesday #MarkWalters #SecondAmendment #Tallarico #ToddPiro #FoxAndFriends #RyanWiggins #2028Election #KamalaHarris #BobAndTammyKershaw #RetirementPlanning #KimOnAWhim #InOtherNews #StLouisMorningBrief #ConservativeRadio #971Talk #STLRadio

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 a heated breakdown of the proposed “anti-weaponization” compensation fund, framed as a broader argument over political targeting, legal precedent, and whether government actions against Trump and January 6 defendants justify a payout structure. The conversation escalates into a pointed critique of political figures and federal agencies, setting a combative tone for the hour. The focus then shifts to St. Louis in the Morning Brief, where the long-delayed Millennium Hotel demolition and proposed riverfront redevelopment spark a larger debate over downtown revitalization, public funding, safety, and whether private investment will ever realistically return without structural change to city conditions. A sharp turn follows into a corporate lawsuit involving Edward Jones, with strong disagreement over claims of racial discrimination tied to compensation structures and recruiting practices in financial services. The discussion leans heavily into industry experience, attrition rates, and how advisory firms actually build new talent pipelines. Nicole Murray joins for the news block, covering markets, healthcare expansion in St. Louis, Waymo testing despite regulatory setbacks, a major Google data center investment in Missouri, rising mortgage rates, a paused federal AI executive order, and a viral reaction to Hooters attempting a “family-friendly” rebrand, which triggers a broader culture discussion. The hour closes with “In Other News,” ranging from the disappearance of the name “Vance” from baby name rankings, a landlord caught on hidden camera in a compromising situation, a live frog found in grocery lettuce, a breakdown of dinosaur anatomy theory around T-Rex arms, and media reaction to Stephen Colbert's final show featuring Paul McCartney. Guests: Nicole Murray Hashtags: #Politics #StLouis #Economy #LegalNews #Markets #Media #CultureWar #BusinessNews #NationalSecurity

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

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

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 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 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 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 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

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.