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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

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 with a recap of overnight storms in the St. Louis area, including tornado warnings, structural damage, and power outages, before moving to U.S.-Iran tensions and government shutdown frustrations. Lucas Tomlinson reports live from Dubai on Iranian drone and missile attacks, detailing local impacts, oil market volatility, and air defense efforts. Jennifer Scordo covers business news, gas price spikes, AI developments, and travel opportunities, while the “In Other News” segment highlights volcanic eruptions in Hawaii, Guinness World Records, UK wife-carrying contests, viral TikTok lawsuits, and a Longhorn brawl. The hour blends breaking news, international conflict, business insight, and lighthearted viral stories. Hashtags: #SevereWeather #DubaiConflict #LucasTomlinson #JenniferScordo #BusinessNews #OilMarket #ViralStories #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 with commentary on travel disruptions from the Democrat Schumer shutdown and applauds the NBA for canceling a strip club-themed event. Grover Norquist joins to discuss the impact of Republican tax cuts on affordability, state income tax reductions, and economic perception. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping examines juvenile crime legislation, major local donor influence in St. Charles County races, and spring break's effect on the legislative session. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering viral videos, bizarre food trends like the ranch milkshake at Great Wolf Lodge, AI heart-monitoring t-shirts, and a New Zealand charity mishap involving weed and cash. Hashtags: #GroverNorquist #Taxes #MissouriPolitics #JohnLamping #JuvenileCrime #ViralNews #MarcCox #InOtherNews

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.

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 analyzing Trump's unwavering support among Republicans, highlighting polls showing his base approval outpacing past presidents. The discussion explores perceptions of Trump's Iran strategy, including the Strait of Hormuz shipping intervention, and debunks media claims of a fracturing MAGA base. Nicole Murray reports on market updates, the Six Flags sale, oil price spikes, and other business news. The segment also dives into lighter stories in “In Other News,” covering Britney Spears' DUI arrest, a college admissions mix-up at Brigham Young University, the Brady Bunch house landmark designation, and Chick-fil-A's waffle fry recipe rollback. Hashtags: #TrumpSupport #IranConflict #MAGA #Markets #SixFlags #OilPrices #NicoleMurray #BritneySpears #CollegeAdmissions #BradyBunch #ChickFilA

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 with a discussion on Iran's looming threats, emphasizing U.S. strategic responses and historical context from 1979 to today. He transitions to midterm election primaries with Tanya J. Powers, breaking down key Senate and congressional races in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, including voter turnout and potential runoffs. The hour closes with the “In Other News” segment, highlighting a live owl in a New York antique shop, a miraculous Hudson River plane escape, a $26 million company cash giveaway, and quirky pop culture moments involving Flavor Flav and Cardi B. Hashtags: #IranThreats #MidtermElections #TanyaJPowers #TexasSenate #NorthCarolina #Arkansas #InOtherNews #PopCulture #HumanInterest

Marc Cox dives into the Middle East crisis with Hans von Spakovsky, breaking down Iran's decades-long attacks on Americans, the legal authority behind the president's military action, and election security updates. Nicole Murray joins to discuss volatile markets amid the Iran strike, soaring oil prices, corporate tax loopholes with FanDuel and DraftKings, and consumer stories from McDonald's to Duolingo. The hour closes with “In Other News,” highlighting a harrowing Texas hot air balloon rescue, SAG Awards reactions, the Cardinals' bottomless food ticket package, the world's oldest horse, Amanda Seyfried's movie prosthetic, and tipping trends across the U.S. Hashtags: #IranStrike #HansVonSpakovsky #MarketUpdate #NicoleMurray #HotAirBalloonRescue #SAGAwards #Cardinals #GuinnessWorldRecords #TippingTrends #ConsumerNews

Three Big Conversations: A Pokémon card sells for $16.4 million - 3:15 Barna research sheds light on the three things resilient families prioritize - 19:04 Everyone seems to relate to an abandoned monkey in a Japanese zoo - 33:22 Resource of the Week - Conversation Starter - YouTube Video - 1:42 In Other News.. - 46:06 USA hockey set viewership records at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with both men's and women's teams winning gold, setting hockey up to hang on to its place as the fourth most-followed sport in the US—at least, until the FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles enters the chat. The so-called "boy blush" trend is gaining traction, with artists like Sangwon and Bad Bunny wearing noticeable blush on major stages, and teen boys increasingly experimenting with makeup as part of their personal style. A TikTok meme called "baby boo" started with people dancing to a clip that repeats "she gon' call me baby boo" and has since morphed into users calling it "baby boo syndrome." Eric Dane, known for his roles in Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, passed away on February 19, one year after announcing his ALS diagnosis. Since then, TikTok has filled with edits of his most emotional scenes. At the BAFTA film awards, a guest with Tourette's syndrome involuntarily shouted a racial slur while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage. The moment sparked conversations about the real harm that racial slurs carry for Black people, alongside questions about the awareness around Tourette's and the responsibility of live broadcasting. → Click here to check out the Pour Over Newsletter

Marc Cox talks with Dennis Hancock about his St. Louis County Executive campaign, including filing procedures, priorities like budget fixes and road improvements, and critiques of current leadership. The hour also features Nicole Murray sharing her upcoming vacation plans, followed by “In Other News” covering Netflix vs. Paramount bidding, a coyote chasing a toddler in California, spider-related incidents, astronaut Mike Fink's medical return from the ISS, and viral TikTok “boy kibble” trends. Hashtags: #DennisHancock #StLouisCounty #NicoleMurray #Netflix #Paramount #ViralNews #SpaceNews #BoyKibble

Marc Cox opens the Friday show with a powerhouse mix of politics, international affairs, and lifestyle segments across four hours. Hour 1 dives into Hillary Clinton's testimony, Bill Clinton's deposition, the Riley Gaines Act, and a wrong-way trucking incident, blending investigative reporting with sharp political commentary. Hour 2 highlights Dennis Hancock's St. Louis County Executive campaign, Nicole Murray's weekend plans, and “In Other News,” covering viral TikTok trends, space updates, and odd news stories. Hour 3 shifts to global concerns with Iran's nuclear posturing, Cuba's mysterious speedboat deaths, and immigration enforcement analysis with Congressman Bob Onder, closing with Kim on a Whim exploring the rise of Therians online. Hour 4 balances hard news and lighter lifestyle content, featuring immigration attorney Jelesia Kuenzel on the Alejandro Perez case, Steve Yates on the U.S. return to the moon and China's strategic space competition, and wraps with the Guns N Hoses Queen of Hearts drawing, nutrition tips, and updates on the upcoming Switzerland travel event. The full show captures Marc's blend of in-depth reporting, expert analysis, and engaging audience-driven stories. Hashtags: #HillaryClinton #BillClinton #RileyGainesAct #DennisHancock #StLouisCounty #NicoleMurray #ViralNews #SpaceNews #Iran #Cuba #Immigration #ChloeCole #Therians #KimOnAWhim #MoonMission #SteveYates #GunsNHoses #QueenOfHearts #Nutrition #Travel

Marc Cox returns from Washington, D.C., recapping his smooth travel amid the partial government shutdown and highlighting TSA experiences, the ongoing Save America Act, and John Thune's handling of Republican strategy. Sports take center stage with Tom Ackerman in studio, discussing Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina's imminent Cardinals Hall of Fame induction, their historic achievements, and St. Louis baseball's rich legacy. The hour closes with lighter “In Other News” stories, including dream studies, Team USA's $10,572 Miami nightclub tab, Martin Short's personal tragedy, app privacy tips, and previews of local election coverage with Jim Talent and Mark Pratt. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #GovernmentShutdown #SaveAmericaAct #TomAckerman #CardinalsHallOfFame #Pujols #Molina #TeamUSA #MartinShort #DreamStudy #AppPrivacy #LocalElections

The February 26, 2026, broadcast opens with Hour 1, as Marc Cox recounts his White House visit, ICE cooperation issues, and the surreal Portland Frog Brigade protests, closing with an airport confrontation over immigration activism. Hour 2 covers Cox's safe return from D.C., the Save America Act, John Thune's strategy, Cardinals baseball insights from Tom Ackerman, and a rapid-fire “In Other News” segment. Hour 3 dives into Hillary Clinton's closed-door testimony on the Epstein probe, Jim Talent's analysis of Trump's Middle East strategy, Fort Zumwalt school board elections with Mark Pratt, and a Kim on a Whim discussion on vaccine policy. Hour 4 captures live D.C. reporting around the State of the Union, Shannon Bream's insider perspective on immigration enforcement and congressional behavior, Griff Jenkins' New York blizzard coverage, and commentary on a controversial Fresno city council candidate, along with previews of travel events. Across all hours, Cox blends politics, personal anecdotes, and local interest, delivering context-rich insights with a clear on-the-ground perspective. Hashtags: #StateOfTheUnion #WhiteHouseRecap #ICE #PortlandFrogBrigade #SaveAmericaAct #JohnThune #TomAckerman #ClintonTestimony #JimTalent #MiddleEast #FortZumwalt #SchoolBoard #ShannonBream #GriffJenkins #FresnoPolitics #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc Cox recaps the historic State of the Union, sharing behind-the-scenes moments from the House gallery and highlighting standout events like the USA men's hockey team recognition. Reporter Lucas Tomlinson joins to discuss military honors, patriotic moments, and reactions to the president's speech. Nicole Murray updates on markets, U.S.-India oil trade, and social tidbits, while the “In Other News” segment covers viral stories from a rescued airport dog to a 24-year cold case reunion, bizarre incidents at Chuck E. Cheese, and Hawaii's feral chicken laws. The hour blends breaking news, expert insights, and human-interest oddities. Hashtags: #StateOfTheUnion #LucasTomlinson #NicoleMurray #ViralNews #MarcCox #FoxNews #HumanInterest #MilitaryHeroes #Markets #OddNews

The show kicks off with Hour 1 navigating Marc Cox's tense D.C. travel amid a bomb cyclone, highlighting government shutdown absurdities, TSA chaos, and a fiery Soapbox on hypocrisy and patriotism, while Kim St. Onge exposes campus bias in “Kim on a Whim,” and AOC and Gavin Newsom draw scrutiny for tone-deaf political moves. Hour 2 celebrates the USA men's hockey gold medal win and Jack Hughes' standout performance before delving into Supreme Court tariff rulings with Hans von Spakovsky, market reactions with Nicole Murray, and lighter stories in “In Other News,” previewing AI and Dan Buck segments. Hour 3, “The Buck Stops Here with Dan Buck,” covers the deadly El Mencho cartel developments, Mexico's security chaos, and potential U.S. responses, offering context and warnings for Americans abroad. Hour 4 dives into Monday morning commentary, State of the Union prep, Mar-a-Lago shooting aftermath, Gavin Newsom's gaffes, local snow shovel job quirks, and sports highlights with Tom Ackerman, tying together legal, political, and cultural coverage. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #StateOfTheUnion #BombCyclone #USAHockey #Tariffs #Markets #DanBuck #ElMencho #MexicoCartels #MarALago #GavinNewsom #TomAckerman #PoliticalCommentary #Sports

Marc Cox kicks off the second hour celebrating the USA men's hockey team's gold medal win, highlighting Jack Hughes' standout performance and patriotic locker room moments. The discussion shifts to a detailed analysis with Hans von Spakovsky on the Supreme Court's recent tariff decision, its legal nuances, and the unresolved issues regarding refunds. Nicole Murray updates on Wall Street and global market reactions, including trade risks and corporate news, before the team covers lighter stories in “In Other News,” from cruise line dress codes to bizarre human and animal incidents, ending with a preview of upcoming AI and Dan Buck segments. Hashtags: #USAHockey #Tariffs #SupremeCourt #WallStreet #Markets #InOtherNews #DanBuck #MarcCoxPodcast

Three Big Conversations: Southeastern University cancels class to pray and worship Jesus. - 07:54 "Smart glasses" with AI take creepiness to a new level. - 17:14 What parents should know about the new Wuthering Heights movie. - 29:10 Slang of the Week: lowkenuinely - 01:11 In Other News: - 42:08 Sony Animation Studios (the team behind Into the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters) has a new animated film called GOAT, starring Stranger Things' Caleb McLaughlin and NBA star Stephen Curry. A new video game in the "Roguelite" genre called Mewgenics had an incredibly successful release last week, but parents should know the game features a lot of questionable—even sacreligious—content. A new TikTok account called @DanySlicer started with two short videos of a man whose face is obscured in shadow. Inexplicably, both videos got millions of views, and many started referring to this completely silent character as the "internet's new villain." Netflix is diving into mixed martial arts, kicking off with a fight between two pioneering and sometimes controversial fighters, Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey. This month on our podcast we explored romantasy and the question many parents are asking: Why are teens and adults so drawn to fantasy and romance novels? Check it out here, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Hour 2 kicks off with Marc Cox and the team detailing drastic February temperature swings and personal travel anecdotes. Discussion moves into U.S.-Iran tensions with insights from JJ Carifano, congressional updates, and viral gaffes from AOC and Kamala Harris. The hour examines Trump and Obama statements on aliens, UFOs, and Area 51 conspiracies. Nicole Murray reports on stock market dips, NVIDIA's potential $30B OpenAI investment, union conflicts at Build-A-Bear, and the average cost of dating in the U.S. “In Other News” covers Eric Dane's death, Van Halen's upcoming album plans, a dog abandoned at a Las Vegas airport, Olympic sports debates, and Hershey recipe complaints. Hashtags: #Weather #IranTensions #Aliens #UFOs #NicoleMurray #StockMarket #OpenAI #PopCulture #InOtherNews #Olympics #BusinessNews

Marc Cox and the team open with the shocking arrest of Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor on his 66th birthday, exploring financial misconduct allegations and implications from the Epstein files. The hour shifts to Florida Congressman Randy Fine defending dogs over cultural mandates, sparking calls for censure. Tom Ackerman joins to break down Miami of Ohio's undefeated season and Missouri's narrow basketball wins, highlighting key player performances and March tournament prospects. The segment closes with fast-moving “In Other News” stories covering Chick-fil-A research, a stuck Amazon van, Shia LaBeouf's arrest, NASA's Artemis 2 prep, UFO claims, and a centuries-old Swedish shipwreck. Hashtags: #PrinceAndrew #EpsteinFiles #RandyFine #TomAckerman #MiamiRedhawks #MizzouBasketball #ChickFilA #NASA #Artemis2 #UFOs #SwedenShipwreck

Dan Buck fills in for Marc Cox, opening Hour 2 with breaking news on the deadly California avalanche and the stalled Guthrie case dominating headlines despite lack of new info. Coverage shifts to international focus with Iran nuclear negotiations and commentary on AOC and Hillary Clinton's support of the EU Digital Services Act. Nicole Murray reports on major business developments from Bayer, Amazon, Tesla, Google, Warner Bros., and Meta, while the “In Other News” segment touches on Olympic antics, Costco app upgrades, Buffalo Wild Wings, and $672M lost to online romance scams. The hour blends hard news, business updates, and quirky human-interest stories for a comprehensive morning briefing. Hashtags: #CaliforniaAvalanche #GuthrieCase #IranNuclearTalks #NicoleMurray #InOtherNews #Olympics2026 #BusinessNews #ConsumerNews

Dan Buck delivers a whirlwind “In Other News” segment covering oddities and headlines alike: a federal judge dismisses the Buffalo Wild Wings boneless wing lawsuit, Olympic athletes face condom shortages while competing, Costco rolls out custom cake ordering via app, and Americans lose $672 million to online romance scams. Lindsey Vonn's comeback from injury is also highlighted, mixing quirky, human-interest stories with serious financial and consumer news. Hashtags: #InOtherNews #Olympics2026 #Costco #RomanceScams #LindseyVonn #BuffaloWildWings #ConsumerNews

Three Big Conversations: The hills are alive with the sound of kids saying "chicken, banana," - 14:38 A new AI tool called OpenClaw has an iron grasp on data - 20:20 Backlash took center stage after Bad Bunny's halftime show. - 49:04 Song of the Week: "The Great Divide" - Noah Kahan - 01:16 Click here to read the lyrics. In Other News.. - 1:04:02 James Van Der Beek passed away this week after battling colorectal cancer. Best known for his role as Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek, he helped define late 90s teen drama, and his legacy continues through streaming nostalgia and even one of the internet's earliest viral reaction GIFs.  At a congressional hearing last week, self-driving car company Waymo admitted that sometimes its cars are being remote-controlled by workers based in the Philippines. An emerging star of the 2026 Winter Olympics is American figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold and then promptly broke her medal. Cool guys have bangs now, according to GQ. Fellas are trading the long-popular long-on the-top, short-on-the sides haircut for softer, more lived-in fringe. This weekend, the long-awaited, R-rated adaptation of the gothic romance novel Wuthering Heights will hit 3,600 screens and is projected to hit $50 million on its opening weekend.  Axis Resource → A Parent's Guide to Talking About Hell

The hills are alive with the sound of kids saying "chicken, banana," a new AI tool called OpenClaw has an iron grasp on data, and backlash took center stage after Bad Bunny's halftime show. Song of the Week: "The Great Divide" - Noah Kahan Click here to read the lyrics. In Other News.. James Van Der Beek passed away this week after battling colorectal cancer. Best known for his role as Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek, he helped define late 90s teen drama, and his legacy continues through streaming nostalgia and even one of the internet's earliest viral reaction GIFs.  At a congressional hearing last week, self-driving car company Waymo admitted that sometimes its cars are being remote-controlled by workers based in the Philippines. An emerging star of the 2026 Winter Olympics is American figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold and then promptly broke her medal. Cool guys have bangs now, according to GQ. Fellas are trading the long-popular long-on the-top, short-on-the sides haircut for softer, more lived-in fringe. This weekend, the long-awaited, R-rated adaptation of the gothic romance novel Wuthering Heights will hit 3,600 screens and is projected to hit $50 million on its opening weekend.  → Become a monthly donor today, join the Table. → Check out the podcast now on our YouTube Channel! → Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to ask@axis.org. → For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This hour dives into Missouri's Amendment 3 with Kate Sickles explaining the state's shift to unrestricted abortion rights, the importance of voter turnout, and the impact of chemical abortions. Tom Ackerman joins to recap local and national sports, including Mizzou basketball's SEC wins, stadium renovations, and quirky athlete tax stories. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering James Van Der Beek's death and family fundraiser, a nudist resort conflict, a record-breaking chair balancer, a massive great white shark off the Carolina coast, and a snake surviving in a compost heap. Hashtags: #MissouriAbortion #Amendment3 #TomAckerman #MizzouBasketball #JamesVanDerBeek #BizarreNews

Marc opens with birthday wishes for Sue Thomas and previews a busy hour ahead, including Heritage VP Mary Vogt and Haley Davis on travel. The hour dives into ICE enforcement, highlighting Caroline Levitt's takedown of CBS misreporting illegal alien arrests, and the ongoing discussion of Georgia election irregularities. Mike Gavin joins to provide market updates, discuss grounded flights in El Paso due to security concerns, Moderna's FDA setback, and crypto volatility. Light moments include a humorous segment on new technology measuring gas emissions and sleep and lifestyle tips in “In Other News.” Hashtags: #CarolineLevitt #ICEEnforcement #GeorgiaElection #MarketUpdate #MikeGavin #InOtherNews #MarkCoxMorningShow

Marc, Kim, Ethan, and Susan kick off a lively hour covering local and national news. They start with updates on the podcast, social media, and upcoming State of the Union coverage, then dive into top stories including bipartisan support for voter ID, Trump's Federal Reserve commentary, and Olympian controversies. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to discuss recent legislative action, the born-alive bill, minimum wage for minors, and challenges with redistricting amendments. The hour wraps with lighter “In Other News” segments on Ring cameras helping locate lost pets, a $15,000 engagement ring human crane game, a collapsed amusement ride in India, and an NBA mascot incident, blending news, politics, and quirky stories. Hashtags: #MissouriPolitics #JohnLamping #StateOfTheUnion #VoterID #MinimumWage #ICE #RingCamera #ViralNews #SportsNews

Marc and Kim kick off the hour discussing Super Bowl viewing choices and the TPUSA halftime show, reflecting on patriotic sentiment versus NFL controversy. Hans von Spakovsky joins to break down a Fifth Circuit ruling allowing detention of illegal aliens without bond and the legal risks facing Minneapolis anti-ICE protesters. Nicole Murray provides a market update, including stock gains, international tensions with Cuba, and trending tech news, before sharing lighter stories like ex-curse services. The “In Other News” segment covers extreme high-altitude marathons, retirement savings shocks, bizarre arrests, Olympic commentary gaffes, and the Colorado crematory scandal, setting up upcoming interviews with Beavis Shock, Dan Buck, and Mary Katherine Martin. Hashtags: #SuperBowl #ImmigrationLaw #MarketUpdate #NicoleMurray #CrazyNews #MarkCoxMorningShow

Three Big Conversations: The Grammys offered a chaotic celebration of modern music. - 8:08 "Etsy witches" are getting kicked off of Etsy. - 21:12 Sports betting looms large over Super Bowl LX this Sunday. - 35:06 Song of the Week: "Aperture" by Harry Styles -1:25 Click here for the lyrics. In Other News: - 53:08 "She's free" is a TikTok trend where friends line up, clap and shine phone flashlights as someone walks a celebratory runway after a breakup.  The 2026 Winter Olympics in the Italian cities of Milano and Cortina begin today. If the 2024 Summer Olympics were any indication, teens will probably be fascinated by the athletes and their respective social media presences. A new platform called Moltbook is designed to be a Reddit-style social media forum for AI bots to publicly chat with each other. The Lunar New Year is coming up soon, which brings a new Chinese zodiac. 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, and people on TikTok are freaking out about it. Iron Lung, a sci-fi horror film that stars YouTuber Markiplier (who also wrote, directed, and financed it), was a surprise box office success that almost beat Disney's Send Help in its opening weekend.

Hour 1 opens the show with local and national headlines, setting the stage with news and commentary. Hour 2 explores Minneapolis law enforcement challenges, Nicole Murray on the Super Bowl and markets, and quirky human-interest stories in “In Other News.” Hour 3 examines ICE enforcement in Minneapolis and St. Louis, Heritage Foundation insights on immigration policy, Congressman Eric Burlison discussing the Save America Act and Senate filibuster issues, and Kim on a Whim analyzing New York City's anti-business policies. Hour 4 features Secretary of State Denny Hoskins on voter ID, election integrity, and Missouri redistricting, RNC National Press Secretary Kirsten Pels on midterms and fundraising, and Kim tackling St. Louis University's policies on ICE recruiters and conservative student groups. The full show blends policy, politics, and culture with on-the-ground reporting and audience engagement. Hashtags: #ICE #ImmigrationEnforcement #ElectionIntegrity #SaveAmericaAct #NYCBusiness #Midterms #CampusFreeSpeech #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc and Kim open Hour 2 with reactions to Steve Bannon's ICE polling claims, dissecting law enforcement challenges in Minneapolis and the human cost of immigration policy failures. The hour continues with Nicole Murray discussing Super Bowl plans, market moves, corporate news, and personal anecdotes, highlighting relatable lifestyle topics. It closes with “In Other News,” covering a frozen swan rescue, Chicago's rat birth control pilot, celebrity real estate moves, and quirky human-interest stories. Hashtags: #ICE #Minneapolis #NicoleMurray #SuperBowl #Markets #InOtherNews #WeirdNews #Celebrities

The guys preview Super Bowl 60, breaking down the Seahawks–Patriots matchup, Sam Darnold's improbable rise from “seeing ghosts” to the Super Bowl, and why this might be the strangest championship game in NFL history. They debate Seattle's dominant roster, New England's unlikely run, and which quarterback can survive the moment (00:00) Intro (02:00) Super Bowl LX (31:19) What Happened if the Seahawks Win? (44:51) What Happened if the Patriots Win? (49:45) In Other News (56:20) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marc opens the hour with a critique of media coverage on ICE enforcement and government shutdown debates, highlighting legal insights with Hans von Spakovsky on a controversial federal judge ruling and the limits of local authority over federal agents. Nicole Murray joins to discuss Groundhog Day accuracy, extreme winter weather, and family anecdotes, alongside updates on markets, Disney, and personal stories about RV shopping. The “In Other News” segment rounds out the hour with wild headlines, including Pokémon card thefts, Caitlin Clark's NBA debut, Trader Joe's cashier rumors, Bag Lady Syndrome, cat obesity camps, viral Vegas plane footage, and a boxing toupee mishap. Hashtags: #ICE #HansVonSpakovsky #GroundhogDay #NicoleMurray #GovernmentShutdown #PokemonTheft #CaitlinClark #TraderJoes #BagLadySyndrome #CatObesity #VegasPlane #BoxingBloopers #MarcCoxMorningShow

This hour opens with local weather updates and commentary on Virginia's sweeping assault weapons proposal, then dives into voter roll integrity as Pam Bondi seeks sensitive information from blue states. Listeners hear dramatic first-responder stories, including a St. Louis dog rescue, alongside tech frustrations with Alexa devices. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping breaks down the effort to revive a Republican presidential primary, critiques caucus versus primary systems, and highlights the slow, strategic pace of the Jeff City legislative session. The hour closes with lighthearted “In Other News” reports, from aggressive raccoons and kangaroo chaos to Philip Rivers' brief NFL coaching consideration. Hashtags: #VoterRolls #DogRescue #MissouriPolitics #PresidentialPrimary #TechFrustrations #MarcCoxMorningShow

Three Big Conversations: Nostalgia for 2016 hits social media. - 8:54 Some hopeful, if complicated, mental health statistics about college students. - 24:40 Teens would rather send a voice note than make a phone call. - 38:08 Slang of the Week - Ragebait - 1:48 In Other News: - 54:22 The Indiana Hoosiers won an electrifying College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, punctuated by an iconic, fourth-down touchdown run from Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza. BookTok's beloved People We Meet on Vacation, an Emily Henry book-to-movie adaptation, has debuted at No.1 on the Netflix film chart with 17.2m views. A new trend on TikTok involves impersonating owls. "Bringing random items to school" is a TikTok trend where kids pull increasingly unhinged objects out of their backpacks purely for laughs. The tremendous success of a stationery store in Chicago is being hailed as indicative of the "return to analog" trend, as the popularity of journals, calligraphy, and sending snail mail letters surges. Become a monthly donor today, join the Table. Check out the podcast now on our YouTube Channel! Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to ask@axis.org. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

The hour opens with wildly varying snow forecasts for St. Louis, highlighting conflicting reports and emphasizing Dave Murray's cautious approach over computer-generated predictions. Ethan and Marc discuss grocery store panic buying and logistical concerns for weekend events amid expected storms. The discussion pivots to political news, including Jack Smith's testimony before Congress, the J6 committee's destroyed evidence, and misconceptions about ICE detaining a five-year-old, clarified with Nicole Murray from New Jersey. The hour closes with lighter news in “In Other News,” covering quirky sports, pop culture, and viral cold weather myths. Hashtags: #MarcCox #WinterStorm #DaveMurray #JackSmith #J6Committee #NicoleMurray #PoliticalNews #PopCulture #WeatherUpdates

Marc and Kim dive into a fiery Friday show packed with sharp political analysis and weather drama. Hour 1 hits hard on Jack Smith's prosecution of Trump, free speech, and media panic over snow forecasts. Hour 2 tracks the storm's spread, tackles the ICE “five-year-old” hoax with Nicole Murray from New Jersey, and closes with “In Other News.” Hour 3 features Governor Mike Kehoe on Missouri's income tax overhaul, Jim Carafano on NATO and Iran, Congressman Eric Burlison on congressional subpoenas and Clinton contempt, and Kim on a Whim breaking down record crime declines. Hour 4 wraps with economist Joe Lavorgna on Trump's economic surge, Noemi Padilla's powerful redemption story from the abortion industry, Dave Murray's cautious snow forecast, and closing analysis on Jack Smith's evasive testimony. Hashtags: #MarcCox #KimStOnge #MikeKehoe #JimCarafano #EricBurlison #JoeLavorgna #NoemiPadilla #NicoleMurray #Trump #JackSmith #WinterStorm #CrimeStats #Economy #ProLife #WeatherUpdates #MissouriPolitics

Hour 2 features Stuart McMillan filling in for Kim, bringing updates on the Midwest with a mix of lighthearted studio moments, snowstorm prep, and commentary on RFK Jr.'s political moves. The segment covers House Oversight actions against the Clintons, emphasizing accountability and congressional subpoenas, and includes an in-depth interview with Tom Ackerman on Indiana Hoosiers' championship and team dynamics. The hour closes with “In Other News,” highlighting quirky stories from lifetime beer for Coach Signetti to a coyote spotted on Alcatraz, and media shake-ups at CBS. #MarcCoxShow #MidwestNews #TomAckerman #IndianaHoosiers #HouseOversight #Clintons #SportsRecap #QuirkyNews #CBSNews #PunxsutawneyPhil

Hour 2 covers a mix of breaking news, political insight, and light-hearted updates. Marc Cox reports on an early-morning earthquake in Illinois, the DOJ ruling on mailing firearms, and the president's message to Davos about U.S. economic strength and global elite control. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping analyzes state income tax elimination, sales tax impacts, and legislative filibusters. The hour closes with “In Other News,” featuring Martian beaches, a 100-year-old Wyoming letter, lonely swans, AI's effects on students, and single-passenger flying vehicles. #MarcCoxShow #Davos #JohnLamping #MissouriPolitics #InOtherNews #TalkRadio

The full show blends humor, cultural commentary, and political analysis across four dynamic hours. Hour 1 opens with cold‑morning laughs and Indiana's football win, then dives into Don Lemon's church protest, Minnesota's far‑left unrest, and Kim St. Onge's “Kim on a Whim” look at retail collapse, ending with reflections on Dr. King's message and Michelle Obama's racially selective shopping critique. Hour 2 mixes national news and lighter stories: Illinois earthquake coverage, DOJ firearm mailing rules, the president's Davos remarks, and John Lamping on Missouri tax policy, closing with quirky updates from “In Other News.” Hour 3 features traffic chaos, Giants coaching moves, and legal takes on protests, with Mark Walters on gun law rulings and Kim On a Whim on Kamala Harris' VP vetting of Josh Shapiro and Democratic Party strategy. Hour 4 examines law enforcement and protest dynamics with Dan Buck, international developments with Ryan Wiggins including NATO, the World Economic Forum, and Greenland exercises, and Virginia Democrats' legislative priorities affecting taxes, business regulations, and social policy. Across all hours, Marc Cox weaves sharp insight with engaging commentary

Hour 2 mixed current events with personal stories and pop culture commentary. Marc teased his upcoming Denver trip for a playoff game, previewed Jimmy Phelah ticket giveaways, and discussed Iran's global role with Brent Sadler. Nicole Murray updated on markets, recalls, and social trends, sparking a debate on dating etiquette and financial honesty among Gen Z and Millennials. The “In Other News” segment covered Matthew McConaughey trademarking his catchphrase against AI misuse, Skittles' live Super Bowl ad contest, Las Vegas tourism decline, and odd celebrity trends like Kim Kardashian's daughter's finger piercings and Erin Andrews' faux fur coat. #MarcCoxShow #Politics #PopCulture #JimmyPhelah #NicoleMurray #MatthewMcConaughey #Skittles #LasVegas #CelebrityTrends

Today's full show wove together sharp political analysis, crime coverage, and cultural commentary across four hours. Hour 1 covered St. Louis' record-low homicide numbers, the SLU point-shaving scandal, and debates over censorship and free speech. Hour 2 featured Jimmy Phelah, a discussion of the Nobel Peace Prize, Nicole Murray on business and lifestyle, and various “In Other News” stories. Hour 3 explored Trump's healthcare and Iran strategy, the college basketball betting scandal, and ethical issues in sports. Hour 4 wrapped the week with a look at the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, St. Louis crime statistics, Roger Friedman on Greenland's geopolitical significance, and Joe Concha analyzing media bias and ICE enforcement, while also highlighting local philanthropy and community events. #MarcCoxShow #Trump #StLouisCrime #CollegeBasketballScandal #Geopolitics #ICE #MediaBias #Greenland #FreeSpeech #NobelPeacePrize

Marc kicks off with Thursday snow updates and teases Tom Ackerman's sports coverage, spotlighting Kentucky's miraculous buzzer-beater and SLU's dominating season with a Big East push. Politically, he breaks down Congressman Mike Bost's Supreme Court victory allowing challenges to late mail-in ballots. Investigative reporting highlights Nick Shirley exposing empty Minnesota daycare centers and fraudulent non-emergency transport payments. “In Other News” touches on fading baby names, Jennifer Lawrence rehoming her dog, McDonald's menu additions, a teen's life-saving leg amputation, and NASA's $750K Mars food challenge. Teasers include Jim Talent on Iran and Jimmy Failla ticket giveaways. #SLUBasketball #KentuckyBasketball #DaycareFraud #InvestigativeReporting #InOtherNews #NASA #JimmyPhelah #JimTalent

Three Big Conversations: Stranger Things star Joe Keery's synthpop song tops the charts - 12:55 sushi is the new pizza for Gen Alpha - 22:46 the Great Meme Reset that wasn't.- 31:18 Slang of the Week: "Flow State"- 5:16 In Other News: - 39:06 Mr. Beast's competition show Beast Games is back on Amazon Prime this week. The twist this time? Brains versus brawn. Will Mr. Beast commit more war crimes? Tune in to find out. The French parliament has proposed a bill that, if passed, would ban social media access for everyone under age fifteen, and ban phones from all schools. TikTok's New Year trend is punch cards for resolutions, making goals feel tangible and within reach. Now that they're all back from South Korea's mandatory military service, the K-pop band BTS has officially announced their fifth album, which is set to be released on March 20th. Videos saying "Your sign to not bring your boyfriend with you to watch The Housemaid" are drawing attention to an explicit scene with Sydney Sweeney and the male lead, Brandon Sklenar. Become a monthly donor today, join the Table. Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to ask@axis.org. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This hour opens with discussion of safety concerns at West County Mall after a woman and her daughter encounter a carjacking attempt, sparking a broader conversation on mall security, police patrols, and crime prevention. The focus then shifts to Tom Ackerman, reviewing major sports wins including Missouri's upset at Kentucky, SLU's victory at VCU, and updates on Indiana football, the NCAA tournament, and local Olympic and World Cup-related events. The hour closes with “In Other News,” a mix of bizarre and uplifting stories—from a stolen walrus penis and a dropped engagement ring in Michigan to a Disney stunt gone wrong, AI errors in police reports, and the potential spread of flesh-eating parasitic flies to Missouri. #MarcCoxShow #WestCountyMall #TomAckerman #MizzouBasketball #SLUBasketball #NCAATournament #InOtherNews #WeirdNews #LocalSecurity

Hour 2 of the Mark Cox Morning Show blends state politics, business insights, and cultural news. The legislative session kicks off with State Rep. Richard West discussing plans to reduce personal property taxes, support for first responders and veterans via Ibogaine therapy, and the need for bipartisan cooperation. Nicole Murray reports on business developments, including local restaurant closures, market updates, and work-life balance trends. The “In Other News” segment covers Gen Z renaming the “Karen” archetype as “Jessica,” Mickey Rourke's GoFundMe controversy, Chick-fil-A promotions, and Neuralink's advances in brain-computer interfaces. #MissouriPolitics #BusinessNews #WorkLifeBalance #PopCulture #ChickFilA #Neuralink #LegislativeSession

Hour 2 blends politics and current events with lighter news. Marc opens with a correction on the January 6th anniversary and highlights warm January weather. Ryan Schmelz breaks down Washington's looming government funding decisions, Obamacare subsidy votes, and tax policy impacts. Former Senator John Lamping dives into Missouri's upcoming legislative session, focusing on the effort to eliminate the state income tax and the challenges of taxing services, plus a look at the City SC soccer team's unique financing. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering Venezuela parallels in Jack Ryan, AI in airline scheduling, surprising gas station coffee, Philip Rivers' comeback, and Georgia's near-naked bandit. #Politics #MissouriLegislature #WashingtonUpdate #InOtherNews #MarkCoxMorningShow

The Mark Cox Morning Show kicks off 2026 with high-stakes news and sharp analysis. Hour 1 dives into Nicolás Maduro's U.S. capture, the $9 billion Minnesota daycare fraud scandal, and the fallout for Governor Tim Walz, mixed with humor, New Year's chatter, and Mark's reflections on socialism and border security. Hour 2 provides legal context from Hans von Spakovsky, market insights from Dom Savino, and a mix of quirky and serious headlines from “In Other News.” Hour 3 examines media accountability, the closure of a TV station for the holidays, and CBS's efforts to regain trust, alongside political commentary and media critique. Hour 4 balances live courtroom updates from Tonya J. Powers on Maduro, sports analysis with Tom Ackerman, election software concerns from Sidney Powell's 2020 revelations, and breaking political security news at JD Vance's home. Across the show, the team blends hard-hitting political reporting, legal insight, market updates, sports breakdowns, and cultural commentary to inform and engage listeners. #Maduro #TimWalz #MinnesotaFraud #LegalAnalysis #Markets #TonyaJPowers #TomAckerman #SidneyPowell #ElectionSecurity #MarkCoxMorningShow

Hour 2 covers a full sweep of stories as the new year kicks off. The show opens with Mark recapping Nicolas Maduro's arrest and transport to a New York courtroom, teasing the legal and political implications. Hans von Spakovsky breaks down the legal precedent, comparing Maduro's case to Manuel Noriega, confirming the U.S. had full authority for the operation. Dom Savino follows with market impacts, noting oil companies benefiting from Venezuela's crude reserves, slower car sales, tech updates from Samsung, and box office news on Avatar and Sidney Sweeney's latest film. The hour closes with “In Other News,” blending quirky and serious headlines—from McRib lawsuits and cheeseburger lifespan studies to AI takeout scams, Billy Joel's stage return, and a fatal mountain lion attack—keeping listeners informed and entertained. #Venezuela #Maduro #LegalAnalysis #Markets #InOtherNews #MarkCoxMorningShow