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Marc and Kim talk with Jim Carafano about Iran, U.S. strategy in the Middle East and the political timeline heading toward 2028. Congresswoman Ann Wagner joins to discuss Iran, the SAVE Act, election security, Senate dynamics and the midterm outlook. Kim on a Whim looks at Gen Z treating sports betting like an investment strategy and the risks of gambling being folded into long-term financial planning.

Heritage Foundation national security expert Jim Carafano discusses Iran's strategy, conflicting claims surrounding the Strait, and why he believes the regime has been significantly weakened as a regional threat. He also breaks down the role of sanctions, Iran's efforts to project strength, the difference between winning and ending a war, and why he sees 2028 as the more important political measuring point for President Trump.

Marc and Kim cover the growing debate over Flock cameras, privacy, surveillance and new safeguards, along with St. Louis County budget issues, police drones and local crime enforcement. Jim Carafano joins to discuss Iran and U.S. strategy in the Middle East, while Congresswoman Ann Wagner talks about Iran, the SAVE Act, election security and the midterm outlook. Dennis Hancock discusses the St. Louis County executive race, Sam Page, Prop U and county spending, and Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshack weighs in on Flock cameras, AI, facial recognition and law-enforcement technology. Nicole Murray joins with business and market headlines, Kim on a Whim looks at Gen Z treating sports betting like an investment, and the show also features In Other News and the latest Queen of Hearts drawing benefiting Guns and Hoses and Backstoppers.

That line comes from Jim Carafano, as we begin the hour discussing Trump's Iran strategy. Then, Max Lucado, the famous author of many Christian books joins the show.

He's a foreign policy expert, and he's watching Trump move strategically, over and over, against Iran. Do we look patient? That's because the enemy is cornered, and has no way out.

Hour 3 opens with guest host Heidi Harris filling in for Marc Cox alongside Kim St. Onge and producer Ethan Bright. Heidi and Kim reflect on historical memory and public health policy accountability as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches. In Segment 2, the hosts examine Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) surveillance technology before welcoming Dr. Jim Carafano (Senior Counselor, The Heritage Foundation) to analyze maritime security, Iranian economic sanctions along the Strait of Hormuz, and gain-of-function research oversight regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci. Segment 3 focuses on transnational law enforcement, global tourism trends, and newsroom operational standards. Hour 3 concludes with Segment 4's Kim on a Whim, where Kim and Heidi analyze Miss North Carolina USA 2026 Brittany Bolton House stepping down following resurfaced social media posts, evaluating corporate speech policies and digital archive vetting. Hour Hashtags #HeidiHarris #KimStOnge #JimCarafano #HeritageFoundation #FlockCameras #KimOnAWhim #DrFauci #ForeignPolicy Hour Guest List Jim Carafano — Senior Counselor, The Heritage Foundation

The Marc Cox Morning Show for August 7, 2026, features guest host Heidi Harris alongside co-host Kim St. Onge and producer Ethan Bright. Hour 1 opens with analysis of ongoing congressional oversight surrounding former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, highlighting Senator Rand Paul's subpoena efforts and commentary from Senator Ron Johnson and Stephen A. Smith. In Segment 3's Kim on a Whim, Kim examines FDA approvals and clinical trial data for Moderna's new mRNA seasonal flu shot, followed by a discussion on veterinary vaccine technology and pediatric medical practice standards. Hour 2 opens with regional healthcare logistics, as Kim details her visits to local urgent care and emergency facilities with her young children. In the St. Louis Morning Brief, the hosts review a 50-foot water main eruption in Fenton, St. Louis County data center zoning regulations, Bertagni 1882's new St. Charles pasta facility, and downtown parking garage security upgrades. Business anchor Nicole Murray (This Morning with Gordon Deal) joins in Segment 3 to break down a 15-state Cyclospora outbreak, Alphabet's Wing drone delivery expansion in St. Louis, national labor market forecasts, and Generation Z workplace productivity trends. Segment 4's In Other News highlights offbeat viral food trends and international legal news. Hour 3 opens with a discussion on historical memory and public policy accountability as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches. Segment 2 features law enforcement surveillance analysis on Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems before welcoming Dr. Jim Carafano (Senior Counselor, The Heritage Foundation). Carafano evaluates gain-of-function research oversight, Middle East maritime security along the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian economic sanctions. In Segment 4's Kim on a Whim, Kim and Heidi analyze Miss North Carolina USA 2026 Brittany Bolton House stepping down following resurfaced social media posts. Hour 4 opens with sports media coverage, detailing former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin joining NBC's pregame show team. Segment 2 examines potential Department of Justice referral mechanisms regarding congressional contempt votes. Segment 3 highlights the St. Louis Guns 'N Hoses Queen of Hearts raffle benefiting The BackStoppers alongside back-to-school retail trends, and Segment 4 wraps up the show with media critiques on public health leadership. Full Show Hashtags #MarcCoxShow #HeidiHarris #KimStOnge #DrFauci #RandPaul #JimCarafano #NicoleMurray #StLouisBrief #KimOnAWhim #InOtherNews #BackStoppers #STLNews Master Guest List Nicole Murray — Business Anchor, This Morning with Gordon Deal (Hour 2, Segment 3) Jim Carafano — Senior Counselor, The Heritage Foundation (Hour 3, Segment 2)

Jim Carafano discusses Trump's Middle East strategy and pressure on Iran, while Congressman Bob Onder addresses Fauci, the Chloe Cole Act and Missouri Amendments 4 and 5. Plus, Dan Buck delivers “The Buck Stops Here.”

The Marc Cox Morning Show reacts to Faisal Khan's return as St. Louis health director and examines immigration, election integrity and Missouri's ballot measures. Guests Brooke Rollins, Jim Carafano, Bob Onder, Byron Keelan and Glenn Kirby discuss American agriculture, Trump's Middle East strategy, Fauci's COVID record, Amendment 4 and recovery support.

Jim Carafano discusses Hamas, growing regional pressure on Iran and President Trump's strategy for rebuilding Gaza and strengthening U.S. alliances across the Middle East.

It's a different Friday show as Kim is out and Marc has to go at it (mostly) alone! In the first hour of the show we accidentally talk just a little too much sports amid the current mid-summer malaise, Mark touches on the issue with motor voter laws in America, Bernie going over the lefty cliff again and a lack of joy for Joy. Marc has a question about America's success in the World Cup and a quick reminder to check out Marc's voting guide and prepare yourself on Amendments 4 & 5 In hour 2, Marc dives into the latest undercover interview from James O'Keefe, this time posing for a dinner date with a Pentagon official who laid out his plans to reverse Trump & his administration's changes while in office. Elon went off on an interview from the Economist on the difference between the far left and what she referred to as the far right. Our St. Louis Morning Brief dives deeper into a Local councilwoman in hot water and a positive move by St. Louis City for the future of its teen students. Nicole Murray breaks down the latest news and we touch on why you don't need to be going to the Jersey Shore anytime soon... In hour 3, Marc dives deeper into what you can find in his voter guide for Missourians with a big focus on Amendments 4 & 5, the defense of Sophie Cunningham after her comments on trans athletes continues & AOC maintains her position as the face of American Socialism. Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano joins the show with the latest on Trump's plan to pacify Iran, Congressman Eric Burlison joins the show to talk about passing the SAVE America act and why he believe Amendments 4 & 5 are "slam dunks" for Missouri, and what to do when an emoji pops up on the dash... In the final hour of the week, we are busy! Marc is joined by Congresswoman Ann Wagner to run through her current agenda as Democrats defund Israel support & the fight for the SAVE America Act continues, Fox Legal analyst Gregg Jarrett on the Jack Smith case as they go after him for conspiration charges related to the Russia hoax, Author Alex Newman joins the show to talk about the danger of indoctrination and if there's a way to save it and Josh Hecht joins the show to talk about an upcoming event for the charity "Tunnel to Towers". Today's Guest List: Nicole Murray (Hour 2) Jim Carafano (Hour 3) Representative Eric Burlison (Hour 3) Congresswoman Ann Wagner (Hour 4) Gregg Jarrett (Hour 4) Alex Newman (Hour 4) Josh Hecht (Hour 4)

In hour 3, Marc dives deeper into what you can find in his voter guide for Missourians with a big focus on Amendments 4 & 5, the defense of Sophie Cunningham after her comments on trans athletes continues & AOC maintains her position as the face of American Socialism. Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano joins the show with the latest on Trump's plan to pacify Iran, Congressman Eric Burlison joins the show to talk about passing the SAVE America act and why he believe Amendments 4 & 5 are "slam dunks" for Missouri, and what to do when an emoji pops up on the dash...

Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano joins Marc to talk about the reescalation to the conflict in Iran, why this response is connected to Iran going back on certain aspects of the projected deal, the Iranians attempting to re-arm whatever is left of their military, why a plan based on vigilance will keep Americans safer and how these decisions continue to connect to the Houthis.

We'll get to the bottom of this cyclospora conversation in just a deuce, but first, we talk to Jim Carafano about the world and why we shouldn't compare diarrhea to Covid.

A jam-packed Friday on The Marc Cox Morning Show tackled election integrity from every angle, starting with President Trump's heavily redacted document release revealing 278,000-plus non-citizen voter registrations, hacked state election systems, and a buried Michigan voter fraud scheme, all while ABC, NBC, and CBS refused to air the speech. Cybersecurity expert Mark Cook demonstrated live how easily voting machines can be manipulated, fueling the show's push for Amendment 4 reform and the Save America Act, backed by Congressman Bob Onder's on-air breakdown of the bill's path through reconciliation. Jim Carafano weighed in on escalating Iran strikes and confirmed foreign hacking threats to U.S. elections, while local news covered Cori Bush's questionable campaign payments, a new County police chief's public safety priorities, and Senator Josh Hawley's fight over mail delays. Two women, Nicole Murray on business and Trisha Burns on the Senate campaign trail, delivered standout moments, with Burns exposing a fabricated smear tied to her real work fixing the broken 988 crisis line. Pat Burns highlighted the youth sports officiating shortage, and the show closed with the Guns and Hoses Queen of Hearts raffle and family birthday celebrations. Faith, family, freedom, and election integrity, that was the heartbeat of the show heading into the August 4th Missouri primary. Show Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #ElectionIntegrity #SaveAmericaAct #Amendment4 #VoterFraud #IranStrikes #JimCarafano #BobOnder #TrishaBurns #CoriBush #JoshHawley #MissouriPolitics #StLouisRadio #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom #August4Election #KimOnAWhim #StLouisMorningBrief #InOtherNews Full Guest List: Hour 2: Nicole Murray — Business update, market report, Taco Bell lettuce outbreak Hour 3: Jim Carafano, Heritage Foundation — Iran strikes, foreign election hacking threats Hour 3: Congressman Bob Onder (MO-3) — Save America Act, Chloe Cole Act, Cori Bush race, education policy Hour 4: Pat Burns, PSB Officiating Services — Youth sports officiating shortage Hour 4: Trisha Burns, MO House / Senate District 10 candidate — Responding to fabricated attack ad over 988 hotline testing

It's a busy St. Louis Morning Brief. New records show Cori Bush's campaign has paid husband Courtney Merritt roughly $120,000 since 2022, including payments once flagged in a prior ethics complaint, while questions linger over funds allegedly funneled from a tornado relief charity. St. Louis County's new police chief lays out his priorities, including filling 100 vacant positions, boosting visible patrols, cracking down on the minor curfew, and reevaluating a juvenile point system critics say lets young car thieves walk free. Elsewhere, a local nonprofit rolls out a Peace on Wheels van to counsel gun violence victims, and Senator Josh Hawley calls out the Postmaster General's offer of a facility tour as a photo op instead of real answers on St. Louis's mail delays. The Marc Cox Morning Show keeps its eye on accountability, common-sense policing, and government waste, all before Jim Carafano and Congressman Bob Onder join in the next hour. Hashtags: #StLouisMorningBrief #CoriBush #JoshHawley #StLouisCounty #PublicSafety #JuvenileJustice #GunViolence #GovernmentAccountability #MissouriPolitics #CommonSensePolicing #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom

Jim Carafano of the Heritage Foundation joins the show to unpack the overnight strikes near Bandar Abbas and why President Trump waited so long to respond to Iran's provocations. Carafano makes the case that Trump follows a Reagan-style peace through strength philosophy, weighing every American life before pulling the trigger, and dismisses concerns over presidential safety by praising the Secret Service under this administration. The two also dig into the president's election integrity speech, with Carafano confirming there's serious evidence China, Russia, and North Korea have hacked American election websites and stolen voter data, while blasting officials who limited the president's access to critical intelligence. The takeaway for listeners: protecting America's elections and calling out China's malicious activity isn't optional, it's a matter of national security that transcends politics. Hashtags: #JimCarafano #HeritageFoundation #IranStrikes #ElectionSecurity #ChinaThreat #PeaceThroughStrength #NationalSecurity #TrumpAdministration #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom #MarcCoxMorningShow

Hour 3 blends national security, legislative wins, and a sobering look at technology's dark side. Jim Carafano breaks down the strikes near Bandar Abbas and confirms serious evidence of Chinese, Russian, and North Korean hacking of American election systems. Congressman Bob Onder delivers a full report from the Capitol Beat: the Save America Act's path through reconciliation, the newly passed Chloe Cole Act protecting children from transgender medical procedures, warnings about a potential Cori Bush comeback in Missouri's First District, and the case for an 8-0 congressional map. Kim on a Whim closes the hour wrestling with a disturbing AI deepfake lawsuit against xAI, a timely reminder for families about the real dangers lurking online. Through it all, The Marc Cox Morning Show stays anchored in family, faith, and the fight to protect both elections and children. Hour Hashtags: #JimCarafano #BobOnder #SaveAmericaAct #ChloeColeAct #IranStrikes #ElectionSecurity #KimOnAWhim #AIThreats #ProtectOurKids #CoriBush #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom #MarcCoxMorningShow Guest List, Hour 3: Jim Carafano, Heritage Foundation — Iran strikes and foreign election hacking threats Congressman Bob Onder (MO-3) — Save America Act, Chloe Cole Act, Cori Bush race, education policy

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)

Friday's Marc Cox Morning Show opened under flash flood warnings across southern Missouri and Marc's confession of falling for a virus while exposing a dishonest attack on conservative candidate Bill Igel. From there, the show tracked a dramatic overnight escalation with Iran — Gulf Arab allies joining U.S. strikes for the first time in decades, a reported Iranian assassination plot against President Trump, and Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano explaining why the regime may be nearing collapse from within. The Tyler Robinson case dominated throughout the morning, with damning new testimony and evidence leaving Candace Owens' conspiracy theories in ruins and Marc defending widow Erica Kirk against baseless attacks. Kim on a Whim and the St. Louis Morning Brief delivered a strong Trump economy alongside a troubling 50-year-low labor force participation rate, Governor Kehoe's new Bentley and Mason's Law, and an activist judge's Illinois gun ban ruling Marc predicts the Supreme Court will strike down. Congressman Eric Burlison brought the Capitol Beat with a full-throated defense of the SAVE Act and pointed concerns about Senator Mitch McConnell's health. Marc closed the week urging every Missouri listener to download his voter guide at 971talk.com and vote yes on Amendment 4 and Amendment 5 before the August 4th primary. Straight talk, common sense, and faith-and-family values — that's The Marc Cox Morning Show on 97.1 Talk, back Monday at 5 a.m. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #971Talk #StLouis #IranThreat #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #TrumpEconomy #VoterGuide #Amendment4 #Amendment5 #EricBurlison #JimCarafano #EbenBrown #NicoleMurray #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom #America250 Full Guest List: Nicole Murray — financial/markets reporter Jim Carafano — Heritage Foundation, national security analyst Congressman Eric Burlison — Missouri's 7th Congressional District Eben Brown — Fox News Radio correspondent

Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano joins The Marc Cox Morning Show with a sharp, insider take on the Iran conflict — arguing the regime's missile claims are pure theater for a terrified domestic audience, and that President Trump's $300 billion reconstruction offer was actually a brilliant psychological play exposing how the mullahs keep their own people in poverty. Carafano makes the case that the more the regime cracks down, the more likely its own security apparatus walks away, leading to real collapse from within. He and Marc also tackle the murky reporting around the president's Air Force One switch, with Carafano urging skepticism toward unsourced media speculation and full confidence in the Secret Service's judgment. This is the kind of clear-eyed, America-first analysis you won't get anywhere else. Congressman Eric Burlison joins the show next — stay with 97.1 Talk. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #971Talk #JimCarafano #HeritageFoundation #IranThreat #ProtectTrump #AmericaFirst #NationalSecurity #ConservativeTalk #StLouis #PeaceThroughStrength #FaithFamilyFreedom

Hour Three of The Marc Cox Morning Show opens under continued flash flood warnings before diving into the Tyler Robinson case, where mounting video and text evidence leaves Candace Owens' conspiracy theories in the dust. Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano joins to explain why Iran's missile bravado is propaganda for a captive population and why the regime may be closer to collapse than anyone realizes. Congressman Eric Burlison brings the Capitol Beat with a full-throated defense of the SAVE Act's election integrity measures, a candid call for honesty about Senator Mitch McConnell's health, and a debunking of the Left's phony Pete Hegseth tattoo controversy. The hour wraps with Kim on a Whim's lighter side — a mock campaign for Marc's congressional bid — before pivoting to the serious reality of record-high U.S. home prices squeezing American families. Straight talk and common sense, hour after hour, only on 97.1 Talk. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #971Talk #StLouis #JimCarafano #EricBurlison #IranThreat #SAVEAct #KimOnAWhim #HomePrices #CharlieKirk #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom Guest List (Hour 3): Jim Carafano (Heritage Foundation, national security analyst), Congressman Eric Burlison (Missouri's 7th Congressional District)

Carafano explains a lot in this segment, but also dives into this endless war, saying, essentially, this war is already over- and will never have any resolution. It is, what it is.

If a tree falls in a forest, does it have a nazi tattoo? We discuss much more important issues with Jim Carafano and Stuart Rosenblum this hour.

Democrat, Republican, both or neither? The obvious answer is both, but we dig a little deeper into recent examples of fraud, and find a tilt in one direction. Joe Concha, Stuart Rosenblum and Jim Carafano join as guests.

Jim Carafano joins Marc and Kim to discuss the latest Iranian-linked drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic importance of the region, and why he believes Iran's influence has declined. They also examine the U.S.-Israel relationship, the Abraham Accords, regional security, and the future of Middle East stability.

Marc Cox discusses Missouri's August election, promoting his voter guide while encouraging early voting and explaining the state's no-excuse absentee voting process. The hour also features conversations on election integrity, the Save America Act, and concerns over voter rolls before Jim Carafano joins the show to discuss Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, the Abraham Accords, and the future of U.S. policy in the Middle East. Congressman Eric Burleson weighs in on the Save America Act, Senate Republicans, border security, President Trump's housing bill veto, and Missouri's Amendment 4 initiative petition reform. Kim St. Onge wraps up the hour with a "Kim on a Whim" segment exploring the growing trend of "rage-cations,"

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge cover a wide range of local and national issues, beginning with Team USA soccer, the release of Marc's Missouri voter guide, and a detailed breakdown of the August primary, statewide ballot amendments, and key local endorsements. The show examines election integrity, the Save America Act, voter ID, and early voting while encouraging listeners to become informed before heading to the polls. Kim's "Kim on a Whim" dives into the Supreme Court's Roundup ruling, the Trump administration's support for Bayer, the Make America Healthy Again movement, health freedom, and the debate over Big Ag's influence on public policy. The show also features local headlines from across the St. Louis area, business news, and lighter stories ranging from travel trends to pop culture. Jim Carafano joins the show to discuss Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, the Abraham Accords, and the future of U.S. policy in the Middle East. Congressman Eric Burleson weighs in on the Save America Act, Senate Republicans, border security, President Trump's housing bill veto, and Missouri's Amendment 4 initiative petition reform. Allie Triolo of the RNC discusses voter ID, proof of citizenship, election integrity lawsuits, and the Save America Act, while Ira Mehlman of FAIR explains recent Supreme Court immigration rulings involving Temporary Protected Status, asylum, and the upcoming birthright citizenship case. Mark Walters wraps up the program with a look at recent Supreme Court Second Amendment decisions, including concealed carry rights and firearm ownership rulings.

Ryan Wrecker talks with Jim Carafano about the Trump administration's Iran agreement, JD Vance's leadership role, and the future of the Republican Party. Later, Congressman Bob Onder discusses allegations involving the Southern Poverty Law Center, concerns about the Iran deal and reconstruction funding, and Missouri's role in hosting World Cup events.

Ryan Wrecker fills in for Marc Cox and covers the Trump administration's memorandum of understanding with Iran, ongoing tensions involving Israel and Lebanon, and Vice President JD Vance's efforts to defend the agreement. Guests include Tonya J. Powers on California's proposed billionaire tax and the politics behind the ballot measure, Jim Carafano on the future of the Iran deal and Vance's emergence as a national leader, and Congressman Bob Onder on allegations involving the Southern Poverty Law Center, concerns about reconstruction funding for Iran, and Missouri's role in the World Cup. Ryan also discusses immigration and free speech debates in Europe, St. Louis teen takeover concerns, World Cup action, Supreme Court rulings, technology and digital minimalism, UFO speculation, and the political headlines shaping the day.

Ryan Wrecker talks with Jim Carafano about the Trump administration's Iran memorandum of understanding, why he believes it strikes the right balance between diplomacy and deterrence, and how reconstruction incentives could increase pressure on Tehran. Carafano also discusses JD Vance's emergence as a statesman, contrasts Vance's approach with Trump's tougher rhetoric, and shares his view that Trump is positioning a Vance-Rubio partnership as the future of the Republican Party.

It's a lie though, we do kinda care, especially when the USA plays. It's World Cup time, and we have Jim Carafano in this hour to talk about other things than that, specifically, Iran.

Listen to Jim Carafano of the Heritage Foundation explain why America will be better off than ever in 2028, no matter who becomes president, based on what Donald Trump is doing now.

Yes, it's happening, and you probably didn't even know it. Well, most of us didn't. We talk to Taylor Riggs about the economy, including how much money the World Cup brings into the USA, and Jim Carafano about how Trump is situating the country for 2028 and beyond.

Hour 1 of the Annie Frey Show begins with the discussion of where you see the American flag. Tim Murtaugh, longtime Republican Communications Strategist, Founder of the "Line Drive Public Affairs" Firm and Senior Advisory for 2024 Trump Campaign & Communications Director for 2020 Trump Campaign, joins the show to discuss the 'Election Autopsy' that the Democrats hosted regarding the 2024 election. Why did they lose the election? Ethan steps in for Ryan, and has his edition of Ethan's America. Hour 2 of The Annie Frey Show begins with Jim Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President and E.W. Richardson Fellow for International Engagement at The Heritage Foundation, who joins the show to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran, and if we can expect to see a deal soon. Asra Nomani, Senior Editor of Investigations at Fox News Digital, joins the show to discuss Hasan Piker and the danger that he poses to the younger generation. Hour 3 of the Annie Frey Show begins with a welcome back to Ryan Wiggins, who was out last week. We appreciate teachers and everything they do, even though they get a nice, long summer break. We hear Ethan's Sports and Local, where Ethan gives his top sports and news stories of the day. It's Tuesday, so we have X's and Y's! We wrap today's episode up with our poll results.

Hour 2 of The Annie Frey Show begins with Jim Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President and E.W. Richardson Fellow for International Engagement at The Heritage Foundation, who joins the show to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran, and if we can expect to see a deal soon. Asra Nomani, Senior Editor of Investigations at Fox News Digital, joins the show to discuss Hasan Piker and the danger that he poses to the younger generation.

Jim Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President and E.W. Richardson Fellow for International Engagement at The Heritage Foundation, joins the show to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran, and if we can expect to see a deal soon.

Hour 1 opens with a mix of culture war flashpoints, political outrage, and sharp commentary on media narratives as the crew reacts to anti-military remarks from Michigan House candidate Shelly Campbell, debates Kamala Harris' surprising strength in early Democratic polling, and mocks progressive “no bad ideas” brainstorming around Supreme Court expansion and Electoral College reform. The hour also features discussions about Trump's China trip, tense moments involving Chinese security officials, and criticism of Democrats over agriculture and sports policies before Jim Carafano joins to praise Trump's handling of China, Iran, Cuba, and NATO while arguing America is regaining leverage over weakened global rivals. Congressman Eric Burlison later delivers a bombshell UFO conversation, describing Pentagon briefings, unreleased UAP footage, mysterious Apollo-era images, and direct White House outreach seeking his input on future disclosure efforts, while also discussing legislation aimed at helping first-time homebuyers overcome crushing housing costs. The hour closes with a major conversation about collapsing literacy rates nationwide, Oklahoma's aggressive reading reforms, the return of phonics instruction, and concerns about parental disengagement and COVID-era school policies damaging student achievement. Hour 2 centers on growing political and legal tensions surrounding Donald Trump, media credibility, and Democratic strategy heading into the 2028 cycle. The crew dissects polling showing Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading portions of the Democratic field while questioning whether the party has learned anything from recent electoral defeats. Discussions also focus heavily on sanctuary city policies, criticism of mainstream media framing on Iran, and frustration over continued attacks on legal gun ownership despite rising violent crime tied to stolen firearms and illegal secondary markets. Marc and Kim repeatedly argue Democrats are using emotional narratives to justify broader restrictions on constitutional rights while ignoring failures in criminal enforcement and border security. The hour also revisits concerns over media bias, bureaucratic overreach, and the long-term consequences of progressive policy decisions on education, public safety, and voter trust. Hour 3 shifts heavily into foreign policy, national security, and government transparency as Marc reacts to President Trump's extensive Air Force One press gaggle following his China trip. Trump touts new trade opportunities for American farmers, pushes back on media criticism over Iran, and hints at evolving negotiations involving Cuba and global energy markets. Jim Carafano frames the summit as a strategic demonstration of American economic dominance designed to intimidate China while arguing the Chinese government is increasingly vulnerable. Congressman Eric Burlison then expands on ongoing UAP investigations, describing jaw-dropping classified footage involving impossible aerial maneuvers and mysterious objects near a Russian submarine while criticizing decades of government secrecy surrounding Apollo mission recordings and NASA archives. Burlison also outlines his “Make the American Dream Real Again Act,” aimed at helping younger Americans buy homes by restructuring incentives around down payments and capital gains taxes. The hour concludes with Kim St. Onge spotlighting Oklahoma and Mississippi education reforms targeting America's reading crisis through phonics-based instruction, literacy testing, and stricter advancement standards for struggling students. Hour 4 opens with Marc breaking down President Trump's heated confrontation with New York Times reporter David Sanger aboard Air Force One, where Trump accuses legacy media outlets of deliberately distorting coverage of Iran and American military successes. The conversation expands into broader debates over media trust, sanctuary city policies, suspicious explosive devices discovered near cr ...

Hour 3 Segment 2 “Focus on Jim Carafano” features a national security discussion with Jim Carafano analyzing escalating developments in the Middle East following U.S. military pressure and a reported ceasefire involving Israel and Lebanon. Carafano argues that Iran has been strategically weakened after recent strikes and blockades, crediting policy moves following the October 7 attacks as reshaping regional power dynamics and diminishing Iranian influence through proxies like Hezbollah. The conversation frames the outcome as a broader geopolitical shift affecting global stability and energy markets. The discussion then pivots to U.S. politics and the House FISA vote, where Carafano warns about past intelligence abuses tied to surveillance powers while emphasizing the need for reform rather than elimination. The segment closes with reflection on political weaponization of the legal system and concerns over trust in intelligence institutions following the Trump-era investigations. Hashtags: #JimCarafano #FocusOnJimCarafano #Iran #Israel #Lebanon #MiddleEast #FISA #NationalSecurity #Intelligence #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy #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 3 opens with analysis of evolving Middle East dynamics, including Israel-Lebanon ceasefire developments and broader claims that Iran's regional influence has been significantly weakened. Jim Carafano breaks down the geopolitical implications, arguing the U.S. and Israel have already achieved key strategic objectives against Iranian proxies. The show then shifts to Washington, focusing on the House standoff over FISA reauthorization and concerns about surveillance overreach. Rep. Eric Burlison joins the Capitol Beat to defend his opposition to a clean extension and outline his health savings account-based healthcare reform proposal. The hour closes with cultural debate on campus speech restrictions, highlighted by Tennessee's new “Charlie Kirk Act” targeting university cancellation of controversial speakers. Hashtags: #MiddleEast #JimCarafano #FISA #EricBurlison #FreeSpeech

It's not what he was elected on, but every single one of these ordeals is moving the the right direction, or already has. Wow, what a difference! "It's like a giant Jenga puzzle."

Not that there's anything wrong with that. We talk to Hogan Gidley and Jim Carafano about Iran success, which is increasing by the day, and Hans Von Spakovsky about the Supreme Court justices. Could Trump pick another?

We talk to Hogan Gidley about Iran, then a detailed mission ops from Jim Carafano. Wiggins America looks at the worthless advice Gen Xers got that doesn't matter now.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark recaps the epic Masters weekend as well as Jimmy Failla's great performance at "The Factory" in Chesterfield. Mark is then joined by Jim Carafano, a Senior Counsel to the President of the Heritage Foundation. He's later joined by J. Peder Zane, an editor at Real Clear Investigations and Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest Real Clear Politics article which is headlined, "Good Information is Hard to Find" which dives into information overload.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Jim Carafano, a Senior Counsel to the President of the Heritage Foundation. Carafano shares his thoughts on the US Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark recaps the epic Masters weekend as well as Jimmy Failla's great performance at "The Factory" in Chesterfield. Mark is then joined by Jim Carafano, a Senior Counsel to the President of the Heritage Foundation. He's later joined by J. Peder Zane, an editor at Real Clear Investigations and Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest Real Clear Politics article which is headlined, "Good Information is Hard to Find" which dives into information overload. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Mack Bradley, a local space writer and the author of “The Space to Lead”. Bradley reacts to Friday's Artemis II splashdown, the success of the mission and more. He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano who reacts to the Masters weekend, the Cardinals series loss against Boston and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey. Bailey discusses his reason for being in town to discuss safety measures for the FIFA World Cup in the state with Governor Mike Kehoe. He's later joined by Ed Rhode, a local political consultant. They discuss what in the world is going on with downtown St Louis streets. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Marc Cox talks with Jim Carafano of the Heritage Foundation about NATO's strategic value to the U.S., emphasizing unlimited basing access in countries like Romania, Greece, and Croatia as critical for global operations. Carafano explains why rogue NATO members don't cripple U.S. military capabilities and addresses the practicality of forming new alliances versus relying on existing NATO infrastructure. The conversation also touches on Pentagon leadership changes, the Army Chief of Staff retirement, and U.S. military readiness, with Carafano affirming confidence in current operational effectiveness. Hashtags: #JimCarafano #NATO #MilitaryStrategy #USMilitary #Pentagon #GlobalBases #HeritageFoundation #MarcCox

Marc Cox opens Hour 3 with Jim Carafano analyzing NATO's strategic value to the U.S., emphasizing the critical role of allied bases and addressing the challenges posed by uncooperative member nations. The conversation then shifts to the federal legal landscape, exploring Todd Blanche's appointment as acting attorney general, the shortcomings of Pam Bondi, and the need for decisive action on high-profile prosecutions. The hour also covers a politically motivated murder in Madison, Wisconsin, highlighting media neglect and partisan undercurrents. Cox closes with a deep dive into Democratic Party hypocrisy on birthright citizenship and illegal immigration, contrasting decades of past statements from Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and Chuck Schumer with their current stances. Hashtags: #NATO #JimCarafano #ToddBlanche #PamBondi #MadisonWisconsin #DemocraticHypocrisy #BirthrightCitizenship #IllegalImmigration #MarcCox

The April 3rd Good Friday show with Marc Cox opens with Dan Buck filling in for Kim St. Onge, covering DOJ leadership speculation involving Todd Blanche and Lee Zeldin, Democratic flip-flops on birthright citizenship, and the tragic Peru bus crash claiming former KSDK journalist Casey Grelle. Hour 2 shifts to high-stakes intrigue with missing U.S. scientists, UFO insights from Nicole Murray, and quirky stories like a kangaroo escape and Sugar the surfing dog. Hour 3 focuses on NATO strategy with Jim Carafano, federal legal shakeups, and Democratic hypocrisy on immigration and court-packing debates. Hour 4 explores Hollywood cancel culture through the Timothy Busfield case, Missouri's November Amendment 3 pro-life vote with Steve Rupp and Riley Gaines, Tiger Woods' car accident, and a detailed local voter guide highlighting school board and tax-related endorsements. Hashtags: #MarcCox #DanBuck #KimStOnge #ToddBlanche #LeeZeldin #PamBondi #EricSwalwell #RonJohnson #ChipRoy #BirthrightCitizenship #CaseyGrelle #PeruCrash #USScientistsMissing #UFOs #NicoleMurray #NATO #JimCarafano #Hollywood #TimothyBusfield #MelissaGilbert #CancelCulture #Amendment3 #ProLife #RileyGaines #TigerWoods #MissouriElections #SchoolBoard #VoterGuide #PropertyTaxes