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In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge and Dan Buck dive into the growing world of manufactured internet popularity, breaking down how viral trends, influencer fame, political engagement, and even music success are increasingly driven by coordinated advertising disguised as organic content. The segment centers around a company called Floodify, allegedly built to flood social media platforms with paid engagement through networks of fake or semi-active accounts designed to artificially boost artists, influencers, and political campaigns. Kim explains how users are manipulated into believing certain songs, personalities, or political figures are organically exploding online when much of the activity may actually be purchased amplification. The conversation expands into skepticism surrounding social media algorithms, bot-style engagement, AI-generated interaction, influencer marketing, and viral political content, with references to Justin Bieber, Eric Adams, conservative influencers, and internet-driven political campaigns. The segment closes with frustration over how difficult it has become to distinguish authentic public interest from coordinated digital manipulation, especially as AI, algorithmic feeds, and monetized engagement increasingly dominate online culture. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #SocialMedia #AI #Floodify #JustinBieber #EricAdams #Algorithms #InternetCulture #PoliticalMedia #FakeViral

Hour 1 opens with Dan Buck, Kim St. Onge, and Ethan Bright filling in for Marc Cox and immediately diving into culture war flashpoints surrounding women's sports, abortion politics, and conservative activism following a Missouri Right to Life event featuring Riley Gaines. The conversation highlights Gaines' warning against conservative complacency while also celebrating Jordy Bahl as an example of traditional female athletic leadership in modern sports culture. The hour then pivots into an extended breakdown of the Chicago Bears potentially abandoning Illinois, with sharp criticism aimed at J. B. Pritzker and Chicago leadership over soaring taxes, stalled stadium negotiations, sanctuary city spending, and economic decline pushing major organizations toward states like Indiana. In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim exposes the growing industry behind fake viral content, AI-driven engagement, bot amplification, and manipulated social media popularity tied to influencers, politics, and entertainment, including references to Justin Bieber and online political campaigns. The hour closes with a heated debate over comments from Jeff Bezos suggesting lower-income Americans should pay no federal taxes, leading into broader arguments about government dependency, taxpayer burdens, progressive economics, and fears of expanding state control over daily life. Guests: None Hashtags: #RileyGaines #ChicagoBears #IllinoisPolitics #JeffBezos #JordyBahl #AI #SocialMedia #Taxes #WomenSports #ConservativeTalk

Dan Buck, Kim St. Onge, and Ethan Bright are joined by Ross Marchand, executive director of the Taxpayer Protection Alliance, for a deep dive into rising auto insurance premiums and the role of litigation tied to ride-sharing services. The discussion centers on what Marchand describes as a “tort tax,” where attorneys pursue lawsuits against companies like Uber and Lyft even when individual drivers are at fault, driving up settlement costs that are ultimately passed on to consumers through higher insurance and ride-share prices. Marchand explains that lawmakers are now considering extending liability protections—similar to those granted to rental car companies under the Graves Amendment—to ride-share platforms, with the goal of reducing litigation-driven costs. The conversation highlights how legal strategies target corporations with deeper pockets, leading to higher premiums for everyday drivers and families, with Missouri cited as a state seeing thousands of dollars in added annual insurance costs per household. The segment also touches on driverless vehicle policy challenges, including how autonomous fleets like Waymo complicate traditional liability frameworks, and briefly addresses uninsured motorists as another factor contributing to rising insurance expenses. Hashtags: #AutoInsurance #Uber #Lyft #Waymo #TortReform #TransportationPolicy #Missouri #RideShare #Economy #ConservativeTalk

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 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 ...

In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge and Marc dive into the growing burden of student loan debt after a study found that many Gen Z borrowers are delaying major life milestones like buying homes, getting married, or starting families because of overwhelming college costs. The conversation critiques the modern higher education system, with Marc arguing colleges dramatically inflated tuition prices once federally backed student loans became widely available, comparing the crisis to the housing bubble and healthcare inflation. The segment also explores personal responsibility, predatory loan interest rates, parents' role in financial planning, and whether college degrees still justify massive debt loads outside of elite or specialized programs. Marc reflects on how affordable tuition once was during his own college years and contrasts it with today's six-figure debt stories, while both hosts argue that universities have increasingly prioritized profits and ideology over practical value. The discussion blends economic frustration, generational challenges, and skepticism toward government student loan intervention into one of the hour's most relatable conversations. Hashtags: #KimOnaWhim #StudentLoans #CollegeDebt #GenZ #HigherEducation #TuitionCrisis #JoeBiden #CollegeCosts #PersonalFinance #EducationSystem

In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge spotlights the case of former Arcadia, California mayor Eileen Wang, who pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government after allegedly publishing pro-Beijing propaganda through a seemingly legitimate local news website. The segment expands into a broader discussion about Chinese Communist Party influence operations inside the United States, concerns over “birth tourism,” dual citizenship, and loopholes surrounding birthright citizenship that Marc argues foreign adversaries exploit for long-term political influence. Kim details how wealthy foreign nationals allegedly use U.S. birthright laws to secure American citizenship for children while Marc connects the issue to national sovereignty, border control, and constitutional reform debates. The conversation also branches into concerns about artificial intelligence after Kim points out dramatically altered campaign photos allegedly used by Wang, sparking discussion about AI-driven image manipulation, misinformation, and public trust. The segment closes with criticism of Western military complacency and broader warnings that America's political and legal systems are increasingly vulnerable to exploitation by foreign adversaries. Hashtags: #KimOnaWhim #China #ChineseCommunistParty #EileenWang #ArcadiaCalifornia #BirthrightCitizenship #BirthTourism #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Propaganda #BorderSecurity #NationalSecurity #CCP #TalkRadio #USPolitics

Hour 1 opens with the crew navigating technical chaos after being relocated to a temporary studio during station renovations, leading to jokes, audio mishaps, and discussion about adapting to the unfamiliar setup before previewing a packed guest lineup that includes Senator Eric Schmidt, Rachel Campos-Duffy, John Lamping, and Louis Valdez. The hour quickly pivots into explosive political commentary surrounding Donald Trump, including frustration over polling showing many Democrats believe Trump assassination attempts were staged, criticism of former CIA Director John Brennan's remarks about internal resistance within federal agencies, and accusations that the “deep state” remains actively opposed to Trump's agenda. Marc then turns to growing fears about Democratic efforts to reshape the courts after reports surfaced of Virginia lawmakers discussing ways to remove sitting justices and revisit redistricting rulings, sparking broader warnings about Supreme Court packing, eliminating the filibuster, and adding new states for political advantage. Kim St. Onge's “Kim on a Whim” segment focuses heavily on foreign influence after a former California mayor pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal Chinese agent, launching a larger debate about CCP infiltration, birthright citizenship, birth tourism, AI-generated political imagery, and America's vulnerability to foreign manipulation. The hour closes with reactions to Donald Trump's latest comments about Ilhan Omar and Somalia, media outrage cycles, concerns about sensationalized hantavirus coverage, and continued criticism of political and media institutions that Marc argues are driving division and public distrust. Hashtags: #DonaldTrump #DeepState #JohnBrennan #China #CCP #BirthrightCitizenship #VirginiaPolitics #SupremeCourt #CourtPacking #IlhanOmar #Somalia #Hantavirus #RachelCamposDuffy #EricSchmidt #TalkRadio #PoliticalMedia #ConspiracyTheories #AI #Immigration #MissouriPolitics

In Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox unload on growing media hysteria surrounding hantavirus after viral videos promoted constant mask-wearing and respirator use over fears tied to rat-borne illness outbreaks. Kim mocks a blue-haired TikTok creator advocating N95 masks with built-in “sip valves” while warning listeners not to fall for what she sees as another fear-driven public health narrative reminiscent of COVID-era panic. The segment breaks down reports tied to cruise ship cases and the death investigation involving Gene Hackman's wife, while emphasizing that hantavirus infections remain extremely rare despite alarming headlines about “Level 3 emergency responses.” Marc and Kim criticize media outlets for sensationalizing isolated cases, joke about figures like Sam Page and Anthony Fauci reviving lockdown-style messaging, and argue the public is being manipulated into paranoia despite the World Health Organization describing overall risk as low. The segment closes with Marc ridiculing individuals still masking alone outdoors years after the pandemic and comparing long-term mask devotees to isolated WWII soldiers who never realized the war had ended. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #Hantavirus #COVID19 #Masks #MediaPanic #WHO #AnthonyFauci #SamPage #GeneHackman #PublicHealth #TikTok #N95 #FearCampaign #MarkCoxMorningShow

In this “Kim on a Whim” segment, Kim St. Onge opens by celebrating Texas Governor Greg Abbott's intervention that led to the cancellation of a Muslim-only public water park event in Grand Prairie after concerns over religious discrimination. She then launches into a deep discussion on America's Christian foundations, pushing back on claims that the United States was never intended to be a Christian nation. Drawing heavily from historian Tim Barton's research, Kim cites examples ranging from George Washington attending church immediately after inauguration to Congress approving Bible imports and presidents issuing prayer proclamations throughout early American history. The segment contrasts those traditions with Barack Obama's famous “we are no longer just a Christian nation” remark, which Kim argues symbolized a broader cultural effort to rewrite American identity, weaken the nuclear family, and erase the nation's Judeo-Christian roots under the banner of “fundamental change.” Hashtags: #KimOnaWhim #ChristianNation #TimBarton #GeorgeWashington #Obama #GregAbbott #Texas #ReligiousFreedom #JudeoChristian #AmericanHistory #Faith #MAGA #MarcCox

Hour 2 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge breaking down the unusually cold May weather, dubbed “Blackberry Winter,” with temperatures dipping into the 30s and prompting a discussion of unpredictable seasonal shifts in the Midwest. The conversation quickly moves into Missouri politics, where Marc strongly backs efforts to move school board elections to November in order to increase voter turnout, while criticizing teachers unions and local officials who oppose the change in areas like St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. The hour includes a preview of State Rep. Mike Koslow's testimony regarding heated legislative debate over the proposal and a broader argument that low-turnout elections allow organized political interests to maintain control. Later, Marc reacts to California politics, mocking progressive mayoral candidate Katie Porter's far-left positions on energy, immigration, and transgender sports issues while framing her as emblematic of statewide political decline. The hour wraps with skepticism toward media claims about President Trump's Iran negotiations, as Marc rejects reports suggesting an Obama-style nuclear deal revival and instead cites Newt Gingrich's view that Iran may be pressured into major concessions under Trump's strategy. Hashtags: #BlackberryWinter #MissouriPolitics #SchoolBoards #TeachersUnion #KatiePorter #CaliforniaPolitics #Trump #Iran #NewtGingrich #MediaBias #ElectionTurnout #MarcCox

Hour 1 opens with Marc Cox reacting to freezing May temperatures before launching into sharp skepticism over media reports claiming President Trump is softening on Iran, arguing Trump's real red line remains eliminating Iran's nuclear capabilities while distrusting mainstream coverage of the negotiations entirely. The hour also includes studio upgrade chaos and previews of upcoming interviews on psychedelic PTSD treatments and Missouri school board election fights. Marc then reflects on the death of CNN founder Ted Turner while criticizing media coverage of Trump's White House ballroom expansion and unloading on St. Louis County Executive Sam Page over proposed city-county consolidation efforts, accusing local media of ignoring the financial dangers and government overreach involved. In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge dives deep into America's Christian foundations, defending the nation's Judeo-Christian roots while criticizing Barack Obama's “not a Christian nation” comments and celebrating Texas shutting down a Muslim-only public water park event. The hour wraps with discussion about World Cup ticket price insanity, Sammy Hagar concert costs, and concerns that younger Americans may never reach the same financial stability or quality of life their parents once enjoyed. Hashtags: #Trump #Iran #TedTurner #CNN #SamPage #KimOnaWhim #ChristianNation #Obama #WorldCup #HousingMarket #Inflation #MissouriPolitics #PTSD #MarcCox #StLouis

In the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge zero in on ongoing crime concerns around Busch Stadium, where a wave of car break-ins during a Cardinals game left dozens of vehicles damaged, reinforcing what they describe as a long-standing, predictable pattern tied to major events. They also break down a fatal early-morning stabbing nearby, clarifying reports that it involved third-party workers and was not connected to fans or game activity, while still raising broader concerns about safety perception in the area. The conversation then shifts to the cancellation of the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Cherokee Street, with debate over whether rising costs or fear tied to recent immigration enforcement played the bigger role, highlighting the ripple effects on local businesses and community turnout. Hashtags: #StLouisMorningBrief #BuschStadium #StLouisCrime #CarBreakIns #PublicSafety #CherokeeStreet #CincoDeMayo #LocalNews

In this “Kim on a Whim” segment, Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox dive into growing concerns over reports that future vehicles could include driver-monitoring technology tied to impairment detection. They discuss Ford patent filings, a 2021 infrastructure law, and claims that new cars may one day scan faces, eye movement, heart rate, and behavior before allowing operation. Kim argues the concept feels invasive and dangerous in emergencies, while Marc warns the broader issue is how personal data from vehicles, phones, and onboard systems could be stored, subpoenaed, or used by insurers. The conversation expands into privacy rights, drunk driving enforcement, and how fast modern technology may outpace public consent. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #Ford #Privacy #Surveillance #DriverMonitoring #AI #BigBrother #Insurance #Technology #MarcCox

Hour 1 opens with Marc Cox reacting to a cold St. Louis morning before launching into a forceful defense of the Supreme Court's redistricting decision, arguing the Voting Rights Act was meant to stop discrimination—not justify race-based congressional maps. He targets Democratic backlash, questions what the ruling could mean for Missouri's 1st District, and says voters should win seats through ideas rather than engineered districts. The hour then shifts to criticism of Jasmine Crockett and broader debates over representation and political identity. In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge and Marc unpack fears over future driver-monitoring technology tied to Ford patents and a 2021 law that could require new vehicles to detect impairment, raising alarms about privacy, surveillance, and insurance data. The hour closes with a tribute to outlaw country icon David Allan Coe after his death at 86, followed by Marc's reflections on aging rock legends, must-see final tours, and a humorous detour into concert crowds and expanding March Madness. Hashtags: #SCOTUS #VotingRightsAct #Redistricting #MissouriPolitics #KimOnAWhim #Ford #Privacy #DavidAllanCoe #RockMusic #MarcCox

In the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge congratulate a truck-driving listener from St. Peters for winning Kid Rock tickets before turning to local headlines. They discuss a federal investigation after hundreds of pieces of mail were discovered dumped in a vacant North St. Louis lot, highlighting long-running concerns over Postal Service reliability. The segment then shifts downtown to plans for an $81 million renovation of the former Edison Brothers Building near Enterprise Center, with talk of its past as a popular hotel and current homelessness issues nearby. They close by reacting to news that the Gateway Arch lights will be turned off during May nights to help migrating birds navigating the Mississippi flyway. Hashtags: #StLouisMorningBrief #StLouis #USPS #GatewayArch #DowntownStLouis #EnterpriseCenter #KidRock #MissouriNews #LocalNews #MarcCox

In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Ange spotlights the Justice Department's push to expand execution methods, including firing squads, as part of Donald Trump's renewed death penalty agenda targeting terrorists, child killers, and cop murderers. The segment explores which states currently allow firing squads, Missouri's failed efforts to authorize them, and broader arguments over deterrence versus humane punishment. Marc Cox shares memories of covering a South Carolina death penalty case involving the execution-style murder of two sisters and condemns years of appeals that delayed sentencing. The discussion also criticizes Joe Biden's death penalty moratorium and sentence commutations while debating whether stronger consequences could reduce violent crime. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #DeathPenalty #TrumpDOJ #FiringSquad #MissouriPolitics #JoeBiden #Crime #JusticeDepartment #MarcCox #Politics

In the debut of “St Louis Morning Brief,” Marc Cox and Kim St. Ange take a deeper look at severe storms that swept across the region, bringing tornado warnings, hail, fallen trees, structural damage, and widespread power outages. Kim reports more than 20,000 Ameren customers in St. Louis County remained without electricity, with additional outages across the Metro East. Marc recounts driving through multiple storm cells and sheltering in a Galleria parking garage to avoid hail. The segment also examines concerns over municipal warning sirens, whether alerts were too broad or properly timed, and how last year's deadly tornado has heightened anxiety whenever severe weather strikes the area. Hashtags: #StLouisMorningBrief #StLouisWeather #StormDamage #PowerOutages #Ameren #TornadoWarning #StCharlesCounty #MetroEast #SevereWeather #MarkCox

Kim St. Onge takes on a big question with real everyday impact, how far should government go in protecting people from themselves? Using the UK's proposed lifetime cigarette ban as a starting point, Kim breaks down where public health ends and personal freedom begins. From seatbelt laws and soda taxes to vaping, marijuana, and social pressure, the conversation explores what actually changes behavior and what crosses the line.

Hour 3 features Ken Cuccinelli breaking down Virginia's redistricting legal battle, and Bob Ander discussing ICE funding, reconciliation, and rural America. The hour wraps with Kim St. Onge's “Kim on a Whim.”

The full show covers global tensions with Iran, federal policy debates, and major economic stories, along with local business headlines and cultural topics. Ken Cuccinelli breaks down Virginia's redistricting legal fight, while Bob Ander discusses ICE funding, reconciliation, and rural America. Darren Bailey joins to talk affordability, energy costs, and Illinois policy, and Joel Griffith weighs in on the proposed bailout of Spirit Airlines and broader free market concerns. The show also includes “Kim on a Whim” with Kim St. Onge and wide-ranging political and economic commentary throughout all four hours.

In Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge dives into phone etiquette at the dinner table, breaking down how smartphones are impacting real-life conversations. She highlights a study showing how often people are on their phones during meals and why it's seen as rude. The segment also explores a creative idea from Chick-fil-A, where diners can earn a reward by placing their phones in a “cell phone coop” and staying off them throughout the meal.

Hour 3 features Jim Talent on border funding, the filibuster, and Iran strategy, plus Mark Schmitz on Abbey Gate accountability and the mission of The Freedom 13. The hour wraps with Kim on a Whim, as Kim St. Onge discusses phone etiquette at the table and society's dependence on smartphones.

The full Marc Cox Morning Show covers major headlines and local stories, including Senate border funding battles, the SAVE AMERICA Act, and political reaction in Washington. Mark Schmitz shares updates on the Abbey Gate attack and his mission with The Freedom 13, while Jim Talent breaks down the filibuster fight and foreign policy strategy. The show also features Tom Ackerman on NFL Draft buzz and the St. Louis Cardinals, plus Aaron Mehdizadeh on the rise of humanoid event robots. Griff Jenkins joins to discuss marijuana policy changes and the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Additional segments include Kim on a Whim with Kim St. Onge on phone etiquette and tech habits, along with lighter stories, media commentary, and cultural discussions throughout the morning.

Kim St. Onge's “Kim on a Whim” focuses on Deloitte cutting employee benefits, including reduced PTO, slashed family leave, and eliminated adoption and IVF assistance, as companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon also trim perks. Kim and Marc discuss how a shifting job market is giving employers more leverage after years of worker shortages, while debating declining workplace loyalty from both employees and companies. The conversation expands to concerns about AI replacing jobs, the rise of artificial voices in radio, AI in movies and courtrooms, and generational differences in work expectations, benefits, and parental leave before transitioning back to listener reactions. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #Deloitte #WorkplaceBenefits #AI #Jobs #WorkLifeBalance #PTO #ParentalLeave #Employment #Economy

Kim St. Onge's “Kim on a Whim” spotlights comments from Ayanna Pressley calling eviction “an act of violence” and promoting expanded tenant protections, prompting Marc Cox to argue the policy unfairly punishes landlords while rewarding nonpayment. The discussion highlights Pressley's reported real estate holdings and questions whether she would accept tenants living rent-free, while expanding into criticism of progressive lawmakers including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and Cori Bush. Cox and Kim also discuss Bush's fundraising effort to challenge Wesley Bell, broader populist messaging, and contrast progressive wealth-transfer ideas with remarks from Steve Bannon and Zohran Mamdani advocating policies like global wealth taxes, framing the debate as a broader ideological battle over government redistribution and economic fairness. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #AyannaPressley #Evictions #Landlords #CoriBush #WesleyBell #AOC #RashidaTlaib #IlhanOmar #SteveBannon #ZohranMamdani #WealthTax #HousingPolicy #ProgressivePolitics

Hour 1 opens with Mark Cox criticizing Fox 2 St. Louis for omitting the term “illegal” in coverage of increased ICE enforcement, sparking a broader discussion about media bias and immigration enforcement. The conversation then shifts to Zohran Mamdani and New York tax policy, as Cox contrasts high-tax states with growth in Florida and debates wealth redistribution following Tax Day. In Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge explores speculation that Samuel Alito could retire, potentially giving Donald Trump another Supreme Court nomination and reshaping the court's balance. The hour wraps with a breakdown of rising gas prices, highlighting refinery limitations, regulatory hurdles, and optimism about increased domestic refining capacity and falling oil prices. Hashtags: #Fox2 #ICE #MediaBias #ZohranMamdani #NewYorkTaxes #KimOnAWhim #SamuelAlito #SupremeCourt #GasPrices #EnergyPolicy

In Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge raises growing speculation that Samuel Alito could soon retire from the Supreme Court, potentially giving Donald Trump the opportunity to nominate another justice during his current term. The discussion compares ages of current justices including Clarence Thomas and Amy Coney Barrett while examining how another appointment could reshape the court. Possible replacements such as Ted Cruz and other conservative legal figures are floated, alongside debate over recent decisions and disappointment among conservatives with Barrett's rulings. The segment also highlights concerns about Senate control, confirmation strategy, and the long-term ideological balance of the court, including commentary on Ketanji Brown Jackson and the importance of appointing originalist judges. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #SamuelAlito #SupremeCourt #Trump #TedCruz #AmyConeyBarrett #ClarenceThomas #KetanjiBrownJackson #SCOTUS #JudicialAppointments

In "Kim on a Whim," Kim St. Onge breaks down Colorado becoming the first state to ban police from arresting suspects based solely on color-metric drug field tests due to concerns about false positives. The discussion highlights a University of Pennsylvania study claiming up to 30,000 wrongful arrests annually, along with real-world examples of innocent substances triggering arrests. Marc Cox and the team debate whether the change could weaken drug enforcement, especially since suspects would now receive court summons instead of immediate arrest. With Missouri and Illinois still using similar tests, the segment explores whether this policy could spread and what it means for policing, public safety, and accountability. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #ColoradoLaw #DrugTesting #FalsePositives #PolicePolicy #Missouri #Illinois #LawEnforcement #CriminalJustice #PublicSafety

Hour 3 opens with a studio throwback moment involving a broken air vent cover that reignites an old studio cold-air issue before shifting into breaking international coverage of the U.S. naval blockade plan near Iran, with ongoing uncertainty about minesweeping operations and difficulty reaching Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson for live updates from the region. Segment 2 continues the Middle East focus, with discussion of blockade timing, oil flow disruption, and strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside political fallout in the U.S. including the collapse of Rep. Eric Swalwell's governor bid and resurfaced allegations tied to his personal conduct. Segment 3 features guest commentary from Dan Buck on widespread immigration protests across Europe—including Ireland, England, Germany, and Japan—framed as rising resistance to migration policy and cultural strain, with debate over whether Western governments are already past a tipping point and comparisons drawn to U.S. urban politics like New York's direction under progressive leadership. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim,” where Kim St. Onge criticizes a controversial AI-generated Truth Social image of Donald Trump depicted in a Jesus-like healing pose, calling it an unforced political and religious misstep that has even divided some supporters, and arguing that leaders must be held accountable even by their own base. Hashtags: #Hour3 #IranBlockade #StraitOfHormuz #EuropeProtests #ImmigrationCrisis #Swalwell #DanBuck #KimOnAWhim #Trump #PoliticalCommentary

Marc Cox opens Hour 1 predicting renewed U.S. strikes on Iran as ceasefire tensions rise and argues Trump's strategy targeting Strait of Hormuz oil flows is designed to weaken China and reshape global power. The hour shifts to reaction over Canadian MP Leah Gazan's controversial MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ funding demands, sparking a broader debate over identity politics. In Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge discusses Ben Shapiro's warning that some young conservative men are drifting toward victimhood politics, prompting a conversation about masculinity, privilege, and personal responsibility. The hour wraps with analysis of British broadcaster Alex Armstrong's claim that Trump's energy strategy is reshaping Europe's dependence on U.S. resources and creating a “Greater North America” geopolitical shift. Hashtags: #Trump #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #China #LeahGazan #BenShapiro #KimOnaWhim #Geopolitics #EnergyPolicy #Europe #ForeignPolicy #MarcCoxMorningShow

In Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge highlights comments from Ben Shapiro warning that some young conservative men are adopting grievance-based “victimhood” politics similar to what conservatives often criticize on the left. The discussion explores claims of a cultural attack on masculinity, rising struggles among young men, and the dangers of believing institutions are rigged beyond repair. Marc Cox pushes back, emphasizing personal responsibility, American opportunity, and rejecting privilege narratives, while the conversation also touches on conspiracy thinking, social media influence, and the importance of resilience over victimhood. Hashtags: #KimOnaWhim #BenShapiro #Masculinity #YoungMen #Victimhood #ConservativePolitics #CultureWar #PersonalResponsibility #PrivilegeDebate #MarcCoxMorningShow

In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge spotlights a lawsuit against Yale New Haven Bridgeport Hospital after patient Connor Hilton died while being monitored by a telehealth ICU doctor instead of an on-site physician. The discussion examines the growing use of remote ICU models due to staffing shortages, rising costs, and hospital efficiency goals, while questioning whether virtual care can safely replace in-person medical judgment during critical emergencies. Marc Cox and Kim debate the risks, including delayed responses, increased burden on nurses, and hospitals prioritizing cost savings, ultimately warning that tele-ICU systems could expand nationwide despite serious concerns about patient safety and accountability. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #Telehealth #TeleICU #HospitalCare #HealthcareCosts #PatientSafety #MedicalStaffShortage #HealthcareDebate

Marc Cox opens Hour 1 reacting to surprising St. Charles County election results, warning the area is trending purple after low turnout, school board losses, and the defeat of a property tax freeze while neighboring counties passed similar measures. The Shortlist highlights Tim Burchette's UFO claims, media clashes over Donald Trump's Iran negotiations, and controversial comments from a Georgia Democrat targeting Trump voters. During “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge breaks down the University of Missouri ending direct DEI-style funding for minority student groups, sparking debate over “safe spaces” and equal funding. The hour closes with discussion of a Georgia runoff tied to Marjorie Taylor Greene, a St. Charles race decided by a single vote, and renewed calls for higher voter turnout as markets surge on optimism surrounding Iran negotiations. Hashtags: #MarcCox #KimStOnge #StCharlesCounty #MissouriElections #Mizzou #DEI #TrumpIran #VoterTurnout #GeorgiaPolitics #MarjorieTaylorGreene #LocalPolitics #MarketSurge

During “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox react to the University of Missouri ending direct funding for minority student organizations including the Legion of Black Collegians and the Association of Latin American Students, which collectively received about $140,000. The change follows federal guidance tied to Pam Bondi warning universities about funding tied to protected characteristics, prompting schools like Washington University in St. Louis to adjust DEI programs. The hosts debate “safe spaces,” question preferential funding, and argue student groups should compete equally for limited funds moving forward. The segment closes with commentary on how universities may restructure DEI programs while maintaining similar initiatives under new labels. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #Mizzou #UniversityOfMissouri #DEI #CampusPolitics #PamBondi #CollegeFunding #SafeSpaces #HigherEducation #MissouriPolitics

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

Todd Piro joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to break down Trump's warning to Iran, the potential for military escalation, and debate over NATO's role in global conflicts. The conversation also touches on European politics, migration, and wraps with a discussion on moon missions and lingering skepticism around the Apollo era.

Mark Walters joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge for Two-A Tuesday, focusing on low voter turnout and its impact on gun rights. The discussion covers recent gun control proposals, including firearm restrictions, ammunition serialization, and state-by-state policy differences. Walters also shares a broader perspective on gun laws, enforcement, and how legislation affects lawful gun owners versus criminals.

Jane Puszkar joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to discuss her run for the Francis Howell School District board and what she saw at polling places on Election Day. She talks about campaign challenges, concerns over classroom technology and curriculum, and efforts surrounding school library content. Puszkar also outlines her priorities on education policy and emphasizes the importance of voter turnout in local races.

Kaelan Dorr joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to discuss the launch of a new White House app designed to give Americans direct access to information from the Trump administration. He highlights the app's rapid growth, its ability to aggregate content across platforms, and the administration's focus on transparency and engagement. Dorr also shares insight into the communication strategy and day-to-day operations inside the White House.

Ryan Wiggins joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to discuss the impact of low-turnout local elections and how just a small number of votes can decide outcomes. He shares his approach to voter outreach through personal guides and highlights concerns surrounding political fundraising, including ongoing scrutiny of ActBlue. The conversation also touches on property tax issues, differences between Missouri and Illinois, and how local policies can influence where people choose to live.

John Lamping joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to explain why April local elections exist and why turnout is often low. The conversation dives into concerns over property taxes, sales tax increases, and how ballot language can be misleading. Lamping also discusses the push to eliminate state income tax, compares economic outcomes in other states, and highlights how local tax policies continue to impact taxpayers.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge open the show with sports talk, including Michigan vs. UConn, before diving into rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and U.S. foreign policy. The hour features strong criticism of media coverage, followed by a focus on Election Day, school board races, and ongoing culture war debates. Topics include election integrity, voting laws, immigration, and assimilation, along with broader conversations on family structure, national identity, and the role of Christianity in America.

Kim St. Onge joins Marc Cox for “Kim on a Whim,” breaking down immigration, assimilation, and cultural identity. The conversation touches on border policy, cultural shifts in the UK, family values, and the importance of preserving national identity.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge are joined by Jane Puszkar to discuss the Francis Howell School Board race, campaign challenges, and key education issues. Kaelan Dorr then breaks down the launch of a new White House app aimed at delivering direct communication from the Trump administration. The hour wraps with Ryan Wiggins on the importance of low-turnout elections, political fundraising concerns, and how tax policies impact local communities.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge cover rising tensions with Iran, Trump's warning, and questions surrounding NATO support and national security leaks. The hour also emphasizes Election Day turnout, voter ID debates, and media reactions. Todd Piro joins to discuss foreign policy and moon mission skepticism, while Mark Walters leads Two-A Tuesday with a focus on gun rights, proposed legislation, and the impact of low voter participation.

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

In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Ange highlights a viral campus interview exposing what she calls hypocrisy among students who support socialism but reject sharing their own GPA, using it to argue against wealth redistribution and government handouts. The discussion expands into comparisons involving Hollywood elites, open borders, and Taylor Swift ticket demand to illustrate perceived contradictions in progressive positions. Marc Cox and Kim then pivot to the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship debate, backing John Sauer's originalist argument about the 14th Amendment and criticizing the growth of birth tourism, while Cox sharply criticizes Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's questioning during oral arguments and predicts skepticism from the Court may not reflect the final ruling. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #SocialismDebate #BirthrightCitizenship #SupremeCourt #JohnSauer #KetanjiBrownJackson #14thAmendment #OpenBorders #BirthTourism #MarcCoxMorningShow

During "Kim on a Whim," Kim St. Onge reacts to a provocative tax proposal from British comedian Jimmy Carr suggesting people only pay taxes between ages 30 and 60, sparking a broader debate with Marc Cox about taxation, workforce participation, and the long-term viability of Social Security Administration benefits. The discussion shifts to concerns about declining birth rates, fewer workers paying into the system, and projections that Social Security could become insolvent within the next decade without major reforms. Cox argues changes like raising retirement ages, means testing, and limiting early withdrawals may be unavoidable, while St. Onge pushes back on working longer and questions fairness for future retirees, ultimately framing the conversation around political reluctance to address what both agree is an unsustainable entitlement system. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #MarcCox #JimmyCarr #SocialSecurity #Taxes #Retirement #EntitlementReform #EconomicPolicy #USPolitics #Workforce #TaxDebate

Marc Cox opens a stormy April 1st show with speculation about a national address from Donald Trump potentially focused on escalating tensions with Iran and frustration with NATO allies before shifting to local politics, where Cox highlights harassment of conservative candidates including Lauren Greenwood tied to the Francis Howell School District and urges support for property tax freezes across Missouri counties. During "Kim on a Whim," Kim St. Onge introduces comedian Jimmy Carr's proposal to tax only ages 30–60, sparking a broader discussion about workforce participation and the looming insolvency of Social Security Administration. The hour concludes with Cox advocating for private retirement investment accounts, debating retirement age increases, and warning that without reform, Social Security could face a financial collapse that threatens future retirees. Hashtags: #MarcCox #DonaldTrump #Iran #NATO #MissouriPolitics #PropertyTaxes #FrancisHowell #KimOnAWhim #JimmyCarr #SocialSecurity #RetirementCrisis #TaxDebate