Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Ackerman

Tom Ackerman joins the show to discuss Team USA's World Cup win over Paraguay, St. Louis native Tim Ream's leadership role, the Cardinals' hot offense and bullpen concerns, Chaim Bloom's roster management, and the Knicks' first NBA title in more than 50 years.

Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge fill in on the Marc Cox Morning Show, discussing the reported U.S.-Iran peace agreement, falling oil prices, the G7 Summit, UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, and America 250 celebrations. The show also covers the downtown St. Louis sinkhole, West County Mall shooting, teen takeovers, and local crime concerns. Hans von Spakovsky joins to discuss major Supreme Court cases, FDA transparency, vaccine liability protections, and federal DEI funding. Missouri Rep. Alex Riley explains Amendment 4 and changes to Missouri's initiative petition process, while Tom Ackerman breaks down Team USA's World Cup run, Tim Ream's leadership, Cardinals bullpen concerns, Chaim Bloom's roster decisions, and the Knicks' championship. The show concludes with discussion of Sen. Ron Johnson's claims regarding COVID vaccine safety data and government transparency.

Missouri Rep. Alex Riley discusses Amendment 4 and changes to the state's initiative petition process. Tom Ackerman breaks down Team USA's World Cup run, Tim Ream's leadership, Cardinals bullpen concerns, and the Knicks' championship. The hour also features Sen. Ron Johnson's claims regarding COVID vaccine safety data and government transparency.

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the Cardinals' recent roster makeover, including Blaze Jordan's emergence, improved production from the bottom half of the lineup, and the organization's willingness to rethink player development plans. Bernie also explains why short starts from the rotation are putting too much pressure on the bullpen and what must improve as the season moves forward.

Tom Ackerman recaps the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years and the Cardinals' comeback win over the Twins. Mike Claiborne provides a Flag Day assessment of the Cardinals, while Chris May, Director of Athletics at Saint Louis University, discusses Billikens basketball, the SLU-Mizzou series, and the future of SLU Athletics. Jennifer Siess breaks down Team USA's World Cup-opening victory and the soccer excitement across St. Louis. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom discusses Blaze Jordan, Nolan Gorman, Victor Scott, Joshua Baez, bullpen depth, and the trade deadline outlook, while Bernie Miklasz analyzes the Cardinals' revamped lineup and pitching concerns.

Jennifer Siess joins Tom Ackerman to break down Team USA's strong start to the World Cup and the atmosphere surrounding soccer in St. Louis. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom discusses Blaze Jordan, Nolan Gorman, Victor Scott, Joshua Baez, bullpen depth, and the club's trade deadline outlook. Later, Bernie Miklasz analyzes the Cardinals' revamped lineup, organizational flexibility, and the growing strain on the pitching staff.

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss Blaze Jordan's impressive start in St. Louis, Nolan Gorman's development plan in Memphis, Victor Scott and Joshua Baez's progress, bullpen reinforcements, and the club's approach to building rotation depth. Bloom also shares his long-term vision as the trade deadline approaches and explains how the Cardinals are balancing today's success with sustained contention.

Jennifer Siess joins Tom Ackerman to break down Team USA's 4-1 World Cup opening win over Paraguay. She discusses Mauricio Pochettino's impact, Christian Pulisic's standout performance, the challenges ahead against Australia and Turkey, and the importance of winning the group. Plus, a look at the electric atmosphere surrounding World Cup watch parties in St. Louis and what's next at Energizer Park.

Tom Ackerman recaps the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years and the Cardinals' comeback win over the Twins. Mike Claiborne joins the show for a Flag Day assessment of the Cardinals, discussing the club's strengths, weaknesses, and pitching needs. Chris May, Director of Athletics at Saint Louis University, shares the latest on Billikens basketball, the new SLU-Mizzou series, and the future of SLU Athletics. Plus, a look ahead to World Cup coverage later in the program.

Chris May, Director of Athletics at Saint Louis University, joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the outlook for Billikens basketball, the investment behind the program's growth, the upcoming SLU-Mizzou matchup at Enterprise Center, and the latest updates from across SLU Athletics.

Mike Claiborne joins Tom Ackerman to assess the Cardinals at the traditional Flag Day checkpoint. Claibs discusses the team's position-by-position progress, Jordan Walker's emergence as a star, ongoing questions behind the plate, and why pitching remains the club's biggest need. He also examines the bullpen, potential trade deadline moves, internal options at Memphis, Joshua Báez's development, and why the upcoming stretch against San Diego and Kansas City could be a defining moment in the Cardinals' season.

They don't want you to hear this. They never do. But The Marc Cox Morning Show spent four hours this Thursday morning delivering exactly what the mainstream media buries, spins, and prays you never figure out — and today was one for the books. Iran called President Trump directly from the Situation Room begging him to stop the strikes, Trump told them sign the deal or the bombs fall harder tonight, and by the end of the show he was already talking about taking Karg Island and seizing Iran's entire oil infrastructure. Fox News Radio's Eben Brown and Fox News correspondent Griff Jenkins brought the on-the-ground detail that no one else had, and Marc connected every dot from secret oil runs through the Strait of Hormuz to why your gas prices have been quietly dropping for weeks. The ActBlue CEO pleaded the Fifth 27 times in Congress. Congresswoman Summer Lee told Black Americans their votes aren't worth casting without a government check. Mysterious billboards are popping up on St. Louis highways calling America illegitimate — and Marc had the receipts on every single one of them. The Supreme Court was minutes away from dropping decisions on birthright citizenship, biological males in women's sports, and post-Election Day ballot counting, and Fox News Sunday's Shannon Bream was there to break it all down. A homeless woman in Los Angeles admitted on camera she was paid two dollars to vote for Karen Bass and didn't even know her last name — and Marc laid out precisely why California has legalized election fraud and what it's going to take to stop it. New St. Louis County Police Chief Juan Cox joined for his first ever radio interview on the job and didn't pull a single punch about the teenage takeover crisis, repeat juvenile offenders, and a family court system that keeps tying law enforcement's hands. Senator Eric Schmidt's bloody-nose diving catch at the Congressional baseball game was the feel-good moment of the week. Tom Ackerman brought the Cardinals hot streak, the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history, and a Patrick Mahomes contract number so staggering it defies comprehension. The St. Louis Morning Brief exposed the media's shameless attempt to call an illegal Nicaraguan national a "Collinsville man." And the show closed the way St. Louis conservatives love most — with Backstoppers president Larry O'Toole, former Chief Greg Brown, and Honoring Heroes Inc. president Mike Nolan in studio to honor the legacy of the late Steve Hawley and rally the community around the first annual Blast for Backstoppers on June 26th. Four hours. Zero spin. All Marc Cox. This is why you never miss a minute. FULL SHOW HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Iran #Trump #KargIsland #StraitOfHormuz #ActBlue #FifthAmendment #Reparations #SummerLee #SupremeCourt #BirthrightCitizenship #TransAthletesBan #ElectionIntegrity #BallotHarvesting #California #FISA #EbenBrown #GriffJenkins #ShannonBream #TomAckerman #ChiefJuanCox #JuvenileCrime #EricSchmitt #CongressionalBaseball #Cardinals #Knicks #NBAPlayoffs #JesusCruz #MediaBias #IllegalImmigration #Backstoppers #SteveHawley #BlastForBackstoppers #StLouis #BackTheBlue #AmericaFirst #MAGA #ConservativeTalk #PatriotMedia #MorningRadio FULL SHOW GUEST LIST: Eben Brown — Fox News Radio correspondent on Iran's overnight strikes, Trump's secret oil operation through the Strait of Hormuz, and the Truth Social post announcing tonight's strike on Karg Island Tom Ackerman — Sports anchor on Senator Eric Schmidt's Congressional baseball MVP performance, the Cardinals' six-game win streak, the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history, and Patrick Mahomes' massive contract extension Griff Jenkins — Fox News correspondent on Trump resuming Iran bombing tonight, Karg Island invasion talk, and the child smuggling crackdown at the southern border Shannon Bream — Fox News Sunday host on incoming Supreme Court rulings, California's vote harvesting scandal, and FISA expiration at midnight tomorrow Chief Juan Cox — New St. L ...

Sports anchor Tom Ackerman joins The Marc Cox Morning Show and the highlights are flying. Senator Eric Schmidt's face-first, blood-on-the-warning-track diving catch gets the full play-by-play treatment from a man who had Schmidt on his show the day before — and the story behind that glove will give you chills. The Cardinals are scorching hot, six wins in a row, and Tom makes the case they are absolutely for real. Then the New York Knicks did something last night that nobody in that building — or anywhere else — will ever forget, the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history. Patrick Mahomes just got paid a number so staggering it'll make your jaw drop. And the World Cup, the Battle Hawks, and a three-year-old who might just be a soccer prodigy round out one of the most entertaining sports conversations of the year. Only on The Marc Cox Morning Show — where even the sports hits different. HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #TomAckerman #EricSchmitt #CongressionalBaseball #STLCards #Cardinals #NewYorkKnicks #NBAPlayoffs #GreatestComeback #PatrickMahomes #Chiefs #WorldCup #BattleHawks #StLouis #MorningRadio #ConservativeTalk #MAGA #AmericaFirst

Hour 2 of The Marc Cox Morning Show delivers wall to wall and doesn't let up for a second. Trump drops a bombshell — the U.S. has been secretly pulling millions of barrels of oil out of the region this whole time, and that's why your gas prices have been quietly dropping. Senator John Kennedy pumps the brakes and reminds the president what's really keeping American families up at night. The St. Louis Morning Brief unpacks the media's shameless attempt to rebrand an illegal Nicaraguan national as a "Collinsville man," exposes Francis Howell's $250,000 hiring disaster, and puts a $629 million price tag on the crumbling MLK Bridge with zero plan to pay for it. Tom Ackerman joins the show and the sports headlines are absolutely stacked — Senator Eric Schmidt's bloody-nose diving catch gets the full treatment, the Cardinals are scorching hot at six wins in a row, and the Knicks just pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history. And In Other News — Caitlin Clark is getting her signature shoe, a drunk driver in Louisiana picked the wrong swamp to jump into, and a kid's six-year-old yearbook prediction about the Knicks may be about to come true. This is The Marc Cox Morning Show — where every hour is better than the last. HOUR HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Hour2 #Iran #OilPrices #USMCA #JohnKennedy #StLouisMorningBrief #JesusCruz #FrancisHowell #MLKBridge #TomAckerman #EricSchmitt #Cardinals #Knicks #NBAPlayoffs #CaitlinClark #WNBA #AlligatorAttack #InOtherNews #AmericaFirst #MAGA #StLouis #ConservativeTalk

KMOX's Tom Ackerman remembers the longtime executive director of Guns 'N Hoses, Steve Holley. Holley passed away this week at the age of 70.

Tom Ackerman, KMOX Sports Director, joins the show to discuss the Cardinals weekend sweep over the Reds, as well as previewing the upcoming series against the Mets. Tom also discusses the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 IndyCar race that happened across the river last night.

We begin hour 4 with Marc's top stories of the day on The Mark Cox Shortlist. We dive more into Scott Pelley's complaints regarding CBS News. Tom Ackerman, KMOX Sports Director, joins the show to discuss the Cardinals weekend sweep over the Reds, as well as previewing the upcoming series against the Mets. Tom also discusses the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 IndyCar race that happened across the river last night.

Hour 1 of The Marc Cox Morning Show begins with The Marc Cox Shirtlist, where Mark gives his top stories of the day. What is the status of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran? Spencer Pratt has dropped out in LA... voter fraud? Dan Buck is in for Kim, so today we have 'Buck Stops Here.' In hour 2, we begin with Scott Pelley's stories of his time at CBS. We hear the St. Louis Morning Brief, where Marc and Dan discuss the top stories of the day in St. Louis. Nicole Murray, of This Morning with Gordon Deal, joins the show to discuss the price of oil being up on the futures market, and other news in the business spectrum. What did Marc think of the Michael Jackson movie. We round the hour out with 'In Other News.' Hour 3 begins with the Marc Cox Shortlist and Marc's top stories of the day! Hans von Spakovsky, Advancing American Freedom Senior Legal Fellow, joins the show to discuss the LA Mayoral race, and what happened to cause Spencer Pratt to drop to third place. Tom Sullivan joins to discuss Proposition U in the Saint Louis area. We round out the third hour with 'Buck Stops Here.' We begin hour 4 with Marc's top stories of the day on The Mark Cox Shortlist. We dive more into Scott Pelley's complaints regarding CBS News. Tom Ackerman, KMOX Sports Director, joins the show to discuss the Cardinals weekend sweep over the Reds, as well as previewing the upcoming series against the Mets. Tom also discusses the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 IndyCar race that happened across the river last night.

Tom Ackerman goes through highlights of the Cardinals win against the Reds. Battlehawks host playoff game tonight. Kyle Kirkwood and Graham Rahal talk about the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Finally, Dan Dierdorf talks about going into the Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Hour starts with headlines of the day. St. Louis lands Olympic Marathon trails in 2028. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to talk about the start for Nootbaar, if anything concerns him right now, Gorman and Scott, plus an update on injured players and draft prep. Bernie Miklasz talks Cardinals doing a 6-man rotation, Baez and Blaze Jordan.

Tom Ackerman goes through highlights of the Cardinals win against the Reds. Battlehawks host playoff game tonight. Kyle Kirkwood and Graham Rahal talk about the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Finally, Dan Dierdorf talks about going into the Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck cover a wide range of local and national issues, beginning with debates over California's ballot counting process, St. Louis police pay, and city budget priorities. Tom Ackerman joins the show to discuss a major sports announcement for St. Louis, the economic impact of sports tourism, and the Knicks' championship hopes. Former U.S. Senator Jim Talent weighs in on Iran, congressional hearings, and the growing influence of social media on politics, while former Missouri Senator Bill Eigel discusses his campaign for St. Charles County Executive, plans to eliminate personal property taxes, and opposition to taxpayer-subsidized data centers. Dan Buck also makes his on-air singing debut with a parody performance during "The Buck Stops Here." In the final hour, Shannon Bream previews major Supreme Court rulings involving birthright citizenship, election laws, and women's sports, while Griff Jenkins reports from the White House on Iran negotiations, Middle East tensions, congressional politics, and the latest developments in Washington.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss falling homicide numbers across the St. Louis region, the ongoing debate over police pay and city budget priorities, and why driving an old paid-off vehicle may be smarter than buying new. The hour also features Tom Ackerman on a major sports announcement coming to St. Louis, the economic impact of a packed sports weekend, youth sports development, the NBA Finals, a viral fundraiser for an 85-year-old movie theater worker, and a cautionary report on a commonly prescribed sleep medication.

Tom Ackerman joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to discuss a major sports announcement coming to St. Louis, the region's efforts to attract major events, and why cities like Indianapolis have gained an edge in youth sports tourism. Ackerman also highlights the economic impact of a packed sports weekend in St. Louis and shares why he believes the New York Knicks are poised for a championship run.

St Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals writer Lynn Worthy joins Chris and Amy and jokes about his interest in Chris squaring off against Tom Ackerman in pickleball. Plus extensive conversation about the Cardinals series with the Rangers and previews the series against the Reds this weekend.

Chris and Amy are getting their own day at Busch Stadium on June 17; what are some good 'call signs' for Chris and Amy when they're at the Air Show tomorrow?; Tom Ackerman called-out Chris over pickleball this morning; Did you see this? Spotify listeners are choosing nostalgia; Lynn Worthy joins from the Post-Dispatch to talk Cardinals; Major Garrett from CBS on the comings-and-goings in Washington, DC; and Bill McDermott previews the men's World Cup tournament,

June 1st and the Baby Birds are in second place — and KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman is here to tell you why you should believe in this team. Tom joins the Marc Cox Morning Show in studio to break down a weekend series win over the Cubs that had everything — a first-pitch home run from newly called-up Nelson Velazquez, Hunter Dobbins coming out of nowhere to close out Sunday's game with his first major league save, and Al Hrabosky ripping his shirt off in the Tarps Off section at Busch Stadium. This young Cardinals roster has something the last few years were missing — energy, fight, and a refusal to fold. Tom also gets into the wild west of NIL and college athletics, the unregulated agent problem threatening to hollow out college sports from the inside, and why Eli Drinkwitz and Eric Schmidt were spotted on the golf course together. If you bleed Cardinal red and care about the future of college athletics, Tom Ackerman on the Marc Cox Morning Show is the only sports conversation you need this Monday morning. Hashtags #MarcCoxMorningShow #TomAckerman #Cardinals #STLCards #CubsSeries #NelsonVelazquez #HunterDobbins #TarpsOff #BuschStadium #KMOX #NIL #CollegeAthletics #StLouis #StLouisRadio #ConservativeRadio #PatriotRadio #Baseball #CardinalNation #AmericaFirst #MorningShow

St. Louis sports fans, this one's for you — and it's a big one. KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins the Marc Cox Morning Show with everything you need to know heading into what could be the most electric weekend at Busch Stadium all season. The Cardinals got swept by the Brewers, but a Cards-Cubs series with the whole city freshly out of school? That's must-see baseball. Then Tom delivers a heartfelt tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch — 63 Cup wins, a loving father and husband, gone at just 41 years old from sepsis — a loss that has the entire racing world shaken. Plus, the World Cup is coming to St. Louis, Kansas City just got ranked the worst host city in the country for fan experience, and the Tarps Off phenomenon has officially taken over American sports. If you bleed Cardinal red and love St. Louis sports, you cannot afford to miss Tom Ackerman on the Marc Cox Morning Show this Thursday morning. HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #TomAckerman #STLCardinals #CardinalsCubs #BuschStadium #KyleBusch #NASCAR #WorldCup #StLouis #STLSports #TarpsOff #KMOX #ConservativeRadio #STLRadio #MorningShow #CardinalNation #KyleBuschRIP #Soccer #IndyCar #PatriotRadio

They coordinated the protests. They manipulated the headlines. They hid a president's dementia for three and a half years. And the Marc Cox Morning Show spent every minute of this Thursday morning blowing the whole operation wide open. From the opening bell, Marc and Kim exposed the Democrat Party's orchestrated smear campaign against ICE detention centers — with Tom Homan's own numbers dismantling the narrative piece by piece, and the inconvenient reminder that 67 people died in ICE custody under Barack Obama while the media looked the other way. Former Senator Jim Talent joined the show to break down exactly where the Iran standoff is headed — why Trump seized a once-in-a-generation military advantage, and what clearing the Strait of Hormuz would mean for the regime's survival. Shannon Bream delivered live Supreme Court coverage with landmark decisions potentially dropping on birthright citizenship, trans athletes, and redistricting — cases that could reshape America for a generation. Griff Jenkins pulled no punches on Carville's dangerous unhinged rhetoric, Jill Biden's cover-up, and the Texas Senate race that just became the most expensive and unpredictable in modern American history. Tom Ackerman brought Cardinals-Cubs fever to a city ready for summer baseball, and delivered a moving tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch. Kim on a Whim tackled Corporate America's DEI-soaked HR machine and Kevin O'Leary's viral takedown of a generation that can't stop spending. And the St. Louis Morning Brief covered a $30 million FAA grant for Lambert Airport, St. Louis Police finally getting their drones, and a heartbreaking concert tragedy that hit this city hard. This is the Marc Cox Morning Show at its absolute best — four hours of truth, common sense, and the conservative voice that St. Louis and America cannot afford to silence. See you tomorrow morning. HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Iran #NuclearDeal #ICE #BorderTruth #TomHoman #JimTalent #ShannonBream #GriffJenkins #TomAckerman #KimOnAWhim #StLouisMorningBrief #InOtherNews #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #BirthrightCitizenship #TransAthletes #KenPaxton #Tallarico #TexasSenate #JillBiden #JamesCarville #KyleBusch #LambertAirport #STLCardinals #Midterms2026 #AmericaFirst #MAGA #ConservativeRadio #STLRadio #StLouis #PatriotRadio #CommonSense #Conservative #FoxNews FULL SHOW GUEST LIST: Former Senator Jim Talent Tom Ackerman, KMOX Sports Director Shannon Bream, Fox News Chief Supreme Court Correspondent Griff Jenkins, Fox News Correspondent

Felix Rosenqvist, the 2026 Indianapolis Champion, joins Tom Ackerman following his victory last weekend. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Heidi Harris fills in on 97.1 FM Talk with a wide-ranging Memorial Day program focused on freedom, military sacrifice, leadership, and national security. The show covers tensions with Iran, uranium enrichment, terrorism, AI and surveillance concerns, COVID-era restrictions, and frustrations with political leadership across the country. Guests Hans von Spakovsky and James Fitzpatrick discuss foreign policy and military strategy, while Tom Ackerman reflects on the life and legacy of Kyle Busch and the impact his death had on the racing community.

Tom Ackerman reflects on the shocking death of Kyle Busch, sharing personal stories from interviews and discussing Busch's evolution from NASCAR villain to respected veteran and family man. The segment also covers the intense pressure drivers face while competing through illness, tributes from the racing community, and sports talk involving the Vegas Golden Knights, St. Louis Blues, and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Heidi Harris reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day, freedom, and personal responsibility while discussing national park safety, economic struggles, and leadership in America. James Fitzpatrick joins to discuss tensions with Iran and U.S. foreign policy, while Tom Ackerman remembers the life and legacy of Kyle Busch and the impact his death had on the racing world.

Chris Blair joins Tom Ackerman to discuss Indy 500 weather concerns, sleeper picks for the race, and the growing excitement around the 2026 Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Blair also reflects on Kyle Busch, NASCAR at Worldwide Technology Raceway, and the atmosphere surrounding race weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Diego Gigliani joins Tom Ackerman to discuss St. Louis CITY SC's 3–0 win over Austin FC, Roman Bürki's recovery progress, Ben Lundt stepping up in goal, and the club's approach heading into the summer transfer window. Gigliani also previews the “Summer of Soccer” in St. Louis, including Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Panama at Energizer Park, World Cup watch parties, and the club's vision for growing soccer across the entire region.

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the Cardinals' doubleheader split with the Reds, Bryan Torres' emotional breakthrough to the major leagues, and Jordan Walker continuing to show growth with quality at-bats and power. Bloom also breaks down the promotion of Bryson Mautz, roster moves involving Ryan Fernandez and Matt Svanson, plus rehab updates on pitching prospects Tekoah Roby, Cooper Hjerpe, and Brandon Clarke.

Bernie Miklasz joins “Sports on a Sunday Morning” on KMOX to break down Jordan Walker's dominant stretch, including his improved plate discipline, two-home run doubleheader against the Reds, and emergence as one of the top hitters in baseball this season. Bernie also discusses Bryan Torres' emotional MLB debut after 11 years in professional baseball, the Cardinals' latest pitching moves with Brycen Mautz getting called up, and concerns surrounding the bullpen's left-handed depth. Plus, Bernie and Tom Ackerman react to the Cardinals' wild doubleheader split with Cincinnati, the controversial ghost-runner rule in extra innings, and where the Cardinals stand in the NL Central race heading into a crucial stretch of games.

Hour 1 of “Sports on a Sunday Morning” on KMOX features Tom Ackerman recapping the Cardinals' dramatic doubleheader against the Reds and the unforgettable MLB debut of Bryan Torres, who reached the majors after 11 years and more than 900 games in professional baseball. Tom also reacts to Jordan Walker's continued breakout season and the Cardinals remaining in the thick of the NL Central race. Bernie Miklasz joins the show to discuss Walker's growth into one of baseball's top hitters, Brycen Mautz being called up, bullpen depth concerns, the extra-innings ghost-runner rule, and why the Cardinals continue to prove they are a legitimate contender. Later, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt joins the program to talk about potential NIL regulation, the transfer portal, athlete protections, and the future structure of college sports. Schmitt also discusses SLU basketball under Josh Schertz, the push toward the Big East, the Congressional Baseball Game, and why St. Louis continues to establish itself as one of America's premier sports cities.

In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley chats with Battlehawks offensive lineman Mike Panasiuk, react to Chaim Bloom's comments from "Sports on a Sunday Morning" with Tom Ackerman, and much more!

In the second hour of the show, Matt chats with Battlehawks offensive lineman Mike Panasiuk, react to Chaim Bloom's comments from "Sports on a Sunday Morning" with Tom Ackerman, and much more!

Tom Ackerman breaks down a viral weekend at Busch Stadium where a group of college club players sparked a “tarps off” fan movement in right field that quickly spread through Cardinals crowds and social media, creating an energetic, youth-driven atmosphere that even players and manager Oli Marmol embraced by engaging with fans and inviting them into the clubhouse. He notes the Cardinals' strong recent play, rising attendance, and upcoming key divisional matchups that could define their season, while arguing the team's chemistry and connection with younger fans is fueling a broader cultural shift at the ballpark. The conversation shifts to the PGA Championship, highlighting Aaron Rai's breakthrough win and personal backstory, including his disciplined upbringing and emotional connection to his family and preparation habits. Ackerman closes with college sports news, including a potential multi-year SLU–Mizzou basketball series at Enterprise Center, framing it as a major St. Louis sports development that could reshape local rivalry exposure. Hashtags: #Cardinals #MLB #TarpsOff #BuschStadium #StLouisSports #PGAChampionship #AaronRai #Golf #Mizzou #SLUBillikens

Hour 4 opens with momentum around Missouri's legislative aftermath, led by reaction from former Francis Howell School Board member Jane Puszkar, who celebrates the shift of St. Charles County school board elections from April to November, arguing it will dramatically increase turnout and weaken low-participation, union-influenced outcomes while forcing both sides to actually compete. Missouri Lt. Gov. David Wasinger follows with a broader look at a politically packed ballot season—income tax reform, abortion-related Amendment 3 timing, initiative petition reform, and redistricting fights—while also touching on storm systems moving across the state and renewed debate over H1B hiring practices at institutions like Mizzou. The tone shifts to sports with Tom Ackerman detailing the viral “tarps off” movement at Busch Stadium, where Cardinals fans turned right field into a coordinated, high-energy section that players embraced, reinforcing a growing connection between a young roster and an engaged crowd, alongside PGA Championship reaction and upcoming regional sports events. The hour closes with a sharp cultural and public safety pivot as fast-moving storms hit the St. Louis area and commentary turns to a controversial New York church posting anti-ICE enforcement signage, framed as part of a broader tension over immigration enforcement and public messaging. Hashtags: #MissouriPolitics #SchoolBoardElections #StCharlesCounty #BallotBattles #Cardinals #TarpsOff #MLB #PGAChampionship #StormWatch #ImmigrationDebate #H1B #PublicSafety #StLouisNews #KimOnAWhim #LocalPolitics

Hour 1 opens with studio technical chaos and light banter as Marc and Kim navigate microphone issues while preparing to return to their main studio, before shifting into Marc's late-night trip to see Triumph's reunion show at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater. The conversation quickly turns political, with discussion of Donald Trump's continued influence inside the GOP, including pressure on Thomas Massie and Senator Bill Cassidy's primary defeat tied to his impeachment vote, alongside broader concerns about Iran escalation, gas prices, and ongoing election integrity investigations tied to 2020. Kim on a Whim explores deeper cultural concerns about declining birth rates, dating app culture, AI relationships, and weakening social structures. The hour closes with a rundown of Missouri's legislative victories, including tax reform efforts, school choice expansion, criminal justice changes, and conservative policy wins framed as a major statewide shift. Hour 2 focuses on severe weather impacting Missouri as storms move toward the St. Louis region, including tornado warnings in Pike County and developing storm lines stretching across the state. The discussion expands into U.S. foreign policy debates over Iran, with arguments over escalation risks versus strategic deterrence, and then shifts to Missouri recovery challenges following tornado damage, including rebuilding delays, insurance friction, and concerns over redevelopment efforts in downtown St. Louis amid crime-related hesitations. The hour also covers cultural debate surrounding a National Mall prayer rally and media criticism over church-state separation arguments, with Marc pushing back on coverage he sees as dismissive of public faith expression. Hour 3 continues live weather coverage as storms intensify across central Missouri while political focus returns to the state legislature's final session outcomes, including ballot measures tied to income tax reform and school board election timing changes designed to increase turnout and reshape local political dynamics. National political developments include GOP infighting and electoral pressure on figures like Thomas Massie, alongside Dan Buck's interview on alleged systemic government fraud, with Minnesota's “Feeding Our Future” scandal cited as an example of large-scale program abuse and institutional failure. The hour concludes with discussion of juvenile crime and a new enforcement push in Washington, D.C., where prosecutors are targeting parents under curfew and delinquency laws following violent teen incidents, sparking broader debate about accountability and urban crime. Hour 4 opens with continued storm tracking across Missouri before moving into a strong reaction segment with former Francis Howell School Board member Jane Puszkar, who praises the shift of St. Charles County school board elections to November as a major turnout game-changer. Missouri Lt. Gov. David Wasinger follows, outlining a packed ballot season featuring income tax proposals, abortion-related Amendment 3 timing decisions, initiative petition reform, and redistricting disputes, while also addressing storm impacts and controversy surrounding H1B hiring practices at state institutions like Mizzou. The hour then pivots to sports with Tom Ackerman, who breaks down the viral “tarps off” movement at Busch Stadium, where Cardinals fans created a coordinated, high-energy section that energized both players and stadium atmosphere, alongside PGA Championship highlights and upcoming regional sports developments. The show closes with continued storm updates and commentary on a controversial New York church posting anti-ICE messaging, framed as part of broader national tensions over immigration enforcement and public discourse. Hashtags: #Storms #MissouriPolitics #DonaldTrump #GOP #ThomasMassie #BillCassidy #Iran #ElectionIntegrity #MissouriLegislature #SchoolBoardElections #StCharlesCounty #KimOnAWhim #BirthRate #CultureWar #DanBuck #Fraud #Minnesota #Feed ...

Tom Ackerman begins the show talking about "Tarps Off" at Busch and goes through the highlights of the Cardinals win against rival Royals. KMOX Golf Correspondent Dan Reardon joins to talk about the crazy PGA Championship which has a lot of players within reach of winning the major tournament. Finally an update on City SC and the Battlehawks.

Tom Ackerman begins the show talking about "Tarps Off" at Busch and goes through the highlights of the Cardinals win against rival Royals. KMOX Golf Correspondent Dan Reardon joins to talk about the crazy PGA Championship which has a lot of players within reach of winning the major tournament. An update on City SC and the Battlehawks. Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Sports Dispatch Lynn Worthy joins to talk about the reports of Mizzou and SLU getting close to agreeing to a matchup. Cardinals take first two against Royals thanks to the tarps off crew. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins the show to talk about fans going tarps off, updates on Nootbaar and Urias and his thoughts on Pallante and more. KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz gives his thoughts on "tarps off" and the Cardinals this weekend.

Tom Ackerman joins the show in Studio C for a wide-ranging sports conversation that opens with updates on Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy, who is recovering after being shot during an outdoor Mississippi concert incident described as a “melee,” with discussion centered on his recovery outlook and whether he can return to football. The conversation shifts to the St. Louis Cardinals, who fall to the Athletics but remain in the thick of the NL Central race, with analysis of pitching execution, bullpen performance, and upcoming key series against the Royals and Cubs that could shape their season trajectory. Ackerman also covers roster depth and minor league movement, including prospects Jimmy Crooks and Joshua Baez, along with anticipation around Lars Nootbaar's return from injury. The segment expands into St. Louis' growing international soccer footprint, highlighting the Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Panama friendly scheduled for June 6 and the city's large Bosnian community driving local demand, alongside broader sports tourism implications. The discussion closes with PGA Championship storylines, emphasizing elite players and course conditions shaping early tournament play. Hashtags: #TomAckerman #Cardinals #Mizzou #AhmadHardy #LarsNootbaar #MLB #StLouisSoccer #Bosnia #PGAChampionship #SportsTalk #MorningShow

Hour 2 opens with behind-the-scenes studio banter as the hosts work through ongoing microphone issues and adjustments in their temporary setup, along with promotion of live streaming and listener interaction. The conversation shifts into St. Louis County politics, focusing on allegations against County Executive Sam Page involving claims of working multiple jobs, prompting a prosecutor recusal and expected review by outside legal authority under Katherine Hanaway's office. National political discussion follows, including Medicaid fraud concerns raised by federal officials and debate over immigration enforcement funding and Democratic Party priorities, alongside commentary on rising progressive candidates advocating cuts to law enforcement-related agencies such as ICE. The hour then pivots into renewed COVID-era scrutiny as Senator Rand Paul highlights whistleblower testimony from James Erdman alleging that Anthony Fauci and affiliated experts shaped COVID origin narratives and influenced public health conclusions around lab-leak theories and vaccine rollout decisions. The segment concludes with a sports-heavy discussion featuring Tom Ackerman, including updates on Ahmad Hardy's recovery, St. Louis Cardinals performance and roster outlook, minor league call-up possibilities, and the city's growing international soccer presence tied to the Bosnia and Herzegovina friendly match, along with PGA Championship early-round storylines and broader sports calendar context. Hashtags: #StLouis #SamPage #RandPaul #Fauci #MedicaidFraud #ICE #Cardinals #Mizzou #AhmadHardy #Soccer #PGAChampionship #Politics #SportsTalk #MorningShow

In the second hour, we hear the motivational story of Battlehawks Wide Receiver Steven McBride, and more about how the team keeps their winning ways rolling. Then, after Cardinals top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez has been promoted to Springfield, we welcome on Brian Walton, owner of TheCardinalNation.com, where he covers all things Cardinals prospects/minor leagues! Then, hear Matt's reaction to some of Chaim Bloom's comments from his interview yesterday with Tom Ackerman on "Sports on a Sunday Morning."

In the first hour of Sports Open Line tonight, there's lots to talk about as the Cardinals split a four game series in San Diego, and look ahead to the Athletics. To preview that, we welcome on Stefan Caray, Cardinals play by play broadcaster for Cardinals TV! In the second hour, we hear the motivational story of Battlehawks Wide Receiver Steven McBride, and more about how the team keeps their winning ways rolling. Then, after Cardinals top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez has been promoted to Springfield, we welcome on Brian Walton, owner of TheCardinalNation.com, where he covers all things Cardinals prospects/minor leagues! Then, hear Matt's reaction to some of Chaim Bloom's comments from his interview yesterday with Tom Ackerman on "Sports on a Sunday Morning."

Tom Ackerman breaks down a tough Cardinals loss to the Padres after Nick Castellanos ties the game with a late home run off Riley O'Brien, turning a potential 3-of-4 series win into a deflating extra-innings defeat despite strong pitching and a highly competitive four-game showing. He frames it as a painful but encouraging series for a young St. Louis team that continues to compete at a high level, emphasizing their energy, improving rotation, and how the upcoming Cubs series will be a key early summer measuring stick. The conversation also hits Missouri State's surprise hiring of Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte as a new men's and women's swimming coach, seen as a major boost for athlete development and Olympic-level ambition in the program. Ackerman closes on a broader sports weekend recap, noting Battlehawks success and overall positive momentum across St. Louis sports, while highlighting the Cardinals' long-term direction built around prospects and internal development rather than big outside moves. Hashtags: #Cardinals #MLB #TomAckerman #RyanLochte #MissouriState #Battlehawks #StLouisSports #UFL #SportsTalk

Hour 1 opens with Mother's Day weekend recaps, including a concert featuring Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, before shifting into escalating tensions with Iran tied to the Strait of Hormuz and concerns over rising gas prices. The discussion frames Trump's Iran strategy as necessary toughness while expanding into a broader cultural critique sparked by Bill Maher's comments on entitlement, victimhood, and political anger in modern America. The hour also revisits COVID-era distrust in institutions, criticism of “trust the science” messaging, and skepticism toward pharmaceutical and healthcare systems, before closing on lighter entertainment culture talk around Bring Me the Horizon concerts and rising ticket prices. Hour 2 continues international focus with U.S.–Iran and China leverage discussions, alongside criticism of Mark Kelly's remarks on military readiness. Domestic issues dominate the middle of the hour with childcare protests framed as politically driven debates over family policy, while St. Louis topics include crime concerns, civic tech responses, and speculation around Steve Savard's media role. The hour ends with financial reporting on AI-driven market gains, retail strategy shifts, and broader economic anxiety signals in consumer behavior. Hour 3 pivots into media fear critiques over a reported hantavirus case, then moves into major legal analysis with Hans von Spakovsky on redistricting battles across multiple states and Voting Rights Act interpretations. Cultural politics take center stage with Dan Buck's “Buck Stops Here” music segment featuring Tom McDonald's “Anti,” sparking debate over censorship and political messaging in entertainment. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim,” focused on proposed federal action revoking passports for individuals with unpaid child support and the tension between enforcement and personal rights. Hour 4 opens with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway detailing legal battles over control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Board, kratom enforcement actions, and ongoing election integrity efforts tied to voter roll audits. The conversation shifts into the same passport-child support policy debate before moving into sports with Tom Ackerman, who breaks down a tough Cardinals loss to the Padres, Missouri State's major hire of Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, and a strong weekend for local teams including the Battlehawks. The show closes with political commentary arguing Democrats are positioning to reverse Trump-era policies while downplaying economic developments like the Granite City Steel reopening and broader manufacturing gains. Hashtags: #BillMaher #Trump #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #CultureWar #COVID19 #TrustTheScience #BringMeTheHorizon #MarkKelly #Childcare #SteveSavard #StLouis #Hantavirus #Redistricting #VotingRightsAct #HansVonSpakovsky #TomMcDonald #KimOnAWhim #CatherineHanaway #ElectionIntegrity #Cardinals #TomAckerman #RyanLochte #Battlehawks #GraniteCitySteel #Politics #Economy #MorningRadio