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The Marc Cox Morning Show is your home for no-nonsense conversation. Marc Cox is a political junkie and recovering journalist who has spent decades reporting on the biggest news of the day. Now he gets to talk about it.
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Marc Cox and team cover a wide range of pressing topics in today’s show. Hour 1 opens with freezing temperatures and national headlines, including the FBI and Supreme Court actions, alongside Kim St. Ange on Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal. Hour 2 dives into federal enforcement and local political controversies in New Orleans. Hour 3 features Haylee Hercules explaining BJC’s policy allowing children as young as 12 to restrict parental access to medical records, sparking debate over privacy and parental rights. Hour 4 is packed: Senator Eric Schmitt critiques political opponents and outlines Republican strategies; Jimmy Phelah shares behind-the-scenes insights from Fox’s Christmas party and media culture; Taylor Riggs discusses the Fed’s expected rate cut, economic impacts, and Trump’s campaign moves; and Brian Kilmeade examines Gene Simmons’ artist royalty testimony and previews major 2026 concert tours, blending politics, finance, and pop culture for a comprehensive morning show.
The hour opens with Senator Eric Schmitt criticizing Claire McCaskill’s comments on military orders and discussing healthcare reform, budget concerns, and potential legal actions against political figures. Jimmy Failla joins next, sharing behind-the-scenes humor about Fox News’ holiday party and media personalities’ antics. Taylor Riggs then breaks down the market outlook and the potential impact of the Fed’s expected rate cut, connecting economic shifts to affordability and wage trends. Finally, the conversation shifts to Gene Simmons and the American Music Fairness Act, exploring artist royalties, the role of ASCAP and BMI, and the evolving landscape of the music industry.
Senator Eric Schmitt joins the show to address recent political controversies, criticizing Claire McCaskill’s comments on military action against narco-terrorists and defending the president’s authority. He discusses healthcare reform, emphasizing transparency, consumer choice, and ACA improvements, while warning against Democrat-led changes. Schmitt also weighs in on the filibuster, Supreme Court packing, and the ongoing investigations tied to Trump and MAGA, suggesting that future indictments are likely to hold key figures accountable.
Haylee Hercules joins the show to detail her experience with BJC HealthCare’s policy allowing children as young as 12 to restrict parental access to their electronic medical records via the MyChart system. She clarifies that while parents can theoretically request paper copies, in practice, access can be denied if the child and doctor choose so. The discussion highlights the confusion this policy causes, particularly regarding insurance and billing, and notes that the Missouri Attorney General is investigating. Haley’s firsthand account emphasizes the challenges parents face navigating this system and calls for clearer policies and potential legislative action.
Marc dives into a mix of lighter and serious topics. The hour opens with ongoing jokes about bird phobias, especially geese, and moves into a detailed conversation with Tanya J. Powers on the Texas DEI ban and parental rights in schools. The focus shifts to local news, including SIUE rebranding its athletic teams as the 66ers, plus business and tech updates like Waymo’s St. Louis expansion, the Fed’s interest rate cut, and new airline policies for plus-sized passengers. The hour closes with quirky headlines: Bigfoot sightings in Texas, Martha Stewart’s composting wishes, ACC and Notre Dame football controversies, and a Wisconsin driver using a flashlight as a headlight.
Marc and Tonya J. Powers discuss the ongoing legal challenge to Texas Senate Bill 12, which bans DEI programs and restricts discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in K–12 schools. Tanya explains the court’s delay and compares the case to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, noting potential First Amendment implications and parental opt-in requirements. They highlight the Lieutenant Governor’s stance on parental empowerment, reflect on how the pandemic exposed school curricula to parents, and preview related stories about local health system controversies affecting minors.
Marc and Kim kick off the morning with laughs about the weather before diving into national and local politics — from a new GOP plan to replace Obamacare and Missouri’s redistricting battle, to growing frustration over election-year maneuvering. They honor fallen first responder Lieutenant Sarah McCarthy, spotlighting community fundraising efforts and the ongoing “Feed Our First Responders” outreach. The hour then takes a comedic turn as the pair debates geese “teeth,” awkward athlete interviews, and irrational bird fears, wrapping with Marc’s excitement over Triumph’s long-awaited reunion tour.
Marc and Kim revisit a viral clip of a goose attack that led to a 72-year-old woman’s hospitalization—sparking a hilarious debate about goose “teeth” and whether Marc could really toss one mid-attack. From there, they shift to an awkward on-air exchange between an ESPN reporter and quarterback Justin Herbert, dissecting the balance between player obligations and media access. The talk expands into how athletes—and even politicians like Joe Biden—handle (or dodge) the press, before circling back to the online frenzy over goose videos and irrational bird fears.
Marc kicks off Tuesday fired up about illegal immigration and government hypocrisy. He blasts states that hand out driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants and spotlights Missouri’s clash over proposed red flag laws. Kim St. Onge’s “Kim on a Whim” slams Illinois for releasing violent illegal offenders, while Marc ridicules Jasmine Crockett’s Texas Senate bid and wraps the hour by echoing Glenn Beck’s frustration over corruption with no accountability.
In her “Kim on a Whim” segment, Kim St. Onge unloads on Illinois’ sanctuary policies after ICE revealed the state released nearly 1,800 criminal illegal aliens—some convicted of homicide, assault, and sexual offenses—despite active detainers. She slams Gov. J.B. Pritzker for protecting noncitizens over public safety, while Marc adds that such policies insult legal immigrants like Gene Simmons, who followed the law. Together, they argue Illinois’ leadership has abandoned accountability and jeopardized its own citizens. #KimOnAWhim #SanctuaryState #IllinoisPolitics #IllegalImmigration #PublicSafety
Marc Cox and team tackle a mix of local, national, and political issues alongside sports and community news. The show opens with freezing temperatures and national headlines, including the FBI’s handling of the DNC pipe bomber case and the Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling. Discussions pivot to parental rights in healthcare, highlighting BJC’s policy allowing minors to limit parental access to medical records, and the ethical and legal debates surrounding it. Politics take center stage with commentary on Trump, MTG, and JD Vance, followed by a detailed interview with Jason Law, St. Charles County Executive candidate, on tax cuts, leadership, and community initiatives. Tom Ackerman recaps Indiana Hoosiers’ historic Big Ten victory, college football playoff controversies, and Cardinals roster rebuilds. The show closes with analysis of Missouri abortion policies, challenges to Amendment 3, clinic access issues, and ongoing concerns about minors’ medical privacy.
The hour opens with Mark Cox riffing on his infamous text line and setting up lighthearted commentary on news and culture, before moving into politics with Jason Law discussing property taxes, county leadership, and his upcoming St. Charles County event. The conversation then shifts to sports with Tom Ackerman celebrating Indiana’s Big Ten football championship, analyzing Notre Dame’s playoff snub, and previewing the college football postseason, as well as discussing the Cardinals’ rebuilding strategy. The hour closes with discussion of Missouri’s abortion access challenges, including low clinic availability, out-of-state travel for procedures, and ongoing debates over parental rights for minors.
Tom Ackerman celebrates Indiana’s upset over Ohio State, detailing key plays, standout athletes like Fernando Mendoza, and the team’s path to the Big Ten championship. He highlights the game’s electric atmosphere and the Hoosiers’ playoff prospects, while providing insights on college football controversies, including Notre Dame and bowl bids. Ackerman also touches on the Cardinals’ rebuilding process, emphasizing roster changes and long-term strategy for sustained success in baseball.
Hour 3 of the Mark Cox Morning Show covers international and domestic headlines alongside lighter local stories. The hour opens with updates on the stalled Ukraine-Russia peace talks, discussing territorial disputes, security concerns, and President Trump’s reactions. Attention then shifts to U.S. politics, including debates over presidential powers to target narco terrorists, media bias, and hypocrisy in Democratic policies as highlighted by Dan Buck in The Buck Stops Here. The hour closes with Kim on a Whim examining BJC Healthcare’s controversial policy letting minors restrict parental access to medical records, raising serious questions about parental rights and minor consent.
In this edition of The Buck Stops Here, Dan Buck joins Marc to call out decades of Democratic flip-flops — from border security and deportation to voter ID and the war on drugs. Buck highlights a forgotten 1989 Joe Biden clip calling for international strikes against “narco-terrorists,” noting the irony of today’s Democrats denouncing Trump for the same stance. The two rip into political double standards, Biden’s decline, and media silence on inconvenient history, ending with laughs about karaoke, “Dasher Dan,” and Biden’s verbal blunders.
Marc opens with the busy holiday season in St. Charles, sharing personal shopping experiences and observations on inflation and affordability, then moves into political commentary on Trump, Biden, and recent executive actions. Hans von Spakowski provides insight on maritime law, presidential authority, and FBI oversights, while Steve Bannon’s claims about election irregularities are discussed. Nicole Murray covers business and market updates, including interest rate expectations, company acquisitions, and holiday shopping trends. The hour closes with “In Other News,” featuring viral media moments, unusual animal incidents, and a humorous story about a preschooler’s solo Chick-fil-A adventure.
Marc highlights Carissa Codell, a Missouri news anchor who’s gone viral for humorously responding to online weight-shaming, then shares a clip of a New Zealand reporter hit by a bird on live TV. The segment also covers trends in restaurant spending as diners focus on appetizers, a 72-year-old Texas woman attacked by geese while feeding ducks, and a 5-year-old boy who walked to Chick-fil-A on his own in Jacksonville, Florida, with lighthearted commentary throughout.
Marc speaks with Hans Von Spakovsky from the Heritage Foundation about Democratic claims that the president’s actions against narco-terrorists constitute “murder,” highlighting historical context, international law, and prior presidential actions. They also discuss the War Powers Act, congressional authority, and the challenges of enforcing presidential limits. Hans weighs in on the James Comey investigation, the J6 pipe bomber case, and the unprecedented nature of recent executive orders, offering insight into government accountability and procedural gaps.
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