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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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We cover the bases from holiday songs to the way Charlie Kirk's alleged killer acted in court to a Democrat claiming the shooting of a National Guardsman in the head just blocks from the White House was an 'unfortunate accident.'
The Mark Cox Morning Show kicks off with weather and traffic updates before diving into national headlines and local stories, balancing political commentary with cultural observations. Kim reacts to Joy Reid’s claims about “Jingle Bells” while discussing personal accountability in public controversies. Dylan Sharkey from the Illinois Policy Institute reveals alarming data on third-grade reading proficiency in Illinois, highlighting the long-term impact of COVID-era disruptions. The Guns and Hoses Queen of Hearts raffle winner is announced, followed by Jessica Rosenthal breaking down the new U.S. National Security Strategy and its focus on homeland defense and Latin America. The hour concludes with Annie Fry promoting her Ruler Foods food drive, emphasizing community generosity and ways listeners can contribute. The show weaves together national policy, local concerns, and community engagement, giving listeners both insight and actionable ways to make a difference.
The Mark Cox Morning Show covers a mix of local and national topics this hour. Kim kicks things off with light commentary before the focus shifts to Dylan Sharkey of the Illinois Policy Institute, who details the troubling state of third-grade reading proficiency in Illinois, the lingering effects of COVID, and chronic absenteeism. The show then highlights the Queen of Hearts raffle and discusses the new U.S. National Security Strategy with Jessica Rosenthal, emphasizing non-interventionist priorities and regional defense. The hour closes with Annie Fry promoting her live food drive at Ruler Foods in St. Charles, encouraging community donations both in-person and online to support the St. Louis Area Food Bank.
Dylan Sharkey from the Illinois Policy Institute discusses alarming reading proficiency results among Illinois third graders, tracing the impact of COVID-era remote learning and chronic absenteeism. Only about half of students are reading at grade level, with some schools showing nearly universal non-proficiency. Sharkey emphasizes the need for early identification of reading deficiencies, parental involvement, and accountability for schools, highlighting the long-term consequences of moving students forward without addressing foundational learning gaps.
This hour opens with a weather update for the northern parts of the listening area, highlighting snow and potential road issues. Marc previews upcoming interviews, including Congressman Eric Burleson on healthcare reform and Jim Carafano on international security matters. The conversation with Carafano focuses on U.S. actions regarding Venezuelan oil, sanctions enforcement, and the broader implications for regional stability. Congressman Burleson then discusses healthcare reform, insurance premiums, and challenges within the Republican Party to implement meaningful change. The hour concludes with Kim critiquing claims that “Jingle Bells” is racist and addressing workplace ethics in light of a Michigan coach scandal, tying cultural commentary to personal responsibility.
Congressman Eric Burleson discusses comprehensive healthcare reform, highlighting the need to increase the supply of doctors, expand access to medications, and offer more affordable insurance alternatives. He critiques the limitations of Obamacare subsidies and outlines why reconciliation is necessary for meaningful Republican solutions. Burleson also addresses rising premiums, the role of gas prices in cost-of-living expenses, and recent redistricting challenges in Missouri and Indiana, emphasizing voter responsibility in identifying true conservatives.
The hour opens with commentary on market trends, gold and silver highs, and the ongoing affordability debate, including perspectives on President Trump’s messaging versus public perception. It transitions to outrage over a federal judge releasing a violent Maryland man, then covers lighter topics such as workplace holiday parties, shopping habits, and Stuart Smalley-style affirmations for impulse purchases. The hour closes with “In Other News” featuring a skydiving mishap in Australia, a raccoon raising funds for an animal shelter, complaints over Cracker Barrel changes, In-N-Out’s order number controversy, and a warning about the dangers of quartz countertop dust.
In “In Other News,” Marc and the team cover a series of bizarre and eye-catching stories: a skydiver in Australia survives a terrifying parachute mishap, a drunken raccoon in Virginia raises nearly $200,000 for a local animal shelter, and Cracker Barrel diners complain about changes in menu and preparation methods. They also highlight In-N-Out skipping order number 67 due to prank-seeking teens, and Massachusetts reports its first case of silicosis linked to quartz countertops. The segment mixes humor, human interest, and cautionary tales with a lively, conversational tone.
Hour one opens with Marc battling technical glitches and snow reports before diving into sharp political commentary on redistricting failures in Indiana and liberal petition drives in Missouri. He praises Kristi Noem’s fiery congressional testimony, hits Biden over inflation spin, and mocks media silence on Trump’s economic wins — including a halved deficit and a five-year low trade gap. Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” takes aim at welfare abuse and cultural dependency, warning of a nation losing its work ethic, while the hour closes with a fiery exchange over the Michigan coach scandal and the balance between temptation and accountability.
Kim takes aim at new data showing nearly 90% of Somali refugee households with children in Minnesota are on welfare, arguing it reflects a larger cultural decay fueled by government dependency. She and Marc criticize the system’s lack of accountability, saying it rewards idleness, penalizes fatherhood, and discourages self-reliance. The pair call for stricter welfare verification and lament how progressivism has normalized long-term handouts, warning that future generations will pay the price for a nation losing its work ethic.
The show kicks off with Marc addressing cold weather and national headlines, from immigration enforcement to local government inaction. Kim highlights local and human interest stories, including infrastructure updates and community reactions, before diving into healthcare frustrations as UnitedHealthcare and SSM Health negotiations threaten coverage for 100,000 people. Attention then turns to national and local policy: Jeff Monasso details the $12 billion farm aid package and farmers’ reactions, while State Senator Nick Schroer outlines his “Keep Our Schools Safe Act” and countermeasure to red flag gun laws, stressing Second Amendment protections and due process. The hour wraps with LaKrescia Cox of the American Red Cross explaining blood donation needs during the holidays and encouraging listeners to help. The episode blends policy, community, and actionable ways to support others this season.
The hour kicks off with lighter moments about a new family puppy before moving into key local and national issues. Jeff Monazzo reports on farmers’ mixed reactions to the $12 billion farm aid package, explaining its purpose and the role of tariffs. State Senator Nick Schroer discusses his legislative efforts, including Senate Bill 1055 opposing red flag laws and measures to strengthen school safety, self-defense rights, and firearm sales tax holidays. The hour concludes with LaCrescia Cox from the St. Louis Red Cross highlighting the urgent need for blood donations during the holiday season and providing details on upcoming drives and incentives.
Senator Nick Schroer outlines his legislative priorities in response to upcoming red flag gun law proposals. He highlights Senate Bill 1055, designed to block federal or municipal red flag databases and safeguard Second Amendment rights, and includes measures like a firearm sales tax holiday and auctions of confiscated guns to support law enforcement. Schroer also discusses extending self-defense protections, shifting the burden to prosecutors to prove unreasonable use of force, citing the Mark and Patricia McCloskey case as a key example. He emphasizes the constitutional foundation of these rights, the importance of due process, and warns of potential Democratic filibusters in the upcoming legislative session.
This hour mixes pop culture, politics, and local issues. It starts with lighthearted banter about mispronouncing Liam Neeson’s name before moving to political discussions, including the Red Flag law debate and the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, analyzed with insights from former Senator Jim Talent. The hour also covers Kyle Rittenhouse’s social media return and marriage, while exploring public reactions to masculinity and political behavior. It closes with Kim addressing the UnitedHealthcare–SSM Health negotiations, warning of potential out-of-network disruptions affecting thousands of patients and highlighting systemic frustrations in healthcare billing and insurance practices.
Former Senator Jim Talent discusses the recent U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, placing it in the context of long-standing sanctions and past enforcement actions against Iran and drug trafficking. Talent critiques media reactions and political opponents, emphasizing that the operation is a normal exercise of executive power to protect U.S. national security. He frames the action as part of an “America First” foreign policy, while highlighting the historical precedent of U.S. military action against criminal and hostile regimes.
Hour 2 opens with commentary on Philip Rivers being called out of NFL retirement to join the Colts, highlighting his longevity, family life, and coaching experience. The discussion shifts to college basketball and football with Tom Ackerman, analyzing Indiana’s three-point shooting, player loyalty amid NIL and transfers, and updates on the Cardinals’ winter meetings, potential trades, and Joe Buck receiving the Ford Frick Award. The hour closes with a lighter “In Other News” segment covering a plane’s emergency freeway landing in Florida, Pamela Anderson going makeup-free, McDonald’s Grinch Meal, and snubs in the Golden Globes podcast nominations.
This segment covers a mix of unusual and pop culture stories: a small plane makes a dramatic emergency landing on a Florida freeway with only minor injuries, Pamela Anderson’s makeup-free appearances and brief fling with Liam Neeson, McDonald’s Grinch-themed meal selling out fast, and controversy over the Golden Globes podcast nominations, where Joe Rogan was notably absent despite his popularity. The discussion blends humor, disbelief, and commentary on marketing and media trends
Marc opens the Thursday show with Christmas shopping banter and the chaos of office parties before diving into the Mark Cox Shortlist, hammering the left’s obsession with identity politics and “white guilt.” He exposes massive fraud in Obamacare subsidies and blasts Washington’s habit of throwing more money at broken programs. Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” zeroes in on Hollywood’s moral rewrite—turning villains into victims and teaching kids that evil just needs empathy—drawing a straight line from movie culture to the left’s criminal leniency. The hour closes with Marc mocking Kamala Harris’ “historic figure” claim and skewering Jasmine Crockett’s Senate bid as political comedy gold
Kim takes aim at Hollywood’s growing trend of rewriting villains as misunderstood victims, from Disney’s Cruella to the upcoming Cinderella spinoff Steps. She argues that the cultural push to blur the line between good and evil is seeping into kids’ media — turning moral clarity into moral confusion. Marc joins in, connecting the dots between “rehabilitated” villains and the left’s habit of excusing real-world criminals and illegal immigrants as victims of circumstance. Together they warn that this cultural rewriting, wrapped in DEI and “equity” language, is eroding personal responsibility and moral truth. #KimOnAWhim #CultureWar
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.
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