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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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The show combined holiday fun with serious local and national issues. Hour 1 opened with listener interactions and commentary on current events, followed by a discussion about law enforcement and accountability. Hour 2 focused on community updates, local politics, and notable personalities making headlines. Hour 3 covered a Pennsylvania bus driver controversy and children’s discipline, highlighting broader societal issues. Hour 4 centered on holiday festivities, including a gift exchange, and two major stories: Christian Kirk’s Tesla vandalism case, which used surveillance footage to secure harassment charges, and Ryan Wiggins’ update on the extremely potent and dangerous drug carfentanil, prompting St. Louis County’s response with Narcan vending machines. The show balanced humor, listener engagement, and serious news, ending with festive well-wishes.
Hour 4, Segment 3 features Ryan Wiggins discussing a new, extremely potent drug called carfentanil, which is reported to be 100 times stronger than fentanyl. Wiggins explains the risks of overdose, its national spread including St. Louis, and the county’s response with Narcan vending machines. The conversation also touches on the influence of foreign sources in flooding U.S. streets with dangerous substances and the link to policy and border control. The segment ends with lighthearted banter about an odd listener question and holiday programming updates.
Hour 3 covers a mix of holiday reflections, expert commentary on Second Amendment rights, and a heated discussion on student behavior. The hour opens with Mark Cox talking about the holiday rush and Costco chaos, then features Todd Piro sharing insights on year-end reflections and personal anecdotes. The spotlight moves to 2A Tuesday with Mark Walters, discussing ongoing legal battles over gun rights in DC, the Virgin Islands, and travel-related firearm mishaps. The hour closes with a deep dive into a Pennsylvania bus controversy, exploring the challenges of disciplining bilingual students and the limits of school and bus policies.
On this 2A Tuesday segment, Mark Walters from Armed American Radio discusses ongoing Second Amendment issues, including the DOJ suing Washington D.C. over delays in registering firearms and efforts to uphold gun rights in blue states. Walters emphasizes the importance of compliance with Supreme Court decisions and highlights cases like the Virgin Islands’ gun restrictions. He also shares practical advice for travelers carrying firearms, warning against mixing range bags and travel luggage to avoid hefty fines or legal trouble, drawing on personal and anecdotal examples. The segment underscores both the legal and practical challenges faced by gun owners nationwide.
Hour 2 opens with Marc and Kim reflecting on holiday prep and the reality of local vs. network news glamor. The discussion shifts to political insights, including the TPUSA AmericaFest straw poll, where JD Vance overwhelmingly led the GOP 2028 presidential preference. Ryan Schmelz joins to preview Rand Paul’s Festivus report, highlighting government waste cuts and the limitations of the Doge effort, plus a discussion on crime trends in Washington, D.C. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering quirky and topical stories: job smugness, a bourbon surplus, Gen Z slang, odd local behavior, sports suspensions, and a preview of DOJ legal action on semi-automatic firearms.
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Ryan Schmelz joins Marc to preview Rand Paul’s annual Festivus report, highlighting federal waste cuts like funding for bug-eating programs, binge-drinking ferrets, and climate lessons abroad. They discuss the challenges of codifying cuts through rescission packages and the limitations of omnibus spending bills. Schmelz also gives an update on DC crime, noting that residents generally feel safer despite recent high-profile incidents, and reflects on the political implications of Mayor Muriel Bowser stepping down.
#FestivusReport #FederalWaste #RyanSchmelz #DCSafety
Marc opens the show fuming over another early-morning McDonald’s disaster before shifting gears to a packed lineup featuring Todd Pyro, Mark Walters, and an update on the Tesla vandalism case. He then shares a powerful story of generosity—a $1,000 Christmas tip for a hardworking single mom—followed by Kim’s “On a Whim” segment on the Pennsylvania bus driver fired for banning Spanish to stop bullying, sparking a fiery debate over discipline and DEI overreach. The hour closes with Marc’s sharp defense of America’s First Amendment freedoms, warning that nations like Australia and the U.K. are sliding into thought control.
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In Kim on a Whim, the crew dives into the story of a Pennsylvania bus driver fired for posting a sign banning Spanish on her bus. Kim breaks down the controversy, explaining the driver’s claim that it was about stopping bullying, not discrimination. Marc and Kim debate whether the punishment fit the “crime,” calling out weak school discipline, zero-tolerance nonsense, and the breakdown of authority in classrooms and buses. Listeners chime in with their takes—some backing the driver, others suggesting cameras or better oversight. The takeaway: rules mean nothing when schools won’t enforce them.
#KimOnAWhim #SchoolBusControversy #DisciplineCrisis #MarkCoxShow
Today’s show covered a wide spectrum of stories and commentary, starting with San Francisco’s power outage that exposed the limitations of autonomous vehicles and the broader implications for driverless cars coming to St. Louis. Hour 2 tackled local and national headlines, including immigration, court rulings, and public safety issues. Hour 3 focused on the rise of self-driving cars and public skepticism, followed by political insight with Kurt Schwab on Texas District 33 and the impact of redistricting. The final hour blended holiday lifestyle, travel plans, college sports challenges with NIL rules, Blues hockey updates, and political discourse surrounding JD Vance, Nick Fuentes, and the state of the conservative movement. The show wove together technology, politics, sports, and community engagement, offering listeners a full look at current events and cultural commentary.
The final hour blends local and national topics with a mix of politics, sports, and lifestyle. It opens with holiday weather and travel plans, including Mark’s upcoming Switzerland trip, before moving to the political landscape with Kurt Schwab discussing Texas District 33, redistricting, and priorities for veterans and first responders. Sports coverage with Tom Ackerman addresses the impact of NIL rules on college football, Missouri vs. Illinois, and the Blues’ recent victories. The hour concludes with commentary on JD Vance’s defense of his wife amid political infighting and the broader challenges facing the conservative movement.
Tom Ackerman dives into the challenges facing college athletics under the NIL system, highlighting how frequent transfers and unlimited pay opportunities disrupt team cohesion and long-term player development. He emphasizes the need for structured rules, oversight, and a governing authority to manage fairness across conferences. Ackerman also reviews local sports, praising Indiana’s college football success and analyzing Missouri vs. Illinois, the Blues’ recent NHL victories, and the Cardinals’ trade of Wilson Contreras for promising pitching prospects. The discussion balances systemic issues in athletics with immediate updates on St. Louis sports.
Hour 3 opens with the Mark Cox Morning Show debating coffee limits, holiday weather, and the impact of a massive Powerball jackpot. The discussion then moves to AmFest highlights, with debates over conservative infighting, Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, and Candace Owens, plus reflections on Erica Kirk’s appearance. Dan Buck joins for The Buck Stops Here, sharing a humorous politically correct Santa poem and detailing a charitable tipping initiative for local servers. The hour closes with Kim examining San Francisco’s blackout, where self-driving Waymo cars stalled in streets, raising safety concerns as the technology prepares to launch in St. Louis.
Dan Buck joins the show to reflect on the final Dasher's Dive Bar show of the season and shares a humorous, politically correct-themed Santa poem highlighting modern holiday challenges. He also discusses the group’s “blessing” tradition—pooling money to give a substantial tip to a deserving server—emphasizing generosity, community impact, and the joy of giving back during the season. The segment ends with a teaser on upcoming stories, including Kim on a Whim covering San Francisco’s self-driving car outage.
Hans von Spakovsky joins Marc to dissect the release of the Epstein files, dismissing left-wing outrage over redactions as necessary to protect victims, not Trump. He slams Georgia officials for admitting—five years late—that 315,000 ballots were illegally certified in the 2020 election, calling it a severe breach of election integrity. Hans also previews a looming Supreme Court decision that could bar states from accepting mail-in ballots after Election Day, arguing that such extensions violate federal law and open the door to fraud.
#Hashtags: #HansVonSp
Hour 1 of The Marc Cox Morning Show blends local flavor with national fire. The team opens with talk of a 70-degree Christmas, a failed “snow car” giveaway, and festive Grinch sightings before diving into the explosive weekend at AmFest — from JD Vance’s populist warnings to Tucker Carlson’s fiery remarks on division and faith. Kim’s “On a Whim” tackles radical Islam’s rise and Europe’s retreat from its own traditions, while Marc calls for stronger immigration control and cultural defense. The hour closes with JD Vance’s full-throttle speech and reaction to Jasmine Crockett’s meltdown, capped by new revelations about Georgia’s 2020 election count.
In this charged “Kim on a Whim,” the discussion takes aim at the growing threat of radical Islam and the refusal of many leaders to confront it. Kim cites global terror statistics showing tens of thousands of Islamist attacks since 9/11 and argues that political correctness and open-border policies have left Western nations vulnerable. Marc adds that too few Muslim leaders publicly condemn violence, while Europe’s fear-driven cancellations of public celebrations show how far the problem has spread. The segment closes with a call for tougher immigration policies and a defense of free speech and national security.
Tara Servatius at WYRD Radio says Trump's calm, confident speech this week proves that he's back. From there, we discuss the latest economic numbers and the latest on changing the marjiuana laws.
Marc Cox kicks off the show reflecting on listener messages, personal anecdotes, and the upcoming short holiday week. Hour 1 dives into political and social commentary, from media bias to ongoing cultural debates. Hour 2 highlights listener engagement, local holiday happenings, and continued discussions on national issues. Hour 3 examines CBS’s new “Things That Matter” debates and the importance of civil discourse, while also touching on hernia surgery stories from listeners. Hour 4 covers local politics with Dennis Hancock running for St. Louis County Executive, updates from the Guns and Hoses Queen of Hearts fundraiser benefiting the Backstoppers, and ongoing developments in conservative circles, including the TPUSA event, Erica Kirk, Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, and debates surrounding Candace Owens. Throughout the show, Marc weaves humor, personal stories, and political analysis to engage listeners on both national and local levels.
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