The Marc Cox Morning Show

The Full Show spans a mix of breaking local news, national political controversy, sports momentum, and economic disruption. Hour 1 opens with weekend reaction and quickly turns to Rudy Giuliani’s reported hospitalization, Cori Bush’s controversial appearance with Hasan Piker, and rising concern over car break-ins near Busch Stadium, alongside the collapse of Spirit Airlines and its massive job losses. Hour 2 expands into geopolitical tension involving Iran and energy markets, including debate over U.S. strategy in the Strait of Hormuz and broader inflation pressures tied to fuel and airline instability. Hour 3 blends holiday banter with deeper policy discussion, including war powers authority, election integrity concerns, OPEC’s long-term influence, and St. Louis population decline with proposals for reversing downtown decay. Hour 4 closes with breaking news of a fatal stabbing at Busch Stadium involving contracted workers, Cardinals analysis from Tom Ackerman on a strong series against the Dodgers, and national political controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson’s disputed comments and media framing battles, ending with broader criticism of misinformation and online rhetoric shaping public discourse. Hashtags: #StLouis #BuschStadium #Cardinals #Iran #SpiritAirlines #OPEC #TuckerCarlson #HasanPiker #CoriBush #TomAckerman #CrimeInStLouis #ElectionIntegrity #EnergyPolicy #MarcCoxShow

Hour 4 moves from light holiday banter into a mix of breaking news, sports momentum, and political controversy. The hour opens with “May the Fourth” and Cinco de Mayo jokes before shifting to a serious report on a fatal stabbing at Busch Stadium involving contracted workers, prompting discussion about downtown safety concerns and recent car break-ins near the ballpark. Tom Ackerman joins to break down the Cardinals’ strong weekend series against the Dodgers, highlighting Jordan Walker’s hot streak and growing optimism around the team’s young roster heading into summer. The hour then pivots to national politics, unpacking Tucker Carlson’s disputed comments and media framing battles, before closing with a broader critique of extreme online rhetoric and misinformation driving political discourse. Hashtags: #StLouis #BuschStadium #Cardinals #MLB #TomAckerman #TuckerCarlson #BreakingNews #CrimeInStLouis #SportsTalk #PoliticalCommentary #MediaBias #MarcCoxShow

Segment 3 features Tom Ackerman breaking down a strong weekend for the Cardinals, highlighting series wins over the Pirates and Dodgers, improved offensive production, and rising confidence in a young roster led by standout hitter Jordan Walker. The discussion expands into broader sports coverage, including reflections on the Kentucky Derby’s dramatic finish with a long-shot winner and the excitement surrounding horse racing. Ackerman and the host also dive into professional golf, spotlighting dominant performances, high-pressure putts worth significant prize money swings, and Scottie Scheffler’s composed playing style under pressure, along with upcoming PGA events and major tournament anticipation in St. Louis. The segment blends baseball momentum, golf precision, and Derby excitement into a wide-ranging sports conversation. Hashtags: #TomAckerman #Cardinals #MLB #JordanWalker #KentuckyDerby #Golf #ScottieScheffler #BMWChampionship #SportsTalk #StLouisSports

Hour 3 opens with light Star Wars-themed banter before moving into a packed mix of national and local issues. Hans von Spakovsky breaks down the legal and constitutional debate over War Powers authority in relation to Iran, arguing presidents of both parties have historically stretched congressional limits while enforcement remains largely theoretical. The conversation also touches on election integrity concerns tied to voter registration systems and allegations of multi-state voting. Dan Buck delivers an extended analysis of global energy dynamics, framing U.S. strategy around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as part of a broader effort to weaken OPEC’s control and expand Western production capacity. The hour closes with a local focus on St. Louis population loss and downtown decline, debating whether incentive programs like paying remote workers to relocate could realistically reverse long-term urban shrinkage or whether public safety and core services remain the central obstacle. Hashtags: #MayThe4th #IranConflict #WarPowers #HansVonSpakovsky #DanBuck #OPEC #EnergyMarkets #StLouis #PopulationDecline #UrbanPolicy

Dan Buck joins fresh off a Derby party win to pivot into a wide-ranging breakdown of the Iran conflict and its global economic implications. He argues the administration is playing a long-term strategic game by tightening pressure on Iran’s oil exports, weakening OPEC’s influence, and reshaping global energy markets in favor of U.S. and allied producers. Dan outlines how reduced Iranian output could shift oil demand toward the U.S. and partners like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, potentially accelerating a broader realignment of global supply chains and pricing power. The discussion frames the Strait of Hormuz vulnerability as a catalyst for pipeline expansion and alternative shipping routes, with Dan emphasizing a long-view geopolitical strategy that prioritizes energy independence and market control over short-term political criticism. Hashtags: #DanBuck #IranConflict #OPEC #EnergyPolicy #OilMarkets #Geopolitics #StraitOfHormuz #USEnergy #GlobalEconomy #TheBuckStopsHere

In the Hans von Spakovsky segment, Marc Cox and legal expert Hans von Spakovsky break down escalating legal and constitutional questions tied to U.S. involvement in tensions with Iran, including debate over the War Powers Act and whether presidential military actions fall within constitutional limits. Hans argues that presidents of both parties have long treated the statute as advisory rather than strictly binding, raising questions about enforcement and congressional authority. The conversation then shifts to a major Supreme Court battle involving a ruling that restricts mailing the abortion drug mifepristone into states like Louisiana, with Hans explaining the legal argument that states can require in-person dispensing to ensure compliance with state abortion laws and medical oversight. The discussion concludes with concerns over election integrity, referencing a Michigan Senate candidate’s past voting controversy and broader DOJ cases involving non-citizen voter registration, with Hans emphasizing ongoing disputes over voter roll accuracy and automatic registration systems in multiple states. Hashtags: #HansVonSpakovsky #WarPowersAct #Iran #SupremeCourt #AbortionLaw #Mifepristone #ElectionIntegrity #VoterRegistration #MarcCoxShow

Hour 2 opens with a pop-culture nod before shifting into rising geopolitical tension involving unconfirmed reports tied to Iran and potential activity near the Strait of Hormuz, alongside broader debate over whether the U.S. is effectively in a conflict posture. The discussion moves to domestic policy and military strategy, including a reported U.S. troop drawdown in Germany following diplomatic friction. Locally, attention returns to controversy involving Cori Bush and Hasan Piker, which fuels criticism of media coverage and political messaging. The second half of the hour shifts into business and consumer impact, with Nicole Murray breaking down economic pressure from rising fuel prices, fallout from the collapse of Spirit Airlines, and broader inflation concerns tied to energy markets. That leads into debates over dating norms, tipping behavior, and consumer expectations. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” covering World Cup-related price spikes and transit restrictions in New Jersey, a bizarre classroom discipline story involving the viral “6-7” trend, a study on bird behavior, experimental dinner-recording tech, and a Florida iguana incident, blending global headlines with offbeat viral stories. Hashtags: #Iran #Germany #SpiritAirlines #CoriBush #HasanPiker #WorldCup #NewJersey #WeirdNews #Economy #MarcCoxShow

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

Hour 1 kicks off with a light weekend recap before turning serious with concern over Rudy Giuliani’s reported hospitalization. Marc Cox then blasts Cori Bush for bringing Hasan Piker to a May Day rally, arguing media outlets downplayed the controversy. Attention shifts to crime near Busch Stadium, where widespread car break-ins left fans frustrated and raised concerns about police presence and criminals targeting firearms. In “Kim on a Whim,” the abrupt shutdown of Spirit Airlines strands travelers and puts 17,000 employees out of work, with debate over a blocked merger with JetBlue Airways and whether government decisions helped trigger the collapse. The hour wraps with sharp criticism of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and a Michigan candidate admitting to voting in two states, fueling a broader argument about political double standards and election integrity. Hashtags: #CoriBush #HasanPiker #RudyGiuliani #BuschStadium #StLouisCrime #SpiritAirlines #JetBlue #KimOnAWhim #ElectionIntegrity #GrahamPlatner

In “Kim on a Whim,” the crew breaks down the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, which left thousands of travelers stranded mid-trip and scrambling for expensive last-minute flights on competitors like United Airlines. Kim argues against a government bailout despite the chaos, while Marc counters that federal intervention previously blocked a potential lifeline merger with JetBlue Airways—a decision he says helped seal Spirit’s fate. They highlight the broader fallout, including roughly 17,000 lost jobs and emotional reactions from airline staff, while debating whether rising fuel costs or long-term instability were truly to blame. The segment also takes aim at the ultra-budget airline model, arguing that stripped-down pricing and constant add-on fees created both customer frustration and operational vulnerability long before the final collapse. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #SpiritAirlines #AirlineShutdown #JetBlue #TravelChaos #JobLoss #AviationNews #AirlineIndustry

So much news this week and we dive in with the latest in Iran, plus the Supreme Court decision on Louisiana minority districts, King Charles' White House visit and James Comey's second indictment.

The show opens on May Day protests across St. Louis and the country, with criticism of socialist-leaning rallies, union-led walkouts, and a Chicago school district arrangement sending students to protest events. Early discussion also includes local political friction involving Cori Bush and broader debates over activism, labor policy, and cultural influence in public institutions. Hour 2 features Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe discussing Amendment 3 timing, state ballot strategy, budget negotiations, vehicle inspection reform, and a proposed highway speed limit increase, alongside national political reactions to Supreme Court rulings and emerging redistricting debates. Hour 3 expands into national security with Pete Hegseth’s Senate clash, escalating Iran tensions, and analysis from Steve Bucci on potential U.S. military strategy and pressure points, followed by Missouri infrastructure policy and a major focus on declining child literacy rates, including discussion of the “Book It” reading incentive program. Hour 4 centers on White House messaging with Kush Desai outlining economic indicators, jobless claims data, interest rate policy disputes, and a federal retirement savings initiative, while also covering Supreme Court Voting Rights Act fallout and its redistricting implications. The show closes with a lighter in-studio segment featuring Joe Maui and Kenny Gales previewing a Missouri bourbon and spirits festival in Augusta benefiting the Hero Network, blending community fundraising with local business promotion. Hashtags: #MayDay #CoriBush #MikeKehoe #MissouriPolitics #Amendment3 #Redistricting #SupremeCourt #VotingRightsAct #TrumpEconomy #KushDesai #IranCrisis #SteveBucci #PeteHegseth #EducationCrisis #BookItProgram #JoeMaui #KennyGales #HeroNetwork #MorningShow #PoliticalTalkRadio

Hour 4 opens with commentary on May Day protests and criticism of Chicago schools facilitating student participation in union-led demonstrations. The show then pivots to economic coverage highlighting strong jobless claims data and broader claims of continued U.S. economic strength. Kush Desai from the White House joins to discuss economic indicators, Trump administration retirement account reforms aimed at expanding wealth-building access, rising gas prices tied to global tensions, and Federal Reserve interest rate policy debates. The hour also covers reaction to the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision and its potential impact on redistricting and the upcoming election cycle. It closes with an in-studio segment featuring Joe Maui and Kenny Gales promoting a Missouri bourbon and spirits festival in Augusta benefiting the Hero Network. Hashtags: #MayDay #SupremeCourt #VotingRightsAct #TrumpEconomy #FederalReserve #JoblessClaims #KushDesai #JoeMaui #KennyGales #HeroNetwork #MissouriPolitics #MorningShowWrap

Marc Cox is joined in studio by Joe Maui of Maui’s Liquor and Kenny Gales of The Barrel Room Bourbon Club to preview an upcoming bourbon and spirits festival in Augusta, Missouri, benefiting the Hero Network. The event, set for May 30, will feature more than 40 vendors offering bourbon, wine, THC beverages, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities including bounce houses and a golf simulator. The guests highlight the festival’s unique mix of adult and family entertainment, VIP perks like valet parking and early access, and its goal of expanding bourbon culture in Missouri wine country. They also promote ticket deals tied to mentions of the show and outline how listeners can get free admission through local purchases or visits. Hashtags: #JoeMaui #KennyGales #HeroNetwork #AugustaMissouri #BourbonFestival #MauiLiquor #BarrelRoomBourbonClub #MissouriEvents #WineCountry #LocalFundraiser

Marc Cox is joined by White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai to highlight recent economic indicators the administration argues show continued strength, including low jobless claims, steady GDP growth, rising business investment, and wage gains. Desai emphasizes the administration’s view that economic momentum remains strong despite what he describes as temporary disruptions tied to Iran and energy markets. The discussion shifts to President Trump’s new retirement savings initiative aimed at expanding access to federal-style investment accounts for lower-income Americans, which Desai frames as a major wealth-building reform. Cox and Desai also address rising gas prices, interest rate policy under the Federal Reserve, and the administration’s push for a new Fed chair to lower rates and stimulate investment. The segment closes with reaction to the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision and its potential impact on redistricting and upcoming midterm elections. Hashtags: #KushDesai #WhiteHouse #TrumpEconomy #JoblessClaims #FederalReserve #InterestRates #VotingRightsAct #Redistricting #EconomicPolicy #Midterms

Marc Cox is joined by author and journalist Molly Hemingway to discuss her new book on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, focusing on his influence, legal reasoning, and underrecognized role in shaping major conservative victories. Hemingway highlights Alito’s sharp performance in oral arguments, particularly in immigration-related cases, and explains why she believes he is one of the most consequential justices currently on the court. The conversation also dives into allegations surrounding the Dobbs decision leak, including claims of internal delays, tensions among justices, and concerns over the integrity of the Supreme Court’s handling of the fallout. Hemingway further connects Alito’s authorship in key Voting Rights Act rulings to ongoing political battles over redistricting and judicial legitimacy. Hashtags: #MollyHemingway #SupremeCourt #SamuelAlito #SCOTUS #DobbsLeak #VotingRightsAct #Redistricting #ConservativeLegalMovement #JudicialPolitics #LegalAnalysis

Hour 3 opens with May Day protests in St. Louis tied to socialist and labor activism, including criticism of Cory Bush’s rally and broader political messaging around work stoppages and union-driven demonstrations, alongside commentary on cultural and workplace trends reflected in corporate messaging like Starbucks. The hour then shifts to national security, featuring Pete Hegseth’s Senate clash over military priorities and a broader discussion of rising tensions in Iran. Missouri-focused segments highlight proposed legislation to raise highway speed limits to 75 mph and potentially reduce vehicle inspection requirements, alongside alarming road rage incidents and local public safety concerns. The show also features business and consumer updates with Nicole Murray, including market trends and surging gas prices. A national security interview with Steve Bucci explores potential U.S. military options against Iran, targeting IRGC capabilities and strategic pressure points in the Strait of Hormuz, along with Ukraine war dynamics. The hour closes with a deep dive into Missouri’s literacy crisis, where fourth-grade reading proficiency remains critically low, prompting discussion of school accountability and a revival of Pizza Hut’s “Book It” program to encourage childhood reading. Hashtags: #MayDay #StLouis #CoriBush #LaborProtests #IranCrisis #IRGC #NationalSecurity #MissouriPolitics #RoadRage #HighwayBill #VehicleInspections #GasPrices #SteveBucci #KimOnAWhim #ChildLiteracy #BookItProgram #EducationCrisis #PodcastRecap

Congressman Eric Burlison blasts the Senate and GOP leadership over the DHS funding package, arguing it stripped leverage and forced Republicans into a weak negotiating position while leaving border security funding unresolved. He lays into FISA reauthorization, calling continued surveillance authority without stronger warrant protections a threat to Americans’ civil liberties, and criticizes the failure to advance the Save America Act. Burlison also raises alarms about central bank digital currency, warning it could give government sweeping control over personal transactions. The discussion shifts to the Iran war powers timeline, where he questions the interpretation of the 60-day rule and supports economic pressure strategies over direct escalation. He closes by outlining his “Great American Healthcare Plan,” centered on expanded Health Savings Accounts, tax advantages for medical spending, and shifting healthcare purchasing power directly to consumers. Hashtags: #EricBurlison #DHSFunding #FISAReform #SaveAmericaAct #CBDC #IranPolicy #WarPowersAct #BorderSecurity #HealthCareReform #HSAs

Hour 3 continues with Steve Bucci of the Heritage Foundation stepping in for J.J. Carafano to break down escalating tensions with Iran and the likelihood of renewed U.S. military operations. Bucci argues Iran is not negotiating in good faith and says pressure should be directed at the IRGC leadership and maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz, including targeting small boats used for military or covert activity. He outlines how U.S. special operations forces could be used for precision missions behind enemy lines but cautions that recovering buried nuclear material would require full engineering and stabilization efforts, not just special forces raids. Bucci also discusses broader strategy, suggesting Iran should be addressed first before shifting full attention to Ukraine, and agrees that global conflicts are interconnected but may be better handled sequentially. The segment closes with analysis of how Iran impacts Russia’s war strategy and the broader geopolitical balance involving the United States, China, and allied nations. Hashtags: #SteveBucci #Iran #IRGC #MilitaryStrategy #SpecialOperations #HeritageFoundation #Geopolitics #UkraineWar #StraitOfHormuz #NationalSecurity #MarcCox

Hour 2 opens with a full lineup preview before diving into a wide-ranging political hour anchored by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s interview. Kehoe discusses Route 66’s 100th anniversary, Billy Long’s upcoming ambassador role, and the major decision looming on whether Amendment 3, initiative petition reform, and income tax changes will land on the August or November ballot. He also weighs in on a Missouri House proposal to raise interstate speed limits to 75 mph and reduce vehicle inspection requirements, stressing safety concerns and legislative tradeoffs while acknowledging frustration with current inspection processes. The conversation extends into state budget negotiations, spending reductions, and assurances that sales tax fears tied to income tax reform are overstated. The hour also touches national political tension, including commentary on rhetoric, political violence concerns raised by Erica Kirk, and criticism of media responses to controversial public statements. It closes with reaction to the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling and speculation about Missouri’s congressional map and potential redistricting shifts. Hashtags: #MikeKehoe #MissouriPolitics #Route66 #Amendment3 #IncomeTax #MissouriBudget #SpeedLimit #VehicleInspections #Redistricting #VotingRightsAct #MarcCox