The Marc Cox Morning Show

The full show opens with breaking weather and quickly escalates into global tensions as U.S. forces expand operations in the Strait of Hormuz under “Project Freedom,” responding to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and asserting maritime control through naval escorts and air support. Hour 1 intensifies with criticism of a D.C. judge who apologized over confinement conditions for a White House attack suspect, alongside broader debates over judicial bias, Secret Service accountability, Trump-era investigations, and Supreme Court redistricting rulings. Hour 2 expands the international picture with live reporting from Dubai on ongoing conflict in the Gulf, Iranian strikes on regional infrastructure, and U.S. efforts to stabilize global oil routes, before shifting into domestic frustrations over USPS failures, tornado siren malfunctions, juvenile crime concerns, and lighter cultural commentary in “In Other News,” including McDonald’s self-serve soda phase-out and celebrity legal updates. Hour 3 focuses on the Pentagon’s “Project Freedom” briefing, detailing large-scale U.S. military coordination to secure shipping lanes, followed by a lighter segment with Todd Piro discussing Bigfoot sightings and media humor. The hour then turns serious with Mark Walters breaking down sweeping ATF policy changes that shift enforcement toward violent criminals while easing pressure on lawful gun owners, before closing with a DOJ investigation into Illinois school districts over alleged undisclosed gender curriculum and parental notification issues. Hour 4 closes the show with heightened political rhetoric around fears of post-election retaliation, comparisons of past and present investigative tactics across administrations, and a heated debate over Missouri redistricting that could reshape congressional representation, ending on broader criticism of media framing and voting rights narratives. Hashtags: #StraitOfHormuz #ProjectFreedom #Iran #Politics #Redistricting #FBI #ATF #SecondAmendment #USPS #StLouis #Education #Bigfoot #MediaBias #Election2026 #MarcCoxShow

Hour 4 opens with concerns about political retribution and distrust in federal institutions, referencing claims tied to past FBI investigations like Crossfire Hurricane and fears expressed by political figures about future prosecutions if power shifts. The discussion highlights escalating partisan rhetoric from both sides, including warnings from Democrats about pursuing Trump-era officials and criticism of that stance from conservative commentators. The hour then shifts into Missouri politics, focusing on a proposed congressional map that could eliminate Democratic representation in the state’s 1st District. A local news report is criticized for framing the redistricting effort as a threat to minority representation, with the hosts arguing that electoral outcomes should reflect voter preference rather than guaranteed party outcomes. The hour closes with broader commentary on media framing, voting rights arguments, and partisan interpretation of redistricting changes. Hashtags: #Politics #Redistricting #MissouriPolitics #Election2026 #FBI #VotingRights #MediaBias

Ryan Wiggins joins the show and opens with light banter about his well-known association with Dr Pepper, soda preferences, and nostalgic drinks like Mr. Pibb, Surge, Tab, and other discontinued brands. The conversation includes humor about health-related reasons for cutting back on soda and office jokes about how Wiggins is portrayed online. The tone shifts when the discussion moves into a serious case involving a Washington, D.C. judge who reportedly expressed sympathy toward a man accused of attempting to assassinate the president, including describing harsh confinement conditions and even apologizing for them. The segment contrasts casual humor with frustration over what the hosts see as troubling judicial behavior. Hashtags: #RyanWiggins #DrPepper #PopCulture #CourtSystem #DCJudge #LegalNews #RadioTalk

Hour 3 opens with breaking Pentagon remarks on “Project Freedom,” detailing a U.S.-led military and naval operation aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, escorting commercial shipping, and countering Iranian attacks while asserting U.S. control over key maritime routes amid ongoing regional escalation. The briefing highlights active engagements, blockade enforcement, and the deployment of significant American air and sea power to keep global shipping moving despite continued Iranian interference. The tone shifts into a lighter exchange with Todd Piro, including a recurring Bigfoot discussion tied to an earlier on-air guest claiming sightings, blending humor with skepticism. The hour then moves into a detailed 2A Tuesday segment with Mark Walters, focusing on sweeping ATF policy changes under new leadership, including a stated shift toward targeting violent criminals over gun owners, regulatory rollbacks, and ongoing debate over the agency’s role and future. It closes with “Kim on Whim,” covering a DOJ investigation into 36 Illinois school districts over allegations of undisclosed gender and sexuality curriculum in K–12 classrooms, raising concerns about parental notification, opt-out rights, and broader frustration over school board accountability. Hashtags: #BreakingNews #Pentagon #StraitOfHormuz #Iran #Military #Bigfoot #ATF #SecondAmendment #Education #Illinois #ParentalRights #Politics #SchoolBoards

Mark Walters breaks down a major shift at the ATF following the appointment of new director Robert Cicada, arguing the agency is undergoing a rapid reset in priorities away from targeting law-abiding gun owners and toward focusing on violent criminals, cartels, and firearms trafficking. He highlights a sweeping package of regulatory changes aimed at reducing enforcement “gotchas,” easing restrictions on interstate firearm transport, and rolling back policies that previously led to revocations of long-standing gun dealer licenses over minor paperwork issues. Walters credits leadership claims that past administrations weaponized ATF regulations against citizens, while noting staffing cuts and structural reforms intended to limit bureaucratic overreach. While calling the shift the most pro–Second Amendment posture in ATF history, he stresses cautious optimism, warning that entrenched bureaucracy still exists and accountability remains necessary. The discussion also touches on constitutional carry expansion across states and a broader belief that enforcement priorities are being fundamentally realigned toward criminals rather than compliant gun owners. Hashtags: #2A #ATF #SecondAmendment #GunRights #ConstitutionalCarry #Politics #LawEnforcement #Washington

This segment features Todd Piro joining the show for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with a lighthearted but skeptical debate over Bigfoot sightings, prompted by a guest claiming multiple encounters during a military exercise in the 1990s. The discussion quickly turns into humor and speculation about blurry evidence, costume hoaxes, and the lack of physical proof, before shifting into a more serious analysis of the Pentagon briefing from Pete Hegseth on ongoing U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Piro and the host discuss America’s continued military escort operations, Iran’s repeated attacks, and whether the current strategy is enough to force a decisive end to the conflict. The conversation then broadens into a heavier geopolitical exchange on regime change, the difficulty of negotiating with entrenched leadership in Iran, historical parallels to WWII-era Japan, and the complexity of achieving stability in the Middle East, concluding with agreement that there are no simple solutions despite differing views on escalation. Hashtags: #ToddPiro #Bigfoot #IranCrisis #StraitOfHormuz #PeteHegseth #USMilitary #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #FoxNews #BreakingNews

Hour 2 opens with a light Cinco de Mayo mention before quickly moving into global energy stakes, as Lucas Tomlinson reports live from Dubai on escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian missile and drone strikes on UAE infrastructure, U.S. naval escorts, and a broader effort to reopen critical shipping lanes that could reshape global oil markets and accelerate geopolitical realignment. The focus then shifts home in the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” where bipartisan legislation targets persistent USPS delivery failures after audits reveal systemic delays, while residents also face confusion from malfunctioning tornado sirens tied to automated system errors. Local frustration continues with criticism of the juvenile justice system after teens involved in car break-ins—including a 14-year-old with a stolen firearm—are released back to their parents with minimal consequences. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering personal proposal stories, McDonald’s plan to eliminate self-serve soda machines, and pop culture controversies including rapper M.I.A. being removed from a tour after political comments and Britney Spears resolving a reckless driving case through probation. Hashtags: #StraitOfHormuz #LucasTomlinson #UAEConflict #StLouisNews #PostalService #TornadoSirens #JuvenileCrime #InOtherNews #McDonalds #MIA #BritneySpears

This segment features Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson reporting live from Dubai, detailing escalating military and economic tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and allied forces enforce a blockade on Iranian shipping while escorting commercial vessels through the region. Tomlinson describes Iranian missile and drone attacks on UAE infrastructure, including a strike on the Fujairah oil terminal, alongside U.S. destroyer and air support operations that neutralized Iranian small boat threats. He explains the strategic importance of reopening the strait amid stalled nuclear negotiations, Iran’s demand for sanctions relief, and ongoing uncertainty around a ceasefire. The discussion also highlights regional ripple effects in tourism, business disruptions in Dubai, and UAE’s growing alignment with U.S. and Israeli interests following its departure from OPEC dynamics, framing the conflict as both a military standoff and a high-stakes global energy and geopolitical realignment. Hashtags: #LucasTomlinson #StraitOfHormuz #IranCrisis #UAE #Dubai #OilMarkets #USMilitary #NuclearTalks #OPEC #MiddleEastConflict

The “St. Louis Morning Brief” spotlights mounting local frustrations, starting with a bipartisan push from Wesley Bell and Ann Wagner to fix chronic mail delays through the proposed Postal Accountability and Reform Act after audits revealed systemic issues and claims of intentional slowdowns tied to overtime control. The segment then turns to confusion and concern after St. Louis tornado sirens unexpectedly blared despite being postponed, raising fresh doubts about automated emergency systems following last year’s deadly storm failures. It closes with sharp criticism of the juvenile justice system after police detained teens tied to downtown car break-ins—including a 14-year-old with a stolen gun—only to release them to their parents, fueling outrage over what’s described as a consequence-free cycle of repeat crime. Hashtags: #StLouisNews #PostalService #AnnWagner #WesleyBell #TornadoSirens #STLWeather #CrimeCrisis #JuvenileJustice #CarBreakIns #STLMorningBrief

Hour 1 opens with stormy weather before quickly pivoting to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, as Marc questions why the U.S. hasn’t responded more forcefully to Iranian missile activity despite clear targeting intelligence. He then blasts a Washington, D.C. judge for apologizing to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter over jail conditions, tying it to broader criticism of a politically biased justice system and raising concerns about Secret Service response failures seen in newly released surveillance footage. The “Cox Shortlist” drives into Donald Trump’s defense of tariffs, a sharp rebuke of Megyn Kelly’s Iran criticism, and frustration with Republican reluctance to eliminate the filibuster, before shifting to a heated breakdown of the Supreme Court’s Louisiana redistricting ruling and media framing around it. “Kim on a Whim” spotlights a controversial Muslims-only event at a taxpayer-funded Texas water park, sparking debate over religious exclusivity and public facilities, while the hour wraps with a takedown of Hakeem Jeffries over inconsistent Democratic positions on war powers compared to Nancy Pelosi’s Libya stance. Hashtags: #IranCrisis #StraitOfHormuz #WhiteHouseShooting #SecretService #TrumpTariffs #SCOTUS #LouisianaRedistricting #KimOnAWhim #TexasWaterPark #HakeemJeffries #NancyPelosi #WarPowers

“Kim on a Whim” zeroes in on controversy out of Grand Prairie, Texas, where a taxpayer-funded EPIC Indoor Water Park is hosting a Muslims-only event for an upcoming Islamic holiday, complete with modest dress requirements and full public exclusion for the day. Kim and Marc break down whether a city-owned facility can legally allow religious exclusivity, debating the constitutional gray area between private rentals and government endorsement of religion. Referencing commentary from Dana Loesch, the discussion leans heavily on the “flip test”—questioning how a Christian-only event would be received—and expands into broader concerns about perceived double standards in public venues, cultural accommodation, and whether similar policies would be tolerated if applied to other religious groups. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #TexasWaterPark #ReligiousFreedom #DanaLoesch #FirstAmendment #PublicFacilities #CulturalDebate #GrandPrairieTX

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