The Marc Cox Morning Show

Hour 3 opens with active severe weather coverage as a tornado warning is issued for Pike County, with storm cells tracking across central and eastern Missouri near Troy, Warrenton, and Hermann and expected to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms through the region. The hour moves into Missouri legislative session analysis, emphasizing major outcomes including a proposed income tax ballot measur...

This segment of The Buck Stops Here features Dan Buck reacting to the lack of mainstream media coverage of a large pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C., followed by a shift into political commentary on media bias and selective reporting. The conversation moves into entertainment-style political satire, highlighting an AI-generated parody song tied to the Los Angeles mayoral race featuring figures...

This segment introduces legal expert Hans van Spakovsky as the upcoming guest while the show continues its coverage of active severe weather impacting the St. Louis region, including a tornado warning for Pike County and a line of thunderstorms tracking through Troy, Warrenton, and Hermann. The discussion then shifts into political territory, previewing a broader conversation about election integr...

Hour 2 opens with continued studio chaos and weather concerns as storms move toward the region, including a tornado warning in Pike County that keeps attention on rapidly developing severe weather conditions. Marc and Kim then dive deeper into the escalating debate over U.S. strategy toward Iran, with Marc defending Donald Trump’s hardline posture as a necessary break from decades of perceived app...

In the St. Louis Morning Brief, Marc and Kim break down new findings from the National Weather Service showing last year’s devastating May 16 tornado outbreak actually involved two separate EF3 tornadoes, including one that became the widest tornado in recorded regional history at 1.8 miles wide. The conversation quickly shifts to frustration over the painfully slow recovery process in St. Louis,...

Hour 1 opens with technical headaches inside the station’s temporary studio as Marc and Kim joke through microphone failures while counting down their final day before returning to the renovated main studio. Marc recaps staying out late at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater watching Triumph reunite on stage for the band’s first major tour appearance in decades, praising the legendary rock group despite...

Kim on a Whim tackles America’s collapsing birth rate and the growing belief among younger generations that marriage and parenthood are obstacles instead of life goals. Kim argues modern feminism, corporate ambition culture, and social messaging have convinced many women that being “just a mom” is somehow a failure, pointing to criticism directed at Missouri singer and mother Hannah Harper after h...

Hour 1 opens with a mix of culture war flashpoints, political outrage, and sharp commentary on media narratives as the crew reacts to anti-military remarks from Michigan House candidate Shelly Campbell, debates Kamala Harris’ surprising strength in early Democratic polling, and mocks progressive “no bad ideas” brainstorming around Supreme Court expansion and Electoral College reform. The hour also...

Hour 1 opens with on-air technical adjustments in the temporary studio before diving into political turbulence, including a confrontation involving Rand Paul’s son and Mike Lawler that escalates into broader debates over political legacy, public apologies, and rising cultural hostility. The hour then pivots into a heated “Kim on a Whim” discussion centered on a Planet Fitness controversy tied to g...

Hour 4 opens with on-air studio scramble as the show prepares for major Supreme Court rulings expected later in the morning, with discussion centered on high-stakes cases still pending and the potential national impact of upcoming decisions. Attention then shifts to Griff Jenkins reporting from a National Law Enforcement Officers Day event on Capitol Hill, where he notes the absence of any Democra...

Griff Jenkins reports from a National Law Enforcement Officers Day event on Capitol Hill, highlighting the striking absence of any Democratic lawmakers in attendance despite the bipartisan significance of honoring fallen officers and supporting police. He describes verifying the absence with Capitol press officials, reinforcing concerns about growing political polarization around law enforcement r...

Shannon Bream outlines what’s expected as the Supreme Court prepares to release major decisions, including potential rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes in school sports, and limits on presidential executive authority. She explains that the birthright citizenship case appears likely to produce a clear-cut ruling rather than a split interpretation, noting strong skepticism from...

Hour 3 opens with breaking coverage of the U.S.–China summit, including diplomatic messaging around trade, Taiwan tensions, and strategic leverage tied to global energy and supply chains. The conversation then shifts into a deep dive on recreational marijuana legalization, featuring concerns about youth usage rates, commercialization, dispensary expansion, and public health risks including psychos...

Jordan Davidson of Smart Approaches to Marijuana discusses concerns surrounding recreational legalization, citing data showing increased youth usage rates and rising cannabis use disorder in states that have legalized. He explains how legalization has evolved into full commercialization, marked by aggressive advertising, rapid dispensary expansion, and targeting of low-income communities and areas...

Former Senator Jim Talent says the Trump administration is gaining leverage over China by reshaping global supply chains and increasing pressure through energy dominance and trade strategy. He argues the U.S. is forcing China into a defensive position by limiting access to critical resources and strengthening alliances across Asia and the Middle East. Talent frames the current moment as a strategi...

Hour 2 opens with behind-the-scenes studio banter as the hosts work through ongoing microphone issues and adjustments in their temporary setup, along with promotion of live streaming and listener interaction. The conversation shifts into St. Louis County politics, focusing on allegations against County Executive Sam Page involving claims of working multiple jobs, prompting a prosecutor recusal and...

Tom Ackerman joins the show in Studio C for a wide-ranging sports conversation that opens with updates on Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy, who is recovering after being shot during an outdoor Mississippi concert incident described as a “melee,” with discussion centered on his recovery outlook and whether he can return to football. The conversation shifts to the St. Louis Cardinals, who fall to the...

The “St. Louis Morning Brief” opens with a case in St. Charles County where Maria Cruz Cortez has pleaded guilty to helping an undocumented worker obtain fake immigration documents and Social Security credentials to work at the Golden Apple Buffet, tying into a larger discussion about a September raid that uncovered 44 undocumented individuals living across two homes. Marc argues the case highligh...

Hour 1 opens in the station’s temporary studio with on-air adjustments, technical hiccups, and countdown chatter about returning to the main studio, before quickly shifting into political and cultural flashpoints. The hour breaks down a reported confrontation involving Rand Paul’s son, who allegedly made anti-Semitic remarks toward Congressman Mike Lawler during a drunken incident in Washington, s...

During “Kim on a Whim,” Kim and Marc unload on Planet Fitness after a New Hampshire woman claimed her gym membership was canceled for reporting a biological male inside the women’s locker room. Kim details how the woman allegedly raised safety concerns after seeing a transgender-identifying individual in the shower area, only to later receive notice that her membership had been terminated for viol...

The May 13, 2026 edition of The Marc Cox Morning Show delivers a fast-moving mix of political controversy, economic pressure points, and international tension. Hour 1 centers on escalating scrutiny of St. Louis County Executive Sam Page amid allegations of outside anesthesiology work despite rules barring dual employment, alongside a major legal challenge to the U.S. Census Bureau over counting il...

Hour 4 blends international and domestic political flashpoints, opening with coverage of the president’s high-profile trip to China and the broader implications for energy markets, inflation, and geopolitical leverage. The discussion moves through rising gas prices and renewed debate over federal and state fuel taxes, framed against concerns about household costs and political accountability. Dome...

Charles Payne joins the show to unpack the economic ripple effects of rising geopolitical tensions, especially concerns around Iran, oil supply shocks, and inflation pressures tied to energy markets. He pushes back on extreme price predictions, arguing that while volatility is real, prior forecasts of catastrophic oil spikes haven’t materialized thanks in part to U.S. production strength and frack...

Jimmy Failla joins the show reacting to rising gas prices, the president’s trip to China, and the broader geopolitical backdrop involving Iran and energy markets. The conversation turns into a sharp, comedic breakdown of a YouGov poll claiming large shares of Democrats believe they could beat Donald Trump—or even that an eight-year-old could win a fight against him—prompting Failla to frame it as...

Hour 3 opens with St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock discussing allegations that County Executive Sam Page violated rules by working outside his official duties, with pressure mounting for further legal review and potential removal proceedings. The hour then shifts to Stefan Padfield from the Heritage Foundation, who breaks down ongoing DEI policy battles in corporations and universities,...