The Marc Cox Morning Show

Hour 4 opens with a discussion of violent crime trends in Washington, D.C., framed as improving overall due to stronger federal enforcement and National Guard support, despite isolated recent shootings. That leads into concern over public safety in St. Louis following a late-night shooting at Keener Plaza involving teenagers, raising questions about curfew enforcement, downtown security, and ongoi...

The segment opens with new reporting that one of the San Diego shooting suspects, identified as Kane Clark, had previously been removed from school for alleged hate speech and was completing classes online, raising new questions about warning signs and institutional awareness prior to the attack. The conversation then shifts into an in-depth interview with Ryan Wiggins, who joins while dealing wit...

Hour 4 opens with national security and law enforcement priorities as FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey outlines the bureau’s renewed focus under the Trump administration, emphasizing violent crime reduction, major fentanyl seizures, expanded child predator prosecutions, and a structural shift moving more personnel into field operations. He details coordination with federal and local partners on m...

Hour 3 features Todd Pirro joining the show for a wide-ranging, off-the-cuff conversation that moves from media production chaos in the new studio setup and sensitive microphone issues to personal life moments, humor around family dynamics, and behind-the-scenes broadcasting stories, including anecdotes about sponsors, camping, and on-air spontaneity. The discussion then shifts to Mark Walters, ho...

In the 2A Tuesday segment, Mark Walters breaks down the San Diego mosque shooting involving two teenage suspects allegedly armed with stolen firearms taken from one of their mothers after a reported suicidal episode. He says police were already searching for the suspects when the attack occurred and notes they had a suicide note and anti-Islamic writings on their weapons, framing the incident as p...

Guest Todd Piro joins for a fast-moving, humor-heavy conversation that blends sports media chatter, parenting realities, and behind-the-scenes broadcasting banter. The discussion kicks off with light ribbing over forgotten schedules and movie promotions tied to Nate Bargatze’s new film The Breadwinner, before quickly pivoting into a candid debate on camping culture, where Piro rejects tent camping...

Hour 2 opens with a heated, humorous debate over camping culture, splitting opinions between tent purists and RV “glampers,” sparked by listener backlash and rapid-fire banter that escalates into stories about extreme outdoor survival shows and the absurd limits of discomfort people will endure. The show then shifts into the St. Louis Morning Brief, where packed public hearings on proposed data ce...

Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins the discussion with a blunt, no-nonsense breakdown of rising distrust in government, arguing that public skepticism is justified as decisions around development, taxation, and regulation increasingly feel disconnected from local control. He weighs in on the explosive data center debates in Franklin County and St. Louis, predicting that despite packed publ...

Hour 2’s “St. Louis Morning Brief” centers on a massive public backlash against proposed data center developments in Franklin County and the St. Louis region, where marathon public hearings stretched more than seven hours as hundreds of residents packed venues to oppose the projects. Marc and Kim break down the tension between local governments tempted by major tax revenue and residents concerned...

Hour 1 opens with Marc and the crew returning to the newly renovated studio before reflecting on a stormy graduation weekend and previewing major upcoming interviews with FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey and Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hannaway. The conversation quickly shifts into outrage over reports that some Missouri county election officials may refuse to honor the state’s newly appr...

Kim on a Whim zeroes in on the fallout from COVID-era prison release policies after new reporting revealed that hundreds of inmates released early during the pandemic were later charged with violent crimes, including murder. Kim and Marc slam the decision by progressive leaders to prioritize fears over prison outbreaks above public safety, arguing that states like Illinois and North Carolina unlea...

Hour 1 opens with studio technical chaos and light banter as Marc and Kim navigate microphone issues while preparing to return to their main studio, before shifting into Marc’s late-night trip to see Triumph’s reunion show at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater. The conversation quickly turns political, with discussion of Donald Trump’s continued influence inside the GOP, including pressure on Thomas Ma...

Hour 4 opens with momentum around Missouri’s legislative aftermath, led by reaction from former Francis Howell School Board member Jane Puszkar, who celebrates the shift of St. Charles County school board elections from April to November, arguing it will dramatically increase turnout and weaken low-participation, union-influenced outcomes while forcing both sides to actually compete. Missouri Lt....

Tom Ackerman breaks down a viral weekend at Busch Stadium where a group of college club players sparked a “tarps off” fan movement in right field that quickly spread through Cardinals crowds and social media, creating an energetic, youth-driven atmosphere that even players and manager Oli Marmol embraced by engaging with fans and inviting them into the clubhouse. He notes the Cardinals’ strong rec...

Missouri Lt. Gov. David Wasinger discusses severe weather moving across the St. Louis region and its potential impact on travel plans, including his scheduled meeting with JD Vance in Kansas City. The conversation shifts into a recap of the legislative session, with Wasinger highlighting major policy fights headed to the ballot, including income tax reform, Amendment 3, and initiative petition cha...

Jane Puszkar reacts to Missouri’s move shifting St. Charles County school board elections from April to November, calling it a major structural change that could reshape local education politics by dramatically increasing voter turnout beyond historically low single-digit participation. She argues prior April elections allowed outcomes to be decided by a small fraction of the electorate, often amp...

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...