The Marc Cox Morning Show

Hour 4 continues with author and former Army captain Seth Keshel discussing his new book The American War on Election Corruption, which argues that widespread distrust in U.S. elections is driven by structural vulnerabilities rather than isolated incidents. Keshel lays out his case that expanded mail-in voting, automatic voter registration, and ballot harvesting systems create fundamentally differ...

Hour 3 opens with Missouri’s escalating redistricting and ballot deadline fight as Secretary of State Denny Hoskins defends the current congressional map, rejects claims of “limbo,” and lays out the August 4 certification timeline for referendum petitions while warning about constitutional questions and ballot overload concerns heading toward November. The hour then pivots nationally with Derek Mo...

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins pushes back on claims that election officials are “in limbo” over the state’s congressional map, insisting that court rulings and state leadership have made it clear the new map is currently in effect despite ongoing legal challenges. He outlines the August 4 deadline for certifying referendum petition signatures, explaining that his office is still verify...

Derek Morgan from the Heritage Foundation breaks down a growing bipartisan push to give car owners full access to their vehicle repair data, challenging automakers who currently funnel diagnostics and repairs back to dealerships and limit competition for independent mechanics. The discussion frames it as a broader consumer rights issue, similar to past fights over printer ink pricing and state veh...

Hour 2 opens with the disturbing New York City incident in which a grandmother died after falling into an uncovered manhole, sparking questions about city safety failures and how such a hazard could go unmarked in a busy downtown area. The conversation shifts into aviation policy changes as Nicole Murray breaks down reports that TSA rules are quietly evolving around medically prescribed marijuana...

The “St. Louis Morning Brief” covers a series of major local controversies beginning with St. Charles voting 7-1 to permanently block large-scale data centers after intense public backlash over development concerns. The crew also reacts to the conviction of a former Manchester-area Boy Scout leader accused of using troop funds for personal expenses before pivoting into a bizarre revelation that Th...

Hour 1 opens with Marc previewing a major Missouri Right to Life event featuring Riley Gaines before diving into Donald Trump’s dominant primary-night victories, including the defeat of Thomas Massie and growing pressure on Republican holdouts across Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina. The hour heavily focuses on Trump’s White House ballroom project and a fiery defense of his leadership style, fol...

Kim’s “On a Whim” segment dives into the bizarre and unsettling world of de-extinction science after Texas-based Colossal Biosciences successfully hatches live chicks using artificial eggs lined with bioengineered membranes. The crew debates whether technology designed to revive extinct species like the dodo bird, giant moa, woolly mammoth, and potentially even dinosaurs is scientific progress or...

The show opens with breaking coverage of a California church and daycare attack involving two teenage suspects, stolen firearms, and extremist markings, with early reports suggesting an armed civilian or security response may have prevented further casualties. That leads into a broader discussion of rising concerns about youth radicalization, violent crime trends, and how major incidents are frame...

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...