The Marc Cox Morning Show

Hans von Spakovsky joins the show to break down ongoing legal battles over congressional redistricting, focusing on recent Supreme Court-related rulings and state-level disputes. The discussion centers on Tennessee, where debates over district boundaries and representation are intensifying, with criticism aimed at arguments framed around race-based representation while pointing to examples like Me...

Hour 2 opens with reaction to fans camping overnight outside Enterprise Center for a concert by Bring Me the Horizon, sparking debate over fan culture, safety downtown, and rising ticket prices for live events. The discussion quickly pivots to international politics, with Marc arguing President Trump holds strategic leverage over Iran and China amid tensions tied to the Strait of Hormuz, and criti...

In the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” Marc and Kim react to multiple childcare centers across the St. Louis region participating in the “Day Without Childcare” protest movement demanding increased public funding, higher wages, and expanded childcare support programs. Marc sharply criticizes the movement as politically driven activism tied to broader progressive efforts for universal childcare, while K...

Hour 1 opens with Mother’s Day weekend recaps, Marc’s concert trip to see legendary guitarists Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, and praise for the Patriot Training Foundation before pivoting into rising tensions with Iran and frustration over climbing gas prices tied to instability around the Strait of Hormuz. Marc argues President Trump was right to reject Iran’s latest proposal and predicts stronger...

In this “Kim on a Whim” segment, Kim and Marc revisit the lingering cultural fallout from the COVID era, criticizing the “trust the science” messaging that dominated public discourse during the pandemic and arguing it discouraged skepticism and independent research. The discussion is sparked by a new campaign from Bayer promoting public confidence in science, which Kim says feels hollow after year...

Kamala Harris has been making the rounds, like a presidential candidate. But why won't she condemn the attempted shooter of Donald Trump? We discuss that, plus when it's okay to criticize gas prices and why kids these days don't seem to want to work.

Hour 1 centers on fallout from U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, with Marc defending the military response and pushing back against critics like Tucker Carlson while tying the conflict into broader debates over American strength, isolationism, and media framing. The hour also dives into St. Louis crime and spending priorities, with sharp criticism of local leadership over repeat offenders, beautifi...

Hour 4 opens with Riley Gaines joining the show ahead of her Missouri Right to Life appearance, where she discusses motherhood, the fight against Missouri’s Amendment 3 abortion expansion effort, and the ongoing national battle over men competing in women’s sports. Gaines argues cultural issues surrounding family, women’s rights, and children remain central political flashpoints as she reflects on...

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek joins the show to highlight the state’s unclaimed property program after discussions about listeners discovering forgotten money through the ShowMeMoney website. Malek shares his own story of unexpectedly finding hundreds of dollars after taking office and explains that Missouri currently holds more than $1.5 billion in unclaimed assets, with one in ten Missour...

The segment opens with the weekly Guns N Hoses Queen of Hearts drawing update, noting the jackpot climbing to $15,300 and a recent winner taking home $25 from a 10 of hearts draw. The focus then shifts to the upcoming Guns N Hoses Soccer Cup at Worldwide Technology Soccer Park on May 30, where organizers John Dolan and Shane Monnig detail the growing event now shifting outdoors and expanding to 11...

Riley Gaines joins the show ahead of Mother’s Day to talk about her new role as a mom and how it’s sharpened her views on cultural and political issues affecting families. The conversation centers on Missouri’s upcoming Amendment 3 ballot fight over abortion policy, with Gaines warning about its broader implications for children and state law. She also doubles down on her national advocacy against...

Hour 3 opens with breaking reports of newly released Pentagon/U.S. military footage of unidentified aerial phenomena, prompting debate over whether the objects represent foreign technology or something unexplained, alongside discussion of potential government transparency ahead of a presidential news conference. The hour then shifts to Rep. Bob Onder, who addresses U.S. strikes on Iranian targets,...

Congressman Bob Onder joins the show to discuss escalating U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets, arguing the administration is acting within commander-in-chief authority while Congress retains oversight through funding powers. He weighs in on newly released government UFO footage, saying he has not received classified briefings and remains open-minded about what the unexplained aerial objects...

Stephen Camarota of the Center for Immigration Studies explains how some sanctuary jurisdictions refuse ICE detainer requests, even in cases involving individuals charged with serious crimes. He describes a process where local jails receive federal confirmation that an arrested person may be an illegal immigrant or previously deported, but still release them before ICE can take custody. Camarota a...

Hour 2 opens with breaking news on U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets following attacks on American naval forces, with Marc framing the response as a justified “love tap” and a continuation of escalating tensions in the region. The conversation moves into political headlines, including Kamala Harris hinting at another presidential run and broader speculation about the 2028 race. The sho...

The St. Louis Morning Brief opens with Marc and Kim comparing notes on a Circle K fuel promotion that triggered long lines and renewed frustration over fluctuating gas prices, with discussion expanding into AAA guidance on timing fill-ups and how Illinois taxes are pushing prices above $5 per gallon in some areas. The conversation shifts into a broader breakdown of fuel economics, with Marc arguin...

Hour 1 opens with breaking reaction to U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, with Marc arguing the move was a justified “love tap” response to escalating provocations and dismissing isolationist criticism from voices like Tucker Carlson, whose recent rhetoric he characterizes as increasingly hostile toward Trump. The show then previews upcoming guests including immigration researcher Steven Camarota on...

In Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox unload on growing media hysteria surrounding hantavirus after viral videos promoted constant mask-wearing and respirator use over fears tied to rat-borne illness outbreaks. Kim mocks a blue-haired TikTok creator advocating N95 masks with built-in “sip valves” while warning listeners not to fall for what she sees as another fear-driven public health narra...

The show opens with freezing May weather before quickly moving into skepticism over media reports about President Trump’s Iran negotiations, with Marc arguing that mainstream coverage is unreliable and emphasizing Trump’s focus on preventing Iranian nuclear capability. Hour 1 expands into cultural and political themes, including debate over America’s Christian foundations, criticism of St. Louis C...

Hour 4 blends lighter weekend planning with heavier political and policy discussion. The show opens with Mother’s Day weekend weather expectations and a live appearance announcement at Hot Tubbs of St. Louis, followed by personal stories about hot tub ownership. The tone shifts into a discussion of a Center for Immigration Studies report claiming significant taxpayer-funded welfare usage among ill...

Griff Jenkins joins the show to discuss the breakneck pace of modern political news, arguing that reporting on Trump-era Iran negotiations is constantly shifting and often outpaced by real-time developments. He highlights what he sees as unprecedented direct access between the White House and reporters, noting that even critical journalists can still secure interviews and exclusive updates. Jenkin...

State Representative Mike Koslow breaks down his exchange with the Wentzville School Board president, arguing that claims of “nonpartisan” school boards don’t match reality given political activism, social media conduct, and party-aligned involvement. He defends the push to move school board and bond elections from April to November, saying higher turnout prevents small, highly motivated voting bl...

Hour 3 opens with a warm weather check and show distribution reminders across social platforms before quickly pivoting into a political breakdown of Missouri’s push to move school board elections from low-turnout April dates to November, with criticism of union resistance and arguments that higher turnout would change outcomes. In Segment 2, former Senator Jim Talent weighs in on Iran negotiations...

Noah Brandt of Live Action joins to break down the renewed fight over Missouri’s Amendment 3, arguing the state must reverse what he describes as sweeping pro-abortion constitutional changes driven by out-of-state funding. The conversation focuses on messaging strategy, emphasizing the use of medical visuals and fetal development education to shift public opinion, while Brandt highlights that a ma...

Marc Cox and former Senator Jim Talent react to President Trump’s ongoing Iran negotiations, beginning with Trump’s pushback against media claims that Iran is “refusing to submit” and discussion of whether a major nuclear deal is close. Talent pushes back on reports suggesting Trump is repeating Obama-era concessions, arguing instead that Trump is operating as a hard-nosed negotiator who is unlike...