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The Marc Cox Morning Show
The Marc Cox Morning Show is your home for no-nonsense conversation. Marc Cox is a political junkie and recovering journalist who has spent decades reporting on the biggest news of the day. Now he gets to talk about it.
Episodes
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 3: Memorial Day Reflections, Iran Debate & Kyle Busch Remembered
Heidi Harris reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day, freedom, and personal responsibility while discussing national park safety, economic struggles, and…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowTom Ackerman Reflects on Kyle Busch’s Legacy, Racing Pressure & Vegas Sports
Tom Ackerman reflects on the shocking death of Kyle Busch, sharing personal stories from interviews and discussing Busch’s evolution from NASCAR villain to…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowVeteran James Fitzpatrick on Iran, National Security & Memorial Day Sacrifice
Heidi Harris talks with attorney, Army veteran, and James Fitzpatrick about the meaning of Memorial Day, tensions with Iran, uranium enrichment concerns…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 2: AI Warnings, Iran Debate & Freedom in America
Heidi Harris discusses concerns over artificial intelligence, surveillance culture, social media, and freedom in America before welcoming Hans von Spakovsky to…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHans von Spakovsky on Iran, Uranium Enrichment & Trump’s Foreign Policy
Heidi Harris talks with Hans von Spakovsky about Memorial Day, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, uranium enrichment, missile capabilities, terrorism in the Middle…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 1: Memorial Day Reflections, Iran Concerns & Spencer Pratt’s LA Mayor Push
Heidi Harris fills in and reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day, military sacrifice, faith, and American freedom while discussing tensions with Iran, media…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowThe Marc Cox Morning Show 05/22/2026 (Full Show): Iran Strike Debate, J6 Settlement Firestorm, F-15 Rescue Story, and NATO Power Shifts
Hour 1 centers on escalating tensions surrounding Iran and the possibility of renewed U.S. military action, paired with broader geopolitical analysis of…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHOUR 4: Military Memorials, Rubio at NATO, and Chaos on the Queen of Hearts Jackpot Line
Hour 4 moves from breaking international coverage of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks at a NATO summit in Sweden, where he defended U.S. force posture…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowSue Thomas on Grafton D-Day Memorial, Marco Rubio at NATO, and the $2M Bronze Ranger Tribute
Sue Thomas joins the program with updates on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments from a NATO summit in Sweden, where he emphasized Sweden’s strengthened…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowMaster Sgt. Nick Connery on Military Recruiting Surge, COVID Fallout, and the Rise of Citizen Soldiers
Master Sgt. Nick Connery of the Missouri Army National Guard breaks down a notable rebound in recruiting across the St. Louis and St. Charles regions…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 3 [05/22/2026]: Iran Rescue Fallout, DC Lawfare Fight, and Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Sparks Backlash
Hour 3 opens with breaking geopolitical tension as discussion turns to potential renewed U.S. action toward Iran and the broader Middle East strategy, setting…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowAndrew Harding: Cuba Power Shift, Iran Strategy Risks, and the Western Hemisphere Chess Match with China and Russia
Andrew Harding of the Heritage Foundation breaks down the national security stakes behind potential U.S. policy shifts toward Cuba, focusing on its strategic…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowLt. Col. Matt Olde: Inside the Iran Rescue Mission, 9G Fighter Jet Reality, and the Top Gun Effect on Real Pilots
Lt. Col. Matt Olde, an active-duty U.S. Air Force F-15 pilot, breaks down the intensity and coordination behind modern combat search-and-rescue missions…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 2 (05/22/2026): Weaponization Fund Firestorm, Downtown St. Louis Makeover Debate, and Corporate Lawsuit Blowups
Hour 2 opens with a heated breakdown of the proposed “anti-weaponization” compensation fund, framed as a broader argument over political targeting, legal…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowSt. Louis Morning Brief: “Millennium Hotel Comes Down as Downtown Rebuild Fight Heats Up”
Discussion centers on the long-awaited demolition of the Millennium Hotel and the massive redevelopment plan tied to it, alongside riverfront improvement…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 1 [05/22/2026]: Candace Owens Backlash, Colorado Pro-Life Censorship, and Missouri’s Amendment 3 Fight
Hour 1 opens with Mark Cox returning from a bourbon barrel pick trip to Missouri’s Ben Holladay Distillery before quickly pivoting into a heated breakdown of…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowKim on a Whim: Colorado Student Blocked From Pro-Life Slam Poem
A Colorado middle school student was reportedly denied permission to present a slam poem defending pro-life views, with the teacher labeling it “too political”…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowThe Marc Cox Morning Show [05/21/2026] (Full Show): Tax Battles, Supreme Court Pressure, Global Flashpoints, and Cultural Fault Lines
The show opens with Hour 1 focused on culture war and political flashpoints, including debate over women’s sports, conservative activism, and a heated…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 4 [05/21/2026]: St. Louis Funding Fight, Supreme Court Battles, Indy 500 Tribute, and Cuba Policy Clash
Hour 4 opens with a heated St. Louis policy debate over proposed water rate increases tied to aging infrastructure funding and the controversial use of Rams…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowGriff Jenkins Previews Indy 500 Broadcast, Memorial Day Reflections, and Military Service Tribute
Griff Jenkins joins ahead of the Indy 500 broadcast from Turn 1, previewing race-day coverage, driver storylines, and the intensity of racing at Indianapolis…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowShannon Bream Breaks Down Supreme Court Flashpoints, Cuba Pressure, and Trump “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Debate
Shannon Bream outlines a packed Supreme Court docket involving executive power cases, election law disputes, and the high-profile birthright citizenship…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 3: Missouri Politics, Water Rate Shock, Waymo Rollout Issues, and Rising Cost Pressures Across the Board
Hour 3 opens with Missouri political and cultural discussion, including the growing “tarps off” fan trend at Busch Stadium and how it has spread into a…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowMark Denzler on 340B Drug Pricing Controversy, Rising Health Care Costs, and Hospital Billing Abuse
Mark Denzler breaks down growing concerns over the federal 340B drug pricing program, arguing that a policy originally designed to help low-income and rural…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowJim Talent on Iran Strategy, Gulf Tensions, and the Push to Reopen the Strait
Former U.S. Senator Jim Talent breaks down escalating U.S. pressure on Iran, arguing that recent military strikes combined with economic throttling are aimed…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 2 [05/21/2026]: Lottery Privacy, Waymo Delays, Insurance Costs, and Viral Chaos From DUI to Cybertrucks
Hour 2 opens with Dan Buck, Kim St. Onge, and Ethan Bright discussing a Missouri Lottery winner and the broader question of whether large jackpot recipients…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowRoss Marchand Breaks Down Ride-Share Lawsuits Driving Auto Insurance and “Tort Tax” Costs
Dan Buck, Kim St. Onge, and Ethan Bright are joined by Ross Marchand, executive director of the Taxpayer Protection Alliance, for a deep dive into rising auto…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowSt. Louis Morning Brief: St. Louis Embraces “Tarps Off” Baseball Trend as Waymo Tests Hit Legal Roadblocks and Water Rate Hikes Loom
The “St. Louis Morning Brief” opens with the viral “tarps off” trend at Busch Stadium, where fans in a designated upper-deck section are encouraged to go…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 1 [05/21/2026]: Riley Gaines Warns Conservatives as Chicago Bears Revolt Against Illinois Taxes
Hour 1 opens with Dan Buck, Kim St. Onge, and Ethan Bright filling in for Marc Cox and immediately diving into culture war flashpoints surrounding women’s…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowKim St. Onge Exposes “Fake Viral” Internet Machine Fueling Politics, Influencers, and AI Manipulation
In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge and Dan Buck dive into the growing world of manufactured internet popularity, breaking down how viral trends, influencer fame…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 4 [05/20/2026]: Seth Keshel, Taylor Riggs & Trump’s “MAGA Ballroom” Spark Clash Over Elections, Economy & Power in America
Hour 4 opens with a broad discussion of declining customer service and changing expectations in everyday consumer interactions, using retail and food service…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowTaylor Riggs on Inflation, Oil Markets, Union Power, and the Global Energy Squeeze
Hour 4 continues with economist Taylor Riggs breaking down the tension between government intervention and free-market outcomes, responding to critiques of…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowSeth Keshel on Election Corruption, Mail-In Voting Risks, and the Fight Over “Cooked” Election Systems
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 3: Denny Hoskins on Missouri Redistricting Fight, Derek Morgan on Trump GOP Shakeups, and Science “Playing God” Debate
Hour 3 opens with Missouri’s escalating redistricting and ballot deadline fight as Secretary of State Denny Hoskins defends the current congressional map…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowSec. of State Denny Hoskins on Missouri Election Map Battle, August Deadline Pressure, and Voter Roll Cleanup Fight
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowDerek Morgan on Auto Repair Monopoly Fight, Supreme Court Power Plays, and Trump Primary Earthquake Explained
Derek Morgan from the Heritage Foundation breaks down a growing bipartisan push to give car owners full access to their vehicle repair data, challenging…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 2 [05/20/2026]: NYC Manhole Horror, TSA Policy Shakeups, and GOP Power Struggles Intensify
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowSt. Louis Morning Brief: St. Charles Bans Data Centers, Disney Rebrands Downtown St. Louis, and Police Budget War Escalates
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 1 [05/20/2026]: Trump Crushes Primaries, January 6 Fallout Explodes, and Jurassic Park Science Gets Real
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowKim on a Whim: Jurassic Park Fears Erupt After Scientists Hatch Chicks in Artificial Eggs
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…
The Marc Cox Morning Showhe Marc Cox Morning Show [05/19/2026] (Full Show): San Diego Terror Attack, FBI Crime Crackdown, ActBlue Probe, and Cultural Flashpoints
The show opens with breaking coverage of a California church and daycare attack involving two teenage suspects, stolen firearms, and extremist markings, with…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 4: FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey on Crime Strategy, ActBlue Probe, and Rising Public Safety Concerns
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowRyan Wiggins on Health Battle, ActBlue Testimony, and San Diego Shooting Fallout
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowFBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey on Crime Surge Strategy, Border Enforcement, and Election Law Showdown
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 3 [05/19/2026]: Todd Pirro on Media Chaos and Family Life, Mark Walters on 2A Battles, and Kim on a Whim Press Credential Fallout
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowMark Walters on San Diego Mosque Shooting, Armed Civilian Intervention, and 2A Legal Battles
In the 2A Tuesday segment, Mark Walters breaks down the San Diego mosque shooting involving two teenage suspects allegedly armed with stolen firearms taken…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowTodd Piro on Fatherhood Chaos, Camping Confessions, Pregnancy Jokes, and Behind-the-Scenes Fox Banter
Guest Todd Piro joins for a fast-moving, humor-heavy conversation that blends sports media chatter, parenting realities, and behind-the-scenes broadcasting…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 2 [05/19/2026]: Tent Camping Wars, Data Center Showdowns, and Viral Chaos Erupt Across St. Louis and Beyond
Hour 2 opens with a heated, humorous debate over camping culture, splitting opinions between tent purists and RV “glampers,” sparked by listener backlash and…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowJohn Lamping Drops Truth Bombs on Government Trust, Data Center Fury, and St. Louis Population Collapse
Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins the discussion with a blunt, no-nonsense breakdown of rising distrust in government, arguing that public skepticism…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowSt. Louis Morning Brief — Data Center Uproar, Population Collapse, and USPS Mail Theft Scandal
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 1 [05/19/2026]: California Church Shooting, Missouri Tax Revolt, and COVID Prison Release Disaster
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowKim on a Whim: COVID Prison Releases Turned Deadly as Media Pushes New Virus Panic
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowThe Marc Cox Morning Show [05/18/2026] (Full Show): Trump GOP Shakeup, Missouri Election Earthquake, Cardinals “Tarps Off” Phenomenon, and Storm Chaos Across St. Louis
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 4 [05/18/2026]: School Board Turnout Shock, Missouri Ballot Battles, Cardinals “Tarps Off” Craze, and Storms Rolling In
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 Marc Cox Morning ShowTom Ackerman on Cardinals “Tarps Off” Craze, PGA Drama, and Mizzou–SLU Basketball Series
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowMissouri Lt. Gov. David Wasinger on Storms, Ballot Battles, Redistricting, and Immigration Policy
Missouri Lt. Gov. David Wasinger discusses severe weather moving across the St. Louis region and its potential impact on travel plans, including his scheduled…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowJane Puszkar on St. Charles School Board Election Shift to November and Turnout Power Shift
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 3 [05/18/2026]: Storm Warnings, Legislative Fallout, Dan Buck Fraud Debate, and D.C. Juvenile Crime Crackdown
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowThe Buck Stops Here with Dan Buck — Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Government Waste, and AI Political Parody
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHans van Spakovsky on Election Integrity, Primary Power Plays, and Legal Battles Ahead
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…
The Marc Cox Morning ShowHour 2 [05/18/2026]: Iran Escalation Debate, Missouri Tornado Recovery, and Cultural Battles Over Faith and Family
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…