The Marc Cox Morning Show

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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.

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    Flydubai Cockpit Incident, Middle East Foreign Policy & Supreme Court October Term Preview (FULL SHOW 10-1-26)

    The October 1, 2026 edition of The Marc Cox Morning Show features guest host Dan Buck sitting in for Marc Cox alongside Kim St. Onge. The broadcast opens with detailed coverage of the September 30, 2026 Flydubai Flight FZ1073 emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, analyzing reports of the cockpit struggle between Captain Smit Machchhar and the first officer, the rapid altitude drop, passenger intervention, and the landing executed by off-duty pilots. The show covers Department of Justice voter fraud prosecutions, legal updates on Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, and media commentary from Joy Reid, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Hillary Clinton. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts examine Target's deployment of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons and intelligent LED lighting for location tracking, alongside the WNBA Playoff Game 2 dispute involving A'ja Wilson and Sophie Cunningham. On In Other News (sponsored by Zerorez St. Louis), topics include a 65-pound runaway tortoise in New Jersey, TSA standing mandates, Katmai National Park's 2026 Fat Bear Week winner, and Halter's GPS smart collars for cattle. KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman reviews Chicago Bears backup quarterback Case Keenum's Monday Night Football win, MLB postseason matchups, the St. Louis Blues 2026–27 opener, and St. Louis CITY SC's 19-game unbeaten streak. Former U.S. Senator Jim Talent discusses community non-profits and U.S. foreign policy following troop withdrawals from Iraq. The program evaluates the CNN California Governor Debate between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton, domestic steel manufacturing in Iowa, and public education proficiency standards. Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream provides expert analysis on Congressional oversight of Special Counsel Jack Smith, Texas Ten Commandments classroom display litigation, and the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court October 2026 term. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DanBuck #Flydubai1073 #TomAckerman #JimTalent #ShannonBream

  2. 4h ago

    Flydubai Cockpit Struggle, Jim Talent Foreign Policy & WNBA Playoff Altercation (HOUR 3)

    Hour 3 opens with guest host Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge analyzing reporting on the September 30, 2026 Flydubai Flight FZ1073 emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The hosts review details surrounding the cockpit struggle between Captain Smit Machchhar and the first officer, the rapid altitude loss, passenger intervention, and the landing executed by off-duty pilots. The news roundup includes audio testimony from Capitol Hill hearings on COVID-19 hospital treatment protocols, Department of Justice voter fraud prosecutions outlined by Acting Associate Attorney General Todd Blanche, and public statements by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Former U.S. Senator Jim Talent joins the program to discuss community and faith-based initiatives, contrasting non-profit models like St. Patrick Center with federal administrative bureaucracies. Senator Talent analyzes foreign policy and security developments in the Middle East following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, evaluating regional petroleum supply lines and election strategy ahead of the 2026 midterms. The hour continues with commentary on the September 30, 2026 televised CNN California Governor Debate between Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton. Buck draws on personal commercial development experience to outline municipal permit review fees and regulatory compliance costs for regional building projects. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts examine the September 29, 2026 WNBA Playoff Game 2 confrontation between Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and an Indiana Fever courtside fan, reviewing technical foul assessments, arena fan security protocols, and social media reactions from Sophie Cunningham. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DanBuck #Flydubai1073 #JimTalent #AjaWilson

  3. 4h ago

    JIM TALENT: Troop Withdrawal from Iraq, Iran Strategy & 2026 Midterm Campaign Messaging

    Guest host Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge welcome former U.S. Senator Jim Talent to the show. The conversation opens with a retrospective on community and faith-based initiatives, highlighting non-profit models like St. Patrick Center and contrasting local community efforts with federal administrative bureaucracies. Senator Talent analyzes foreign policy and security developments in the Middle East following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. The discussion evaluates regional stabilization in Northern Iraq and Syria, Middle Eastern petroleum supply lines, and energy market trends. The segment concludes with election strategy analysis ahead of the 2026 midterms, examining Republican party messaging on energy production, border security, economic indicators, and household income growth. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #JimTalent #MiddleEast #MidtermElections

  4. 5h ago

    Senate Hearing Commentary, Case Keenum Primetime Win & In Other News (HOUR 2)

    Hour 2 opens with guest host Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge reviewing St. Louis regional weather forecasts, including late-week precipitation trends and upcoming seasonal fall temperatures. On the news roundup, the segment covers diplomatic commentary from U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker regarding the September 30, 2026 Flydubai Flight FZ1073 in-flight emergency, alongside Senate Judiciary Committee exchanges involving Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt and Special Counsel Jack Smith. The hosts provide media commentary on statements by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton concerning American constitutional history. KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins the broadcast to analyze Chicago Bears 38-year-old backup quarterback Case Keenum's 27-7 Monday Night Football victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, comparing Keenum's career path to Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner. Ackerman previews MLB postseason wildcard series, the St. Louis Blues 2026–27 regular season opener, and St. Louis CITY SC's 19-game unbeaten streak. On In Other News (sponsored by Zerorez St. Louis), the hosts review stories including a 65-pound runaway tortoise in Monroe Township, New Jersey, TSA airport credential standing mandates, and venture investments led by Founders Fund into Halter, a $2 billion precision agriculture startup producing AI-powered GPS cow collars ("Cowgorithms"). The hour closes with updates on Katmai National Park's 2026 Fat Bear Week winner ("Bear 910") and Samsung smart appliance software glitches. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DanBuck #EricSchmitt #TomAckerman #AgTech

  5. 5h ago

    TOM ACKERMAN: Case Keenum's Primetime Win, Regional Sports & St. Louis City SC Streak

    Dan Buck, Kim St. Onge, and KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman deliver sports commentary, opening with Chicago Bears 38-year-old backup quarterback Case Keenum's 27-7 Monday Night Football victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The panel compares Keenum's career path to Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and discusses stadium development proposals involving the Bears. Ackerman provides MLB postseason updates, covering wildcard series outcomes for the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers. The discussion previews the St. Louis Blues 2026–27 regular season schedule, highlighting top-line players Robert Thomas, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Dylan Holloway. The segment closes with highlights from St. Louis CITY SC's 19-game unbeaten streak. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #TomAckerman #CaseKeenum #STLBlues

  6. 5h ago

    ST LOUIS MORNING BRIEF: Federal Drug Trafficking Sentencing, City Police Board Meeting & North City Vandalism

    Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge examine local news developments across the St. Louis metropolitan area. The segment reviews a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announcing the September 30, 2026 sentencing of Jose Luis Mata-Cedillo to 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking conspiracy involving cocaine distribution for a Mexican drug cartel. The hosts discuss the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners public forum held at Harris-Stowe State University, examining audio equipment malfunctions, public participation levels, and Mayor Tishaura Jones's walkout during meeting proceedings. The segment details city infrastructure repairs following the theft and vandalism of 77 fire hydrants across North St. Louis, alongside a St. Louis County law enforcement investigation involving online child exploitation charges. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DanBuck #STLMorningBrief #STLPolice

  7. 6h ago

    Flydubai Emergency Landing, Tennessee Death Row Update & In-Store Consumer Analytics (HOUR 1)

    Hour 1 opens with guest host Dan Buck sitting in for Marc Cox alongside Kim St. Onge. The hosts analyze the September 30, 2026 Flydubai Flight FZ1073 in-flight emergency, reviewing reports of an in-flight cockpit struggle, a rapid 17,000-foot descent, passenger intervention, and the plane's emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. On the news roundup, the segment reviews Department of Justice voter fraud prosecutions outlined by Acting Associate Attorney General Todd Blanche, media commentary by Joy Reid, and artificial intelligence regulation statements from Senator Bernie Sanders. The hosts discuss political economic models, comparing public sector service delivery with private market enterprise. The segment details legal and procedural developments following the September 30, 2026 attempted lethal injection of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts evaluate viral social media reports regarding in-store customer location tracking, highlighting Target's deployment of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons on shopping baskets and carts paired with Acuity Brands intelligent LED ceiling lighting systems. The hour closes with Buck sharing reflections on high school sports officiating, addressing spectator behavior and umpire retention in youth athletics. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DanBuck #Flydubai1073 #TargetTracking

  8. 6h ago

    KIM ON A WHIM: Target In-Store Location Tracking, In-Store Analytics & COVID-19 Testimony

    Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge host Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control. The hosts discuss viral social media reporting regarding in-store customer location tracking technologies, examining Target's deployment of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons on shopping baskets and carts in partnership with Acuity Brands intelligent LED ceiling lighting systems. The segment analyzes corporate privacy policy updates, consumer mobile application location permissions, and retail analytics tools. The broadcast concludes with audio testimony addressing hospital treatment protocols, patient care disputes, and administrative vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #KimonAWhim #Target #ConsumerPrivacy

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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.

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  • Creator
    Audacy
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    564
  • Rating
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