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.

  1. 18H AGO

    Hour 4: Iran Crisis Coverage, Pro-Life Strategy, Sports Highlights, and Trump Faith Controversy Intensify

    Hour 4 opens with Fox News reporting from Islamabad as Lucas Tomlinson details high-stakes U.S.–Iran negotiations, naval positioning in the Strait of Hormuz, and the strategic risks of a potential blockade involving minesweeping operations and limited U.S. naval assets. The show then shifts to the Vitae Foundation’s pro-life outreach efforts ahead of a major Missouri event featuring Brandon Tatum, focusing on Amendment 3, turnout strategy, and evolving abortion messaging. Sports follow with Tom Ackerman breaking down Rory McIlroy’s dramatic Masters win, Jordan Walker’s breakout home run surge for the Cardinals, and Magic Johnson’s upcoming honor in St. Louis. The hour closes with a heated reaction to a viral AI-generated image of Donald Trump portrayed in a Jesus-like scene, alongside commentary on Pope Leo’s criticism of the Iran conflict and satirical pushback highlighting how politically charged the symbolism has become. Hashtags: #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #ProLife #MissouriPolitics #Masters #RoryMcIlroy #Cardinals #JordanWalker #MagicJohnson #Trump #FaithDebate #Geopolitics

    32 min

  2. 18H AGO

    Tom Ackerman on Rory McIlroy’s Masters Victory, Jordan Walker’s MLB Home Run Lead, and Magic Johnson Honored in St. Louis

    Tom Ackerman recaps Rory McIlroy’s dramatic Masters win at Augusta National, noting how he pulled away late after a tightly packed final round featuring multiple contenders. He also highlights Cardinals rookie Jordan Walker leading Major League Baseball in home runs with a breakout early-season surge. The segment closes with Ackerman previewing the Missouri Athletic Club event in St. Louis where Magic Johnson will receive the Dean Smith Award. Hashtags: #Masters #RoryMcIlroy #JordanWalker #Cardinals #MLB #MagicJohnson #StLouis

    11 min

  3. 18H AGO

    Vitae Foundation’s Nick Johnson on Pro-Life Strategy, Messaging Research, and Amendment 3 Fight in Missouri

    Nick Johnson discusses the upcoming pro-life dinner featuring keynote speaker Brandon Tatum and highlights the work of the Vitae Foundation in studying emotional decision-making around abortion. Johnson explains the organization’s long-form research approach, which focuses on in-depth emotional interviews to identify what drives or deters pregnancy-related decisions, then applies those findings to targeted messaging for women in crisis situations. The conversation shifts to Missouri’s upcoming ballot fight over Amendment 3, with Johnson stressing the importance of voter turnout and efforts to reverse aspects of the previous measure. He also notes how modern digital targeting, online messaging, and access to abortion pills have changed the landscape of the pro-life debate, making outreach and education more complex than in past decades. The segment closes by emphasizing the role men play in pregnancy decisions and how their involvement can influence outcomes toward life-affirming choices. Hashtags: #NickJohnson #VitaeFoundation #BrandonTatum #ProLife #Amendment3 #MissouriPolitics #AbortionDebate #Election2026 #PoliticalMessaging #Hour4

    8 min

  4. 18H AGO

    Lucas Tomlinson Breaks Down Iran Talks, Strait of Hormuz Risk, and Escalating Naval Blockade Tensions

    Hour 4 centers on an extended live international update from Lucas Tomlinson reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan, detailing high-stakes U.S.–Iran negotiations tied to the escalating crisis around the Strait of Hormuz and the planned U.S. naval blockade. Tomlinson describes the talks as among the most significant diplomatic contacts in decades, noting claims of Iranian internal disarray, unclear leadership authority, and ongoing demands around nuclear enrichment and maritime access. He also explains the military complexity of enforcing a blockade and conducting mine-clearing operations in one of the world’s most strategically critical waterways, emphasizing the limited U.S. naval assets in the region and the high risk of escalation involving destroyers and missile systems. The conversation expands into geopolitical alliances, including Pakistan’s regional defense posture and its ties with Saudi Arabia, framing the broader Middle East as increasingly interconnected and volatile. The segment closes with a transition toward upcoming local discussion topics, including pro-life events and sports coverage. Hashtags: #Hour4 #LucasTomlinson #IranTalks #StraitOfHormuz #USNavy #MiddleEastCrisis #Geopolitics #MaritimeSecurity #FoxNews #BreakingNews

    9 min

  5. 18H AGO

    Hour 3 [04/13/2026]: Iran Blockade Escalation, Europe Immigration Protests, Swalwell Fallout, and Trump AI Image Backlash

    Hour 3 opens with a studio throwback moment involving a broken air vent cover that reignites an old studio cold-air issue before shifting into breaking international coverage of the U.S. naval blockade plan near Iran, with ongoing uncertainty about minesweeping operations and difficulty reaching Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson for live updates from the region. Segment 2 continues the Middle East focus, with discussion of blockade timing, oil flow disruption, and strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside political fallout in the U.S. including the collapse of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s governor bid and resurfaced allegations tied to his personal conduct. Segment 3 features guest commentary from Dan Buck on widespread immigration protests across Europe—including Ireland, England, Germany, and Japan—framed as rising resistance to migration policy and cultural strain, with debate over whether Western governments are already past a tipping point and comparisons drawn to U.S. urban politics like New York’s direction under progressive leadership. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim,” where Kim St. Onge criticizes a controversial AI-generated Truth Social image of Donald Trump depicted in a Jesus-like healing pose, calling it an unforced political and religious misstep that has even divided some supporters, and arguing that leaders must be held accountable even by their own base. Hashtags: #Hour3 #IranBlockade #StraitOfHormuz #EuropeProtests #ImmigrationCrisis #Swalwell #DanBuck #KimOnAWhim #Trump #PoliticalCommentary

    32 min

  6. 18H AGO

    The Buck Stops Here with Dan Buck: Europe’s Immigration Protests Signal Rising Civil Unrest and Western Political Strain

    Dan Buck argues that large-scale immigration protests across Europe—including in countries like Ireland, England, Germany, and even Japan—signal deep public frustration over migration policy, cultural change, and economic strain. He claims the demonstrations reflect citizens pushing back against government immigration policies and warns the situation may already be beyond repair in parts of Europe, suggesting the U.S. could follow a similar path without stronger border control. The conversation escalates into debate over whether unrest could evolve further, with Dan and the hosts joking about “civil war” rhetoric being more online fantasy than real-world likelihood, while stressing concerns about social fragmentation. The segment closes with comparisons to U.S. politics, referencing figures like Zoran Mamdani’s socialist agenda in New York and broader warnings about Western political instability if immigration and assimilation challenges are not addressed.

    10 min

  7. 18H AGO

    Hour 2 [4/13/26]: Iran Naval Blockade Moves, Oil Spike Above $100, NATO Friction, Supreme Court TPS Case, and Sotomayor–Kavanaugh Clash

    Hour 2 centers on escalating geopolitical tension as U.S. operations tied to the Strait of Hormuz move forward following failed negotiations with Iran, driving oil spikes, market volatility, and speculation about broader military coordination. Discussion expands into strained relations with NATO allies and shifting U.S. foreign policy expectations, alongside criticism of Democratic figures pushing diplomacy-first approaches to Iran. The hour also features legal analysis with Hans von Spakovsky on White House construction litigation, Supreme Court case timing, and judicial tensions, plus commentary on public clashes within the court involving Sonia Sotomayor and Brett Kavanaugh. The closing segment, “In Other News,” shifts sharply into viral and cultural stories ranging from celebrity rehab updates to bizarre accidents, Gen Z entertainment trends, and social media behavior, blending global instability with lighter pop culture moments. Hashtags: #StraitOfHormuz #Iran #NATO #SupremeCourt #HansVonSpakovsky #Markets #InOtherNews #PopCulture #GenZ #Geopolitics

    33 min

  8. 18H AGO

    Hans von Spakovsky Breaks Down White House Ballroom Lawsuit, Supreme Court Timeline, and Sotomayor Controversy

    Hans von Spakovsky joins to discuss an appeals court reconsidering legal challenges to the White House ballroom project, arguing opponents likely lack standing and noting long-standing bipartisan demand for expanded state dinner space. He also previews upcoming U.S. Supreme Court rulings, including a fast-tracked case on ending Temporary Protected Status for migrants. The conversation closes with reaction to reported public criticism from Sonia Sotomayor toward Brett Kavanaugh, raising concerns about growing tension and breakdown of collegiality inside the court. Hashtags: #HansVonSpakovsky #SupremeCourt #WhiteHouseBallroom #Sotomayor #Kavanaugh #SCOTUS #LegalAnalysis #TPS #ImmigrationLaw

    8 min
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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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  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    564
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