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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    BONUS: Kamala Harris 2028? Former VP seems to be on the trail, but she won't condemn wanna be assassins

    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.

    29 min

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    The Marc Cox Morning Show 05/08/2026 (Full Show): Iran Strikes, Amendment 3 Battle, UFO Releases, and Missouri Policy Showdowns

    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, beautification projects, and North City redevelopment plans, before shifting into Kim on a Whim mocking media-driven hantavirus panic and renewed masking rhetoric. The hour closes with a heated capitalism-versus-socialism discussion sparked by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez comments about billionaire wealth and success in America. Hour 2 continues coverage of Iran tensions and 2028 political speculation surrounding Kamala Harris while expanding into economic concerns including gas prices, inflation, mortgage pressure, labor strikes, and consumer costs. The show also highlights Riley Gaines’ upcoming Missouri appearance tied to the Missouri Right to Life banquet and breaks down local debate over Mayor Cara Spencer’s proposed RAM settlement spending priorities. Lighter cultural stories round out the hour, including AI-generated relationships, Gen Z lifestyle trends, restaurant promotion disasters, wildlife policy, and viral internet stories. Hour 3 focuses heavily on government transparency, immigration enforcement, and political authority during wartime. Congressman Bob Onder joins to discuss presidential war powers, Iran strategy, UFO disclosures, election integrity legislation, and small business tax policy, while Steven Camarota from the Center for Immigration Studies criticizes sanctuary jurisdictions for blocking ICE cooperation and releasing detainees flagged for immigration violations. The hour closes with continued skepticism over sensationalized hantavirus coverage and fears of another media-fueled public panic cycle. Hour 4 features Riley Gaines discussing motherhood, Amendment 3, women’s sports, and the cultural fight over gender and family issues ahead of her Missouri Right to Life appearance. The show then pivots to community fundraising and first responder competition as Shane Monnig and John Dolan preview the expanded Guns N Hoses Soccer Cup benefiting Backstoppers. Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek later joins the program to promote Missouri’s unclaimed property program, explain billions in dormant funds still owed to citizens, and outline his push to modernize Missouri’s outdated state investment rules. The show wraps with lighter commentary on fuel prices, Circle K gas lines, and California energy policies driving record gasoline costs. Hashtags: #Iran #Trump #RileyGaines #Amendment3 #BobOnder #StevenCamarota #Immigration #ICE #UFO #Hantavirus #StLouis #Crime #AOC #Capitalism #KamalaHarris #GasPrices #VivekMalek #GunsNHoses #Backstoppers #ShaneMonnig #JohnDolan #MissouriPolitics #WomensSports #ElectionIntegrity #EnergyPolicy

    2h 17m

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    Hour 4 [05/08/2026]: Riley Gaines Targets Amendment 3, Guns N Hoses Soccer Cup Expands, and Vivek Malek Pushes Missouri Finance Reform

    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 her rise into national activism. The hour then pivots into community fundraising and first responder competition as John Dolan and Shane Monnig preview the growing Guns N Hoses Soccer Cup at Worldwide Technology Soccer Park, explaining plans for expanded outdoor competition, larger rosters, and a major fundraising push benefiting Backstoppers. Later, Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek joins the show to promote the state’s unclaimed property program, reveal billions sitting unclaimed across Missouri and federally, and explain his effort to modernize Missouri’s outdated state investment rules to generate higher taxpayer returns. The hour closes with lighter commentary on rising gas prices, packed Circle K fuel lines, and frustration over California’s soaring fuel costs tied to state regulations and energy policy. Hashtags: #RileyGaines #Amendment3 #MissouriPolitics #GunsNHoses #Backstoppers #ShaneMonnig #JohnDolan #VivekMalek #GasPrices #CaliforniaPolitics #WomensSports #MissouriFinance #StLouisEvents #EnergyPolicy #ProLife

    34 min

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    Vivek Malek on Unclaimed Millions, Missouri Investment Reform, and ShowMeMoney Discoveries

    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 Missourians potentially owed money. The conversation expands into federal uncashed bond funds, dormant safe deposit boxes, and annual treasury auctions before shifting to Malek’s push for investment reform in Missouri. He argues the state’s constitutionally restricted investment rules are outdated and costing taxpayers millions in unrealized returns compared to surrounding states. Hashtags: #VivekMalek #MissouriTreasurer #ShowMeMoney #UnclaimedProperty #MissouriPolitics #StateInvestments #TaxpayerMoney #MissouriFinance #EconomicReform #StLouisRadio

    11 min

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    John Dolan & Shane Monnig on Guns N Hoses Soccer Cup Expansion, Queen of Hearts Jackpot, and First Responders Rivalry Builds Summary:

    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-v-11 full rosters with up to 40 players per side. The match pits police against fire and EMS in a competitive but charity-driven showdown benefiting Backstoppers, with organizers aiming to raise $100,000. Both guests emphasize strong turnout expectations, family-friendly pricing, and growing momentum similar to the original Guns N Hoses boxing event. Hashtags: #GunsNHoses #Backstoppers #QueenOfHearts #StLouisEvents #FirstResponders #SoccerCup #CharityEvent #PoliceVsFire #StLouisSports #CommunityFundraiser

    7 min

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    Riley Gaines on Motherhood, Amendment 3 Fight, and Women’s Sports Battle in Missouri

    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 men competing in women’s sports, saying real progress is being made but resistance remains strong at state and institutional levels. Gaines reflects on her rapid rise into activism, saying she never planned for a public role but feels driven by a responsibility to fight for her daughter’s future. Hashtags: #RileyGaines #Motherhood #Amendment3 #MissouriPolitics #WomensSports #ProLife #Election2026 #TPUSA #CultureWar #Parenting

    11 min

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    Hour 3: Iran Escalation, UFO File Releases, Immigration Policy Clash, and Hantavirus Media Panic

    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, arguing the administration is acting under commander-in-chief authority while Congress retains funding oversight, and also weighs in on UFO disclosures, election integrity efforts, and small business policy tied to tax reforms and job growth. In the final segments, immigration policy takes center stage as Steven Camarota of the Center for Immigration Studies critiques sanctuary jurisdictions for declining ICE detainer requests and releasing individuals flagged for deportation, calling it a breakdown in enforcement cooperation. The hour closes with Kim on a Whim, focusing on hantavirus headlines and public reaction, pushing back on what is framed as media-driven fear amplification and renewed masking rhetoric despite limited confirmed cases and relatively mild reported symptoms in most monitoring situations. Hashtags: #Iran #UFO #UnidentifiedAerialPhenomena #BobOnder #ImmigrationPolicy #ICE #SanctuaryCities #ElectionIntegrity #SmallBusiness #Hantavirus #PublicHealth #GovernmentTransparency

    35 min

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    Capital Beat with Rep. Bob Onder on Iran Strikes, UFO Releases, Election Integrity, and Small Business Policy

    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 could be. Onder also emphasizes election integrity, supporting stricter voter ID laws and proof-of-citizenship requirements while criticizing efforts to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. The conversation also highlights Small Business Week, with Onder defending recent tax policies and arguing that small businesses remain the primary driver of U.S. job growth. Hashtags: #BobOnder #CapitalBeat #IranStrikes #UFO #ElectionIntegrity #VoterID #SmallBusiness #TaxPolicy #Congress #NationalSecurity

    12 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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