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. 9H AGO

    The Morning Show 04/20/2026 (Full Show): Iran Pressure, Election Shock Tie, Vaccine Debate, and Cardinals Momentum Day

    The show opens with a mix of local weekend reflection and escalating international tension as Iran and Strait of Hormuz disruptions drive broader geopolitical concern, with discussion framing U.S. leverage and oil market instability. Hour 2 expands into voter roll litigation, election integrity disputes, and market reaction to energy shocks, alongside a global roundup that includes robotics, wildlife incidents, and extreme sports accidents. Hour 3 pivots sharply into domestic political conflict with a rare one-vote election ending in a tied recount decision, followed by a heated vaccine-related interview raising claims about medical education gaps, financial incentives tied to vaccination compliance, and informed consent concerns; the hour closes with cultural commentary on Nike backlash over Boston Marathon “pace shaming.” Hour 4 focuses heavily on St. Louis sports and community life, with the Cardinals extending a winning streak and climbing a tight NL Central while broader MLB conversations examine payroll imbalance, deferred contracts, and franchise valuation spikes like the Padres sale, followed by previews of major local events including the March for Life at the Arch and Laura Hettiger’s charity run benefiting the Little Bit Foundation. The show consistently blends national politics, cultural disputes, sports economics, and local civic engagement into a fast-moving weekday broadcast. Hashtags: #Iran #ElectionIntegrity #VoterRolls #Cardinals #MLB #BostonMarathon #Vaccines #StLouis #MarchForLife #CommunityEvents #Politics #Economy #Sports

    2h 15m

  2. 9H AGO

    Hour 4: Cardinals Surge, MLB Money Chaos, Local Events, and Weekend Activism Across St. Louis

    Hour 4 opens with a strong focus on St. Louis Cardinals momentum, as Tom Ackerman breaks down their fifth straight win, late-inning resilience, and climb in the tightly packed NL Central, while also expanding into broader MLB themes like massive payroll gaps, deferred contracts, and the Dodgers’ long-term development machine. The conversation also hits league-wide storylines including the Mets’ struggles despite record spending, the Padres’ blockbuster sale, and the ongoing fallout and lack of traction around LIV Golf. The show then shifts to local civic and community events, previewing the March for Life at the Arch and its political backdrop ahead of Missouri’s abortion-related ballot fight, followed by Laura Hettiger highlighting her “Laura’s Run for Kids” fundraiser supporting the Little Bit Foundation and its work providing essentials and food security for St. Louis students. The hour closes with a mix of sports updates, weekend event promotion, and discussion of community turnout and engagement across the region. Hashtags: #Cardinals #MLB #TomAckerman #StLouisSports #NLCentral #LIVGolf #Dodgers #Padres #MarchForLife #LaurasRunForKids #LittleBitFoundation #StLouisEvents

    33 min

  3. 9H AGO

    Cardinals Surge, NL Central Chaos, and MLB Money Talk with Tom Ackerman

    Tom Ackerman breaks down the Cardinals’ recent surge, highlighting their ability to win close, back-and-forth games behind timely hitting and late-inning execution. He points to Mason Winn’s breakout performance and the team’s five-game winning streak that has pushed them into contention in a tightly packed NL Central. The conversation also covers broader MLB economics, including massive payroll disparities like the Mets’ struggles despite record spending, deferred contracts such as Shohei Ohtani’s deal and Bobby Bonilla-style payouts, and how the Dodgers’ long-term player development model sets them apart. They also touch on the Padres’ record sale price, the collapse of LIV Golf as a competitive product, and brief updates on Battlehawks football and NFL Draft talk. Hashtags: #TomAckerman #Cardinals #MLB #Baseball #NLCentral #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #LIVGolf #NFLDraft #SportsTalk

    12 min

  4. 9H AGO

    Brian Westbrook Amendment 3 Fight, March for Life Rally, and Pro-Life Strategy Heading Into Election Season

    Brian Westbrook, executive director of Coalition Life, joins to preview this Saturday’s March on the Arch in downtown St. Louis, focusing on abortion policy and the upcoming Amendment 3 vote. He argues the proposed measure would replace the current law with stronger protections for women and children, while restoring medical malpractice safeguards, waiting periods, and restrictions on late-term abortions. Westbrook says Missouri has shifted dramatically since the previous ballot measure, warning that the state now allows abortion through all stages of pregnancy under current law. The discussion also highlights the scale of expected political spending, with millions anticipated from both sides, and outlines coordinated efforts from pro-life organizations and allied political groups to counter outside funding and boost grassroots engagement ahead of the election. Hashtags: #Amendment3 #MarchForLife #StLouis #ProLife #CoalitionLife #MissouriPolitics #Election2026 #AbortionPolicy #GrassrootsMovement

    8 min

  5. 9H AGO

    Hour 3: Iran Military Escalation, One-Vote City Council Tie, Vaccine Controversy Claims, and Boston Marathon “Pace Shaming” Debate

    Hour 3 opens with escalating tension involving the U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel and speculation about potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure as political pressure builds over nuclear negotiations and congressional limits on military action. The discussion shifts domestically to the St. Charles City Council race, where candidate Chris Kyle describes an unprecedented outcome: a one-vote margin overturned by recount into a tie, forcing a winner-takes-all random draw to decide the seat. The hour then moves into a heated interview with Dan Buck, who raises claims about a former Cleveland Clinic medical director criticizing vaccine education, alleged financial incentives tied to vaccination compliance, and broader concerns about informed consent and pediatric practice policies. The closing segment, Kim on a Whim, focuses on backlash over a Nike Boston Marathon sign and the rise of “pace shaming” complaints, blending humor and criticism of over-sensitivity in sports culture and corporate responses. Hashtags: #Iran #NationalSecurity #StCharles #ElectionTie #Vaccines #MedicalEthics #BostonMarathon #Nike #CultureDebate #Politics

    34 min

  6. 9H AGO

    'The Buck Stops Here with Dan Buck' Vaccine Claims, Pharma Incentives, and Medical Consent Debate

    Dan Buck raises concerns about what he describes as a little-reported press conference from former Cleveland Clinic medical director Dr. Daniel Neides, who allegedly criticized modern medical education on vaccines, questioned industry influence, and expressed regret over how patients are informed about vaccine risks. The conversation expands into broader claims about financial incentives tied to vaccine compliance in pediatric practices, with assertions that some doctors may be rewarded for following full immunization schedules and that patients can be dismissed for refusing them. Kim and the host connect this to real-world frustrations, including a listener experience involving being removed from a pediatric practice after declining parts of the vaccine schedule. The discussion also touches on insurance entanglements, access to children’s medical records through systems like MyChart at age 12, and concerns over parental control, medical transparency, and informed consent. Hashtags: #Vaccines #Healthcare #MedicalEthics #PharmaIncentives #InformedConsent #Parenting #MyChart #HealthPolicy

    12 min

  7. 9H AGO

    Chris Kyle on St. Charles City Council Race Decided by Drawing After 1-Vote Tie

    Marc Cox speaks with St. Charles City Council candidate Chris Kyle about an extraordinary election outcome where he initially won by one vote before a recount resulted in a certified tie. With no clear winner, the city will decide the seat by drawing a name from a sealed container under provisions in the city charter. Kyle explains the confusion surrounding state statute versus city rules, noting that neither candidate is currently considered the loser, which complicates any formal recount or legal challenge. He discusses uncertainty over whether a costly special election was ever truly on the table, the unusually low voter turnout of roughly 1,100 votes, and the emotional weight of waiting for a random drawing to determine the result. Hashtags: #ChrisKyle #StCharles #Election #OneVote #TieElection #LocalPolitics #VoterTurnout #CityCouncil #MissouriPolitics

    6 min

  8. 9H AGO

    Hour 2 [04/20/2026]: Voter Roll Lawsuits, Iran Oil Shock, Robot Marathon Win, and Safari Tragedy in “In Other News”

    Hour 2 opens with continued 4/20 commentary before shifting into Iran-related tensions as negotiations stall, the Strait of Hormuz remains volatile, and oil prices surge alongside warnings of prolonged energy disruption. Nicole Murray breaks down market reactions, rising gas prices, blocked media mergers, and unusual headlines including a Chinese automaker’s in-car toilet patent. The conversation then moves to election integrity concerns as Hans von Spakovsky discusses DOJ lawsuits over voter rolls, claims of hundreds of thousands of deceased registrants, and legal battles with states resisting federal access. The hour closes with “In Other News,” featuring a safari guide killed by an elephant in South Africa, a robot dominating a Beijing half marathon, a shark encounter off North Carolina’s Outer Banks, a skydiving accident at Virginia Tech, Shaquille O’Neal’s blunt comments on celebrity culture, and a NASA astronaut’s emotional post-space experience. Hashtags: #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #OilPrices #NicoleMurray #HansVonSpakovsky #VoterRolls #ElectionIntegrity #Markets #InOtherNews #NASA #Robotics #Wildlife #Politics

    35 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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    Audacy
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    564
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