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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August 17, 20261 hr 58 min

NFA Suppressor Victory, Palo Alto Mosque Lawsuit, and Joshua Baez's Historic MLB Debut: (FULL SHOW AUGUST 17, 2026)

On the August 17, 2026 edition of The Marc Cox Morning Show, hosts Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge detail Second Amendment legal victories, municipal public safety, national political strategy, and historic St. Louis sports milestones. Hour 1 covers local storm impacts on the Busch Stadium Guns N' Roses concert, WNBA fan t-shirt censorship controversies, Bill Maher's commentary on Western cultural assimilation, the passing of actress Hayden Panettiere, and former Congresswoman Nancy Mace's digital media launch. Hour 2 examines National Firearms Act (NFA) judicial rulings, a citywide St. Louis Water Division boil advisory, hot car child endangerment charges, financial updates on Anthropic and Berkshire Hathaway from Nicole Murray, and State Technical College of Missouri's #1 national ranking. Hour 3 breaks down Democratic primary scheduling, Hans von Spakovsky's analysis of the Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF court ruling on zero-taxed suppressors, Dan Buck's debut of "American Invaders," and a federal lawsuit against Palo Alto Unified School District over an unconsented mosque field trip. Hour 4 analyzes Missouri Amendment 3 campaign finance dynamics, Kimberly Bird's update on Live Action surrogacy advocacy, and KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman's breakdown of Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez's historic three-homerun MLB debut at Wrigley Field. Full Show Hashtags #MOpol #JoshuaBaez #StLouisCardinals #NFA #SecondAmendment #HansVonSpakovsky #DanBuck #TheBuckStopsHere #KimOnAWhim #LiveAction #TomAckerman #StLouisBrief #BoilAdvisory #PaloAltoLawsuit #Election2026 Master Guest List Nicole Murray (Financial and Business Journalist) Hans von Spakovsky (Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom) Dan Buck (Guest Commentator and Executive Director) Kimberly Bird (Communications and Public Affairs Senior Specialist for Live Action) Tom Ackerman (KMOX Sports Director)

August 17, 202630 min

Surrogate Medical Lawsuits, 2028 Primary Positioning, and Joshua Baez's Historic Three-Homerun Debut: (HOUR 4)

Hour 4 opens with broadcast technical adjustments and campaign finance analysis surrounding Missouri Amendment 3 on the November ballot, contrasting grassroots funding with out-of-state donors. On The Shortlist, the hosts review commentary from Scott Jennings on Democratic primary calendar scheduling, Ro Khanna on single-payer healthcare proposals, Clay Travis on WNBA eligibility rules, and potential 2028 presidential contenders including Pete Buttigieg and Andy Beshear. In Segment 2, Kimberly Bird, Senior Specialist for Live Action, joins the program to detail an Alaska surrogacy dispute involving surrogate McKenna West, contractual abortion clauses, and state pro-life ballot measures. Segment 3 features KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman providing expert analysis on Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez's historic three-homerun MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs, player development under Chaim Bloom, and financial flexibility for future roster construction. Hour Hashtags #MOpol #Amendment3 #LiveAction #KimberlyBird #TomAckerman #JoshuaBaez #StLouisCardinals #MLBHistory Hour Guest List Kimberly Bird — Communications and Public Affairs Senior Specialist for Live Action (Hour 4, Segment 2) Tom Ackerman — KMOX Sports Director (Hour 4, Segment 3) 🎙️ FULL SHOW SUMMARY

August 17, 202610 min

Tom Ackerman on Joshua Baez's Historic MLB Debut, Cardinals Prospect Pipeline, and Franchise Financial Strategy

KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins the show to discuss Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez's historic Major League debut at Wrigley Field, where he became the first player in modern MLB history to hit a home run in each of his first three career at-bats. Ackerman evaluates the organization's player development system under Chaim Bloom, highlighting key minor league talent including top catcher Rainiel Rodriguez and pitcher Liam Doyle. Additionally, Ackerman breaks down the Cardinals' low payroll structure and long-term roster strategy, contrasting youth development with future free-agent flexibility as the team competes for a National League Wild Card spot. Hashtags: #TomAckerman #JoshuaBaez #StLouisCardinals #WrigleyField #MLBHistory #ChaimBloom

August 17, 20266 min

Kimberly Bird on Alaska Surrogate Advocacy, Contractual Abortion Clauses, and State Pro-Life Ballot Measures

Kimberly Bird, Communications and Public Affairs Senior Specialist for Live Action, joins the show to discuss the legal and ethical battle surrounding surrogate mother McKenna West and a high-profile Alaska surrogacy contract dispute. Bird details how Live Action and Alliance Defending Freedom stepped in to provide legal defense and medical support when the biological parents demanded an abortion following a fetal heart defect diagnosis. Additionally, Bird addresses the prevalence of contractual "abortion clauses" in commercial surrogacy agreements, state-level constitutional amendment battles in Missouri and Florida, and ongoing legal proceedings to secure medical care for the child in Texas. Hashtags: #LiveAction #KimberlyBird #ProLife #SurrogacyLaw #AllianceDefendingFreedom

August 17, 202634 min

NFA Suppressor Court Ruling, Dan Buck Debuts "American Invaders," and Palo Alto Mosque Field Trip Lawsuit: (HOUR 3)

Hour 3 opens with weekend concert updates from Busch Stadium and a preview of upcoming segment features before moving to national political news on The Shortlist, featuring House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and combat veteran Joey Jones. In Segment 2, Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky from Advancing American Freedom joins the program to break down the landmark federal court ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF invalidating NFA registration requirements for zero-taxed suppressors, alongside legal analyses of public policy contract defenses in surrogacy disputes and federal enforcement targeting birthright tourism networks. In Segment 3's The Buck Stops Here, guest commentator Dan Buck reflects on sanctuary city policies following the fatal stabbing of 68-year-old retiree Todd Stewart in Martinez, California, debuting his original song "American Invaders." Hour 3 concludes with Segment 4's Kim on a Whim, examining a federal lawsuit against the Palo Alto Unified School District over an unconsented mosque field trip and CAIR speaker presentation for high school students. Hour Hashtags #HansVonSpakovsky #NFA #SecondAmendment #DanBuck #TheBuckStopsHere #KimOnAWhim #PaloAltoLawsuit #CAIR Hour Guest List Hans von Spakovsky — Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom (Hour 3, Segment 2) Dan Buck — Guest Commentator and Executive Director (Hour 3, Segment 3)

August 17, 202611 min

The Buck Stops Here: Dan Buck Debuts "American Invaders" Following Martinez California Tragedy

In The Buck Stops Here, guest commentator Dan Buck reflects on sanctuary city policies and border security following the fatal stabbing of 68-year-old retiree Todd Stewart in Martinez, California by an illegal immigrant from Venezuela who had been repeatedly released by local courts. Buck critiques municipal non-cooperation policies with federal immigration enforcement (ICE) and sanctuary state statutes that hamper law enforcement actions. Additionally, Buck debuts his original song, "American Invaders," calling out open-border policies, non-assimilation, systemic immigration fraud, and judicial obstruction facing federal law enforcement officers. Hashtags: #TheBuckStopsHere #DanBuck #BorderSecurity #SanctuaryCities #ToddStewart #ICE

August 17, 20268 min

Hans von Spakovsky on NFA Suppressor Injunction Breakdown, Interstate Surrogacy Law, and Visa Overstay Enforcement

Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky joins the broadcast to analyze the landmark Northern District of Texas federal court decision (Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF) striking down National Firearms Act (NFA) registration requirements for zero-taxed suppressors. Von Spakovsky also evaluates public policy contract defenses in interstate surrogacy disputes, federal law enforcement actions targeting $100,000 birthright tourism ring operations, and administrative enforcement mechanisms addressing visa overstays. Hashtags: #HansVonSpakovsky #NFA #SecondAmendment #SilencerShop #BirthrightCitizenship

August 17, 202624 min

NFA Registration Struck Down, Joey Jones Demolishes Military Ration Whining, St. Louis Water Advisory, and State Tech Ranked #1: (HOUR 2)

Hour 2 opens with back-to-school reflections and legal analysis regarding recent federal court rulings invalidating National Firearms Act (NFA) registration requirements, alongside updates on surrogacy case advocacy led by Live Action. On The Shortlist, the hosts review foreign policy commentary from Representative Seth Moulton, updates on the SAVE America Act from House Speaker Mike Johnson, and a forceful response from double-amputee combat veteran Joey Jones addressing complaints over military shipboard rations. In the St. Louis Morning Brief, reporting covers a precautionary boil water advisory issued by the City of St. Louis Water Division following power outages at the Chain of Rocks Water Treatment Plant, child endangerment charges against two parents who left an infant in a hot car during an Urban League Expo, and administrative delays in spending state sports gambling addiction treatment funds. In Segment 3, financial journalist Nicole Murray breaks down market futures, Anthropic's Q2 revenue surge, Berkshire Hathaway's $36.6 billion stake in Alphabet, Shein's $25 billion Hong Kong IPO valuation, and health research on snooze button sleep fragmentation. Hour 2 concludes with In Other News, featuring coverage of Jansen Panettiere's 2023 passing, a rediscovered 2001 Michael Jackson documentary, the birth of a rare babirusa piglet at Chester Zoo, WalletHub ranking State Technical College of Missouri as the #1 community college in the nation, and an Arkansas high school football snake incident. Hour Hashtags #NFA #NationalFirearmsAct #StLouisBrief #BoilAdvisory #NicoleMurray #StateTech #InOtherNews #JoeyJones Hour Guest List Nicole Murray — Financial and Business Journalist (Hour 2, Segment 3)

August 17, 20265 min

St. Louis Morning Brief: Storm Boil Advisories, Child Endangerment Arrests, and Mobile Gambling Fund Allocation Failures

In the St. Louis Morning Brief, hosts Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge detail a precautionary boil water advisory issued by the City of St. Louis Water Division following storm-related power outages at the Chain of Rocks Water Treatment Plant. The advisory impacts nearly two dozen neighborhoods across North City, South City, Midtown, and surrounding districts. Additionally, the hosts review criminal charges filed against two parents after a six-month-old infant was left in an un-air-conditioned car outside an Urban League Expo event, alongside administrative delays in distributing sports gambling addiction treatment funds via the Missouri Gaming Commission and the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The brief concludes with details on a downtown St. Louis vehicle pursuit and shooting near Tucker Boulevard and Olive Street that resulted in a car fire and police vehicle damage. Hashtags: #StLouisBrief #BoilAdvisory #UrbanLeague #MissouriGaming #PublicSafety

August 17, 202629 min

Baez Historic Three-Homerun MLB Debut, WNBA Censorship, Bill Maher on Assimilation, and the Tragic Death of Hayden Panettiere: (HOUR 1)

Hour 1 opens with weekend sports highlights celebrating Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez's historic three-homerun MLB debut, alongside local storm updates impacting Busch Stadium outdoor events and downtown St. Louis police activity. Segment 2 evaluates professional sports arena policies following an incident at a WNBA game where fans wearing "XX/XY" biological sex t-shirts were forced to cover their apparel. In Segment 3's Kim on a Whim, the hosts analyze television host Bill Maher's comments on Western values, cultural assimilation, and administrative enforcement surrounding birthright citizenship. Hour 1 concludes with Segment 4 examining the tragic death of actress Hayden Panettiere at age 36 and former Congresswoman Nancy Mace's digital media launch following her South Carolina gubernatorial primary loss. Hour Hashtags #JoshuaBaez #WNBA #BillMaher #KimOnAWhim #HaydenPanettiere #NancyMace

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