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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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June 16, 20262 hr 21 min

The Marc Cox Morning Show Full Show: Ryan Wrecker & Kim St. Onge on Iran, Terror Threats, Teen Crime & Gavin Newsom

Ryan Wrecker joins Kim St. Onge for a packed edition of The Marc Cox Morning Show. The duo breaks down the new U.S.-Iran agreement announced at the G7, questions surrounding enforcement and reconstruction funding, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and a deadly B-52 crash in California. They also discuss the massive downtown St. Louis sinkhole, the closure of I-44, local public safety concerns, and a court ruling upholding Missouri's law returning control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to the state. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins the show to discuss teen takeovers, prosecutorial discretion, parental responsibility, and Missouri's Amendment 5 proposal to eliminate the state income tax. Later, Todd Piro discusses a foiled terror plot targeting an America 250 celebration, while Mark Walters weighs in on gun rights, the arrest of James Harden, and growing concerns over political violence. Kim on a Whim tackles media double standards, comedy and cancel culture, teen takeovers, World Cup visitors experiencing American culture, and allegations surrounding Gavin Newsom. The show also features Jeff Monasso discussing Illinois' new assisted-dying law and legal challenges surrounding it, while Ryan Wiggins examines ongoing DOJ investigations involving Newsom's administration and broader questions about government accountability.

June 16, 202632 min

Hour 4: Jeff Monasso on Illinois' Assisted-Dying Law & Ryan Wiggins on the Newsom Investigations

In Hour 4, Jeff Monasso joins Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge to discuss Illinois' new medical aid-in-dying law, known as Deb's Law. The conversation covers the law's requirements, safeguards for terminally ill patients, ongoing legal challenges from disability rights advocates, and the broader ethical debate surrounding end-of-life care, patient autonomy, and medical decision-making. Later, Ryan Wiggins joins the show to discuss reports of ongoing Department of Justice investigations connected to Gavin Newsom and his administration. The group examines Newsom's claims of political targeting, allegations involving potential government fraud, comparisons to investigations in other states, and the possible political implications if the probes continue to expand.

June 16, 202610 min

Ryan Wiggins on Gavin Newsom, DOJ Investigations & Alleged Government Fraud

Ryan Wiggins joins Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge to discuss reports of ongoing Department of Justice investigations connected to Gavin Newsom and his administration. The conversation examines Newsom's claims of political targeting, reports that the probes may involve broader fraud allegations, and what potential legal or political fallout could mean for California's political leadership. Wiggins also explores comparisons to fraud investigations in other states, questions surrounding government oversight, and whether these cases point to larger systemic issues involving public funds and political accountability. The discussion wraps up with speculation about where the investigations could lead, the potential impact on future political campaigns, and why corruption allegations continue to resonate with voters across the country.

June 16, 202637 min

Hour 3: Todd Piro, Mark Walters & Kim on a Whim

In Hour 3, Todd Piro joins Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge to discuss the FBI's foiled terror plot targeting a major America 250 celebration, security concerns surrounding high-profile events, border security, and the challenge of balancing freedom with public safety. Later, Two-Way Tuesday continues with Mark Walters, who weighs in on the arrest of James Harden in Texas, Second Amendment issues, the Supreme Court's decision not to hear a major New York gun law challenge, and concerns about escalating political violence in America. The hour wraps up with Kim on a Whim as Kim examines claims from Gavin Newsom regarding political investigations, questions surrounding charity finances and government fraud, political double standards, and the role rhetoric plays in today's political landscape.

June 16, 20267 min

Jeff Monasso on Illinois' Medical Aid-in-Dying Law and the Growing Legal Challenge

Jeff Monasso joins Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge to discuss Illinois' new medical aid-in-dying law, known as Deb's Law, which allows certain terminally ill patients to obtain life-ending medication under strict medical guidelines. The conversation examines the law's requirements, safeguards, and the personal story that helped inspire its passage. Monasso also breaks down a federal lawsuit challenging the law, with disability rights advocates, physicians, and patients arguing it could create unequal treatment for individuals with disabilities and terminal illnesses. The discussion explores concerns about potential misuse, questions surrounding informed consent, comparisons to similar laws in other states and countries, and the broader ethical debate over dignity, suffering, personal choice, and end-of-life care.

June 16, 20268 min

Todd Piro on the Foiled Terror Plot, White House Security & Living Freely in America

Todd Piro joins Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge for a conversation that starts with a playful introduction and quickly turns to the FBI's foiled terror plot targeting the America 250 celebration and a proposed UFC event at the White House. Todd discusses concerns about the sophistication of the alleged plot, the challenge of preventing future attacks, and the balance between maintaining security and preserving everyday American life.

June 16, 202610 min

Mark Walters on Gun Rights, the James Harden Arrest & Political Violence Concerns

During this week's Two-Way Tuesday, Mark Walters joins Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge to discuss the arrest of NBA star James Harden in Texas over an alleged firearms violation. The conversation examines permitless carry laws, police discretion, and how even gun-friendly states can create legal pitfalls for lawful gun owners. Walters also reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear a challenge to New York's restrictive gun laws, expressing frustration with the Court's handling of major Second Amendment cases. The discussion then turns to the FBI's foiling of an alleged drone attack and mass shooting plot, concerns about escalating political violence, and the increasingly hostile political climate surrounding President Donald Trump.

June 16, 202635 min

Hour 2: Teen Crime, AI in the Workplace & The Battle Over Amendment 5

In Hour 2, Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge continue the conversation about teen takeovers and youth crime, examining whether stronger prosecution, tougher consequences, or greater parental accountability are needed to address the growing problem. The discussion explores how communities can respond to increasingly disruptive incidents and what solutions listeners believe would be most effective. The pair also take a closer look at Amendment 5 and Missouri's effort to eliminate the state income tax. They break down what the proposal would do, the arguments being made by supporters and opponents, and what the measure could mean for workers, taxpayers, and the state's economic future. Later, Kim and Ryan discuss a worker who received a religious exemption from using artificial intelligence on the job, sparking a broader debate about AI in the workplace, employee rights, and how businesses may handle similar requests as the technology becomes more common.

June 16, 202611 min

John Lamping on Teen Takeovers, Prosecutors & Missouri's Income Tax Proposal

Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge to discuss the growing problem of teen takeovers, youth crime, and the role prosecutors play in enforcing the law. Lamping explains why strong laws alone are not enough without prosecutors willing to pursue charges and weighs in on whether parents should face consequences when minors are involved in disruptive incidents. The conversation also turns to Amendment 5 and Missouri's effort to move toward eliminating the state income tax. Lamping discusses the political hurdles facing the proposal, arguments from supporters and opponents, the economic advantages of no-income-tax states, and why Governor Mike Kehoe continues to champion the issue as part of Missouri's long-term economic strategy.

June 16, 202635 min

Hour 1: Iran Deal Questions, St. Louis Sinkhole Chaos & Could The Office Survive Today?

In Hour 1, Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge discuss the newly announced U.S.-Iran agreement at the G7, questions about enforcement, reconstruction funding, and whether Iran can be trusted to uphold the deal. They also cover the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a deadly B-52 crash in California, and reaction from lawmakers demanding more details. Locally, the pair break down the massive downtown St. Louis sinkhole that forced the closure of I-44, concerns over aging infrastructure, and a court ruling that upholds Missouri's law returning control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to the state. Plus, a "Kim on a Whim" discussion on whether The Office could be made today, media double standards, political hypocrisy, teen takeovers downtown, and why World Cup visitors are falling in love with uniquely American experiences like Buc-ee's, Walmart, and free refills.