Marc Cox’s Tuesday show covers a broad mix of national and local issues with tight focus. Hour 1 opens on Supreme Court battles over transgender athletes and the left’s attacks on ICE, with Kim on a Whim addressing local pro-life and Missouri Amendment 3 issues. Hour 2 features John Lamping and Todd Piro on political and legislative developments. Hour 3 zeroes in on ICE operations, federal law enforcement challenges, and community controversies with Sgt. Betsy Brantner-Smith. Hour 4 dives into local debates over data centers with Derrick Ramert, constitutional and federal overreach with Ryan Wiggins, and Missouri’s state income tax ahead of Governor Kehoe’s State of the State address. Together, these hours weave national legal issues, law enforcement, and local governance into a focused narrative.

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Marc and guests cover Missouri’s state of the state address, focusing on Governor Kehoe’s plans to phase out the state income tax and the implications for Illinoisans. Earlier in the hour, Derrick Ramert discusses local opposition to a massive data center in Troy, Illinois, highlighting community concerns about transparency, environmental impact, and infrastructure strain. Ryan Wiggins weighs in on ICE enforcement challenges, Minnesota fraud, and the limits of federal power under the 10th Amendment, providing context on how sanctuary policies affect law enforcement nationwide.

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Ryan Wiggins joins Marc to discuss the challenges ICE faces in sanctuary jurisdictions like Minnesota, where local law enforcement allegedly stands down during federal operations. They examine the political motivations behind attacks on ICE, the ongoing Minnesota fraud investigations, and the broader question of federal government overreach in light of the 10th Amendment. The conversation highlights concerns about misuse of federal funds, lack of oversight, and constitutional limits, setting the stage for conservative discussions on state versus federal authority.

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Residents in Troy, Illinois are pushing back on a proposed massive data center project, with Derek Ramert of Residents for Responsible Growth detailing worries over transparency, scale, and community impact. The 500-megawatt facility could power 350,000 homes, but questions remain about zoning too close to residential areas, infrastructure strain, and water usage. City council meetings have raised tension, with some officials pushing back against residents’ concerns. Ramert urges locals to attend upcoming meetings to ensure their voices are heard.

Mark Cox blends community and national issues, from fun listener interaction and travel updates to Elon Musk’s push for a real Starfleet Academy. Todd Piro breaks down the Supreme Court’s transgender athletes case with a dad’s perspective, while Sgt. Betsy Brantner‑Smith analyzes the political and operational fallout from expanded ICE enforcement and protests after a fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The hour closes with Kim on a Whim highlighting long‑loved local attractions.

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Sgt. Betsy Brantner-Smith returns to discuss federal law enforcement operations, focusing on ICE and the political pressures officers face in sanctuary cities like Minneapolis and Portland. She addresses misconceptions of ICE as a “secret police,” highlights the impact of local leadership on police recruitment and morale, and reflects on nationwide challenges for federal and local officers. The segment underscores the tension between law enforcement duties and political narratives, while providing practical insights into recruitment and public safety.

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Todd Piro joins to discuss the Supreme Court’s attention to transgender athletes in women’s sports, emphasizing separate leagues as a solution and sharing personal reflections on his daughter’s hockey experiences. The conversation shifts to Minnesota, highlighting protests, ICE enforcement, and fraud investigations, with Todd noting the broader implications for federal oversight. The segment blends personal anecdotes with political analysis, offering insight into both social and governmental issues.

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The hour spans global unrest in Iran, where protests face violent crackdowns, before pivoting to local St. Louis issues, including car break-ins and federal law enforcement presence. Marc breaks down Glenn Beck’s insights on the Federal Reserve and economic control, connecting them to broader societal power dynamics. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to analyze Josh Hawley’s political trajectory and controversial votes, emphasizing strategy, ambition, and populist positioning. Lighter moments include a Jimmy Phelan ticket giveaway and fun in-other-news stories like age-gap friendships, autistic Barbie, and a fearless deer taking on a rhino.

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Former Missouri Senator John Lamping breaks down Senator Josh Hawley’s political trajectory, framing him as a principled conservative carving his own lane within the Republican Party. Lamping explains Hawley’s approach to foreign policy votes, including the controversial Venezuela decision, arguing it’s a strategic move rather than a rebuke of Trump. The discussion covers Hawley’s focus on family values, the populist base, and the long game toward potential presidential ambitions, emphasizing the nuance that many conservatives are missing in their criticism. Marc adds context on how voters prioritize domestic issues over foreign policy and the importance of perspective over immediate outrage.

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Marc kicks off Tuesday fired up over Sammy Hagar’s St. Louis tour news before diving into a high-stakes Supreme Court case on transgender athletes in women’s sports. He hammers the left’s lawlessness on ICE and sanctuary cities, while Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” takes aim at Planned Parenthood and rallies conservatives behind Missouri’s Amendment 3 “fix.” The hour ends with a wild local twist — monkeys and a goat running loose in St. Louis, proving the news cycle really does have everything.

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