Hour 1 of the Marc Cox Morning Show begins with an update on rising tensions between Iran and Israel, including Israeli airstrikes and potential US military involvement. Marc also breaks down the $2 billion in storm damage across St. Louis and how it’s impacting homeowners and insurance policies. In the middle of the hour, Scott Jagow joins for his weekly Scott on the Spot segment, sharing his first ever surprise birthday party and discussing how people respond to surprises both emotionally and psychologically. The hour wraps with traffic updates on a fatal crash that shut down I44 and a look at Mayor Cara Spencer’s new executive order.

In this edition of Scott on the Spot, Scott Jagow reflects on his first ever surprise birthday party while Marc shares the story behind surprising his wife. The conversation explores how surprises both personal and historic shape our emotions, brains, and perceptions

Governor Ron DeSantis refreshes a law stating that you can drive through violent protests if they are posing your threat to you. If you are going somewhere important, such as a hospital, and the protestors are blocking the highway, what would you do to ensure you get where you need to go.

Griff Jenkins, Washington-based correspondent for Fox News Channel, joins the show to discuss a Democratic hearing that he is about to attend on Capitol Hill.

Shannon Bream, host of Fox News Sunday, joins the show to discuss the incompetence of Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass, as well as the big beautiful bill.

Jen Olson joins the show to discuss the current ruling in Blue Springs where a student sued for being discriminated against when using the women's bathroom as a biological male. She also discusses the current problem that arose in the Francis Howell School District. Shannon Bream, host of Fox News Sunday, joins the show to discuss the incompetence of Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass, as well as the big beautiful bill. Griff Jenkins, Washington-based correspondent for Fox News Channel, joins the show to discuss a Democratic hearing that he is about to attend on Capitol Hill. Governor Ron DeSantis refreshes a law stating that you can drive through violent protests if they are posing your threat to you. If you are going somewhere important, such as a hospital, and the protestors are blocking the highway, what would you do to ensure you get where you need to go.

Jen Olson joins the show to discuss the ruling in Blue Springs where a student sued for being discriminated against when using the women's bathroom as a biological male. She also discusses the current problem that arose in the Francis Howell School District.

The new trend when celebrities win an award, is for them to call out the injustice of the country and of President Trump instead of thanking people and their fans. Trump and Vance went to a show at the Kennedy Center last night, and it had some actors boycotting the performance.

The Kansas City stadium bill passed with flying colors and a 32-vote margin. The bill now lands on Governor Kehoe's desk for it to be passed and put into law.

Jim Talent, former U.S. Senator, joins the show to discuss Iran attempting to grow their nuclear arsenal. Non-essential employees have been advised to leave the country, which suggests something might be brewing from the U.S. or Israel.