Marc Cox navigates a jam-packed Thursday morning covering politics, local events, and sports. Hour 1 opens with Ted Cruz criticizing Democrats over DHS funding, Mitch McConnell’s Senate maneuvering, and debates on the SAVE Act and voter ID laws. Hour 2 highlights spring weather swings, SEC tournament matchups between Missouri and Kentucky, Jimmy Failla ticket giveaways, White House critiques of Senator John Thune, and Tom Ackerman’s Cardinals update alongside viral and quirky news stories. Hour 3 features Kim on pro-life perspectives and the impact of support systems, Shannon Bream explaining Senate filibuster challenges and DHS confirmations, and Joe Brazel previewing St. Charles County parades and federal partnerships. Hour 4 covers rising gas prices, playful SEC betting, Shannon Bream on SAVE Act logistics and oil price impacts, Joe Brazel on Defiance’s St. Patrick’s Day parade and safety measures, and Sue Thomas with John Corbett detailing Dogtown’s coal-mining history and its celebrated St. Patrick’s Day parade. The show blends hard-hitting political analysis with community storytelling and cultural highlights, providing listeners both information and entertainment.

Hashtags: #DHS #SAVEAct #TedCruz #MitchMcConnell #ShannonBream #JoeBrazel #DogtownHistory #StPatricksDay #SECTournament #CardinalsBaseball #GasPrices #LocalPolitics #CommunityEvents #MarchMadness

Marc Cox opens Hour 4 covering the morning spike in gas prices and a playful SEC Tournament bet on the Missouri-Kentucky game. He then dives into a conversation with Shannon Bream of Fox News Sunday about the contentious SAVE Act, Republican Senate dynamics, and DHS confirmation hearings, alongside discussion of rising oil prices and legal battles over tariffs. Next, St. Charles County Councilman Joe Brazel details the Defiance St. Patrick’s Day parade, 5K run, and local ICE partnership considerations. The hour closes with historian Sue Thomas and John Corbett exploring the centuries-long history of Dogtown, its coal and clay mining origins, and the establishment of the area’s signature St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Hashtags: #GasPrices #SECTournament #SAVEAct #ShannonBream #DHS #OilPrices #DefianceParade #JoeBrazel #DogtownHistory #StPatricksDay

St. Charles County Councilman Joe Brazil, dubbed the unofficial mayor of Defiance, previews the town’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities, including a 5K, food trucks, live music from Clover and Circle Six, and a noon parade with color guards and Jackie Smith as parade marshal in Jack Buck’s classic Cadillac. Brazilalso addresses local law enforcement’s potential partnership with ICE, explaining how federal funding, task forces, and training could expand county policing efforts while noting staffing challenges and political sensitivities. The segment blends community celebration planning with insight into local governance and law enforcement policy.

Hashtags: #JoeBrazil #DefianceMO #StPatricksDay #Parade #5KRun #ICEPartnership #StCharlesCounty #CommunityEvent

Shannon Bream joins Marc Cox to analyze the hurdles facing the SAVE Act, highlighting Senate Republicans’ struggles to unify around voter ID legislation without disenfranchising constituents, and the challenges of a talking filibuster. The discussion moves to the upcoming DHS confirmation hearing for Mark Wayne Mullen, assessing bipartisan support and potential scrutiny over ICE policies. Bream also breaks down the economic implications of tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, including potential oil prices up to $200 per barrel, and provides insight on ongoing Supreme Court tariff litigation. She closes with a preview of her Fox News Sunday guests covering Iran, oil, and the partial government shutdown.

Hashtags: #ShannonBream #SAVEAct #DHSConfirmation #MarkWayneMullen #OilPrices #StraitOfHormuz #SupremeCourt #GovernmentShutdown #FoxNewsSunday

Marc Cox opens Hour 3 with college basketball chatter, previewing the Kentucky vs. Mizzou SEC tournament matchup and discussing fandom, media, and the live podcast video setup. Tonya J. Powers provides a detailed update on the New York bomb-throwing investigation, covering suspect charges, controlled detonations, and law enforcement efforts. State Representative Alex Riley, incoming Missouri House Speaker, discusses legislative priorities, including eliminating the state income tax, school choice, property tax reform, and conservative policy initiatives. Kim on a Whim explores pro-life perspectives, Missouri abortion legislation, and the potential impact of Josh Hawley’s bill on Mifepristone, while also previewing interviews with Shannon Bream and St. Charles County Councilman Joe Brazel.

Hashtags: #CollegeBasketball #NewYorkTerrorism #TonyaJPowers #AlexRiley #MissouriHouse #IncomeTax #SchoolChoice #ProLife #JoshHawley #LocalNews

State Representative Alex Riley, the incoming Missouri House Speaker-elect, outlines his legislative priorities, emphasizing the elimination of the state income tax, school choice, property tax reform, and conservative social policies. He highlights the House’s recent productivity, collaboration with Senate leadership, and strategies to advance key bills. Riley also shares historical context on the youngest past Speaker and previews his appearance at the St. Charles County Lincoln-Trump Dinner on March 20th, where tickets and a special AR-10 raffle are available.

Hashtags: #AlexRiley #MissouriHouse #SpeakerElect #IncomeTax #SchoolChoice #PropertyTaxReform #ConservativePolicy #LincolnTrumpDinner #StCharlesGOP

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 with a chilly Thursday morning forecast, discussing March weather swings and SEC tournament matchups between Kentucky and Mizzou. He previews the Lincoln Trump Dinner with Speaker-Elect Alex Riley and outlines upcoming segments, including Shannon Bream. The show gives away tickets to Jimmy Failla’s April 11th show and highlights White House deputy Caroline Sunshine’s comments on the SAVE Act, criticizing Senator John Thune for dragging his feet on election integrity legislation. Tom Ackerman provides an in-depth sports update from Florida, focusing on the Cardinals’ prospects, alumni involvement, and March Madness anticipation. The hour closes with “In Other News,” covering Bill Clinton’s viral near-traffic incident with Hillary, Bigfoot sightings in Ohio, a SeaWorld roller coaster accident, and amusing storm-naming practices in the UK.

Hashtags: #MissouriWeather #SAVEAct #JimmyFailla #TomAckerman #CardinalsBaseball #BillClinton #Bigfoot #SeaWorld #StormNames #MarchMadness

Tom Ackerman joins live from Florida to break down the latest in baseball and March Madness. He recaps the Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela World Baseball Classic game, praises the fan atmosphere, and evaluates St. Louis Cardinals prospects, highlighting players like J.J. Weatherholt, Alec Burleson, and Yadier Molina’s involvement with the team. Ackerman discusses the Cardinals’ rotation, offense, and alumni mentorship program, projecting improvements for the upcoming season. The segment also touches on NCAA tournament preparation and March Madness excitement in St. Louis, blending sports analysis with fan enthusiasm.

Hashtags: #TomAckerman #StLouisCardinals #BaseballProspects #MarchMadness #WorldBaseballClassic #SportsAnalysis

Marc Cox kicks off the show blending sports, international, and political coverage. Segment 1 covers Kentucky vs. Mizzou SEC tournament odds, tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and James Carville’s explosive Trump criticism. Segment 2 analyzes Trump’s military strategy and Iran actions, emphasizing U.S. national security and domestic loyalty. Segment 3, “Kim on a Whim,” examines Cuba’s worsening crisis following Venezuela’s oil cutoff, personal stories of escape, and the challenges of socialism. Segment 4 critiques Democrats’ repeated votes to defund the Department of Homeland Security and explores the SAVE Act’s provisions on voter ID, sports, and transgender policies, highlighting political friction and threats to national security.

Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #KentuckyVsMizzou #IranCrisis #CubaCrisis #DHSFunding #SAVEAct

In “Kim on a Whim,” Marc Cox and Kim analyze the escalating crisis in Cuba following Venezuela’s oil cutoff, detailing the humanitarian struggles, blackouts, and fuel shortages. They discuss the historical context of Cuban socialism, the effects of U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump, and personal stories of escape that highlight the harsh realities of living under authoritarian regimes. The segment emphasizes the tension between strategic intervention and national interest while examining how freedom and opportunity remain constrained under socialism.

Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #CubaCrisis #VenezuelaOilCutoff #SocialismImpact #KimOnAWhim