A public works superintendent with no criminal record is now facing murder charges after a road rage confrontation turned deadly — and the details don't line up with his self-defense claim. This St. Louis Morning Brief breaks down how Ballwin official Robert Farrek allegedly pursued and shot 35-year-old Luke Sherman after a highway confrontation, raising the obvious point: you can't be the aggressor and then cry self-defense. From there it's straight into downtown St. Louis's return of the summer curfew for minors, a policy that only works if parents actually step up and parent, plus Illinois banning hemp product sales to those under 21 in an effort to crack down on so-called gas station heroin. Common sense says more accountability, more consequences, and yes, more police on the streets — not just gaming trucks and board games as a crime deterrent. Sports with Tom Ackerman is coming up next on the Marc Cox Morning Show.

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Hour one of the Marc Cox Morning Show comes out swinging, with Ryan Wrecker filling in for Marc Cox alongside Kim St. Onge. It opens with Team USA gutting out a World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina down a man after a brutal red card, then pivots to the Marc Cox Shortlist, where Governor Pritzker dodges the trans-kids-in-sports question, a socialist candidate throws horns at a rally, and Josh Shapiro admits Democrats want to radically reform the Supreme Court — all while Trump touts progress on denuclearizing Iran through strength. From there it's Sony stripping away video game ownership and Mayor Mamdani ordering New Yorkers to set their thermostats at 78, before Kim on a Whim tackles the real story behind St. Louis crime statistics and whether the city's rosy numbers can be trusted. The hour closes with a bombshell: Jill Biden's bestseller status exposed as a bulk-buy mirage. Common sense, honest numbers, and real accountability — that's the thread running through Hour 1 of the Marc Cox Morning Show.

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Guest List: No outside guests this hour — hosted by Ryan Wrecker (filling in for Marc Cox) and Kim St. Onge, with contributions from producer Ethan.

Is St. Louis really as dangerous as the headlines say, or is the truth being buried under manipulated numbers? On this Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge digs into comedian Jim Norton's viral video strolling safely through downtown St. Louis in broad daylight — filmed the same day a shooting near Energizer Park forced a soccer game to stop. Kim and the crew call out how city officials have quietly changed the way crimes like car break-ins get reported, giving residents a rosier picture than reality while population keeps shrinking and per-capita crime tells a very different story. Common sense says you can't fix what you won't honestly measure. Stick around as the conversation turns from crime stats to pickleball evangelists on the Marc Cox Morning Show.

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The July 1 edition of the Marc Cox Morning Show delivers a packed four hours of constitutional battles, Missouri politics, economic policy, cultural flashpoints, and Independence Day patriotism. Marc opens by dissecting the Supreme Court's recent rulings on birthright citizenship and executive authority, arguing they will shape American government for decades while fueling debate over Chief Justice John Roberts, Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Samuel Alito, and Clarence Thomas. The show examines Missouri's upcoming Missouri Amendment 5 vote, local fights over regional government consolidation, Gov. Mike Kehoe's budget vetoes, and concerns about birth tourism and immigration policy. Business updates cover record merger activity, gas prices, oil markets, housing, and the broader economy, while guests tackle everything from the future of the administrative state and men's health to inflation, financial markets, and Missouri's economic competitiveness. The show also dives into cultural debates surrounding family formation, WNBA controversies involving Caitlin Clark, California homelessness, New York politics, pandemic accountability, and viral health discussions before wrapping up with a patriotic conversation on American flag etiquette ahead of Independence Day. Throughout the broadcast, Marc and Kim blend local Missouri news with national politics, economics, and cultural commentary, delivering a fast-moving show aimed at the issues driving conservative conversation across the country.

MARC & KIM WELCOME:

Derek Morgan — Supreme Court rulings, executive authority, and constitutional law.

David Yablonsky — Men's health, hormone therapy, and preventive medicine.

Aaron Hedlund — Missouri Amendment 5, tax reform, and economic growth.

Jimmy Failla — Politics, sports, pop culture, and comedy.

Taylor Riggs — Gas prices, inflation, housing, and financial markets.

Nicole Murray — Daily business and market update.

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Hour 4 of the Marc Cox Morning Show spans three very different flashpoints—Missouri’s tax fight, national culture controversies, and ongoing fallout from COVID-era policy debates.

The hour opens with a deep dive into Missouri Amendment 5, where White House Council of Economic Advisers Chief Economist Aaron Hedlund dismantles claims from opponents and argues the measure would structurally improve Missouri’s long-term economic trajectory. He pushes back on fears of runaway sales taxes and highlights projected wage gains and built-in fiscal limits designed to gradually reduce income tax burdens while increasing competitiveness against higher-growth states.

The conversation then shifts into a broader national culture segment with comedian Jimmy Failla, who brings humor and sharp commentary to everything from celebrity wedding speculation involving Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift to criticism of California’s homelessness crisis and what he describes as policy failures in major cities. He also weighs in on the WNBA spotlight around Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, arguing the league’s business decisions are clashing with its biggest stars’ commercial value.

Financial analyst Taylor Riggs of Fox Business Network then breaks down gas prices, inflation dynamics, and summer demand pressures while also weighing in on housing market concerns in New York City and broader capital flight trends toward states like Florida. She also reacts to ongoing debates around federal agency authority following recent legal developments involving the Supreme Court of the United States.

The hour closes with a viral health-policy discussion tied to renewed scrutiny of former pandemic leadership, including comments about testimony efforts involving Anthony Fauci and Sen. Rand Paul. A podcast clip from Theo Von featuring physician Peter McCullough sparks debate over claims about nicotine and COVID-related outcomes, with references to clinical speculation, “long COVID” discussions, and the popularity of nicotine pouches like Zyn. The segment wraps with a broader reflection on how fast-moving online clips continue to shape public perception of science and policy debates.

MARC & KIM WELCOME (ORDER OF APPEARANCE):

Aaron Hedlund — Economic policy breakdown of Missouri Amendment 5

Jimmy Failla — Cultural commentary on politics, sports, and entertainment

Taylor Riggs — Inflation, gas prices, housing, and market pressure analysis

Hour 4 continues with Taylor Riggs bringing a sharp economic lens to the headlines dominating the day. The conversation opens around the ongoing WNBA controversy involving Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and Alyssa Thomas, where Riggs pushes back on league messaging and broader media reactions, while also acknowledging concerns about harassment crossing the line into threats that should be condemned outright rather than amplified.

The discussion pivots into energy and inflation dynamics, with references to comments from Treasury officials like Scott Bessent and the political pressure around gasoline pricing. Riggs lays out a straightforward market argument: gas prices move with crude oil, competition at the pump is real, and most stations operate on tight margins where convenience store sales matter as much as fuel itself. She also warns that peak summer travel demand makes rapid price drops unlikely in the short term, even if crude softens.

The segment widens into housing and tax policy in New York City, with Riggs reacting to investor concerns about taxation, property values, and capital flight—echoing sentiments from entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis about wealth moving to lower-tax states like Florida. The hour closes on a legal/political note, touching on a recent Supreme Court of the United States decision expanding executive control over agencies like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with Riggs stressing that while she generally favors smaller government, the real concern is how future administrations might wield that expanded authority.

It's Wednesday and that means Jimmy Failla, host of Fox Across America, is on the Marc Cox Morning Show — and he does not disappoint. Jimmy kicks things off with the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Madison Square Garden wedding buzz before pivoting to a take that every married man in America will appreciate: nobody actually wants to go to your destination wedding, and Taylor Swift accidentally doing guests a favor by keeping it local. Then California gets the Jimmy Failla treatment — homeless former swimsuit models on the boulevard, NGOs getting rich keeping people on the streets, and a political class handing out needles instead of rehab because there is simply too much money in the misery industry. Jimmy and Marc then light up the WNBA's Sophie Cunningham situation, pointing out that finger-pointing at Caitlin Clark while Clark and Cunningham together account for 70% of all WNBA jersey sales is the single dumbest business decision in women's sports history. Plus Jimmy previews his packed fall tour schedule, shares a Lake of the Ozarks meet-and-greet story involving a drunk Corvette owner who never figured out Jimmy never actually drove his car, and wishes the Marc Cox Morning Show a happy Fourth of July weekend. Catch Jimmy Failla every day at 6 on 97.1 FM Talk.

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The opponents of Missouri's Amendment 5 are spending big to lie to your face — and Marc Cox brought in the White House's own chief economist to take them apart point by point. Dr. Aaron Hedlund, Chief Economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors and former Show-Me Institute contributor, joins the Marc Cox Morning Show one month out from the August 4th ballot to torch every misleading ad running against the income tax elimination measure. No, the sales tax will not automatically skyrocket to 15% — the legislature could already do that and never has. No, this does not strip taxpayers of protections — it actually adds constitutional revenue growth limits that trigger automatic income tax cuts. Yes, a Missouri family making $60,000 sees wages go up roughly $3,000 on top of keeping their income tax money. And for the retiree on a fixed income worried about sales tax creeping up — Dr. Hedlund points out that Social Security income tax exemptions would be constitutionally locked in, healthcare would become more affordable as Missouri attracts more providers, and nobody wants to retire in a state their kids and grandkids are fleeing for Texas, Tennessee, and Florida. Missouri has been bottom 10 in economic growth for 25 years. Amendment 5 is the off-ramp — and a yes vote on August 4th is the most consequential thing a Missouri conservative can do this election season.

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Marc Cox opens Hour 3 teasing the Supreme Court decision that will reshape American government for a generation before bringing in Heritage Foundation Executive VP Derek Morgan to break it all down. The overturning of Humphrey's Executor ends 90 years of congressional insulation for unelected deep state bureaucrats — Derek drops the receipts showing over 90% of USAID employees donated to Democrats and 75% of high-paid DC government workers said they would defy a lawful presidential order. Derek and Marc also torch the birthright citizenship ruling together, with Derek citing Justice Alito's historic rebuke and calling Justice Thomas's 93-page dissent a monument to principled originalism. On court packing, it is a naked power grab. On John Roberts, he is too worried about the DC cocktail circuit. Then Dr. David Yablonsky, Medical Director of Victory Men's Health, joins in studio for Men's Health Month and publicly shames Marc Cox on air for skipping his follow-up blood work — before laying out what he calls a genuine epidemic of ground-down American men suffering from fatigue, low testosterone, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction while the Wild West of unregulated clinics peddles medications without proper screening or monitoring. Victory Men's Health's fifth flagship location in Glen Carbon is weeks from opening. Kim on a Whim closes the hour with a flag freedom showdown — UK citizens getting fined thousands for flying their flag wrong while Marc Cox replaces his American flag with a Trump flag just to spite his HOA Karen neighbor, and the duo walks through proper American flag code ahead of July 4th.

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Hour 3 Guest List:

Derek Morgan — Heritage Foundation Executive VP breaking down Humphrey's Executor gutting the deep state and the birthright citizenship dissents of Justices Alito and Thomas

Dr. David Yablonsky — Victory Men's Health Medical Director on the male health epidemic, medical weight loss protocols, and the Wild West of unregulated men's clinics

Dr. Yablonsky breaks down what he calls a genuine epidemic in American men: hardworking, family-first guys who have spent years grinding for everyone else while quietly falling apart — chronic fatigue, low motivation, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction that's straining marriages and stealing quality of life. He draws a hard line between Victory's evidence-based medical protocols and the Wild West of testosterone mills and weight loss clinics hawking medications without proper screening, monitoring, or accountability. He explains exactly who qualifies for medical weight loss drugs like tirzepatide — hint, it is not the guy trying to drop five vanity pounds before a pool party — and why the real goal is always fat loss, not weight loss. Plus, Victory Men's Health is weeks away from opening its flagship fifth location in Glen Carbon, complete with a high-end fitness facility and corporate headquarters space. Guys, your wife already knows something is off. Dr. Yablonsky says it is time to find out why.

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