On 2A Tuesday, Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge welcome Kate Sickles, a representative from Freedom Principle MO, to discuss the Second Amendment implications of Amendment 6. Sickles analyzes how the measure's proposed 80% supermajority requirement for legislative revisions to citizen-approved initiatives could restrict future General Assembly oversight. Marc and Sickles debate potential national funding influences on state ballot initiatives and review voting recommendations across upcoming statewide ballot measures.

For official ballot titles, certified summaries, and constitutional details regarding all upcoming measures, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division.

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Fox & Friends First co-anchor Todd Piro joins Marc Cox to discuss global competition surrounding artificial intelligence, evaluates public concerns regarding data center construction, and considers federal regulation policies Fox News. Piro details national security perspectives on AI development, comparing domestic policy constraints with international advancement strategies. The segment concludes with lighthearted banter on paleontology discoveries in North Dakota, NFL quarterback performances, and sports commentary.

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Hour 2 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Ange discussing traffic updates and local lawn care before previewing upcoming commentary on Missouri's congressional map appeals. The St. Louis Morning Brief covers a Rock Hill nuisance lawsuit against Proper Brands over marijuana cultivation odors, local superintendent pushback against DESE's proposed A–F school grading framework, and a crime update from Florissant. Former State Senator John Lamping analyzes federal court options surrounding Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and Amendment 6, while In Other News wraps with stories on retail Flock Safety cameras, college wellness trends, and a Michigan driver's license printing error.

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Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Ange to analyze the legal status of Missouri's congressional redistricting map heading into the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Lamping evaluates the ongoing litigation against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, discussing Democratic legal strategies, voter turnout projections, and historical redistricting choices by the Missouri General Assembly. The hosts and Lamping examine Amendment 6, breaking down its proposed 80% legislative threshold for altering voter-approved initiative petitions and its potential long-term influence on state governance. For official information regarding Missouri election procedures and statewide ballot measures, visit the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division.

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Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge deliver updates on the St. Louis Morning Brief, starting with a nuisance lawsuit filed by Rock Hill residents against Proper Brands over persistent marijuana cultivation odors KSDK. They detail public pushback from local superintendents regarding the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's proposed A–F school grading framework mandated by Executive Order 26-01 DESE. The segment concludes with a crime update from Florissant, where an officer sustained injuries after being dragged by a fleeing suspect during an attempted traffic stop.

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Hour 1 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Ange discussing local Cottleville spots and analyzing a Supreme Court decision rejecting federal executive order changes to mail-in voting procedures. They cover Wisconsin U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany surviving a plane crash and emergency water landing in Lake Wausau while reviewing media reactions to the story. On Kim on a Whim, the hosts examine public health reporting from the CDC regarding synthetic opioid mortality trends alongside border enforcement measures. The hour concludes with Marc outlining voter positions on Missouri's upcoming November ballot measures, including Proposition A and Amendment 6. Official registration guidelines, sample ballot materials, and local election administration links are available through the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #TomTiffany #MissouriPolitics #SupremeCourt

On Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Ange and Marc Cox discuss media reports from TMZ surrounding the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who reportedly passed away after consuming a counterfeit oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl. The hosts analyze broader public health statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), examining synthetic opioid mortality trends and border enforcement measures. The segment transitions into local hunting updates with the opening of Missouri's bow season.

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The Marc Cox Morning Show breaks down the social media backlash targeting the holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial, alongside Mizzou football's 38-21 Border War victory over Kansas. Legal analyst Hans von Spakovsky examines the federal Purcell doctrine and upcoming Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals filings regarding Missouri's 7-1 congressional map, while financial reporter Nicole Murray tracks market expectations ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Dan Buck highlights Tom MacDonald's single "The Government," Kim St. Ange reports on a Waymo robotaxi ghost gun arrest in San Francisco, KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman highlights Cardinals Hall of Fame weekend, and Webster Groves Police officers review their new PeerConnect first responder wellness initiative.

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Hour 4 opens with Marc Cox and Kim reviewing initial reports on federal inquiries into Representative Ilhan Omar and evaluating international fuel market pressures. The hosts feature audio excerpts from Norah O'Donnell's 60 Minutes interview with U.S. Air Force Colonel "Dude 44 Bravo," detailing his ejection over Iran and joint military rescue. KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman analyzes post-game reactions to Mizzou football's 38-21 victory over Kansas, college football upset results, and Cardinals Hall of Fame induction highlights. The hour closes with Webster Groves Police Officers Patrol Lt. Kevin Townsend and Sgt. Cameron McCullough detailing their department's launch of the PeerConnect mental health app for first responders.

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KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins Marc Cox and Kim to analyze Mizzou football's 38-21 victory over Kansas, reviewing post-game commentary from head coach Eli Drinkwitz regarding KU's controversial promotional video. Ackerman breaks down quarter-by-quarter college football headlines, including Texas' 24-23 comeback win over Ohio State and upcoming SEC matchups. The segment concludes with a look at St. Louis sports highlights, including Yadier Molina's induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame, celebrity appearances at the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR race at World Wide Technology Raceway, and previewing the Chiefs' Monday Night Football matchup against Denver.

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