The Marc Cox Morning Show

In Hour 1, Marc Cox and Dan Buck highlight the Missouri Tigers’ weekend victory before diving into the controversy surrounding Dorian Johnson’s death and the ongoing Ferguson debate. They discuss Chicago’s crime crisis and possible National Guard deployment, then turn to Minority Monday with Peyton Jackson, a Black Republican candidate, who critiques DEI programs and Democratic policies. The hosts also cover Missouri’s potential congressional redistricting, Eric Greitens’ political future, initiative petition reform, job creation, Medicaid, Supreme Court developments, and changes to the Trump-era citizenship test.

On this Minority Monday segment, Marc Cox talks with Peyton Jackson, a Black Republican candidate in Texas, about her outspoken critique of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and how she believes Democratic policies have negatively affected minority communities. The conversation explores the growing movement of Black conservatives, the role of influential voices like Officer Tatum and Stacy on the Right, and how redistricting in Texas could reshape the political landscape.

A fiery RFK faced the Senate to take a grilling over his vaccine stance, and most would agree he gave as good as he got. Catch up on that, plus the latest on the confusing morass of vaccines guidelines, mandates and suggestions.

In Hour 1, Marc Cox and Dan Buck open with Dan’s baseball injury before breaking down Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s fiery testimony on pharmaceutical influence, vaccine mandates, and chronic disease. They also discuss gun control legislation targeting individuals with gender dysphoria, ICE raids in St. Charles County, and a sharp critique of CDC policies in the “Buck Don’t Give A ____” segment. In Hour 2, Eben Brown joins to cover Florida’s Surgeon General comparing vaccine mandates to slavery, while immigration raids in St. Charles County continue to dominate local headlines. Dom Savino brings business updates, including Missouri’s sports betting launch on December 1st projected to raise $60 million. In Hour 3, Governor Mike Kehoe discusses Missouri’s special session on redistricting and initiative petition reform, while Brent Sadler analyzes the China–North Korea–Russia summit and the proposal to rename the Defense Department. The hour also highlights Big Pharma lobbying, the Epstein victim list, and vaccine mandate pushback. In Hour 4, the show pivots to a Chiefs vs. Chargers preview, more on Dan’s shoulder injury, and Rod Blagojevich’s Illinois commentary. Marc and Dan also spotlight the Guns and Hoses raffle, Backstoppers support, and the upcoming 9/11 memorial broadcast for the Focus Marines Foundation. Special guest Smitty (Mark Smith) from Smitty Shuttle Service joins to share stories about his business, VIP clients, and a listener trip to Switzerland.

In Hour 4, Marc and Dan preview tonight’s Chiefs game against the Chargers and talk through Dan’s baseball injury, which sidelined him with a dislocated shoulder. They share stories about fantasy baseball camps and pivot to political news, including RFK Jr.’s testimony on COVID-19, UK arrests for speech crimes, an immigration raid in St. Charles County, and comments from Rod Blagojevich on Illinois politics. The hour also highlights the Guns and Hoses raffle, Backstoppers, and the upcoming 9/11 memorial broadcast in Eureka supporting the Focus Marines Foundation. Special guest Smitty (Mark Smith) from Smitty Shuttle Service joins to talk about his transportation business, VIP clients, and plans for a listener trip to Switzerland. The conversation mixes sports, politics, charity, and personal stories about first responders and community

Holly Klaesner of FOCUS Marines Foundation joins the show to talk about the organization’s mission of helping veterans transition to civilian life. Founded by Marines, the program runs four times a year at a private farm near Augusta, Missouri, providing seven days of support to veterans from all branches. The conversation covers the challenges of PTSD, divorce, family trauma, and finding purpose after military service. Upcoming events include a live broadcast in Eureka on September 11, the Unforgettable Ride fundraiser for Alzheimer’s on September 26 in Wentzville, and a new “History of the Lou with Sue” radio segment on automobile history.

Marc and Dan spotlight the upcoming Guns and Hoses charity event on November 26 at Enterprise Center, featuring a police vs. firefighter boxing match, a Queen of Hearts raffle with a $4,500 jackpot, and a moving end-of-watch ceremony honoring fallen first responders. They share a personal story of Backstoppers’ support after a family tragedy, highlight Smitty Shuttle Service and its VIP clientele, and touch on upcoming events like baseball fantasy camp at the Field of Dreams and an international trip through Europe. The hour wraps with a quick look at Kansas City Chiefs betting odds.

In Hour 3, Governor Mike Kehoe joins to discuss Missouri’s special session on congressional redistricting and initiative petition reform. Brent Sadler from The Heritage Foundation breaks down the China–North Korea–Russia summit and the idea of renaming the Defense Department to the War Department. Marc and Dan also talk about the Epstein victims’ potential name list, highlight Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s opposition to vaccine mandates, and examine Big Pharma’s lobbying influence on vaccine policy.

Marc and Dan talk with Brent Sadler about the summit between China, North Korea, and Russia aimed at showing solidarity against the U.S. They discuss shifts in U.S. military strategy, deployments in Puerto Rico and Venezuela, drug cartel interdiction efforts, and rising geopolitical tensions in Asia and Latin America.

Marc and Dan are joined by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe to discuss the special legislative session focused on redrawing congressional maps, including efforts to make districts more compact and reshape the 5th district in Kansas City. The governor explains proposed initiative petition reforms that would require majority support in each congressional district to limit out-of-state influence on Missouri ballot measures. The conversation also covers public safety in urban areas, Operation Relentless Pursuit, and efforts to strengthen law enforcement in St. Louis through the Local Control Board with plans to add 300 more officers