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The Marc Cox Morning Show is your home for no-nonsense conversation. Marc Cox is a political junkie and recovering journalist who has spent decades reporting on the biggest news of the day. Now he gets to talk about it.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 7min
Eben Brown on Immigration Raids and Trump Assassination Attempt Trial
Marc and Dan talk with Eben Brown about the Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling that lifted restrictions on immigration raids in Los Angeles, allowing ICE broad enforcement powers overturning a lower court injunction that had barred stops based on race, language, job, or location. They also dig into the federal trial of Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course; Routh is representing himself, jury selection is underway, and Judge Aileen Cannon is presiding with no cameras allowed inside the federal courtroom. Updates will rely on note-takers and courtroom artist

Sep 9, 2025 • 32min
Hour 3: Todd Piro, 2A Tuesday with Luis Valdes, and Buck Don’t Give a ____
Hour 3 begins with Todd Piro’s take on New York’s proposed tax hikes, tax migration, and the lifestyle differences between New York, Florida, and Missouri. Then Marc and Dan host 2A Tuesday with Luis Valdes of Gun Owners of America, covering constitutional carry, teachers carrying in schools, Florida’s gun and ammo tax holiday, and efforts to repeal discriminatory gun laws. The hour closes with a Buck Don’t Give a ____ segment on RFK Jr.’s statements about healthcare incentives, Medicare reimbursements, and pharmaceutical influence on medical decision-making.

Sep 9, 2025 • 12min
2A Tuesday: Luis Valdes on Gun Rights, Carry Laws, and Tax Policy
Marc and Dan talk with Luis Valdes for 2A Tuesday about constitutional carry, concealed carry on public transportation, and whether teachers should be allowed to carry firearms in schools. They discuss Florida’s sales tax holiday on guns and ammunition through the end of the year, compared to West Virginia’s year-round exemption. Valdes also addresses the history of Jim Crow-era gun laws, current challenges to blanket bans, and the debate over mental health and gun ownership. The conversation includes international comparisons, such as the UK’s knife control policies, highlighting the broader fight for Second Amendment rights.

Sep 9, 2025 • 7min
Todd Piro on New York Taxes, Florida Migration, and Economic Impact
Marc and Dan talk with Todd Piro about New York’s proposed tax increases and the potential impact on residents and businesses. They compare tax policies and lifestyles in New York and Florida, with Piro adding commentary on the challenges of living in New York City versus the benefits of states like Florida and Missouri. The conversation highlights concerns about tax migration, relocation, and the broader economic consequences of taxation strategies.

Sep 9, 2025 • 32min
Hour 2: Tragic Events, Supreme Court, and Missouri Politics
Hour 2 features Hans von Spakovsky on constitutional issues and Supreme Court rulings, including immigration raids in Los Angeles and potential legal challenges for Big Pharma. Marc and Dan also talk with John Lamping about Missouri politics, Amendment 3, and initiative petition reform. The discussion covers recent tragic events, political commentary on Chuck Schumer’s economic criticism and Democratic policies, plus local news from the Miss America pageant to a stolen food truck in St. Louis. The hour closes with In Other News.

Sep 9, 2025 • 10min
John Lamping on Missouri Right to Life, Amendment 3, and Political Strategy
Marc and Dan talk with John Lamping about Lara Trump’s appearance at the Missouri Right to Life banquet, efforts to overturn Amendment 3, and the debate over initiative petition reform. They also discuss Missouri’s abortion law, Emmanuel Cleaver’s re-election, Eric Greitens’ potential return, and Jason Kander’s role in state politics.

Sep 9, 2025 • 7min
Hans von Spakovsky on the Constitution, Supreme Court, and Immigration
Marc and Dan talk with Hans von Spakovsky about constitutional interpretation, Supreme Court rulings on immigration, and the role of justices like Amy Coney Barrett, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. They also discuss ICE enforcement in Los Angeles, RFK Jr.’s push to investigate pharmaceutical companies, Lara Trump’s speech at the Missouri Right to Life fundraiser, and a new IP reform bill.

Sep 9, 2025 • 33min
Hour 1: Lara Trump Speech, Abortion Ballot, RFK Jr. Healthcare Incentives
Hour 1 covers Lara Trump’s speech at the Missouri Right to Life banquet, including her pause to say bedtime prayers with her children. Marc and Dan examine the recent abortion ballot initiative that narrowly failed and the role of outside funding, as well as efforts to change how initiatives are passed. They also break down a Supreme Court ruling that upheld ICE authority, the tragic murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Serhutska in Charlotte, and RFK Jr.’s concerns about healthcare incentives tied to vaccination rates. The hour also features a Buck Don’t Give a ____ segment on whether financial incentives and pharmaceutical influence undermine medical decision-making.

Sep 9, 2025 • 11min
Buck Don’t Give a ____ RFK Jr. on Healthcare Incentives
In this Buck Don’t Give a ____ segment, Marc and Dan take on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s testimony about healthcare incentives. They discuss Medicare reimbursements tied to vaccination rates, financial pressure on doctors, and the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical decisions. The conversation questions vaccine schedules for newborns, liability protections for drug makers, and whether government mandates compromise patient choice.

Sep 8, 2025 • 2h 13min
Full Show- Powerball Jackpot, College Football, Student Loans, Missouri Politics, and Buck Don’t Give A ____
Marc Cox and Dan Buck deliver a packed show starting with the excitement of a $400 million Powerball jackpot and Missouri’s big football win over Kansas, plus Alabama’s loss to Ohio State and the growing impact of NIL on college sports. They tackle student loan repayment challenges with Steve Cotton, revisit the controversy surrounding Dorian Johnson and the “Hands up, don’t shoot” narrative, and discuss rising crime in Chicago and St. Louis. Nicole Murray provides market updates, while In Other News highlights a Phillies fan home run ball incident, a Mizzou fans viral moment, and a U.S. Open hat controversy. Senator Nick Schroer joins to discuss initiative petition reform, redistricting, public safety, and his endorsement from Andrew Bailey. Tom Ackerman recaps Denny Hamlin’s NASCAR win in St. Louis, more college football highlights, and NFL action including the Chiefs, Bills, and Aaron Rodgers’ Jets debut. Corporal Barry Bayles previews the First Responder Softball Showdown at Car Shield Field, and the show wraps with Dan Buck’s unfiltered segment, Buck Don’t Give A ____.