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Ryan Wiggins joins Dan Buck to discuss a shocking FBI bust of illegal bio labs in Las Vegas operated by Chinese nationals, highlighting prior failures by federal authorities to act on similar cases in California. The conversation delves into the potential dangers of bio pathogens, the gaps in U.S. border security, and the critical need for proper oversight and enforcement. Wiggins emphasizes how ordinary citizens, like a house cleaner, inadvertently helped prevent a possible catastrophe, underlining systemic lapses in governmental checks and balances. Hashtags: #MarkCoxMorningShow #DanBuck #RyanWiggins #BioLabs #FBI #BorderSecurity #GovernmentOversight #PublicSafety #WigginsWorld

Dan Buck leads Hour 3 with Kim St. Onge and Ethan Bright, opening with Kim dissecting Hillary Clinton’s sharp rebuke from the Czech deputy prime minister at the Munich Security Conference, including her comments on Trump, gender issues, climate, and immigration. The discussion shifts to media coverage and misinformation on ICE operations, child deportations, and political rhetoric, analyzing how narratives shape public perception under the Biden administration. Trump’s border enforcement and anti-drug measures are explored, blending policy insights with commentary on cultural double standards, U.S. political maneuvering, and leadership accountability in the face of global scrutiny. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #DanBuck #KimStOnge #EthanBright #HillaryClinton #MunichSecurityConference #Trump #ICE #Immigration #MediaBias #PoliticalRhetoric #GovernmentPolicy #ChildDeportations

Mark Walters, spokesperson for the Second Amendment Foundation, joins to discuss the rising trend of violent acts by transgender individuals, the role of media coverage in amplifying these events, and the potential influence of hormone treatments on behavior. He shifts focus to Virginia, highlighting over 40 anti-gun bills, new restrictions on permits, fees, and gun shows, and the rise of Second Amendment sanctuary counties as a countermeasure. Walters emphasizes vigilance for federal implications, the ideological motives behind these laws, and how Americans can support gun rights through his Armed America Radio platform and the SAF. Hashtags: #MarkCoxMorningShow #MarkWalters #SecondAmendment #GunRights #VirginiaPolitics #TransShooterCrisis #ArmedAmericanRadio

Todd Piro joins Dan Buck to discuss the recent tragic shooting at a hockey match, framing it as part of a broader mental health crisis linked to violence by transgender individuals. They examine the intersection of mental health, medical interventions for minors, and societal impacts, emphasizing the need for more scientific research and responsible medical guidance. The conversation also touches on media coverage, the importance of identifying warning signs early, and potential reforms to prevent future tragedies, balancing the conversation between policy, health, and reporting ethics. Hashtags: #MarkCoxMorningShow #ToddPiro #TransShooterCrisis #MentalHealth #FoxNews #HockeyTragedy #MedicalEthics

Dan Buck fills in for Mark Cox with Kim St. Onge and Ethan, kicking off with light spring banter on weather, yard work, and dog sledding in Montana. The conversation pivots sharply to AOC’s bungled global stage performance, highlighting her lack of knowledge on Venezuela and China, questioning her readiness for a presidential run. John Lamping provides deep insight into Missouri education policy, the potential dismantling of the Department of Education, federal funding, and school choice challenges, emphasizing the power of rural districts and teachers’ unions. The hour closes with offbeat headlines, including Abraham Lincoln’s casket flag selling to a NYC steakhouse, Logan Paul’s $16.5M Pikachu card, and Silver Dollar City’s closing Thunderation coaster. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #DanBuck #KimStOnge #Spring #AOC #JohnLamping #MissouriEducation #SchoolChoice #InOtherNews #LoganPaul #Pikachu #SilverDollarCity #Thunderation

Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge to unpack Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. Lamping explains how the shift could upend Missouri’s funding structure, complicate local control, and reignite the school-choice debate. He warns that dismantling the department would trigger chaos over funding distribution and oversight unless Congress rewrites key laws. The conversation turns to teacher-union influence, property-tax fights, and Missouri’s outdated foundation-formula system — with Lamping arguing that only strong gubernatorial leadership can push through real reform. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #JohnLamping #DanBuck #KimStOnge #DepartmentOfEducation #SchoolChoice #MissouriPolitics #TeachersUnion #PropertyTaxes #EducationReform #TrumpAgenda #JeffCity

With Marc Cox off dog-sledding in Montana, Dan Buck steps in to lead a fiery Tuesday show alongside Kim St. Onge and Ethan Bright. The hour kicks off honoring Presidents Washington and Lincoln before diving into media overkill on the Guthrie case, City SC’s messy battle over political expression, and the ongoing government shutdown. From sports censorship to voter ID hypocrisy, the team connects the dots between cultural double standards and political dysfunction — all while keeping the show sharp, fast, and unapologetically real. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #DanBuck #KimStOnge #EthanBright #PresidentsDay #GuthrieCase #CitySC #VoterID #SAVEAct #ChuckSchumer #GovernmentShutdown #MediaBias #FreeSpeech #PoliticalHypocrisy

In this edition of Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge calls out the hypocrisy surrounding St. Louis City SC’s new restrictions at CITYPARK—now rebranded as Energizer Park. After previously ejecting a fan for wearing a MAGA hat, the team now bans Black Lives Matter and transgender pride flags under Major League Soccer’s code of conduct. Kim and Dan Buck debate whether teams should enforce neutrality or allow all viewpoints, warning that inconsistent “inclusivity” rules only fuel division. Their verdict: let fans be free—just keep the politics off the field. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #KimOnAWhim #CitySC #EnergizerPark #FreeSpeech #MAGA #BLM #TransFlag #MLSSoccer #DanBuck #SportsAndPolitics #StLouis

The team starts with a deep dive into the unusual early spring weather and upcoming daylight saving changes, segueing into local politics with St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock discussing budget priorities, pool closures, and potential tax increases. Congressman Bob Onder joins for Capital Beat, covering voter ID, the Save America Act, filibuster mechanics, and local historic preservation. Kim On a Whim highlights the transparency of U.S. press access versus restrictions abroad, spotlighting Caitlin Collins’ experiences and press rights defended by Caroline Levitt. The hour weaves local, national, and political insights with cultural commentary and media analysis. Hashtags: #WeatherForecast #StLouisCounty #DennisHancock #CountyBudget #CapitalBeat #BobOnder #VoterID #SaveAmericaAct #Filibuster #PressFreedom #KimOnAWhim

Congressman Bob Onder discusses the Save America Act, highlighting Republican efforts to protect voter ID requirements and criticizing Democratic hypocrisy. He explains the traditional purpose of the filibuster, praises Trump-era Justice Department crime reductions, and addresses ongoing oversight of the Epstein files. Onder also covers local initiatives, including making the Churchill Museum a national historic landmark and opposing ranked-choice voting in Missouri, emphasizing the intersection of national policy and district-specific priorities. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #BobOnder #SaveAmericaAct #Filibuster #VoterID #JusticeDepartment #ChurchillMuseum #RankedChoiceVoting #MissouriPolitics

Marc interviews St. Louis County Councilman and County Executive candidate Dennis Hancock about the county’s budget challenges. Hancock explains why proposed pool closures and spending adjustments aren’t true cuts, criticizes County Executive Sam Page’s tactics, and outlines his approach to fiscal responsibility based on past government and real-world experience. The segment covers potential tax increase debates, budget prioritization, and Hancock’s plans for effective stewardship of county funds. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #DennisHancock #StLouisCounty #CountyBudget #FiscalResponsibility #PoolClosures #TaxDebate #LocalPolitics

Marc and the team open the hour navigating early technical difficulties and server upgrades, highlighting ongoing issues with the Odyssey app and streaming platforms. They cover political commentary on government shutdown threats, ICE funding, and local school board protests. Olympic coverage focuses on underwhelming performances, athletes politicizing their platforms, and controversies over medals and personal disclosures. Nicole Murray joins to discuss her Atlantic City Valentine’s Day plans, while business updates include McDonald’s sales growth, Xiaomi outselling Tesla in China, and AI developments from Baidu. The hour blends timely politics, sports analysis, tech challenges, and lifestyle features for a dynamic morning show. Hashtags: #Olympics #Politics #TechIssues #NicoleMurray #BusinessNews #AI #MorningShow

Nicole Murray joins the show to share her plans for a Valentine’s trip to Atlantic City while the hosts discuss recent space launches and astronaut assignments. The conversation naturally shifts to a roundup of key business news, including McDonald’s strong sales, Xiaomi overtaking Tesla in China, Amazon Ring ending its Flock Safety partnership, and Baidu integrating AI into its search app. The segment blends personal stories, travel, tech, and finance, keeping the discussion lively and informative. Hashtags: #NicoleMurray #ValentinesTravel #SpaceNews #BusinessUpdate #TechNews #AI #Xiaomi #McDonalds

Marc kicks off Friday’s show by battling a cascade of technical issues — dead servers, streaming failures, and confused ticket giveaways — before diving into the day’s big stories. The hour moves from behind-the-scenes radio mayhem to fiery national debates: Trump-era immigration enforcement versus Biden’s migrant child crisis, and Kim’s blistering “Whim” on media bias, gender ideology, and school board accountability. Marc closes with sharp analysis of Ashley Banfield’s reporting on the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, questioning media narratives and law enforcement silence. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #TechnicalGlitch #Immigration #KimOnAWhim #SchoolBoardElections #AshleyBanfield #NancyGuthrie #MediaBias

Kim’s “Whim” tears into how the media misrepresents the gender identity of the Canadian school shooter and links the coverage to a broader cultural pattern of suppressing uncomfortable facts. She and Marc dissect a CBC Kids program called Drag Kids, arguing it helped normalize gender confusion among children, and connect that influence to recent violent incidents. The discussion then shifts to a disturbing case involving a 16-year-old female wrestler allegedly assaulted by a transgender opponent, with Marc and Kim blasting schools for failing to report the incident. They close by urging listeners to vote in upcoming school board elections, framing them as a frontline battle against misguided gender policies. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #KimOnAWhim #TransIssues #MediaBias #DragKids #SchoolBoardElections #ProtectWomenInSports #CulturalDebate