Eighth Circuit Map Ruling, School Choice & Data Center Report (HOUR 1)

The September 22, 2026 broadcast of The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with extensive coverage of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals' 40-page decision holding Missouri's use of the 2022 congressional map unconstitutional and restoring the 7-1 district plan. Representative Bob Onder joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to discuss the 7-day judicial stay, primary election validity under Article I, Section 2, and pending U.S. Supreme Court review procedures. Oil and Gas Workers Association President Matt Coday analyzes global diesel supply shortages, domestic refining infrastructure, and Midwest fuel price trends. 2A Tuesday guest Mark Walters from Armed American Radio breaks down state-level constitutional initiatives, reviewing proposed ballot measure Amendment 6 and federal firearm purchasing litigation. On Kim on a Whim, Kim examines 1619 Project author Nikole Hannah-Jones expressing school choice regrets and Texas Representative James Talarico's comments on sex education curriculum opt-in rules. In Hour 4, radio personality Ryan Wiggins joins in-studio to evaluate congressional hearings into ActBlue campaign finance practices, foreign donation compliance, and DNC fundraising. The show concludes on standby for presidential remarks at the United Nations General Assembly and legal analysis of the Lindsay Clancy mistrial. For current election details, voter registration status, or official ballot guidance, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #EighthCircuit #BobOnder #MattCoday

Hour 4 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge evaluating the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling restoring Missouri's 7-1 congressional map, focusing on federal constitutional supremacy over state court decisions. The hosts review White House press pool credential policies and media boycott movements, featuring audio commentary from Promethean Action analyst Susan Kokinda. Radio host Ryan Wiggins joins in-studio to detail congressional hearings into ActBlue campaign finance practices, foreign donation tracking, and DNC fundraising metrics. The hour concludes on standby for live coverage of the presidential address to the United Nations General Assembly alongside commentary on legal post-trial motions in the Lindsay Clancy case. For official election details, voter registration status, or ballot guidance, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #EighthCircuit #RyanWiggins #ActBlue

Radio host Ryan Wiggins joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge in-studio to analyze the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals redistricting decision and discuss ongoing congressional hearings regarding ActBlue. Wiggins details congressional testimony surrounding campaign contribution compliance, potential foreign donation tracking, and USAID campaign finance oversight. The hosts review Democratic National Committee campaign fundraising metrics, political weight loss trends involving Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, and local restaurant buffet anecdotes. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #RyanWiggins #ActBlue #Midterms2026

Hour 3 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge evaluating the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals' 40-page ruling restoring Missouri's 7-1 congressional map. Representative Bob Onder joins to review the legal foundation under Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, voter participation in primary elections, and potential U.S. Supreme Court review procedures. On 2A Tuesday, Mark Walters from Armed American Radio analyzes constitutional amendment strategies, reviewing proposed ballot measure Amendment 6 alongside federal court decisions regarding firearm purchasing age restrictions. On Kim on a Whim, Kim examines resurfaced comments from Texas Representative James Talarico regarding public school sex education policy and parental consent opt-in requirements. For official election information, voter registration status, or ballot details, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #EighthCircuit #BobOnder #2ATuesday

Mark Walters from Armed American Radio joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to discuss Second Amendment legislative developments, state-level ballot initiatives, and judicial rulings regarding firearm regulations. Walters analyzes the potential impacts of proposed constitutional amendment measures in Missouri, contrasting them with ballot strategies in other states. The hosts review public statements from state leadership, federal court rulings on firearm purchasing age restrictions, municipal political developments, and Second Amendment Foundation litigation efforts. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #2ATuesday #MarkWalters #SecondAmendment

U.S. Representative Bob Onder joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to discuss the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling restoring Missouri's 2025 congressional map. Congressman Onder reviews the constitutional arguments under Article I, Section 2 regarding voter participation in primary elections, potential U.S. Supreme Court review procedures, and administrative protocols for overseas military absentee ballots under federal law. The discussion concludes with an assessment of Proposition A on the upcoming ballot. For official election guidance or voter resources, visit the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #BobOnder #EighthCircuit #MissouriRedistricting

Hour 2 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge analyzing the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to grant a 7-day stay while restoring Missouri's 7-1 congressional map, alongside media network press pool boycotts involving White House coverage. Oil and Gas Workers Association President Matt Coday joins to detail domestic energy refining constraints, global diesel supply shifts, and regional fuel tax variations. The hour includes St. Louis Morning Brief updates on Lambert International Airport flight normalizations and tornado relief funding trips to Washington, D.C., concluding on In Other News with 1,000-year-old kitchen bone discoveries and a 132-year-overdue library magazine return. For official election information, voter registration, or ballot details, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #EighthCircuit #MattCoday #EnergyPrices

Oil and Gas Workers Association President and Founder Matt Coday joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to analyze elevated diesel prices, global supply shifts, and domestic refining capacity constraints. Coday discusses international supply chain disruptions, energy infrastructure investments, and pipeline logistics affecting Midwest markets. The conversation addresses long-term domestic energy independence strategies, regional gas tax variations between Missouri and Illinois, and historical policy impacts on energy production. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #MattCoday #EnergyPrices #GasPrices

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge review the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to grant a 7-day stay while restoring Missouri's 7-1 congressional map to allow U.S. Supreme Court review, noting the court's critical commentary regarding the Missouri Supreme Court. The hosts examine flight disruptions at St. Louis Lambert International Airport caused by a telecommunications fiber optic cable severance in New Jersey, confirming operations have normalized. Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge cover North St. Louis tornado survivors traveling to Washington, D.C. for disaster relief funding advocacy and conclude with reports on consumer lawsuits filed against Serenity Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services. For official election details and voter resources, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #EighthCircuit #LambertAirport #STLCounty

Hour 1 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge breaking down the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals' 40-page decision ruling that reverting to Missouri's 2022 congressional map for the general election after using the 2025 map in the August primary is unconstitutional. The hosts analyze the 7-day judicial stay and prospective U.S. Supreme Court appeal, alongside White House media credential policies and press pool arrangements. On Kim on a Whim, Kim examines 1619 Project author Nikole Hannah-Jones expressing regret over her daughter's school enrollment, discussing school choice, tax vouchers, and public school performance in St. Louis. For current election details and voter resources, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #EighthCircuit #MissouriRedistricting #SchoolChoice