Hour 4: Government Shutdown, ICE Funding, and Local Sports

The full show spans four hours of cold-weather updates, political accountability, and local plus national news analysis. Hour 1 opens with snow and protest coverage, spotlighting liberal hypocrisy, law enforcement challenges, and Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” segment on free speech. Hour 2 dives into icy roads, Hans von Spakovsky’s legal insights on Minneapolis, Nicole Murray’s market updates, and lighter daily news stories. Hour 3 covers Minnesota ICE operations, chaotic protests, Dan Buck’s commentary on leadership failures, and traffic enforcement technology debates. Hour 4 addresses potential government shutdowns, Ryan Schmelz explains federal funding politics, Tom Ackerman highlights college basketball and prop betting issues, and Marc closes with Hollywood commentary tied to law enforcement and ICE. Across the show, political, social, and sports topics intertwine, blending national headlines with local perspectives and actionable insights. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #WinterWeather #MinneapolisProtests #PoliticalAccountability #KimOnAWhim #ICEOperations #GovernmentShutdown #RyanSchmelz #TomAckerman #LocalSports #CollegeBasketball #NFL #NHL #DailyNews #SocialCommentary

Marc and the team open with frigid weather commentary and energy concerns before analyzing potential government shutdowns tied to DHS and ICE funding disputes. Ryan Schmelz joins to explain the dynamics in Washington, highlighting Democrat strategies and filibuster challenges. Tom Ackerman covers college basketball highlights, prop betting issues, and local team performances, while NFL and NHL updates provide broader sports context. The hour closes with Marc addressing Hollywood celebrity commentary on law enforcement, reiterating the significance of ICE and police funding in current political debates. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #GovernmentShutdown #ICEFunding #RyanSchmelz #TomAckerman #CollegeBasketball #NFL #NHL #HollywoodPolitics #LocalSports

Tom Ackerman joins to break down major college and professional sports action, including Mizzou’s thrilling buzzer-beater wins, Illinois’ record-breaking performance by Keaton Wagler, and SLU’s dominating victory over St. Bonaventure. Discussion covers NCAA prop betting restrictions following past gambling scandals, NIL concerns, and integrity issues in college sports. Ackerman also evaluates the Blues’ season outlook, NFL matchups, and coaching moves, highlighting Mike Vrabel’s new role with the Patriots. The segment blends analysis, insights on player performance, and predictions for upcoming games. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #TomAckerman #MizzouBasketball #IllinoisBasketball #SLUBasketball #NCAA #PropBetting #NIL #BluesHockey #NFL #MikeVrabel #Patriots

The hour opens with cold weather updates and gratitude for first responders before diving into ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota and the chaotic protests obstructing them. Dan Buck joins for “The Buck Stops Here,” emphasizing lack of cooperation from local leadership and criticizing AG Pam Bondi’s limited actions. Kim on a Whim examines traffic cameras, Bluetooth speed monitoring, and license plate readers, highlighting revenue-driven city policies versus actual safety outcomes. Discussion blends political accountability, law enforcement challenges, and technology in public safety. Hashtags: #ICEOperations #MinnesotaProtests #DanBuck #TrafficCameras #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #BluetoothMonitoring #RedLightCameras #FlockCameras

Dan Buck joins the show to discuss ICE operations amid resistance from political leaders in Minnesota and Congress, highlighting how protests obstruct law enforcement efforts. The conversation critiques AG Pam Bondi’s perceived inaction on key issues, including election fraud and enforcement of federal law, with the hosts calling for stronger accountability. Buck emphasizes the contrast in responses to ICE enforcement under different administrations and argues that current protests are politically motivated. The segment underscores frustration with leadership and the media’s handling of these events. Hashtags: #ICEOperations #PoliticalAccountability #PamBondi #LawEnforcement #MinnesotaProtests #FederalLaw

Marc and legal expert Hans von Spakovsky break down the Minneapolis shooting incident, analyzing the legal ramifications of interfering with law enforcement while armed. Hans emphasizes the limits of First and Second Amendment protections in such situations and highlights the role of local officials in encouraging or discouraging lawless behavior. They discuss agitators using Signal to target ICE operations, potential obstruction of justice charges for public officials, and the possible invocation of the Insurrection Act. The conversation also touches on political motives, election integrity concerns in Minnesota, and the broader implications of public unrest. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #HansVonSpakovsky #MinneapolisShooting #LegalAnalysis #ConcealedCarry #LawEnforcement #ICEOperations #ObstructionOfJustice #InsurrectionAct #ElectionIntegrity

Marc and the team brave the bitter cold to kick off the morning with sharp takes on everything from “snow day” culture to political chaos in Minneapolis. Marc tears into liberal hypocrisy over the Alex Preti incident, slams weak law enforcement leadership, and exposes how political theater has replaced accountability. Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” segment highlights a nurse fired for hateful remarks about conservatives, sparking a larger debate over free speech and professional responsibility. The hour closes with talk of icy roads, social media threats, and Jimmy Failla’s rescheduled St. Louis show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #SnowDay #MinneapolisProtests #PoliticalHypocrisy #KimOnAWhim #FreeSpeech #LawEnforcement #SocialMedia #StLouisWeather #JimmyFailla

In this fiery “Kim on a Whim,” Kim highlights the viral case of Boca Raton nurse Lexi Lawler, who was fired after posting a hateful TikTok targeting conservative commentator Caroline Levitt. She and Marc unpack how political bias in healthcare is a growing concern, arguing that free speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences when you publicly threaten or discriminate. The discussion expands into social media accountability, professional responsibility, and the double standard conservatives face in the public sphere. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #MarcCoxMorningShow #FreeSpeech #CancelCulture #PoliticalBias #Healthcare #SocialMedia #CarolineLevitt

Donald Trump made headlines around the world with his talk in Davos, Switzerland and -- surprise! -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom showed up and tried to make it all about himself. Here's more on that, plus the latest on the Greenland deal and protests in Minnesota.

Marc and Kim dive into a fiery Friday show packed with sharp political analysis and weather drama. Hour 1 hits hard on Jack Smith’s prosecution of Trump, free speech, and media panic over snow forecasts. Hour 2 tracks the storm’s spread, tackles the ICE “five-year-old” hoax with Nicole Murray from New Jersey, and closes with “In Other News.” Hour 3 features Governor Mike Kehoe on Missouri’s income tax overhaul, Jim Carafano on NATO and Iran, Congressman Eric Burlison on congressional subpoenas and Clinton contempt, and Kim on a Whim breaking down record crime declines. Hour 4 wraps with economist Joe Lavorgna on Trump’s economic surge, Noemi Padilla’s powerful redemption story from the abortion industry, Dave Murray’s cautious snow forecast, and closing analysis on Jack Smith’s evasive testimony. Hashtags: #MarcCox #KimStOnge #MikeKehoe #JimCarafano #EricBurlison #JoeLavorgna #NoemiPadilla #NicoleMurray #Trump #JackSmith #WinterStorm #CrimeStats #Economy #ProLife #WeatherUpdates #MissouriPolitics