Kim on a Whim: Mizzou Cuts DEI Funding, Minority Groups Lose $140K, and “Safe Space” Debate Ignites

The April 8th show opens with shockwaves from St. Charles County elections, surprising school board outcomes, and one-vote races, alongside debates over Mizzou cutting DEI-style funding. Hour 2 examines local property tax battles, Jennifer Newsom controversies, and market reactions to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with insights from Nicole Murray. Hour 3 focuses on voter turnout, the Surgeon General nomination clash, and the Brian Noem scandal, blending serious analysis with live listener perspectives. The show closes in Hour 4 with Jimmy Failla sharing comedy wisdom for his Chesterfield Factory show, Taylor Riggs breaking down bullish market sentiment, and a deep dive into Missouri school board election tactics, NEA influence, and upcoming legislative reforms to improve turnout. Hashtags: #MarcCox #StCharlesCounty #MissouriElections #Mizzou #DEI #PropertyTax #TrumpIran #StockMarket #SchoolBoard #JimmyFailla #TaylorRiggs #ElectionTurnout #LocalPolitics #FoxBusiness #BrianNoem

Marc Cox wraps the day with Jimmy Failla sharing comedy insights, cab-driving stories, and advice on introducing comedians ahead of his Chesterfield Factory show. Taylor Riggs breaks down the stock market’s positive reaction to a tentative two-week ceasefire with Iran, oil and diesel price expectations, and investor sentiment amid Trump-era negotiations. The hour concludes with a critique of Missouri school board elections, low voter turnout, NEA influence, and deceptive initiative petition tactics, highlighting the legislative push to move municipal elections to the fall for higher participation. Hashtags: #JimmyFailla #TaylorRiggs #StockMarket #IranCeasefire #MissouriPolitics #SchoolBoardElections #ElectionStrategy #FoxBusiness

Hour 4 continues with Taylor Riggs analyzing the stock market’s response to a tentative two-week ceasefire and recent military developments in Iran. Riggs explains why investors are optimistic despite fluctuating oil prices, noting the fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain strong. She breaks down impacts on travel, airline, and hotel stocks, discusses diesel and jet fuel supply issues, and highlights trends in bond yields. Riggs also weighs in on market behavior in response to political statements, explaining how investors parse rhetoric versus economic fundamentals. She concludes with insights on ongoing tax policy debates and previews upcoming coverage. Hashtags: #TaylorRiggs #StockMarket #FoxBusiness #EnergyPrices #Investing #CeasefireImpact #EconomicOutlook #MarketAnalysis

Hour 4 continues with a lively conversation with comedian Jimmy Failla as he promotes his upcoming show at The Factory in Chesterfield. Failla reflects on his early comedy days, awkward fashion choices, and tips for introducing comedians on stage, sharing humorous behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his career. The discussion touches on his time as a New York City cab driver, experiences with diverse crowds, and how his wardrobe and on-air presence have evolved. Listeners are encouraged to catch Failla Saturday night, with tickets still available, as he promises a high-energy performance. Hashtags: #JimmyFailla #ComedyShow #ChesterfieldEvents #FoxAcrossAmerica #StandUpComedy #ComedyLife #TheFactoryChesterfield #MarkReardon

Hour 4 opens with a post-election discussion of property tax outcomes and voter frustrations in St. Charles and surrounding counties. Jen Olson, whistleblower and St. Charles County Director of Elections candidate, joins to discuss the recent settlement between the Wentzville School District and the Attorney General, highlighting sunshine law violations and the perceived “slap on the wrist” for the district. The conversation shifts to Olson’s vision for election transparency, including hand-counted ballots with bipartisan oversight and live video of counting tables, alongside commentary on low turnout and NEA-backed school board victories. The segment concludes with Olson promoting her upcoming Gentucky Derby event and its fundraising activities. Hashtags: #WentzvilleSchoolDistrict #SunshineLaw #JenOlson #ElectionTransparency #StCharlesCounty #PropertyTax #SchoolBoardElections #GentuckyDerby #LocalPolitics

Hour 3 Segment 4 dives into the bizarre and sensational saga of Brian Noem, husband of Kristi Noem, and his alleged online romance with an OnlyFans model known as Plastic Barbie 2000. The segment details claims of extravagant spending on designer goods, cosmetic enhancements, and VIP content subscriptions, highlighting the strange intersection of secret funds, online obsession, and personal scandal. The hosts also contextualize the story with a mix of humor, disbelief, and commentary on marital finances and mental health, while teasing upcoming political coverage with Jen Olson. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #BrianNoem #OnlyFans #Scandal #KristiNoem #PlasticBarbie2000 #OnlineRomance #WeirdNews

Hour 3 Segment 2 focuses on Mary Vought of the Heritage Foundation discussing Dr. Casey Means’ nomination for U.S. Surgeon General. Vogt highlights opposition from the Southern Baptist Convention over Means’ noncommittal responses regarding the abortion pill during confirmation hearings, emphasizing medical and pro-life concerns. The conversation explores the potential political strategy behind her answers, her support from health-focused advocacy groups, and broader implications for the Surgeon General role. Vought also addresses allegations of NIH funding misuse in controversial animal research, tying it to President Trump’s proposed NIH budget cuts. Hashtags: #MaryVought #CaseyMeans #SurgeonGeneral #AbortionPolicy #HeritageFoundation #NIH #PublicHealth #TrumpAdministration

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 reacting to local election results, celebrating property tax freezes in Warren, Montgomery, and Jefferson Counties while criticizing St. Charles County for rejecting them. The conversation shifts to Jennifer Newsom, exploring her past trauma and controversial comments on masculinity, and Cox questions her fitness as a potential First Lady. The hour then moves to national and financial news with Nicole Murray, covering a brutal crime in Florida, oil prices dropping after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, corporate updates from Six Flags, General Mills, Delta, and Southwest, and social media privacy changes on Instagram. The segment ends with local events and ticket info for comedian Jimmy Phela’s upcoming St. Louis show. Hashtags: #PropertyTax #JenniferNewsom #LocalElections #CrimeNews #OilPrices #WallStreet #SixFlags #GeneralMills #DeltaAirlines #InstagramUpdates #StLouisEvents #NicoleMurray

Marc Cox opens Hour 1 reacting to surprising St. Charles County election results, warning the area is trending purple after low turnout, school board losses, and the defeat of a property tax freeze while neighboring counties passed similar measures. The Shortlist highlights Tim Burchette’s UFO claims, media clashes over Donald Trump’s Iran negotiations, and controversial comments from a Georgia Democrat targeting Trump voters. During “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge breaks down the University of Missouri ending direct DEI-style funding for minority student groups, sparking debate over “safe spaces” and equal funding. The hour closes with discussion of a Georgia runoff tied to Marjorie Taylor Greene, a St. Charles race decided by a single vote, and renewed calls for higher voter turnout as markets surge on optimism surrounding Iran negotiations. Hashtags: #MarcCox #KimStOnge #StCharlesCounty #MissouriElections #Mizzou #DEI #TrumpIran #VoterTurnout #GeorgiaPolitics #MarjorieTaylorGreene #LocalPolitics #MarketSurge

During “Kim on a Whim,” Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox react to the University of Missouri ending direct funding for minority student organizations including the Legion of Black Collegians and the Association of Latin American Students, which collectively received about $140,000. The change follows federal guidance tied to Pam Bondi warning universities about funding tied to protected characteristics, prompting schools like Washington University in St. Louis to adjust DEI programs. The hosts debate “safe spaces,” question preferential funding, and argue student groups should compete equally for limited funds moving forward. The segment closes with commentary on how universities may restructure DEI programs while maintaining similar initiatives under new labels. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #Mizzou #UniversityOfMissouri #DEI #CampusPolitics #PamBondi #CollegeFunding #SafeSpaces #HigherEducation #MissouriPolitics