TAYLOR RIGGS: Youth Investment Accounts, Market Incentives, and Social Security Privatization Models

Hosts Marc Cox and guest co-host Stuart McMillan deliver a complete Wednesday broadcast examining regional news, state ballot measures, and national security policy. Across the four-hour program, the hosts review local election developments—including explainers on Missouri Amendment 7 (Show Me Prosperity Fund) and Amendment 8 (Elected County Sheriffs)—while providing analysis on ongoing investigations into the downtown City Justice Center escape of inmate Mario Thomas. The show previews St. Louis CITY SC facing the Columbus Crew in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final and features guest interviews with Heritage Foundation Executive Vice President Derrick Morgan on European civil unrest and DOJ non-citizen voter fraud enforcement, Missouri S&T military historian Dr. John McManus on WWII Omaha Beach operations ahead of the November 4th Veterans Day speaker series, and Fox Business host Taylor Riggs on youth investment account proposals and Social Security privatization models. The broadcast concludes with analysis of a Tennessee judicial decision upholding private school vouchers and campaign coverage of Stacey Abrams visiting St. Louis. For official voting procedures, absentee ballot rules, and jurisdiction-specific election guidelines, consult resources provided by the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division or the St. Louis County Board of Elections. National election regulations can be verified via the Federal Election Commission. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #MarcCoxShow #StuartMcMillan #MOAmendment7 #MOAmendment8 #USOpenCup #DerrickMorgan #DrJohnMcManus #TaylorRiggs #SchoolChoice

Hosts Marc Cox and guest co-host Stuart McMillan conclude the Wednesday broadcast evaluating sports governance, public finance, and regional campaign developments. Fox Business host Taylor Riggs joins the show to analyze proposals surrounding youth investment accounts, evaluating private stock distribution models like SpaceX dividend shares as market-driven alternatives to Social Security entitlement programs. The hosts examine congressional inquiries into WNBA player eligibility guidelines alongside national anthem walkout controversies during the WNBA Finals. The program wraps up with coverage of Stacey Abrams visiting St. Louis Democratic campaign events and analysis of a Tennessee judicial ruling upholding universal school choice voucher programs. For official voter guides, absentee polling locations, and local sample ballots, consult state resources through the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division or the Federal Election Commission. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #MarcCoxShow #StuartMcMillan #TaylorRiggs #SchoolChoice #WNBA #RushEnterpriseCenter

Fox Business host Taylor Riggs joins Marc Cox and guest co-host Stuart McMillan to analyze market trends, private stock dividend models, and youth investment account proposals. Riggs evaluates potential public stock distributions—including SpaceX dividend shares—as market-driven tools to teach financial literacy, compound interest, and corporate growth to younger generations. The segment features a debate on Social Security solvency, comparing government bond yields with private S&P 500 index funds, and discusses legislative proposals to restrict stock trading among members of Congress. For official voter guides, absentee polling locations, and local sample ballots, consult state election resources through the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division and the Federal Election Commission. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #MarcCoxShow #StuartMcMillan #TaylorRiggs #FoxBusiness #SocialSecurity Privatization #SpaceX #MarketTrends

Hosts Marc Cox and guest co-host Stuart McMillan lead the third hour reviewing regional sports events, international security headlines, and state election measures. The hosts preview St. Louis CITY SC taking on the Columbus Crew in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final. Heritage Foundation Executive Vice President Derek Morgan joins the program to analyze civil unrest in France and discuss Department of Justice non-citizen voter registration enforcement in California. Missouri S&T military history professor Dr. John McManus previews his presentation for the upcoming November 4th Veterans Day speaker series at Rickman Auditorium in Arnold, Missouri. The hour concludes with an analysis of Ohio gubernatorial campaign advertising and an explainer on Missouri Amendment 8 regarding elected county sheriffs. Official election guidelines, satellite polling locators, and voter registration tools are accessible through government resources like the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division or the St. Louis County Board of Elections. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #USOpenCup #AllForCITY #DerekMorgan #DrJohnMcManus #MOAmendment8

Missouri S&T military history professor and author Dr. John McManus joins hosts Marc Cox and guest co-host Stuart McMillan to preview an upcoming Veterans Day speaker series taking place on November 4th at Rickman Auditorium in Arnold, Missouri. Dr. McManus details his historical presentation, "The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day, the Big Red One at Omaha Beach," which analyzes the 1st Infantry Division's operations on June 6, 1944. The discussion evaluates generational perspectives on military service, Pearl Harbor mobilization comparisons, and post-service transition resources for modern combat veterans. For event details and ticketing resources, visit the 97.1 FM Talk Events Portal. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DrJohnMcManus #DDay #OmahaBeach #VeteransDay #MissouriSNDT

Heritage Foundation Executive Vice President Derrick Morgan joins hosts Marc Cox and guest co-host Stuart McMillan to analyze civil unrest across France, evaluating political commentary from CNN's Scott Jennings and Leigh McGowan. Morgan draws parallels between European welfare entitlement structures, illegal immigration trends, and domestic border security policies. The segment details federal voter integrity enforcement, reviewing Department of Justice actions in California where officials issued non-citizen registration notifications and charged 28 foreign nationals with voter fraud. For official voter registration rules, citizenship verification procedures, and absentee voting guidelines, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division or the Federal Election Commission. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #DerrickMorgan #HeritageFoundation #ScottJennings #BorderSecurity #VoterIntegrity

Hosts Marc Cox and guest co-host Stuart McMillan lead the second hour reviewing local criminal justice investigations, municipal policy, and state ballot proposals. The hosts examine ongoing probes into the escape of inmate Mario Thomas from the City Justice Center in downtown St. Louis, analyzing security breakdowns and the arrest of 71-year-old William Mapes for hindering prosecution. Financial reporter Nicole Murray joins the program to report on regional economic updates, detailing BJC HealthCare and Washington University Medicine departing Aetna and Anthem Medicare Advantage networks, Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification milestones, and SpaceX revenue growth. Cox breaks down Missouri Amendment 7, outlining the proposed "Show Me Prosperity Fund" designed to invest state dollars into non-tax revenue index funds. The hour finishes with "In Other News," covering distracted driving laws and the animal cruelty conviction of an Ontario man who stole a flamingo from a Las Vegas hotel. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #CityJusticeCenter #NicoleMurray #MOAmendment7 #BJCHealthCare #InOtherNews

Marc Cox and guest co-host Stuart McMillan examine local municipal news and criminal justice updates during the St. Louis Morning Brief. The hosts detail ongoing investigations into the downtown City Justice Center escape of inmate Mario Thomas, analyzing law enforcement timeline gaps, security protocols, and the arrest of 71-year-old William Mapes on charges of hindering prosecution. The segment transitions to local government proposals, reviewing St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Megan Green's legislative measures targeting data center license fees and power grid sustainability, alongside media commentary regarding St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department executive compensation and state oversight debates. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #MorningBrief #CityJusticeCenter #MeganGreen #DataCenterTax #SLMPD

Hosts Marc Cox and guest co-host Stuart McMillan lead the first hour covering regional headlines, youth education initiatives, and state judicial retention questions. McMillan shares field reporting from Judson University regarding Turning Point USA's "Prep Year" program, detailing nine-month classical liberal arts and civic education courses designed as alternatives to traditional university tracks. The hosts analyze the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan, evaluating Missouri Bar Association nominating processes, sample ballot tools provided by state election authorities, and judicial opinion records for Supreme Court Judge Paul C. Wilson. The Shortlist reviews national political updates, including CNN commentator Scott Jennings, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Ukraine policy, and presidential campaign rallies in North Carolina. For official voter registration verification, localized sample ballots, and satellite polling site locations, visit the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division or the Federal Election Commission. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #StuartMcMillan #HeartlanderNews #TurningPointUSA #MissouriElections #JudicialRetention

Guest co-host Stuart McMillan leads "Stu in the Lou," sharing field reporting from Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, regarding Turning Point USA's new residential program, Prep Year. McMillan outlines the nine-month curriculum focusing on classical liberal arts, Christian ethics, civic education, and life skills training. The segment details campus visits with Erica Kirk, discussions on conservative youth activism, and an overview of digital media reporting produced by Heartlander News. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #StuInTheLou #StuartMcMillan #TurningPointUSA #PrepYear #JudsonUniversity #HeartlanderNews