The Buck Stops Here: Trump’s Policies, Rising Gas Prices and a Listener’s Song Debut

Marc Cox and Dan Buck cover the latest political headlines, Missouri elections, national security and local news. In Hour 1, they discuss proposed Missouri shooting range regulations, immigration enforcement, President Trump's policies and rising fuel prices. Plus, "The Buck Stops Here" features a listener's song debut and analysis of tariffs and executive orders. Hour 2 focuses on Missouri ballot measures, the Marc Cox voter guide, political advertising, media bias and local developments, including opposition to a Ferguson data center expansion. The hosts also discuss AI spending, SpaceX, domestic energy production and sports. In Hour 3, Heritage Foundation national security expert Bob Peters joins the show to discuss Russian space-based weapons, satellite threats, Space Force and the Golden Dome missile-defense initiative. Missouri Congressman Dr. Bob Onder discusses the midterm elections, Trump's policies, manufacturing, inflation and Missouri Amendments 3 and 6. Hour 4 features World Series talk, the debate over an MLB salary cap, political ads in Ohio and Michigan, immigration concerns and potential unrest. Plus, the Guns and Hoses Queen of Hearts raffle benefiting St. Louis BackStoppers sees its $25,870 jackpot roll over, and the hosts attempt to interview musician Tom MacDonald.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss the World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers' style of play and whether Major League Baseball needs a salary cap. They also react to political ads in Ohio and Michigan, media coverage and concerns about potential unrest surrounding immigration enforcement. Plus, a reported migrant boat capsizing near Baja California, the McRib Finder and the Guns and Hoses Queen of Hearts raffle benefiting St. Louis BackStoppers, where the $25,870 jackpot rolls over after the five of clubs is drawn. The hour also features an attempted interview with musician Tom MacDonald.

Bob Peters, national security expert at the Heritage Foundation, joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to discuss reports of Russian space-based weapons and potential threats to American satellites. Peters explains satellite jamming and dazzling, the limitations of the Outer Space Treaty, the role of the U.S. Space Force and the Golden Dome missile-defense initiative.

Missouri Congressman Dr. Bob Onder joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, President Trump's policies and the potential impact of a shift in congressional control. Onder also addresses foreign investment, American manufacturing, energy policy, inflation and Missouri Amendments 3 and 6, along with an upcoming political rally.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck welcome Bob Peters, national security expert at the Heritage Foundation, to discuss Russian space-based weapons, threats to American satellites, Space Force and the Golden Dome missile-defense initiative. Plus, Missouri Congressman Dr. Bob Onder joins the show to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, the Trump administration's policies, foreign investment, manufacturing, energy costs and inflation. Onder also weighs in on Missouri Amendments 3 and 6 and an upcoming political rally.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss the upcoming midterm elections, Missouri ballot measures, the Marc Cox voter guide and the retention vote for Missouri Supreme Court Justice Paul Wilson. They also cover political rhetoric, media bias, proposed conservation-area fees, opposition to a Ferguson data center expansion and a Wright City corn maze fire. Plus, concerns over AI spending, domestic fuel production, Apple's foldable phone, SpaceX, college football and the World Series.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss proposed permit requirements for Missouri public shooting ranges, immigration enforcement, transgender athletes and President Trump's policies. They also cover vandalism at Quantico and upcoming show guests. Plus, in "The Buck Stops Here," Dan debuts listener Coolidge's song "What's Going On Around Here" and reacts to CNN analyst Harry Enten's analysis of tariffs, immigration and executive orders. The hour also covers rising gas prices, the Strait of Hormuz and California refinery closures.

Dan Buck introduces listener Coolidge and debuts his song, "What's Going On Around Here." Buck also reacts to CNN analyst Harry Enten's analysis of President Trump's tariffs, immigration policies and executive orders. Plus, he discusses rising gas and diesel prices, oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, California refinery closures and the lasting impact of executive orders.

Marc Cox and guest co-host Dan Buck deliver full Thursday broadcast coverage from St. Louis. The hosts review the Rush concert performance at Enterprise Center and celebrate St. Louis CITY SC's 5-3 penalty shootout win over the Columbus Crew to capture the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title. KMOX sports director Tom Ackerman details goalkeeper Ben Lundt's decisive saves and previews the 2026 World Series. Former U.S. Senator Jim Talent analyzes Russian energy sanction waivers and 2026 midterm forecasts. Kate Sickles of Freedom Principle MO outlines opposition to Missouri Amendment 6. Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream examines Tennessee school voucher rulings, while Fox News correspondent Griff Jenkins details border security operations. The broadcast features "The Buck Stops Here" spotlighting artist Jason Bellard and landowner Sandra Dannehold's eminent domain standoff in Monroe County. For official voter guides, absentee polling locations, and precinct tools, check state election resources from the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division and 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 #MarcCoxShow #DanBuck #AllForCITY #USOpenCup #JimTalent #KateSickles #Amendment6 #ShannonBream #GriffJenkins #MissouriElections

Hosts Marc Cox and guest co-host Dan Buck open the final hour reviewing the Rush concert performance at the Enterprise Center before evaluating legal developments surrounding Representative Ilhan Omar and constitutional reform proposals. Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream joins the broadcast to analyze a Tennessee judicial ruling upholding state school voucher programs and review national polling trends. Fox News correspondent Griff Jenkins details southern border security operations, international enforcement cooperation, and Congressional committee oversight. The hour concludes with coverage of Michelle Melton Cox's new thriller The Sickness of Secrets and upcoming holiday entertainment at Dasher's Dive Bar. For local election information, precinct lookup tools, and official voter guides, consult resources provided by 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 #MarcCoxShow #DanBuck #ShannonBream #GriffJenkins #SchoolVouchers #BorderSecurity #TheSicknessOfSecrets