Full Show: Shutdown Debate, Media Bias, Todd Piro, John Lamping, 2A Tuesday, Rep. Mike Bost, Ryan Wiggins, and Thomas Helbig

The Marc Cox Morning Show kicks off with Hour 1 covering the “Schumer Shutdown,” government funding battles, and impacts on veterans. Marc and Dan discuss the Affordable Care Act, critique media bias around the 2020 election, and dive into Buck Don’t Give a ____, focused on political satire and viral memes. The hour closes with a debate over local school mascots like the Freeburg Midgets, Miami Redskins, and Monmouth Zippers. Hour 2 highlights the 25th Anniversary Party for 97.1 FM Talk with event logistics and sponsors, plus discussion on Hollywood talent agencies, Disney, and Jimmy Kimmel. Marc and guest John Lamping explore Missouri politics including congressional maps, initiative petition reform, and the introduction of legalized sports gambling. The conversation also looks at Middle East peace negotiations, U.S. foreign policy, and cultural commentary in In Other News with J.K. Rowling, Emma Watson, Gallup Poll statistics on alcohol use, and Bad Bunny as a rumored Super Bowl performer. Hour 3 continues with more on the 25th Anniversary Party, followed by Illinois gun laws, the Second Amendment, and the healthcare impacts of a government shutdown. Todd Piro from Fox and Friends First joins to share career stories, humor, and pop culture reactions. Pete Hegseth addresses restoring military standards, Mark Walters joins for 2A Tuesday, and the “Man of Memes” segment returns to examine social media and protest coverage. Hour 4 features Rep. Mike Bost on the Schumer Shutdown, its effect on veterans, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stance on ICE and law enforcement. Ryan Wiggins of Wiggins America discusses Trump’s address to military leaders, Pete Hegseth’s push to end “wokeness,” and shutdown budget negotiations. The show closes with Thomas Helbig from the Retirement Advisory Group, who shares strategies for protecting 401(k)s and IRAs, structured income planning, and invites listeners to a free retirement seminar at the Frontenac Hilton.