Politics, Power Plays, and Pop Culture (Hour 2)

The Mark Cox Morning Show dives into Missouri’s 2026 legislative session with Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, discussing upcoming elections, redistricting petitions, and election integrity efforts. Congressman Mike Bost joins the conversation, adding perspective on Missouri politics and voter issues. The show also covers nationwide protests against ICE in Minneapolis, featuring live updates and legal analysis from Griff Jenkins on law enforcement and civil unrest. Kim weighs in on dietary guidelines and Rascal Flats ticket giveaways, while the program wraps up with a look at U-Haul data revealing migration trends out of blue states like California and New York toward states like Florida and Texas, highlighting the ongoing political and social shifts shaping America.

The hour opens with Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins discussing the legislative session, election preparations, and efforts to clean up voter rolls, while addressing impeachment attempts and petition challenges. The conversation then turns to Rascal Flatts ticket giveaways before examining escalating protests in Minneapolis against ICE, including the risks posed to federal officers. Griff Jenkins joins to provide legal context on officer responses and the dangers of obstructing law enforcement, comparing the situation to past high-profile incidents. The hour concludes with criticism of Mike Pence over January 6 narratives and a look at U-Haul data showing population movement from blue states to Florida and Texas. #MissouriElections #ICEProtests #ElectionIntegrity #UHaulTrends #January6 #GriffJenkins

Griff Jenkins discusses the Minneapolis ICE shooting, explaining the legal framework under Tennessee v. Garner and how a vehicle can be treated as a weapon if it poses an immediate threat. He emphasizes that the woman involved obstructed law enforcement and escalated the situation, putting herself at risk. Jenkins and the hosts analyze the role of political rhetoric in inflaming tensions, compare the situation to past incidents like George Floyd, and note the rising threat of vehicle assaults on federal officers. The segment also touches on local government responses, sanctuary policies, and the potential for wider unrest.

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins discusses the kickoff of the 2026 legislative session, upcoming elections, and the ongoing efforts to ensure election integrity. He highlights the cleaning of voter rolls, hand-counting demonstrations, and the management of signatures for a controversial redistricting referendum. Hoskins addresses criticism and impeachment attempts from House Democrats over procedural adherence, the timeline for verifying signatures, and concerns about out-of-state influence on Missouri’s petition process, emphasizing the importance of following state law and protecting voters’ rights.

Hour 3 covers a mix of politics, international affairs, and health. Illinois Congressman Mike Bost discusses the Minneapolis ICE shooting, emphasizing lawful protest, personal responsibility, and the dangers of inflaming law enforcement rhetoric. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Caroline Levitt outline U.S. plans to market Venezuelan crude oil, stabilizing production and controlling proceeds for both nations’ benefit. Finally, Kim reviews the 2025–2030 U.S. dietary guidelines, highlighting protein at every meal, full-fat dairy, vegetables over fruit, and limiting added sugars, while encouraging practical, common-sense nutrition choices. #ICE #VenezuelaOil #DietaryGuidelines #FoodReset #CongressionalInsights #KimOnAWhim

Congressman Mike Bost discussed the Minneapolis ICE incident, emphasizing the necessity of peaceful protest and criticizing politicians who shift blame onto law enforcement. He addressed concerns over Somali-run childcare fraud and the importance of oversight in government funding, citing COVID-era misuse as an example. Bost also weighed in on Venezuela, praising U.S. military and intelligence operations that improved conditions for Venezuelans and highlighting the role of CIA head John R. in the success. #MikeBost #LawEnforcement #Venezuela #ChildcareFraud #Politics

This hour opens with discussion of safety concerns at West County Mall after a woman and her daughter encounter a carjacking attempt, sparking a broader conversation on mall security, police patrols, and crime prevention. The focus then shifts to Tom Ackerman, reviewing major sports wins including Missouri’s upset at Kentucky, SLU’s victory at VCU, and updates on Indiana football, the NCAA tournament, and local Olympic and World Cup-related events. The hour closes with “In Other News,” a mix of bizarre and uplifting stories—from a stolen walrus penis and a dropped engagement ring in Michigan to a Disney stunt gone wrong, AI errors in police reports, and the potential spread of flesh-eating parasitic flies to Missouri. #MarcCoxShow #WestCountyMall #TomAckerman #MizzouBasketball #SLUBasketball #NCAATournament #InOtherNews #WeirdNews #LocalSecurity

Tom Ackerman joins the show to celebrate major wins for Missouri and SLU basketball, including Mizzou’s first-ever victory at Rupp Arena and SLU’s breakthrough at VCU. He discusses the Midwest’s strong college basketball scene, upcoming NCAA tournament rounds in St. Louis, and other local sports events. Ackerman also weighs in on the Blues’ struggles, recent Cardinals moves, and previews key college football matchups, including Ole Miss vs. Miami and Indiana’s game against Oregon, sharing his excitement for the season and the potential for a national championship run. #MarcCoxShow #TomAckerman #CollegeBasketball #MissouriTigers #SLUBillikens #NCAA #Blues #Cardinals #CollegeFootball #SportsHighlights

Hour 1 opens with Marc venting over Kentucky’s loss to Mizzou before turning sharply to the Minneapolis ICE shooting, condemning political leaders and media figures for distorting the facts. The hour continues with Kim’s “On a Whim” segment, warning about California’s proposed billionaire tax and how it could evolve into a nationwide grab at personal wealth. Marc closes by praising the White House’s move to withdraw from dozens of wasteful global organizations, framing it as a clear “America First” win. #MarcCoxShow #Mizzou #ICEIncident #KimOnAWhim #WealthTax #AmericaFirst #MediaBias #PoliticalSpin #Taxation #UNWithdrawal

In “Kim on a Whim,” Kim warns that California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax could open the door to nationwide asset taxation—even on personal items like jewelry or furniture. She and Marc argue it’s a dangerous precedent that violates privacy and the spirit of the Fourth Amendment, calling it part of a broader leftist push to control private wealth. The segment expands to criticize personal property taxes, St. Louis’s earnings tax, and the political rot in high-tax blue states driving residents and businesses to red states like Florida and Tennessee. Marc closes by warning that without fiscal sanity, America’s economic engine could sink under progressive policies. #MarcCoxShow #KimOnAWhim #CaliforniaTax #WealthTax #MiddleClass #Taxation #BlueStateExodus #EconomicFreedom