Chad Pergram on DHS Funding, Partial Shutdowns, and the SAVE Act

The show kicks off with Hour 1 dissecting media fear tactics, Megyn Kelly’s critique of Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish Super Bowl performance, and the social media addiction debate in Los Angeles, highlighting accountability and cultural clashes. Hour 2 shifts to Missouri politics with John Lamping on legislative updates, bipartisan voter ID support, and quirky national stories from Ring cameras to collapsed amusement rides. Hour 3 dives into national issues with Todd Piro on social media effects and legal controversies, Luis Valdez analyzing Second Amendment advocacy and red flag laws, and Kim on a Whim debating political age and term limits. Hour 4 revisits Bad Bunny backlash and NBC ratings, features Chad Pergram on DHS funding struggles and filibuster mechanics, Ryan Wiggins on the Save America Act and voter ID laws, and closes with California’s ICE mask law and the push for body cams. Each hour blends national and local politics, cultural debates, and actionable civic discussions. Hashtags: #SuperBowlControversy #BadBunny #MediaAccountability #MissouriPolitics #JohnLamping #VoterID #SocialMediaAddiction #2ATuesday #GunRights #DHSShutdown #SaveAmericaAct #ICE #BodyCams #MarcCoxShow

Marc opens the hour revisiting the Super Bowl halftime show debate, dissecting cultural backlash against Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish performance and exploring declining streaming numbers and NBC ratings. Chad Pergram joins from Capitol Hill to break down the looming partial DHS shutdown, the challenges of funding bills, and the practical limits of filibuster enforcement. Ryan Wiggins follows with an in-studio discussion on the Save America Act, voter ID laws, and the tension between federal oversight and state election control. The hour closes examining California’s new ICE mask ban, federal supremacy challenges, and how body cams could reshape law enforcement accountability. Hashtags: #BadBunny #SuperBowl #ChadPergram #DHSShutdown #SaveAmericaAct #VoterID #FederalVsState #ICE #BodyCams #MarcCoxShow

Ryan Wiggins joins Marc to dissect the SAVE Act and its implications for election integrity. They discuss voter ID requirements, the convergence of illegal immigration concerns with election security, and Democratic opposition framed around states’ rights. Wiggins compares the SAVE Act to the 2021 Freedom to Vote Act, highlighting the shift in Democratic positions and the nationalization of election rules, while emphasizing the need for mechanisms like e-Verify to prevent voter fraud. The segment underscores bipartisan public support for voter ID and explores the federal versus state authority in implementing election safeguards. Hashtags: #RyanWiggins #VoterID #ElectionSecurity #SAVEAct #FreedomToVoteAct #ElectionIntegrity #eVerify #StatesRights #BipartisanSupport

Chad Pergram joins Marc to break down the ongoing DHS funding struggles, highlighting the high likelihood of a partial shutdown due to stalled negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. They discuss how ICE, TSA, FEMA, and other agencies could be affected, including pay schedules and operational impacts, while examining political leverage points and the role of sanctuary city debates. The conversation shifts to the Save America Act, exploring Senate procedural hurdles, the challenges of enforcing a standing filibuster, and the realistic prospects for passage in the current political landscape. Hashtags: #ChadPergram #DHSFunding #PartialShutdown #ICE #TSA #FEMA #SaveAmericaAct #SenateProcedures #Filibuster #ImmigrationDebate

Marc and the team dive into a packed hour covering key national issues. They start with Todd Piro from Fox and Friends First, discussing social media addiction, tragic stories of youth affected by online culture, and the legal and moral complexities surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell and Trump-related clemency discussions. Next, Luis Valdez joins for 2A Tuesday, analyzing Second Amendment threats, red flag laws, and ongoing gun rights advocacy across the country and in Puerto Rico. Kim on a Whim closes the hour debating age limits, term limits, and cognitive testing for elected officials, questioning what truly defines fitness for leadership. Hashtags: #SocialMediaAddiction #ToddPiro #GhislaineMaxwell #2ATuesday #LuisValdez #GunRights #RedFlagLaws #TermLimits #AgeLimits #KimOnAWhim

Luis Valdez joins from Puerto Rico to dissect state-level Second Amendment battles, focusing on Florida HB 1455’s red flag law flaws and how it undermines due process. He reviews Virginia’s recent legislative attempts to restrict firearms on campuses and in public spaces, while emphasizing GOA’s legal and lobbying efforts to protect gun rights nationwide. Valdez also explains the practical impact on law-abiding citizens versus criminals and shares updates on Puerto Rico’s gun regulations, highlighting strategies to preserve constitutional rights across diverse jurisdictions.

Todd Piro joins to share insights on social media’s impact on youth, highlighting a mother’s account of her son’s tragic spiral and the broader implications of digital addiction. The conversation shifts to the Epstein case, including Ghislaine Maxwell’s potential clemency deal and the legal and ethical complications surrounding the exposure of names. Light-hearted moments punctuate the discussion, with Todd reflecting on past on-air food challenges and the quirks of live TV.

Marc, Kim, Ethan, and Susan kick off a lively hour covering local and national news. They start with updates on the podcast, social media, and upcoming State of the Union coverage, then dive into top stories including bipartisan support for voter ID, Trump’s Federal Reserve commentary, and Olympian controversies. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to discuss recent legislative action, the born-alive bill, minimum wage for minors, and challenges with redistricting amendments. The hour wraps with lighter “In Other News” segments on Ring cameras helping locate lost pets, a $15,000 engagement ring human crane game, a collapsed amusement ride in India, and an NBA mascot incident, blending news, politics, and quirky stories. Hashtags: #MissouriPolitics #JohnLamping #StateOfTheUnion #VoterID #MinimumWage #ICE #RingCamera #ViralNews #SportsNews

Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to discuss recent legislative activity, including the House passing its first bill of the year—a born-alive abortion bill—and the challenges it faces in the Senate. He weighs in on efforts to lower the minimum wage for minors, emphasizing the value of early work experience, and critiques how lawmakers often defer tough votes to public petitions. Lamping also addresses Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ proposed redistricting language changes, highlighting the complexities and frustrations of Missouri’s initiative petition system. Hashtags: #JohnLamping #MissouriLegislation #BornAliveBill #MinimumWage #Redistricting #MarcCoxShow

Marc opens the show exposing a deceptive local TV promo falsely linking a South County police raid to ICE, slamming fear-driven reporting during ratings season. He follows with Megyn Kelly’s fiery takedown of Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish Super Bowl performance and what it says about cultural representation in America. Kim’s “On a Whim” dives into the landmark Los Angeles trial targeting Big Tech over social media addiction, sparking debate on accountability and mental health. The hour closes with listener texts and a nostalgic look at how childhood freedom has faded in the digital age. Hashtags: #MediaDeception #MegynKelly #BadBunny #SocialMediaAddiction #Parenting #MarcCoxShow