Hour 2 [03/27/2026]: Voter Roll Battles, Gun Recycling Debate, Market Moves, and Odd News from Around the Globe

Marc Cox delivers a packed Friday morning show covering sports, politics, and human interest. Hour 1 kicks off with the Cardinals’ Opening Day comeback and JJ Weatherholt’s milestone, then shifts to politics with the end of the 41-day DHS funding standoff and a Moody’s warning on New York City’s fiscal outlook. Hour 2 tackles voter roll transparency, Todd Blanch and Stephen Miller’s SAVE Act debate, a “guns to gardens” initiative, local market updates, and quirky news including lottery wins and Tennessee raccoons. Hour 3 features in-depth discussions on DHS leadership and Iran negotiations with Jim Carafano, Congressman Bob Onder on the SAVE Act and Congressional developments, and Kim on a Whim analyzing the IOC’s transgender ban in the 2028 Olympics. Hour 4 rounds out the day with the Guns and Hoses Queen of Hearts fundraiser, further SAVE Act commentary, Alan Dershowitz explaining anti-Semitism, U.S. foreign policy, and the constitutional paths for a potential Trump third term, plus Cox’s 33rd wedding anniversary reflections and Savannah Guthrie’s emotional return to morning television. Full Show Hashtags: #MarcCox #Cardinals #JJWeatherholt #OpeningDay #DHS #SAVEAct #VoterSecurity #JimCarafano #BobOnder #IOC #TransgenderBan #GunsAndHoses #AlanDershowitz #TrumpThirdTerm #SavannahGuthrie #AnniversaryStories #StLouisNews #Markets #HumanInterest

Marc Cox covers a wide range of topics in Hour 4, beginning with the Guns and Hoses Queen of Hearts fundraiser for St. Louis Backstoppers and ticket giveaways for Brian Kilmeade’s upcoming event. He dives into voter security and the SAVE Act, arguing for transparency and common-sense safeguards against voter fraud. Alan Dershowitz joins to discuss anti-Semitism, U.S. foreign policy, and the constitutional possibilities for a third Trump term, offering historical and legal insights. The hour closes with personal reflections on Cox’s 33rd wedding anniversary and an emotional overview of Savannah Guthrie’s return to the morning show, highlighting the human side of her family struggles. Hashtags: #MarcCox #GunsAndHoses #VoterSecurity #SAVEAct #AlanDershowitz #TrumpThirdTerm #AnniversaryStories #SavannahGuthrie #HumanInterest

Marc Cox hosts Professor Alan Dershowitz to tackle rising anti-Semitism in American politics, addressing claims from figures like Tucker Carlson and Joe Kent regarding Israel’s influence on foreign policy. Dershowitz contextualizes these attacks historically, critiques both political extremes, and shares his shift from the Democratic Party. The conversation pivots to Dershowitz’s newly released book exploring constitutional pathways for a potential third term for Donald Trump, examining legal loopholes, vice-presidential appointments, and the framers’ intent behind the 22nd Amendment. Hashtags: #MarcCox #AlanDershowitz #AntiSemitism #Israel #MiddleEastPolicy #DonaldTrump #ThirdTerm #Constitution #Politics

Marc Cox leads a packed hour starting with Jim Carafano of Heritage on DHS funding challenges, ICE and TSA leadership, and media bias in covering national security and Iran negotiations. Congressman Bob Onder joins for Capital Beat to dissect the Save America Act, reconciliation strategies, and Senate roadblocks, while also reacting to Congressman Sam Graves’ retirement. Kim on a Whim closes the hour, breaking down the IOC’s 2028 Olympics transgender ban, its political context, and the implications for women’s sports in the U.S. Hashtags: #DHSFunding #JimCarafano #CapitalBeat #BobOnder #SaveAmericaAct #IOC #TransgenderBan #KimOnAWhim #MarcCox

Marc Cox speaks with Rep. Bob Onder about the DHS funding battle, Democrats’ policy demands, and the political maneuvering around the Save America Act. Onder breaks down procedural obstacles in the Senate, reconciliation possibilities, and the role of parliamentarians in blocking key provisions. The conversation also touches on Congressman Sam Graves’ surprise retirement, the implications for Missouri’s congressional races, and the urgent need for Republicans to push forward election security and fiscal priorities. Hashtags: #BobOnder #DHSSFunding #SaveAmericaAct #Congress #Reconciliation #MarcCox #RepublicanPolitics #MissouriCongress

Marc Cox interviews Jim Carafano from Heritage about the DHS funding stalemate and Democrats’ refusal to negotiate, highlighting the risks to federal agencies amid domestic security concerns. Carafano praises TSA leadership, critiques mainstream media coverage of Trump’s foreign policy, and breaks down the Iran situation, exposing the disconnect between public statements and actual negotiations. He emphasizes political motivations over “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” the erosion of bipartisan collegiality, and the importance of Americans holding leaders accountable. Hashtags: #JimCarafano #DHSFunding #TSA #IranTensions #MediaBias #TrumpPolitics #MarcCox #HomelandSecurity

Marc Cox and team speak with Ken Cuccinelli, former acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, about the recent 40-day DHS funding standoff, criticizing Democrats for holding federal workers hostage and praising Republican efforts on the SAVE Act. Cuccinelli breaks down why federal agencies, from TSA to FEMA, were affected, the necessity of federal action on citizenship verification, and the disconnect between radical left activism and mainstream Democratic support. He emphasizes the importance of the Save America Act, voter ID enforcement, and election transparency initiatives. Hashtags: #KenCuccinelli #DHS #SAVEAct #VoterID #ElectionTransparency #MarcCox #FederalFunding #TSA #HomelandSecurity

Marc Cox opens the hour dissecting federal oversight of voter rolls, questioning why blue states resist transparency and discussing Todd Blanch and Stephen Miller’s perspectives on the Save America Act and voter ID enforcement. The conversation shifts to a unique “guns to gardens” recycling event hosted by the Archdiocese, with Nicole Murray joining to share updates on St. Louis-area dispensaries, a major Lambert Airport overhaul, oil price movements, Netflix subscription hikes, and the spread of Joro spiders. The hour concludes with lighthearted stories including grasshopper encounters, a $1.2 million lottery win, vaping squirrels in London, a Kentucky dog cave rescue, and Tennessee’s new raccoon ownership bill. Hashtags: #MarcCox #NicoleMurray #VoterID #SaveAmericaAct #GunRecycling #StLouisNews #Markets #WeirdNews #TennesseeRaccoons #JoroSpiders #LotteryWin

Marc Cox opens the show celebrating the Cardinals’ dramatic Opening Day comeback and JJ Weatherholt’s first big-league home run before shifting to politics, arguing Democrats ended their 41-day DHS funding standoff overnight after failing to secure reforms and facing pressure from Donald Trump. The Shortlist continues with discussion of Iran tensions, media messaging, and political satire, followed by Kim on a Whim focusing on Moody’s shifting New York City’s outlook to negative, sparking concerns about socialist spending, pension risks, and potential federal bailouts. The hour wraps with Opening Day crowd stories from Ballpark Village, complaints about public marijuana use, and Marc’s humorous panic after leaving his phone behind at the stadium. Hashtags: #MarcCox #Cardinals #JJWeatherholt #OpeningDay #DHS #TSA #Trump #KimOnAWhim #Moody's #NewYorkCity #FiscalCrisis #BallparkVillage

In Kim on a Whim, Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge react to a new warning from Moody's shifting New York City’s outlook from stable to negative, sparking concerns about rising deficits and long-term fiscal instability. They criticize leadership under Zohran Mamdani and discuss comments from Kathy Hochul urging wealthy residents to return and help fund social programs. The conversation expands into fears of potential federal bailouts, pension “time bombs,” and comparisons to fiscal struggles in Illinois and other cities. Marc cites a quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin about voters electing leaders who promise government benefits, while warning that future administrations—possibly influenced by figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—could approve bailouts. The segment closes with a preview of upcoming guests including Ken Cuccinelli, Brian Kilmeade, and Alan Dershowitz. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #MarcCox #Moody's #NewYorkCity #ZohranMamdani #KathyHochul #FiscalCrisis #FederalBailout #PensionCrisis #AOC #AlanDershowitz #Politics