The Marc Cox Morning Show 05/11/2026 (Full Show): Culture Wars, Court Battles, Iran Tensions, and St. Louis Sports & Policy Clash

Hour 1 opens with Mother’s Day weekend recaps, including a concert featuring Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, before shifting into escalating tensions with Iran tied to the Strait of Hormuz and concerns over rising gas prices. The discussion frames Trump’s Iran strategy as necessary toughness while expanding into a broader cultural critique sparked by Bill Maher’s comments on entitlement, victimhood, and political anger in modern America. The hour also revisits COVID-era distrust in institutions, criticism of “trust the science” messaging, and skepticism toward pharmaceutical and healthcare systems, before closing on lighter entertainment culture talk around Bring Me the Horizon concerts and rising ticket prices. Hour 2 continues international focus with U.S.–Iran and China leverage discussions, alongside criticism of Mark Kelly’s remarks on military readiness. Domestic issues dominate the middle of the hour with childcare protests framed as politically driven debates over family policy, while St. Louis topics include crime concerns, civic tech responses, and speculation around Steve Savard’s media role. The hour ends with financial reporting on AI-driven market gains, retail strategy shifts, and broader economic anxiety signals in consumer behavior. Hour 3 pivots into media fear critiques over a reported hantavirus case, then moves into major legal analysis with Hans von Spakovsky on redistricting battles across multiple states and Voting Rights Act interpretations. Cultural politics take center stage with Dan Buck’s “Buck Stops Here” music segment featuring Tom McDonald’s “Anti,” sparking debate over censorship and political messaging in entertainment. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim,” focused on proposed federal action revoking passports for individuals with unpaid child support and the tension between enforcement and personal rights. Hour 4 opens with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway detailing legal battles over control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Board, kratom enforcement actions, and ongoing election integrity efforts tied to voter roll audits. The conversation shifts into the same passport-child support policy debate before moving into sports with Tom Ackerman, who breaks down a tough Cardinals loss to the Padres, Missouri State’s major hire of Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, and a strong weekend for local teams including the Battlehawks. The show closes with political commentary arguing Democrats are positioning to reverse Trump-era policies while downplaying economic developments like the Granite City Steel reopening and broader manufacturing gains. Hashtags: #BillMaher #Trump #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #CultureWar #COVID19 #TrustTheScience #BringMeTheHorizon #MarkKelly #Childcare #SteveSavard #StLouis #Hantavirus #Redistricting #VotingRightsAct #HansVonSpakovsky #TomMcDonald #KimOnAWhim #CatherineHanaway #ElectionIntegrity #Cardinals #TomAckerman #RyanLochte #Battlehawks #GraniteCitySteel #Politics #Economy #MorningRadio