The Marc Cox Morning Show: 12-4-25: Local Budgets, Campus Controversies, and National Legal Battles

This full show covers a wide spectrum of news and analysis. Hour 1 and 2 touch on local St. Louis issues, including County Councilman Mike Archer breaking down an $80 million deficit and plans to streamline government services, while also exploring the upcoming county executive election. Hour 3 highlights a University of Oklahoma student facing academic retaliation for expressing her religious beliefs on gender, sparking discussion about free speech in higher education. Hour 4 shifts to national politics, with Mark Cox dissecting media coverage of Trump-era pardons, debates over Ilhan Omar, and political controversies. Guests Shannon Bream and Griff Jenkins provide deep dives into high-profile legal battles, including the SCOTUS First Amendment case involving New Jersey pro-life pregnancy centers, border enforcement issues, and military defense operations. The show also sprinkled in lighter segments, including Guns N’ Roses ticket giveaways and commentary on Candace Owens’ ongoing live stream drama with Turning Point USA.