Hour 2 [03/24/2026]: Ice, Absentee Voting, Backstoppers Benefit, Data Center Debate, and Local & National News

The hour kicks off with Haley Davis from Collette Worldwide Tours outlining the upcoming Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria trip, highlighting UNESCO sites, alpine experiences, and limited availability. Ryan Wiggins provides a detailed update on the Maduro case, discussing trial delays, U.S. strategy, and potential election-related connections. The hour closes with a discussion on NASA’s lunar flyby mission, Joe Kent’s claims on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and possible foreign influences, blending travel, international news, and investigative commentary. Hashtags: #HaleyDavis #SwitzerlandTour #MaduroCase #Venezuela #MoonMission #CharlieKirk #JoeKent #MarcCoxShow

Ryan Wiggins provides an in-depth update on former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro’s legal situation, including the absence of a trial date, federal court proceedings, and the unusual selection of a 92-year-old judge. He discusses the strategic rationale for capturing rather than eliminating Maduro, potential leverage involving his wife, and implications for international politics and U.S. interests. The segment also touches on election integrity rumors, ongoing geopolitical chess moves, and what to expect from upcoming hearings. Hashtags: #RyanWiggins #NicolasMaduro #VenezuelaTrial #USForeignPolicy #ElectionIntegrity #MarcCoxShow #MaduroUpdate

Haley Davis of Colette Worldwide Tours joins Marc Cox to highlight an exclusive September trip through Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria. She details the luxurious itinerary, including stays in UNESCO World Heritage sites, guided excursions, alpine scenery, historic castles like Linderhof Palace, and cultural experiences such as yodeling demonstrations. The segment emphasizes the all-inclusive nature of the tour, with airfare from St. Louis and premium accommodations, and encourages listeners to secure one of the few remaining spots before the April 1st deadline. Hashtags: #HaleyDavis #ColetteWorldwide #SwitzerlandTour #AustriaTrip #BavariaTravel #LuxuryTravel #MarcCoxShow #TravelExperience

Marc Cox opens the hour with local updates and a lively discussion on ballpark food deals, then dives into the controversy around personal attacks against Francis Howell School Board candidates. Lauren Greenwood joins to share her experience with doxing, partisan attacks, and the drive to protect local education, emphasizing accountability and courage. The hour continues with Mark Walters on 2A Tuesday, breaking down Illinois’ proposed ammo restrictions, Second Amendment litigation, and the role of hunters in conservation. Finally, Kim on a Whim explores a Texas teacher’s five radical classroom rules, sparking debate on accountability, education standards, and the need for strong local school boards. Hashtags: #FrancisHowell #LaurenGreenwood #2ATuesday #MarkWalters #SecondAmendment #SchoolBoard #EducationDebate #KimOnAWhim #StLouisPolitics #BallparkFood

Mark Walters of Armed American Radio joins to dissect the latest Second Amendment battles, including Illinois’ proposed five-cent ammo tax and mandatory round serialization, the absurd Oregon ballot measure seeking to ban hunting, fishing, and farming, and the recent SAF lawsuit victory allowing lawful firearm carry in U.S. post offices. Walters provides insight on nationwide conservative firearm challenges, debunks ineffective gun control measures, and highlights the ongoing threats to hunters and gun owners. Hashtags: #SecondAmendment #IllinoisAmmoTax #OregonBallot #ArmedAmericanRadio #GunRights #SAF #MarkWalters

Marc Cox interviews Francis Howell School Board candidate Lauren Greenwood, highlighting the personal risks of running for local office. Greenwood shares how she’s been targeted with doxing, false accusations, and misleading flyers funded by the Missouri NEA PAC, all while defending her conservative stance on education and gender ideology in schools. She explains her motivations for running, her commitment to protecting students, and offers advice to other candidates facing harassment: stay focused on the truth and don’t engage with trolls. The segment underscores the intense scrutiny and intimidation candidates face even at the local school board level. Hashtags: #SchoolBoardElection #FrancisHowell #LaurenGreenwood #Doxing #ParentRights #EducationPolicy #Election2026 #CandidateHarassment #2ATuesday

Marc Cox opens the hour discussing smoother airport operations and the start of absentee voting for Missouri’s April 7th election, highlighting the importance of timely participation. He interviews Kim Kowalski about the upcoming Backstoppers benefit honoring her late husband, Sergeant Jeffrey Kowalski, detailing the event’s program, live and silent auctions, and unique experiences for attendees. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to discuss local resistance to massive data center projects, potential utility cost increases, and the broader implications of AI-driven infrastructure. The hour closes with lighter and urgent news: new local food vendors at Bush Stadium, March Madness coaching drama, fentanyl found in Barbie dolls, and a controversial Oregon ballot measure that could ban hunting, fishing, and farming. Hashtags: #AbsenteeVoting #Backstoppers #KimKowalski #JohnLamping #DataCenters #BushStadium #MarchMadness #FentanylAlert #OregonBallot #LocalNews #NationalNews

Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins Marc Cox to discuss community pushback over proposed massive data centers in Festus, Gray Summit, Warrenton, and Montgomery County. Lamping highlights how these centers, driven by AI development demands, could raise utility rates, replace millions of jobs, and create environmental and light pollution concerns. He critiques the legislative framework that enables these projects and explains how much of the recent legislation passed in the Missouri House is symbolic rather than substantive. Lamping warns of the broader economic and societal impacts while emphasizing the importance of informed local decision-making. Hashtags: #JohnLamping #MissouriDataCenters #AIImpact #Legislation #CommunityConcerns #UtilityRates #JobDisplacement #EnvironmentalImpact

Marc Cox and Kim Kowalski discuss the upcoming March 27th Backstoppers fundraiser in honor of her late husband, Sergeant Jeffrey Kowalski. The event at Sunset Country Club features a cocktail hour, bagpipes by Lieutenant Blazkowicz, a tribute video, and a live auction led by Reed Lowe. Attendees can bid on high-profile items including Blues and Fox tickets, private chef events, Polar Express experiences, and custom artwork. Kim emphasizes the emotional and community-driven purpose of the night, encouraging supporters to purchase tickets via Backstoppers.org or Eventbrite before sales close. Hashtags: #Backstoppers #SergeantJeffreyKowalski #Fundraiser #CharityEvent #PoliceSupport #LiveAuction #CommunitySupport #KimKowalski

Marc Cox opens the show with mounting airport disruptions as TSA callouts force emergency ICE deployments, tying the chaos to the ongoing DHS funding standoff and warning of wider national fallout. He then zeroes in on a heated local fight in St. Charles County, blasting PAC-backed attacks and doxxing targeting school board candidates like Lauren Greenwood while exposing what he calls political manipulation in education. The hour expands into a high-stakes tax battle over property tax freezes versus new EMS sales taxes, with Marc arguing unions are overreaching before losses even materialize. “Kim on a Whim” adds a cultural layer, as Kim St. Onge breaks down viral debates featuring Jillian Michaels dismantling body positivity claims and calling out “Big Food” influence, before the hour closes with a stark reaction to the death of Kermit Gosnell and a broader critique of abortion policy and shifting election standards following comments from Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Hashtags: #AirportChaos #DHSShutdown #SchoolBoardElections #LaurenGreenwood #PropertyTaxes #KimOnAWhim #BodyPositivity #BigFood #KermitGosnell #ElectionIntegrity