Hour 3 [03/05/2026]: Trump’s Military Strategy, Jim Talent on Iran, and Election Integrity Push

Marc Cox kicks off Hour 4 with boat show ticket giveaways and commentary on audience questions, segueing into the Save America Act debate and filibuster dynamics. Shannon Bream joins to discuss Trump’s military decisions in Iran, MAGA accountability, and the recent Supreme Court immigration ruling, highlighting its implications for pending cases and redistricting. Griff Jenkins reports on border security, immigration policy challenges under the Biden administration, and the practical impacts on national safety. The hour closes with a detailed analysis of Bill Clinton’s testimony, using body language cues to identify signs of deception, particularly “hiding time” in his responses. Hashtags: #BoatShow #SaveAmericaAct #ShannonBream #GriffJenkins #BorderSecurity #Immigration #ClintonTestimony #BodyLanguage #MarcCox

Griff Jenkins discusses the state of U.S. immigration policy, emphasizing the tax contributions and low crime rates of undocumented immigrants while criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of border security and DHS funding. He shares observations from his reporting in key locations, highlights the backlog and risks associated with released migrants, and explains the impact of policy changes under the current administration. The segment also touches on personal anecdotes from travel, emphasizing the importance of communication and staying informed while reporting from the field. Hashtags: #GriffJenkins #ImmigrationPolicy #BorderSecurity #DHS #MarcCox #FoxNews #ReportingOnTheGround

Shannon Bream joins to break down the U.S. military action in Iran, highlighting the administration’s rationale for preemptive strikes against long-standing threats and the MAGA base’s expectations of Trump’s foreign policy. She also analyzes a recent unanimous Supreme Court decision on immigration, the ongoing implications for redistricting and the Voting Rights Act, and the War Powers Act debate, emphasizing the delicate balance between presidential authority and congressional oversight. Bream provides context for the broader political and legal landscape while previewing upcoming interviews with the Senate Intel “Gang of Eight.” Hashtags: #ShannonBream #IranStrike #WarPowersAct #SupremeCourt #ImmigrationLaw #Redistricting #MAGA #MarcCox

Marc Cox opens Hour 3 by engaging with listener feedback on blood alcohol limits and driving, segueing into the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and public reactions to Trump’s military strategy. Former Senator Jim Talent joins to analyze the precision of U.S. and Israeli operations, the broader Middle East implications, and the likelihood of regime collapse in Iran. The hour closes with Cleta Mitchell breaking down the Save America Act, explaining how citizens can pressure senators, the mechanics of the talking filibuster, and the importance of voter roll integrity nationwide. Hashtags: #Trump #IranConflict #JimTalent #CletaMitchell #SaveAmericaAct #ElectionIntegrity #USMilitary #MiddleEast

Marc Cox interviews Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at the Conservative Partnership Institute, about the urgent push to bring the Save America Act to a Senate vote. Mitchell outlines how the bill enforces proof of citizenship for voter registration, requires photo ID for all voting methods, and mandates submission of voter rolls to DHS for verification. She critiques Senate inaction, explains the mechanics of the talking filibuster, and urges public pressure on senators to support the legislation. The conversation highlights widespread voter roll vulnerabilities, citing examples like dead voters and non-citizens, emphasizing the need for election integrity reforms nationwide. Hashtags: #CletaMitchell #SaveAmericaAct #ElectionIntegrity #VoterID #USSenate #VotingReform #ElectionSecurity #DHS

Marc Cox speaks with former Senator Jim Talent about the ongoing U.S.-Israel military operations in the Middle East, emphasizing the short, focused nature of the conflict and its strategic benefits for American security. Talent highlights the weakening of Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, the potential for regime change, and Israel’s role as the dominant regional military power. He frames the conflict as a decisive, limited engagement designed to protect U.S. interests and shift focus toward the Indo-Pacific, countering public misconceptions about casualties and effectiveness. The segment closes with a transition toward discussions on the Save America Act. Hashtags: #JimTalent #USIsraelRelations #MiddleEast #IranConflict #MilitaryStrategy #USMilitary #IsraelDefense #RegimeChange #SaveAmericaAct

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 with Illinois Congressman Mike Bost dissecting Iran’s decades-long threats, the pursuit of nuclear weapons, and the complexities of the War Powers Act, highlighting U.S. military responses and the risks faced by service members. The discussion shifts to Texas politics with James Tallarico’s Senate candidacy, his controversial statements on gender and abortion, and concerns over voter strategy against him. Marc then explores Missouri’s HB 1770 with grandfather Alan Coggins and Detective Charlie Herwig, addressing the need to extend the statute of limitations for child abuse cases to allow justice for victims. The hour closes with a mix of odd and human-interest stories: the auction of the Ace Ventura rhino prop, an Arkansas sheriff’s primary winner facing murder charges, a beer pong accident requiring emergency surgery, rare dinosaur fossils hitting the auction block, and United Airlines’ headphone enforcement policy. Hashtags: #Iran #MikeBost #JamesTallarico #TexasPolitics #MissouriChildAbuse #HB1770 #AceVentura #WeirdNews #DinosaurFossils #AirlineRules

Marc Cox discusses the urgent need to extend Missouri’s statute of limitations for child abuse cases with Alan Coggins, a grandfather affected by family tragedy, and Detective Charlie Herwig of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. They break down HB 1770, which would give prosecutors a realistic window to pursue justice for victims who cannot report abuse as young children. The conversation highlights systemic gaps, real-life frustrations in law enforcement, and actionable steps for citizens to support legislative change. Hashtags: #ChildAbuse #MissouriLaw #HB1770 #JusticeForKids #LegislativeAction #ProtectChildren

Congressman Mike Bost joins Marc Cox to break down Iran’s decades-long threats, the U.S. response, and the War Powers Act. Bost draws on his experience as a Marine to highlight the ongoing risks, the complexity of congressional oversight, and the consequences of drone attacks that claimed six U.S. service members. The conversation underscores the importance of timely executive action while maintaining legislative checks, framed by historical context from the Barbary Wars to modern Middle East conflicts. Hashtags: #MikeBost #Iran #WarPowersAct #USMilitary #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy

Marc Cox kicks off Hour 1 with updates on heavy rainfall and flooding in St. Louis, then breaks down Tim Walz’s congressional hearing where Nancy Mace sharply criticized his handling of autism funding. He moves into a detailed critique of ranked choice voting, highlighting runoff chaos in Texas, potential threats to Missouri elections, and how voter dilution empowers weak leadership. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim,” exploring wealth, opportunity, and the American Dream, emphasizing hard work, rejecting a victim mentality, and redefining what it means to be rich in life. Hashtags: #StLouisFloods #TimWalz #NancyMace #RankedChoiceVoting #TexasRunoff #MissouriPolitics #KimOnAWhim #AmericanDream #Wealth #Opportunity