John Lamping on likelihood that MO will get rid of state income tax

Marc Cox closes the show with a mix of humor, culture, and finance. Jimmy Phelan kicks off with laughs about April Fool’s Day, aliens, and political double standards, teasing his upcoming St. Louis show. Taylor Riggs breaks down global oil market fluctuations, NATO inaction, and Iran tensions while connecting them to U.S. economic and investment trends. The hour finishes with an in-depth discussion on the proposed Department of Labor rule expanding 401k private equity options, potential risks for individual investors, and the Trump Ballroom controversy, weaving finance, politics, and cultural critique into a single compelling hour. Hashtags: #JimmyPhelan #TaylorRiggs #AprilFools #Comedy #NBAControversy #OilMarket #Investing #401k #PrivateEquity #TrumpBallroom #Politics

Taylor Riggs of The Big Money Show joins Marc Cox to analyze the global and financial fallout of the Iran conflict, highlighting NATO’s reluctance to act, implications for oil prices, and the U.S.’s shifting role in the Middle East. Riggs also explains a new Department of Labor rule opening private credit investments to individual 401k holders, emphasizing empowerment and potential high returns for savvy investors. The discussion blends geopolitical strategy, market insight, and practical personal finance advice, giving listeners a full-spectrum view of international and economic currents. Hashtags: #TaylorRiggs #BigMoneyShow #IranConflict #NATO #OilPrices #401k #PrivateCredit #Investing #FinancialNews #Geopolitics

Marc Cox hosts Jimmy Failla of Fox Across America, diving into wild NYC cab driver stories, alien encounters, and the generational shift in social media accountability. They tackle political double standards, including reactions to eccentric candidates and Democrats’ selective critiques, with Failla blending sharp humor and satire. The segment also plugs Failla’s April 11th St. Louis comedy show, teasing a high-energy, one-time-only performance at The Factory. Hashtags: #JimmyFailla #NYCCabStories #Comedy #Aliens #PoliticalSatire #MediaDoubleStandards #AprilFoolsDay #FoxAcrossAmerica #StLouisEvents

Marc Cox opens Hour 3 with Mary Vought discussing critical DHS funding shortfalls amid national security concerns and allegations of immigration fraud against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, highlighting ongoing debates over accountability and government oversight. The focus then shifts to local politics with Linda Ragsdale and Corey Spencer addressing O’Fallon’s proposed moratorium on new apartment buildings and annexations, emphasizing the financial strain of overdevelopment on taxpayers and infrastructure. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim” exploring innovative four-day work week strategies, examining the practical, generational, and logistical challenges of implementing shorter work weeks while maintaining productivity and employee satisfaction. Hashtags: #DHSFunding #IlhanOmar #ImmigrationFraud #OFallonMO #LocalGovernment #UrbanDevelopment #FourDayWorkWeek #WorkLifeBalance #KimOnAWhim

Marc Cox hosts Linda Ragsdale and Cory Spencer to discuss St. Charles County development, focusing on a proposed moratorium on new apartment buildings in O’Fallon. They argue that rapid annexations and multifamily developments strain city finances, burden taxpayers, and divert funds from essential infrastructure. Both emphasize smart growth, advocating for infill development, affordable single-family homes, and commercial projects to bolster sales tax revenue while maintaining quality of life for current residents. Hashtags: #OFallonMO #ApartmentMoratorium #CityBudget #SmartDevelopment #LindaRagsdale #CorySpencer #StCharlesCounty #FiscalResponsibility #LocalGovernment

Marc Cox speaks with Mary Vought, Vice President of Strategic Communications at Heritage, dissecting allegations that Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud, highlighting past underenforcement under the Biden administration. The conversation pivots to broader concerns about DHS funding shortfalls affecting ICE, TSA, and cybersecurity amid heightened terror alerts. Vought and Cox also criticize California Governor Gavin Newsom’s energy policies, linking them to sky-high gas prices and mismanagement, while questioning the state’s presidential ambitions amid ongoing fiscal and social crises. Hashtags: #MaryVought #IlhanOmar #ImmigrationFraud #DHSFunding #TSA #ICE #CaliforniaGasCrisis #GavinNewsom #HeritageFoundation #DailySignal

Marc Cox dives into a mix of political, economic, and odd news in Hour 2. The hour opens with the explosive revelation about Kristi Noem’s husband’s cross-dressing fetish and online activities, exploring the potential personal and political ramifications. Nicole Murray breaks down the latest on the Iran conflict, U.S. strategic positioning, and market reactions, including oil price swings, stock gains, and mortgage trends. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” highlighting a whale collision in San Francisco, Gen Z crash statistics, the rise of stay-at-home boyfriends, a New Zealand dog rescue funded by strangers, and a California prodigy accepted into an elite IQ group. Hashtags: #KristiNoem #Scandal #IranConflict #StockMarket #OilPrices #InOtherNews #WhaleCollision #GenZ #StayAtHomeBoyfriends #DogRescue #CaliforniaProdigy

Marc Cox covers a whirlwind of unusual and human-interest stories in “In Other News.” Highlights include a windsurfer in San Francisco colliding with a whale, a study revealing Gen Z leads in crash fatalities due to speeding, and a growing trend of stay-at-home boyfriends as women surpass men in U.S. payroll jobs. The segment also celebrates community kindness as strangers in New Zealand fund a helicopter search to rescue a lost dog, and showcases a prodigious four-year-old in California excelling academically, rounding out a mix of quirky, socially relevant, and heartwarming news. Hashtags: #MarcCox #InOtherNews #SanFrancisco #GenZ #Driving #StayAtHomeBoyfriends #DogRescue #NewZealand #Education #California #HumanInterest

Marc Cox opens a stormy April 1st show with speculation about a national address from Donald Trump potentially focused on escalating tensions with Iran and frustration with NATO allies before shifting to local politics, where Cox highlights harassment of conservative candidates including Lauren Greenwood tied to the Francis Howell School District and urges support for property tax freezes across Missouri counties. During "Kim on a Whim," Kim St. Onge introduces comedian Jimmy Carr’s proposal to tax only ages 30–60, sparking a broader discussion about workforce participation and the looming insolvency of Social Security Administration. The hour concludes with Cox advocating for private retirement investment accounts, debating retirement age increases, and warning that without reform, Social Security could face a financial collapse that threatens future retirees. Hashtags: #MarcCox #DonaldTrump #Iran #NATO #MissouriPolitics #PropertyTaxes #FrancisHowell #KimOnAWhim #JimmyCarr #SocialSecurity #RetirementCrisis #TaxDebate

During "Kim on a Whim," Kim St. Onge reacts to a provocative tax proposal from British comedian Jimmy Carr suggesting people only pay taxes between ages 30 and 60, sparking a broader debate with Marc Cox about taxation, workforce participation, and the long-term viability of Social Security Administration benefits. The discussion shifts to concerns about declining birth rates, fewer workers paying into the system, and projections that Social Security could become insolvent within the next decade without major reforms. Cox argues changes like raising retirement ages, means testing, and limiting early withdrawals may be unavoidable, while St. Onge pushes back on working longer and questions fairness for future retirees, ultimately framing the conversation around political reluctance to address what both agree is an unsustainable entitlement system. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #MarcCox #JimmyCarr #SocialSecurity #Taxes #Retirement #EntitlementReform #EconomicPolicy #USPolitics #Workforce #TaxDebate