Politics, Policy, and Campus Culture: Hawley, Talent, and DEI Debate (Hour 3)

Hour 4 opens with a recap of Senator Josh Hawley’s earlier interview, touching on the president’s speech, border security, and Amendment 3. The hosts discuss rumors of the Chicago Bears relocating and St. Louis stadium politics, then move to national headlines, including Archbishop Ronald Hicks’ appointment in New York and Candace Owens’ comments on a TPU scandal. The segment highlights DEI and LGBTQ training being forced on Illinois State Police, sparking controversy. The next segment features Shannon Bream analyzing the president’s speech, economic updates, and international policy, including potential Venezuela strikes. Griff Jenkins takes the spotlight in the third segment, sharing personal holiday stories, travel plans, and insights on New York politics and progressive candidates. The final segment covers Democratic criticism of ICE, portraying officers as “terrorists,” and transitions to Dan Bongino’s FBI resignation, exploring implications for internal leadership and Andrew Bailey’s potential role. The hour blends politics, law enforcement, and media commentary with personal and local stories.

Griff Jenkins shares a mix of personal and professional updates, starting with a humorous reflection on post-election drinking with Doug Emhoff. He recounts his SoulCycle routine and weekend experiences, including catching up with family and celebrating birthdays. Jenkins also provides insight into New York politics, discussing far-left candidates, social policies like free bus rides, and the rise of progressive movements among young voters. Amid the political commentary, he emphasizes taking moments to connect with family during the holiday season.

Hour 3 opens with Senator Josh Hawley discussing President Trump’s $1,776 military checks, border security, healthcare reform, and pro-life initiatives through the Love Life Initiative, emphasizing Missouri’s upcoming constitutional vote. Former Senator Jim Talent follows, analyzing the president’s speech, economic indicators, and the lingering effects of the border crisis on housing costs. The conversation then shifts to generational and professional impacts of DEI policies, highlighting reverse discrimination in creative industries and education. The hour closes by examining the rise of furry student clubs on U.S. campuses, critiquing the culture of extreme self-expression and questioning the role of universities in supporting these trends.

Senator Josh Hawley joined the show to discuss several key topics, including President Trump’s $1,776 payout to service members, the 4% military pay raise, and the impact of recent border enforcement on Missouri’s drug flow. Hawley emphasized lowering healthcare costs through tax exemptions on premiums, deductibles, and prescriptions, and expressed concern over potential government shutdowns by Senate Democrats. He criticized the Biden DOJ for pushing the Mar-a-Lago raid despite FBI warnings and praised Andrew Bailey’s upcoming role at the FBI. Hawley also highlighted his pro-life initiative, Love Life Initiative, and the effort to protect Missouri children from abortion on demand and transgender operations on minors, warning of significant outside funding in opposition campaigns.

Hour 2 kicks off with breaking news from Australia, where authorities thwarted a potential terrorist attack, followed by updates on a Providence shooting investigation. The conversation pivots to birthday celebrations with Kim St. Ange and her iconic “36” donut from Donuts Delight. Tom Ackerman joins to break down local sports, highlighting the Blues’ win over Winnipeg and the Heisman controversy surrounding Diego Pavia versus Fernando Mendoza. The hour closes with a mix of unusual and tech-focused stories in the “In Other News” segment, covering a bungling car thief, a Mississippi razor-blade bakery scare, iRobot restructuring, Gen Z’s crypto interests, dinosaur footprint discoveries in Italy, Bitcoin prices, and Elon Musk’s plans for AI data centers in space. #BreakingNews #BirthdayCelebration #TomAckerman #BluesHockey #HeismanControversy #TechNews #BizarreNews

Sports director Tom Ackerman joins the show to celebrate Kim’s birthday, share his daughter’s Blues-game birthday magic, and recap St. Louis’s gritty 1–0 win over Winnipeg. He praises goalie Joel Hofer’s shutout and the team’s newfound toughness as they claw their way back toward playoff contention. Then the conversation turns fiery with Tom blasting Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia for his profanity-laced tirade after losing the Heisman to Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, saying it torpedoes his NFL prospects. Ackerman breaks down the college football playoff picture—favoring Oklahoma’s defense over Alabama’s flash—and previews Indiana’s Rose Bowl showdown as the Hoosiers chase history. #TomAckerman #StLouisBlues #CollegeFootballPlayoff #HeismanTrophy #FernandoMendoza #DiegoPavia #MarkCoxMorningShow

Hour 1 of The Marc Cox Morning Show kicks off with birthday celebrations for Kim, complete with donuts and laughter, before shifting into sharp political talk. Marc and Kim dissect Trump’s concise national address, questioning its timing and purpose ahead of the State of the Union. The team then revisits the explosive Candace Owens–Piers Morgan exchange over conspiracy claims surrounding Charlie Kirk’s shooting. Kim’s “Whim” dives into America’s growing flirtation with socialism, spotlighting a young entrepreneur’s app that promotes shared ownership and the power of capitalism. The hour closes with a sweet surprise—Scott from Donuts Delight delivering a custom “36” donut for Kim’s birthday. #MarkCoxMorningShow #KimsBirthday #TrumpSpeech #CandaceOwens #KimOnAWhim #Capitalism #DonutsDelight

In her “Kim on a Whim” segment, Kim reacts to New York’s new socialist mayor, Zoran Mamdani, and rising youth support for socialism, calling it a failure of America’s education system. She highlights 24-year-old entrepreneur Stephen Wang and his investing app “Dub,” which lets users mirror proven investors’ portfolios to promote capitalism and shared ownership over government dependency. Marc draws parallels to index funds and warns against the risks of day trading, while Kim argues the American Dream is still alive — if people take part in the system instead of rejecting it. #KimOnAWhim #Socialism #Capitalism #InvestingApp #AmericanDream #DubApp

Hour 1 opened with news highlights and national headlines, covering policy updates and local stories affecting listeners. Hour 2 focused on political analysis, including Trump administration developments, immigration, and conservative media reactions. Hour 3 featured an in-depth discussion with Jonathan Savage on the ISIS-inspired attack in Australia, followed by a look at early 2028 presidential election predictions. Hour 4 explored local news, guest interviews, and economic updates—Jimmy Failla discussed media narratives and White House coverage, Taylor Riggs broke down job gains and wage growth, and the final segment addressed immigration concerns and international security in light of the Australian attack. Throughout, the show balanced politics, economic insight, and upcoming events for listeners.

Hour 4 opens with traffic and local updates, including a procession for a fallen St. Charles County paramedic and the ongoing manhunt near Brown University, Rhode Island, where the hosts criticize local authorities’ handling of the situation. The discussion moves to media coverage of the Trump administration, with Caroline Leavitt and Candace Owens commenting on Vanity Fair and insider reporting. Jimmy Failla from Fox Across America joins to provide insight on White House dynamics, political strategy, and upcoming events, including his appearance at the Factory in Chesterfield. The hour then shifts to economic news with Taylor Riggs analyzing jobs reports, wage growth, and the impact of federal and state tax policies, highlighting gains for native-born workers and challenges for EV manufacturers like Ford. The hour closes with a discussion on the anti-Semitic attack in Australia, emphasizing national security, ISIS-inspired terrorism, and the importance of rigorous immigration and vetting policies, contrasting these with local policies in Illinois under JB Pritzker.