Tom Ackerman Turns 50: Reflections, Cardinals Struggles, and Rebuilding St. Louis Sports

Ben Herzog breaks down the National Weather Service’s flood warning system, explaining the forecast phases—outlook, watch, and warning—and the tiered flash flood warnings from base to catastrophic. He addresses challenges like warning fatigue and alert effectiveness, highlights the unprecedented 500-year flood event in Texas with rapid water rise and community response, and touches on local flood history in St. Louis, including the 1993 Chesterfield Valley flood. The segment also covers local monitoring efforts and multi-tiered warning systems aimed at improving preparedness and safety.

Hour 1 - Kim St. Onge fills in on the Marc Cox Morning Show and covers the devastating flood disaster in Central Texas, where at least 82 lives were lost and rescue efforts continue at camps along the Guadalupe River. In Scott on the Spot, Scott Jagow breaks down Elon Musk’s new “America Party” and its potential to reshape the political landscape. Plus, reaction to Trump’s controversial “big beautiful bill,” concerns over voter turnout, and chaos in St. Louis as teenagers wreak havoc with fireworks leading to dozens of arrests and renewed scrutiny of youth crime in the city. Hour 2 - Kim St. Onge covers the tragic Texas flooding and rescue efforts. Hans von Spakovsky joins to break down a judge’s block on Trump’s asylum rules and previews major Supreme Court cases on sports, citizenship, and campaign finance. Dom Savino reports on Tesla, Amazon Prime Day, and UPS changes. Plus, Chuck E. Cheese goes adult, a hot dog contest disqualification, and a bizarre in-flight text. Hour 3 begins with heartbreaking coverage of the catastrophic Texas flooding, where 27 campers at Camp Mystic lost their lives and 11 remain missing. Kim St. Onge details the rapid rise of the Guadalupe River and the emergency response underway. Eben Brown of Fox News Radio joins with live reporting on the search and rescue efforts and concerns over failed alert systems. Then, the conversation shifts to Elon Musk’s proposed “America Party” and the early speculation around 2028 presidential candidates. We wrap with “Scott on the Spot,” as Scott Jagow recounts a suspicious Uber Eats delivery that revealed a possible subscription scam. Hour 4 - The Marc Cox Morning Show covers the devastating floods in Texas, where 82 lives were lost and 41 people remain missing. Rep. Eric Burlison breaks down the fight to pass the “big, beautiful bill,” detailing how the Senate weakened key conservative provisions and why executive actions are critical. The team also reacts to Tucker Carlson’s controversial interview with Iran’s president. A National Weather Service representative explains how rare flash flood events like this are and what protocols are in place. Plus, Tom Ackerman analyzes the St. Louis Cardinals’ rotation struggles and the potential impact of Jordan Hicks on the mound.

The Marc Cox Morning Show covers the devastating floods in Texas, where 82 lives were lost and 41 people remain missing. Rep. Eric Burlison breaks down the fight to pass the “big, beautiful bill,” detailing how the Senate weakened key conservative provisions and why executive actions are critical. The team also reacts to Tucker Carlson’s controversial interview with Iran’s president. A National Weather Service representative explains how rare flash flood events like this are and what protocols are in place. Plus, Tom Ackerman analyzes the St. Louis Cardinals’ rotation struggles and the potential impact of Jordan Hicks on the mound.

Tom Ackerman celebrates his 50th birthday with a look back at his broadcasting career from college radio to KMOX and time with family in San Diego. He offers in-depth commentary on the St. Louis Cardinals’ current pitching struggles, rotation concerns, and potential roster moves. The conversation broadens to the rebuilding paths for the Cardinals, Blues, and Mizzou football. Plus, Tom weighs in on the Texas flooding disaster and the importance of effective warning systems, with more to come from a National Weather Service representative.

Congressman Eric Burlison joins the show to break down the behind-the-scenes debt ceiling negotiations with the White House, revealing that 8 out of 9 conservative priorities were secured—despite Senate compromises on SNAP benefits, Planned Parenthood funding, and transgender-related provisions. He shares insights into expected executive actions by 2024 and explains the strategy behind working with figures like Rand Paul to secure wins for Missouri. Burlison also weighs in on Elon Musk’s potential “America Party” and the broader impact of third-party movements, proudly embracing his role as one of Congress’s least bipartisan members.

Hour 3 begins with heartbreaking coverage of the catastrophic Texas flooding, where 27 campers at Camp Mystic lost their lives and 11 remain missing. Kim St. Onge details the rapid rise of the Guadalupe River and the emergency response underway. Eben Brown of Fox News Radio joins with live reporting on the search and rescue efforts and concerns over failed alert systems. Then, the conversation shifts to Elon Musk’s proposed “America Party” and the early speculation around 2028 presidential candidates. We wrap with “Scott on the Spot,” as Scott Jagow recounts a suspicious Uber Eats delivery that revealed a possible subscription scam.

Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown joins the show to report on the devastating Texas flooding—an extreme 100–500-year flood event that dropped 12 inches of rain and caused the Guadalupe River to surge over 26 feet in under an hour. At least 27 campers at Camp Mystic have died, with 11 still missing. The segment covers ongoing rescue operations, Governor Abbott’s emergency response, questions over local alert systems, and scrutiny of the camp’s preparedness. Brown also discusses the urgent need for investigations into how this tragedy unfolded so quickly.

Kim St. Onge covers the tragic Texas flooding and rescue efforts. Hans von Spakovsky joins to break down a judge’s block on Trump’s asylum rules and previews major Supreme Court cases on sports, citizenship, and campaign finance. Dom Savino reports on Tesla, Amazon Prime Day, and UPS changes. Plus, Chuck E. Cheese goes adult, a hot dog contest disqualification, and a bizarre in-flight text.

Hans von Spakovsky joins the show to break down a federal judge’s decision blocking Trump’s asylum restrictions, calling it a political delay that’s likely to be overturned. He also highlights a Massachusetts judge's defiance of a Supreme Court stay. Looking ahead, the Supreme Court’s upcoming term will take on major issues including biological males in women’s sports, birthright citizenship, transgender athlete participation, and campaign finance rules affecting political parties.

Kim St. Onge fills in on the Marc Cox Morning Show and covers the devastating flood disaster in Central Texas, where at least 82 lives were lost and rescue efforts continue at camps along the Guadalupe River. In Scott on the Spot, Scott Jagow breaks down Elon Musk’s new “America Party” and its potential to reshape the political landscape. Plus, reaction to Trump’s controversial “big beautiful bill,” concerns over voter turnout, and chaos in St. Louis as teenagers wreak havoc with fireworks leading to dozens of arrests and renewed scrutiny of youth crime in the city.