The Marc Cox Morning Show

The Marc Cox Morning Show [05/12/2026] (Full Show): Iran Nuclear Tensions, CCP Spy Fallout, Virginia Court-Packing Allegations, and Redistricting Power Struggles Across State and Federal Politics

The show opens in a temporary studio with technical issues and guest-heavy programming, then moves quickly into political controversy surrounding Donald Trump, including renewed claims about deep state resistance, skepticism over past assassination narratives, and criticism of intelligence officials like John Brennan. A major national security thread develops after reporting that a former California mayor pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal Chinese agent, fueling broader discussion on CCP infiltration, immigration policy, AI-generated media, and foreign interference risks inside the United States. International coverage centers on escalating Iran tensions and U.S. diplomatic positioning ahead of high-level talks with China, alongside debate over military readiness and war powers authority. Senator Eric Schmidt argues Iran’s capabilities have been significantly weakened and emphasizes preventing nuclear development while avoiding long-term conflict, while also responding to criticism over U.S. defense stockpiles. Domestic political conflict intensifies as reports surface of Virginia lawmakers allegedly considering restructuring the state Supreme Court through retirement-age changes to reshape its composition and influence redistricting rulings, prompting comparisons to court-packing strategies and broader warnings about institutional manipulation. The show expands into Missouri legislative wrap-up issues, including abortion ballot measures, tax reform proposals, and initiative petition battles, while local reporting highlights St. Charles County short-term rental restrictions and MetroLink security staffing shortages. Guest segments include Rachel Campos-Duffy discussing her new book on American patriotism and cultural identity ahead of the 250th anniversary, Luis Valdes defending gun rights and constitutional protections, and Todd Piro addressing crime and judicial frustration. The final hour focuses on public safety and political accountability, including San Francisco police recruitment incentives and a developing St. Louis County Ethics Committee review involving County Executive Sam Page over alleged dual employment, closing on themes of institutional trust, political escalation, and contested control over courts, elections, and public safety policy. Hashtags: #DonaldTrump #Iran #CCP #China #EricSchmidt #RachelCamposDuffy #VirginiaPolitics #CourtPacking #Redistricting #SupremeCourt #GunRights #LuisValdes #SanFrancisco #PoliceFunding #MissouriPolitics #StLouisCounty #ElectionIntegrity #PublicSafety #DeepState #TalkRadio

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Hour 4 Title: Iran Strategy Debate, Supreme Court Redistricting Clash, San Francisco Police Pay Raises, and St. Louis County Ethics Probe

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Hour 4 opens with President Trump’s comments on Iran, framing internal divisions within the regime between moderates and hardliners as negotiations continue over a rejected peace proposal. Senator Eric Schmitt argues Iran’s military position has been significantly weakened, particularly in missile capability and naval strength, and says the administration’s priority remains preventing nuclear weapon development while avoiding a prolonged Middle East conflict. The discussion turns to War Powers authority, with Schmitt stating congressional approval is not currently required due to the absence of active hostilities, while reiterating opposition to long-term foreign entanglements and pushing back on criticism from Senator Mark Kelly regarding U.S. munitions stockpiles. The focus then shifts to domestic politics, where Schmitt supports aggressive legal challenges following a Supreme Court-related redistricting ruling, arguing that states like California and Illinois have used unfair mapping practices and suggesting DOJ intervention could reshape congressional balance after the 2030 census. A lighter exchange follows regarding Schmitt golfing with Bryson DeChambeau and President Trump in a pro-am setting. The hour transitions into a major policy dispute over police funding, highlighting a state-controlled police board counter-suing a city over mandated funding levels. That leads into San Francisco’s new police contract, which includes multi-year raises and a $25,000 signing bonus aimed at addressing recruitment shortages amid ongoing crime concerns. The segment contrasts these changes with past defund-the-police efforts and points to continued issues like vehicle break-ins as evidence of strained public safety policy outcomes. The hour closes with a developing local political story involving a St. Louis County Ethics Committee meeting reportedly reviewing County Executive Sam Page over allegations related to holding multiple jobs. Hashtags: #Iran #EricSchmitt #Trump #WarPowers #Redistricting #SupremeCourt #PoliceFunding #SanFrancisco #CrimePolicy #StLouisCounty #EthicsProbe #USPolitics #MiddleEast #LocalNews

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Rachel Campos-Duffy — American Patriotism, 250th Anniversary, and Cultural Identity Debate

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The segment features Rachel Campos-Duffy discussing her new book centered on American patriotism ahead of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. She argues that U.S. schools and cultural institutions have increasingly emphasized negative interpretations of American history, saying younger generations are being taught narratives rooted in shame rather than civic pride. She frames the founding of the United States as historically exceptional, highlighting the Constitution and Bill of Rights as foundational achievements that should be celebrated rather than criticized through what she describes as a modern “anti-American” lens. The conversation touches on broader cultural debates, including controversies over education curricula, historical interpretation, and gender issues in sports, which she attributes to ideological shifts in academia and public institutions. Campos-Duffy also emphasizes the importance of parents actively teaching children American history through direct experiences like visiting national landmarks in Washington, D.C., and engaging with civic education outside the classroom. She closes by promoting her book as a collection of personal American success stories from Fox News personalities, intended to reinforce gratitude, patriotism, and pride in the country’s founding ahead of the milestone anniversary. Hashtags: #RachelCamposDuffy #Patriotism #America250 #USHistory #CivicEducation #Constitution #CulturalDebate #AmericanFounding #FoxNews #AmericanIdentity

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Sen.Eric Schmitt: Iran Strategy, War Powers Debate, and Redistricting Power Shift

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The segment opens with reaction to President Trump’s remarks on Iran, where he describes internal divisions between “moderates” and “hardliners” as negotiations continue over a rejected peace proposal. Eric Schmitt argues the situation has been strategically weakened for Iran, pointing to degraded missile capabilities and reduced military leverage, while stressing that the administration’s goal remains preventing nuclear weapon development and avoiding a prolonged Middle East war. The discussion shifts into War Powers questions, with Schmitt saying congressional approval is not currently required due to the absence of active hostilities, while emphasizing limited engagement and American public opposition to “forever wars.” He pushes back on Senator Mark Kelly’s criticism about U.S. munitions stockpiles, framing it as political posturing and accusing Democrats of reflexively opposing Trump-era decisions. The conversation then moves to domestic politics, where Schmitt highlights a Supreme Court ruling on redistricting and calls for aggressive legal challenges to what he describes as unfair or “racially driven” maps in multiple states, including California and Illinois, arguing that DOJ action could reshape congressional balance after the 2030 census. He predicts Missouri could potentially gain representation under new apportionment trends and frames the broader fight as a national shift toward redistricting fairness. The segment ends with a lighter moment about Schmitt golfing with Bryson DeChambeau alongside Trump, joking about driving distance and competitive play during a pro-am outing. Hashtags: #EricSchmitt #Iran #Trump #WarPowers #USForeignPolicy #Redistricting #SupremeCourt #DOJ #MissouriPolitics #BrysonDeChambeau #MiddleEast #PoliticalDebate

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Hour 3 05/11/2026: Studio C Kickoff, Iran Politics, Gas Tax Battles, Gun Rights Defense, and Recess Policy Clash

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Hour 3 opens in Studio C with production updates and platform housekeeping, then quickly pivots into political and cultural firestorms, starting with previewed guests including U.S. Sen. Eric Schmidt and discussion of his recent golf outing with Bryson DeChambeau, alongside broader political analysis of Iran tensions, Middle East strategy debates, and commentary tied to figures like John Fetterman and competing tax policies between Missouri and Illinois, including detailed breakdowns of fuel tax burdens. The hour shifts into a high-energy interview with Todd Piro, who joins while battling a chest cold and reacts to national crime incidents, judicial leniency concerns, and political friction surrounding Trump-related controversies, reflecting broader frustration with the justice system and political polarization. Next, Luis Valdes of Gun Owners of America delivers a strong Second Amendment defense, arguing against disarmament, comparing global authoritarian regimes, and emphasizing constitutional rights across the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments while promoting upcoming advocacy events in Iowa. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim,” focused on new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics urging restored daily recess in schools, sparking a broader discussion on student discipline, classroom behavior, and whether removing recess is harming child development more than it helps academic performance. Hashtags: #Iran #GasTax #PoliticalDebate #ToddPiro #GunRights #GOA #LuisValdes #SecondAmendment #EricSchmidt #Fetterman #EducationPolicy #Recess #AmericanAcademyOfPediatrics #SchoolDiscipline #StLouisTalk

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A Tuesday with Luis Valdes, Gun Rights, Revolution Rhetoric, and Constitutional Defense

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The segment opens with critical commentary on political rhetoric involving calls for “revolution,” contrasted with warnings about violent language and extremist symbolism in modern politics. The discussion then shifts to an interview with Luis Valdes of Gun Owners of America, who frames the Second Amendment as essential to preventing authoritarian control and compares disarmament efforts to historical regimes in Cuba, Nazi Germany, and communist states. Valdez describes his family’s personal experience with Cuba’s communist government, including political repression and forced separation, using it as a foundation for his argument that armed citizens are necessary to preserve liberty. The conversation broadens into a philosophical defense of the Second Amendment as interconnected with First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendment rights, warning that erosion of one constitutional protection enables broader government overreach. The segment closes with promotion of an upcoming Gun Owners of America leadership summit in Iowa focused on advocacy and constitutional rights. Hashtags: #SecondAmendment #GunRights #GunOwnersOfAmerica #LuisValdez #Constitution #Liberty #PoliticalDebate #Cuba #MorningShow #2ATuesday

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Todd Piro on Illness, Crime Debate, Trump Controversies, and Media Distrust

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The segment features Todd Piro joining the show while battling a chest cold, joking about his voice fading as the conversation progresses. The discussion quickly pivots into crime and judicial leniency, sparked by commentary on a Massachusetts shooting video and broader criticism of judges perceived as overly sympathetic to criminals. The conversation turns to public skepticism and media narratives, including claims that a recent shooting tied to a political event was staged, which Piro dismisses while emphasizing distrust in how such stories are framed. The tone shifts into political banter around Donald Trump, including debate over his legal troubles, assassination attempts, and media hostility toward his policies. The segment closes with commentary on political bias in public projects, including reactions to proposed renovations of the Washington, D.C. reflecting pool, framed as an example of partisan disagreement over aesthetic and cultural changes. Hashtags: #ToddPiro #CrimeNews #JudicialSystem #MediaBias #Trump #WashingtonDC #PoliticalCommentary #MorningShow #BreakingNews

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Hour 2 [05/12/2026]: Studio C Chaos, Global Power Shifts, Missouri Gridlock, and Viral “In Other News” Stories

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Hour 2 opens with the crew settling into their temporary “Studio C” setup amid ongoing station renovations, working through technical hiccups, lighting differences, and equipment adjustments while keeping the show moving and previewing upcoming guest John Lamping to break down Missouri’s final legislative week. The conversation quickly broadens into political and global developments, including President Trump’s upcoming meeting with China’s Xi Jinping, shifting U.S. leverage tied to global oil dynamics, and heightened tensions with Iran that Marc suggests could push toward renewed military action if diplomacy fails. The hour then turns to Missouri politics with a discussion on the end of the legislative session, pending ballot initiatives on abortion, income tax elimination, and initiative petition reform, and concerns over voter confusion and campaign spending battles. Local issues follow in the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” focusing on proposed restrictions for short-term rentals in St. Charles County due to complaints about parties and neighborhood disruptions, alongside ongoing MetroLink security staffing shortages that are forcing reliance on sheriff’s deputies amid jurisdictional disputes and funding gaps. The hour closes with the “In Other News” segment featuring a mix of cautionary and viral stories, including a woman hospitalized after a poorly vetted Instagram tattoo gone wrong, a 102-year-old woman finally receiving her high school diploma decades after leaving school, a bizarre motorcycle crash in Canada where a bike became suspended from a traffic light, and a lawsuit from Dua Lipa against Samsung over alleged unauthorized use of her likeness in advertising materials. Hashtags: #StudioC #DonaldTrump #China #XiJinping #Iran #MissouriPolitics #JohnLamping #AbortionAmendment #IncomeTax #StLouisMorningBrief #Airbnb #MetroLink #StCharlesCounty #InOtherNews #DuaLipa #PriceIsRight #ViralVideo #CanadaCrash #TalkRadio #PoliticalNews

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John Lamping on Missouri’s Legislative Gridlock, Amendment Battles, and Abortion Fight

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Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins the show to break down the chaotic final days of Missouri’s legislative session, arguing lawmakers have stretched the session far too long while leaving many of the state’s biggest issues unresolved and headed instead toward ballot initiatives. Lamping discusses pending fights over abortion, initiative petition reform, and income tax elimination, warning that multiple high-profile constitutional amendments could create an overloaded and confusing ballot for voters later this year. He questions whether Governor Mike Kehoe may strategically separate issues across election dates depending on political calculations surrounding abortion and tax reform turnout. The conversation also dives into campaign fundraising disparities surrounding Amendment 3, with Lamping acknowledging pro-life groups are being heavily outspent but insisting grassroots organizing and voter engagement remain their best path forward. Marc and Lamping additionally criticize Missouri’s legislative structure as inefficient and overly long, arguing lawmakers spend too much time fundraising and delaying action while increasingly pushing major policy decisions directly onto voters instead of legislating them through normal lawmaking channels. Hashtags: #JohnLamping #MissouriPolitics #Amendment3 #ProLife #InitiativePetition #MikeKehoe #MissouriLegislature #IncomeTax #AbortionDebate #JeffCity #ConstitutionalAmendments #PoliticalFundraising #MissouriElections #TalkRadio #StatePolitics

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St. Louis Morning Brief — St. Charles Airbnb Crackdown and Metro Security Shortages

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In the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” Marc and Kim examine new efforts in St. Charles County to tighten regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO following complaints about parties, fights, overcrowding, and neighborhood disruptions. The discussion covers proposed restrictions on overnight guests, vehicle limits, inspections, and spacing requirements between rental properties, while questioning how widespread the actual problems are and whether the rules could unfairly impact homeowners near major events or attractions. The conversation then shifts to ongoing public safety concerns surrounding MetroLink security and the ongoing legal fight between the St. Louis Police Board and city leadership over police funding and staffing shortages. Marc and Kim discuss how the city has struggled to provide enough officers for Metro patrols, forcing transit officials to rely more heavily on off-duty sheriff’s deputies to supplement security. The segment highlights larger frustrations over fragmented law enforcement jurisdiction across the MetroLink system, with Marc arguing that a dedicated transit police force would simplify operations and free city police officers to focus on violent crime elsewhere in St. Louis. Hashtags: #StLouisMorningBrief #Airbnb #VRBO #StCharlesCounty #ShortTermRentals #MetroLink #StLouisCrime #PoliceFunding #SheriffsDepartment #PublicSafety #MissouriPolitics #TransitSecurity #StLouisCounty #LawEnforcement #TalkRadio

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