Hour 1 opens on a frigid Friday morning with Marc Cox covering national headlines, including the FBI’s years-long inaction on the DNC pipe bomber and the Supreme Court’s ruling on Texas redistricting that dismantles claims of racial gerrymandering. Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” critiques Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal, sparking a lively discussion about housing affordability, lending crises, and equity for homeowners versus banks. The hour closes with Stephen A. Smith appearing on The View, defending fairness and challenging liberal groupthink, earning applause from Marc. Hour 2 blends local hero stories, charitable efforts, and eclectic news. The show honors first responders and discusses Missouri’s Amendment 3, before featuring Bo Matthews in the Thought Tub promoting a children’s toy drive and a high-end raffle supporting police. Business news covers Waymo’s expansion into St. Louis, Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and quirky trends like Starbucks dating culture. Lighter segments explore airline policies on overweight passengers, the renewed search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, daring wildlife encounters, a cheetah “frozen zoo,” and Pantone’s 2026 color of the year, Cloud Dancer. Hour 3 dives into politics and policy, focusing on U.S. drug boat strikes and the debate over the “narco-terrorist” label, with insights from Congressman Bob Onder and analysis of past and current strategies. Texas redistricting and Missouri ballot language controversies are explored, highlighting partisan court decisions and political implications. The hour wraps with a deeper look at Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal, examining its practicality, impact on equity, and potential advantages for homeowners versus banks. Hour 4 features Secretary of State Denny Hoskins discussing the Missouri Appeals Court’s changes to Amendment 3 ballot language, ongoing legal challenges, and election integrity efforts. State Representative Phil Amato explains his bill defining AI limits, ensuring AI cannot marry, hold jobs, or claim human rights. Jessica Rosenthal reports on nationwide law enforcement challenges, including officer morale, recruitment struggles, and safety risks amid rising threats and scrutiny. The show concludes with Charlie Metzner from the STL Hero Network highlighting their bourbon raffle and 12 Bars of Charity pub crawl, raising funds for first responders and other nonprofits.