Hour 2 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge evaluating regional FM broadcast range before reviewing U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh accepting emergency filings on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that restored Missouri's 7-1 congressional district map. Marc Cox previews his 2026 voter guide, focusing on state constitutional ballot measures including proposed Amendment 7, sponsored by Missouri State Senator Adam Schnelting, to establish a long-term state sovereignty endowment fund. On the shortlist, the hosts discuss political polling metrics regarding presidential opposition, public comments from Arizona Senator Mark Kelly on military leadership, White House press credential adjustments involving Politico, and President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly.
On the St. Louis Morning Brief, the hosts analyze the Ferguson City Council voting to pass a $1.5 billion tax incentive package sponsored by Councilman Nick Kasoff for developer Jim Onder's proposed $1.8 billion tech and data center project at the former 217-acre Emerson Electric campus. The hosts also cover a viral video regarding an assault following a traffic collision near the Saint Louis Zoo and a $10 million personal injury lawsuit against the St. Louis Blues stemming from the 2019 Stanley Cup victory parade.
In the second half of the hour, Marc Cox highlights his attendance at The BackStoppers, Inc. Heroes Luncheon honoring catastrophically injured first responders, reading the names of supported officers including catastrophically injured Ferguson Police Officer Travis "TJ" Brown. Financial news anchor Nicole Murray joins to report on market indicators, British Airways expanding direct flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to London Heathrow, monetary policy statements from St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, Boeing union contract votes, and diesel export restrictions under review by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The hour concludes on In Other News with heavy metal band Quiet Riot selecting a new lead vocalist, online commentary regarding a $60 specialty sourdough bread loaf in New York City, and management changes executed by the Dolly Parton family trust. For official election details, voter registration status, or ballot guidance, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division.
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