The Marc Cox Morning Show 04/17/2026 (Full Show): Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Drop, FISA Renewal Failure, Steve Bannon Immigration Clash, and St. Louis Local Spotlight

Hour 1 opens with Steve Bannon sparring with globalist policy positions at the Semaphore World Economy Conference, focusing on immigration, H-1B visas, and establishment Republican tensions, alongside DHS funding disputes and inflation messaging. “Kim on a Whim” centers on Ayanna Pressley’s eviction remarks and sparks broader debate on housing policy and political accountability, while the hour closes with strong defense of Donald Trump’s Iran strategy and broader geopolitical posture. Hour 2 focuses on the House failure to renew FISA, escalating surveillance and intelligence oversight concerns, and upcoming national security discussions with Eric Burlison and Jim Carafano. The hour expands into immigration and census politics involving Yvette Clarke’s remarks, continued Steve Bannon influence on immigration policy, and broader debate over H-1B visas and establishment GOP resistance, before closing with a mix of national culture and legal controversy in the “In Other News” segment. Hour 3 centers on shifting Middle East dynamics, including Israel-Lebanon ceasefire developments and claims of declining Iranian regional power. Jim Carafano provides analysis on Iran’s strategic weakening and U.S.-Israel positioning, followed by a Capitol Beat interview with Rep. Eric Burlison covering FISA reform opposition and his health savings account-based healthcare proposal. The hour closes with debate over campus speech restrictions and Tennessee’s “Charlie Kirk Act.” Hour 4 begins with breaking international news as Iran announces the Strait of Hormuz is open for full passage, triggering sharp market reactions with oil prices dropping and stock futures surging. The discussion tracks President Trump’s Truth Social response and broader geopolitical implications, followed by economic analysis of energy markets and inflation expectations. The second half features the Queen of Hearts drawing update for Guns and Hoses, an interview with Kimberly Johnson of Our Lady’s Inn on maternity housing and support services, and a final segment with Sue Thomas previewing “History of the Lou,” highlighting St. Louis sports figures and regional soccer history. Hashtags: #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #OilPrices #FISA #SteveBannon #Immigration #H1B #EricBurlison #JimCarafano #DonaldTrump #Markets #StLouis #OurLadiesInn #SueThomas #HistoryOfTheLou #Politics #Economy #MiddleEast