The First American Pope, Global Trade Shifts, and Whiskey Roots in Hourly Highlights

The Marc Cox Morning Show

In Hour 1, Marc Cox covers the historic rise of Pope Leo—the first American Pope—alongside UK trade developments and Joe Biden’s latest media moves. A deep dive into the psychology of fear explores what drives our anxieties, from phobias to real-life stories. Kim delivers Memorial Day travel updates, including Missouri highway alerts and Lake of the Ozarks tips. Hour 2 kicks off with light banter on vest fashion before Breon Wells breaks down the U.S.–UK trade framework, highlighting tariff reductions and foreign policy implications. Nicole Murray reports on business headlines including the Lion’s Choice closure and a standing-only airline seating idea. The hour ends with “In Other News,” spotlighting TikTok’s “Dinosaur Time” trend, Trump’s proposed Victory Day, and more. Hour 3 features an exploration of Pope Francis’s Chicago connections and the significance of Pope Leo’s election. The show turns to international affairs with a look at trade tensions and the blocked Trump-era grant conditions, followed by a heartfelt Mother’s Day segment on how moms want to celebrate. In Hour 4, Marc dives deeper into Pope Leo’s potential direction for the Church and political reverberations in the U.S. He reacts to Biden’s comments on Kamala Harris and discusses new appointments including Jeanine Pirro and Ed Martin. Chris Canale Jr. joins to reflect on the 150+ year legacy of Old Dominick Distillery and its whiskey revival. The hour wraps with updates on the Guns and Hoses fundraiser and support for Backstoppers.