Hour 1 [03/26/2026]: Cardinals Opening Day Buzz, Iran Tensions, Midterm Gas Price Fears, and Kim on a Whim Social Media Lawsuit

Marc Cox kicks off Opening Day in St. Louis with excitement around Cardinals festivities, warm weather, ticket prices, and downtown crowds before pivoting to national politics, criticizing media coverage of Iran tensions and arguing U.S. actions have weakened the regime. The conversation shifts to midterm election concerns, with rising gas prices and economic perception shaping voter sentiment. Kim on a Whim highlights a landmark lawsuit holding Meta and YouTube liable for addictive social media design targeting children, sparking debate over parental responsibility, algorithms, and smartphone use among kids. The hour wraps with listener reactions about youth phone access, parental controls, and a surprising discussion about couples using location-tracking apps. Hashtags: #MarcCox #OpeningDay #StLouisCardinals #Iran #Midterms2026 #GasPrices #KimOnAWhim #SocialMediaLawsuit #Meta #YouTube #Parenting #Smartphones #Life360