Hour 2 [02/26/2026]: Government Shutdown, Save America Act, and Tom Ackerman on Pujols & Molina Hall of Fame

Marc Cox returns from Washington, D.C., recapping his smooth travel amid the partial government shutdown and highlighting TSA experiences, the ongoing Save America Act, and John Thune’s handling of Republican strategy. Sports take center stage with Tom Ackerman in studio, discussing Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina’s imminent Cardinals Hall of Fame induction, their historic achievements, and St. Louis baseball’s rich legacy. The hour closes with lighter “In Other News” stories, including dream studies, Team USA’s $10,572 Miami nightclub tab, Martin Short’s personal tragedy, app privacy tips, and previews of local election coverage with Jim Talent and Mark Pratt. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #GovernmentShutdown #SaveAmericaAct #TomAckerman #CardinalsHallOfFame #Pujols #Molina #TeamUSA #MartinShort #DreamStudy #AppPrivacy #LocalElections