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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 32 MIN
Hour 2 [03/24/2026]: Ice, Absentee Voting, Backstoppers Benefit, Data Center Debate, and Local & National News
from The Marc Cox Morning Show
Marc Cox opens the hour discussing smoother airport operations and the start of absentee voting for Missouri’s April 7th election, highlighting the importance of timely participation. He interviews Kim Kowalski about the upcoming Backstoppers benefit honoring her late husband, Sergeant Jeffrey Kowalski, detailing the event’s program, live and silent auctions, and unique experiences for attendees. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to discuss local resistance to massive data center projects, potential utility cost increases, and the broader implications of AI-driven infrastructure. The hour closes with lighter and urgent news: new local food vendors at Bush Stadium, March Madness coaching drama, fentanyl found in Barbie dolls, and a controversial Oregon ballot measure that could ban hunting, fishing, and farming. Hashtags: #AbsenteeVoting #Backstoppers #KimKowalski #JohnLamping #DataCenters #BushStadium #MarchMadness #FentanylAlert #OregonBallot #LocalNews #NationalNews
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Marc Cox opens the hour discussing smoother airport operations and the start of absentee voting for Missouri’s April 7th election, highlighting the importance of timely participation. He interviews Kim Kowalski about the upcoming Backstoppers benefit honoring her late husband, Sergeant Jeffrey Kowalski, detailing the event’s program, live and silent auctions, and unique experiences for attendees. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to discuss local resistance to massive data center projects, potential utility cost increases, and the broader implications of AI-driven infrastructure. The hour closes with lighter and urgent news: new local food vendors at Bush Stadium, March Madness coaching drama, fentanyl found in Barbie dolls, and a controversial Oregon ballot measure that could ban hunting, fishing, and farming. Hashtags: #AbsenteeVoting #Backstoppers #KimKowalski #JohnLamping #DataCenters #BushStadium #MarchMadness #FentanylAlert #OregonBallot #LocalNews #NationalNews
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