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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 32 MIN

Hour 4: Iran Crisis Coverage, Pro-Life Strategy, Sports Highlights, and Trump Faith Controversy Intensify

from The Marc Cox Morning Show

Hour 4 opens with Fox News reporting from Islamabad as Lucas Tomlinson details high-stakes U.S.–Iran negotiations, naval positioning in the Strait of Hormuz, and the strategic risks of a potential blockade involving minesweeping operations and limited U.S. naval assets. The show then shifts to the Vitae Foundation’s pro-life outreach efforts ahead of a major Missouri event featuring Brandon Tatum, focusing on Amendment 3, turnout strategy, and evolving abortion messaging. Sports follow with Tom Ackerman breaking down Rory McIlroy’s dramatic Masters win, Jordan Walker’s breakout home run surge for the Cardinals, and Magic Johnson’s upcoming honor in St. Louis. The hour closes with a heated reaction to a viral AI-generated image of Donald Trump portrayed in a Jesus-like scene, alongside commentary on Pope Leo’s criticism of the Iran conflict and satirical pushback highlighting how politically charged the symbolism has become. Hashtags: #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #ProLife #MissouriPolitics #Masters #RoryMcIlroy #Cardinals #JordanWalker #MagicJohnson #Trump #FaithDebate #Geopolitics

Hour 4 opens with Fox News reporting from Islamabad as Lucas Tomlinson details high-stakes U.S.–Iran negotiations, naval positioning in the Strait of Hormuz, and the strategic risks of a potential blockade involving minesweeping operations and limited U.S. naval assets. The show then shifts to the Vitae Foundation’s pro-life outreach efforts ahead of a major Missouri event featuring Brandon Tatum, focusing on Amendment 3, turnout strategy, and evolving abortion messaging. Sports follow with Tom Ackerman breaking down Rory McIlroy’s dramatic Masters win, Jordan Walker’s breakout home run surge for the Cardinals, and Magic Johnson’s upcoming honor in St. Louis. The hour closes with a heated reaction to a viral AI-generated image of Donald Trump portrayed in a Jesus-like scene, alongside commentary on Pope Leo’s criticism of the Iran conflict and satirical pushback highlighting how politically charged the symbolism has become. Hashtags: #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #ProLife #MissouriPolitics #Masters #RoryMcIlroy #Cardinals #JordanWalker #MagicJohnson #Trump #FaithDebate #Geopolitics

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