Marc Cox opens with the upcoming Guns and Hoses event in Chesterfield, encourages listeners to RSVP, and talks through vendors and celebration plans tied to a birthday gathering at the event. The discussion shifts to national politics including the government shutdown, Middle East peace efforts, and how media and press secretaries shape narratives. Locally, the segment covers the audit of the St. Louis City Sheriff’s office and broader frustration with government spending and budget discipline. Education issues come into focus with the Rockwood school bond issue, fights over books in school libraries, and the broader struggle inside school boards.