Show-Me Institute Podcast

James V. Shuls, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: – Their new report, "Longer Days and Fewer Total Hours: Examining the Four-Day School Week in Missouri" – The rise of the four-day school week in Missouri – The impact on student achievement and teacher retention – Parent opinion on the four-day school week, and more Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University, about his latest book "Build, Baby, Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation." They discuss reducing housing regulations to address the housing shortage, the broader impacts of housing policy on urban development and affordability, how to talk about public policy, and more. Or...

In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Ryan Bourne, the R. Evan Scharf Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics at the Cato Institute and editor of the book "The War on Prices: How Popular Misconceptions about Inflation, Prices, and Value Create Bad Policy." They discuss the effects of price controls, recent interventions in the economy, how to remind people about free market princi...

Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the end of the 2024 Missouri Legislative Session.  Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: - The state budget - The final week of the legislative session - The latest plan in the City of St. Louis to deal with the prevalence of temporary tags, and more Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Andrew J. Rotherham is a co-founder and External Relations leader at Bellwether, a national nonprofit that exists to transform education to ensure systemically marginalized young people achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities. Rotherham also works in Bellwether’s Policy and Evaluation practice area and serves on the Virginia Board of Education. He occupies a uniq...

Ignasi Grau Callizo is the General Director of International Organization for the Right to Education and Freedom of Education (OIDEL). Grau holds a double bachelor in Law and Business Administration and a master’s degree in Political Science. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

On April 23, 2024, at the Kansas City Public Library Central Branch, Jim Geraghty, Fellow at National Review Institute and National Review’s senior political correspondent, discussed his two reporting trips to Ukraine. Geraghty delved into the broader implications of the conflict and its significance for the United States. Geraghty writes the National Review’s widely read daily “Morning Jolt” news...

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: - The need to update Missouri's tax and expenditure limits (the Hancock Amendment) - The passage of SB 727, the education reform bill, by the Senate and House - Metrolink expansion, and more Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Susan Pendergrass and James Shuls join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the House passing SB 727, sending it to the governor’s desk. The bill ended up being quite large. Here is some of what’s in it. Charter schools could be coming to Boone County. If a group of teachers, parents, or citizens wants to open a charter school and has a solid application, it can now apply to a university or the state charter s...

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Tuohey join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: – The KC Stadium tax "No" vote victory – Other Missouri election day results – The latest on the $50 billion state budget that passed out of the House, and more. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Reason Foundation's Aaron Smith about his recent report titled "Public education at a crossroads: A comprehensive look at K-12 resources and outcomes" Read the full report here: https://reason.org/k12-ed-spending/crossroads-report/ Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Susan Pendergrass speaks to Mike McShane and Rick Hess about their new book " Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K–12, and College" In Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K–12, and College, Frederick M. Hess and Michael Q. McShane argue that America has too long suffered from the absence of a robust, coherent, and...

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Tuohey join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: - The stadium tax debate in Kansas City - The MetroLink expansion plan advances in St. Louis - How to make it easier to access virtual health care in Missouri, and more Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Patrick Tuohey about the stadium funding debate in Kansas City. The Royals want a sales tax extension to pay for their new ballpark, potentially costing taxpayers between $4.4 billion and $6.4 billion. The Chiefs are also seeking tax dollars for upgrades to Arrowhead. Patrick Tuohey is senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute and co-founder and policy director of the Be...

Susan Pendergrass speaks to Eric Wearne about The National Hybrid Schools Project. The National Hybrid Schools Project is the national clearinghouse for research, data, practices, and networking for the burgeoning hybrid home school movement. Eric Wearne is Associate Professor in the Education Economics Center at Kennesaw State University and Director of the Hybrid Schools Project. He is the autho...

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Tuohey join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: - Key takeaways from Governor Parson's State of the State address - Does Missouri have a budget surplus? - A "source of income" ordinance passes in KC - What's moving in Jefferson City, and more LINKS: Patrick Tuohey's blog: https://showmeinstitute.org/blog/budget-and-spending/no-missouri-is-not-running-a-budget-surplus...

Susan Pendergrass speaks with AEI's Nat Malkus about the problem of chronic absenteeism in America's schools following the COVID-19 pandemic. Nat Malkus is a senior fellow and the deputy director of education policy at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he specializes in empirical research on K–12 schooling. He is a national expert on a range of educational issues that affect students...

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Michael Hartney about his new latest report, Students or Salaries? How Unions Choose School Board Candidates. Download the full report here: https://manhattan.institute/article/students-or-salaries-how-unions-choose-school-board-candidates Michael Hartney is a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, an associate professor in the department of politi...

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the start of the 2024 Missouri legislative session. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

On November 30, Show-Me Institute hosted a virtual town hall on the future of supply-side economics beyond the legacies of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. Patrick Minford and Aaron Hedlund shared their insights and perspectives on the past, present, and future of supply-side economics, and answered audience questions. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Download the 2024 Blueprint for Missouri here: https://bit.ly/483bucE The Show-Me Institute hosted a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. The presentation outlined the 2024 Blueprint for Missouri. The 2024 Blueprint: Moving Missouri Forward explores 16 policy areas in which common-sense reform could immediately and positively impact everyday life for Missourians. Issues covered range...

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Robert VerBruggen about his latest report "Making Metros Family-Friendly: Rankings and Suggestions" Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3QoHgcQ Robert VerBruggen is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute where he provides policy research, writes for City Journal, and contributes to special projects and initiatives in the President’s office. Having held roles as Dep...

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, National Review Institute's Kevin A. Hassett discussed his compelling memoir and analysis, "The Drift: Stopping America’s Slide to Socialism" at The World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Missouri. Event presented by: Show-Me Institute, National Review Institute, 97.1 FM Talk, and Show-Me Opportunity

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss Detroit's land tax experiment, redevelopment subsides in North St. Louis, an important deadline for Missouri parents and more. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity