Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

When we think about staying healthy, exercise and eating right come to mind. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services encourages Missourians to explore the state's outdoors by practicing "One Health." Missouri Department of Conservation's veterinarian, Sherri Russell, joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to emphasize the proper way to enjoy the outdoors amongst people, animals, and the...

Jefferson City native, Theodore Lehmen, recently became a silver medalist at the Cadet Pan Am-Oceania Championships in Lima, Peru. He joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today, in 1884, the 33rd president of the United States was born in Lamar, Missouri. Alisa Nelson visits with Mark Adams, the director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, who says everyone is invited to an annual celebration on Thursday to honor what would be Harry Truman’s 141st birthday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

In 2020, the Missouri Department of Social Services ' family support division was awarded two one-million-dollar grants to develop programs to educate Missouri's youth about adult and parenthood's financial, legal, and emotional responsibilities: The "Future Leaders" and "Parenting Can Wait" programs. The Missouri Department of Social Services presents this interview on Show Me Today. See Privacy...

The American Cancer Society wants Missouri cities to be able to continue to change their tobacco laws. Alisa Nelson talks to Emily Kalmer, with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, who says the organization opposes a bill that would take this power away from local governments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Grab a glass and head to Waverly, where you can find some high-quality H2O, as Adam Sandler says in “The Water Boy.” Alisa Nelson talks to Andy Bowman, with the Missouri Rural Water Association, who says Waverly has won its contest for having the “Best Tasting Water” in the Show Me State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

If your “bad” cholesterol is low, a new study says that could help to protect you against dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Alisa Nelson talks to Sarah Lovegreen with the Greater Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, who says what’s good for the heart is good for the brain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Missouri’s film tax credit would become more flexible under a bill in the State House, but time is running out to get it across the finish line. State Representative Colin Wellenkamp is the bill sponsor, joining Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's been an incredible spring with storms. Many Missourians may have been affected by one or more storms, flooding, damage, maybe losing power, even if it was for just a short amount of time. The people in the field who respond to those disasters and the work they do are our focus as we visit with Heather Dietiker from Black River Electric Cooperative to discuss disaster response. This segment of...

Superheroes aren't just for kids — they're collectibles, culture-shapers, and in some cases, worth thousands. Drew Stuart from CoMo Comic Books joined me to talk about the value of vintage issues, the DC vs. Marvel debate, and why comic fandom is stronger than ever. Plus, we previewed the upcoming CoMo Comic Book Show on May 17! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

On April 30 and May 1, A two-day special event to commemorate the Fall of Saigon anniversary at the State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies. The events are created and led by a team of men who fought in Vietnam, including Larry Rottman, who explains to Ashley Byrd why this event is different for veterans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

The archery in schools program is growing in Missouri because of the push of conservationists and the National Wild Turkey Federation.   Ashley Byrd speaks with the Turkey Federation’s District Biologist, John Burk, about its importance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On the day Pope Francis died, the Vatican's astronomer gave a lecture on "faith and science" at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri. Brother Guy Consolmagno, a fellow Jesuit, spoke to Ashley Byrd about his leader's legacy and the importance of science to the Vatican. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

THRIVE is a University of Central Missouri program for college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities that offers a unique learning environment on the path to explore independence and personal growth. Created in 2010, the program’s success has granted an expansion from two years to four. Program Director Michael Brunkhorst joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today. See Privacy Polic...

Missouri is moving closer to banning cities from enacting stricter regulations on tobacco, nicotine, and e-cigarette sales than the state. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Louis County Representative Ben Keathley, who says he wants consistent tobacco laws. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Numerous of Missouri's historic landmarks and natural wonders include "The Devil" in their names. The Accidental Ozarkian , Barbara Baird, joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to share the tales of the state's over 80 locations that utilize this name. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

From cell phone restrictions to anti-intruder door locks and CPR training, a giant school safety package is inching through the Missouri Legislature. Alisa Nelson talks to the bill sponsor, St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who says if students feel safe, learning happens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

An invasive fish species is making its presence more known in southeast Missouri. Missouri Department of Conbservation fisheries biologist David Knuth joins Marshall Griffin to discuss the northern snakehead . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Black bears across Missouri are emerging from winter hibernation, and it is critical to be aware when trekking across the state’s outdoors. Missouri Department of Conservation’s bear biologist, Nate Bowersock, joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri could soon have an advocacy office for senior citizen care. Alisa Nelson talks to Lieutenant Governor David Wassinger, who is talking to the legislature to make the idea a reality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

St. Louis County State Senator Tracy McCreery wants to stop some absentee ballots from being tossed out because of partial or illegible signatures on the envelope.  She joins Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Trump Administration has given pink slips to the entire staff of a program that helps low-income Americans with their heating and cooling bills. Alisa Nelson talks to Sandra Padgett, Executive Director of Consumers Council of Missouri, who says the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program assisted about 216-thousand Missourians in budget year 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Paul Temple is an active astronomer and professor at Central Methodist University, and Ashley Byrd looks forward to regular visits with him to learn what’s happening in the heavens, and speaking of, why the POPE’s astronomer is coming to the university in a few days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Starting May 7th, you cannot board a plane with your Missouri driver’s license unless it’s REAL ID-compliant. Trish Vincent, Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, joins Marshall Griffin to outline the specifics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A renewed attempt to improve Missouri’s early childcare access has three tax credits that aim to do three things. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who says her bill is designed to help families better access childcare, help providers increase the number of childcare slots, and bolster Missouri’s workforce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...