Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

The stock market has been a rollercoaster ride lately. Alisa Nelson talks to Travis Ford, a financial advisor with Wall Street Group in Jefferson City, who says not to panic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We love this time of year when we can visit with our friends at Rural Missouri Magazine to learn who they have chosen as the “best of” in food, drink, crafts, and fun. Editor Sarah Schafer gives Ashley Byrd a map of must-visit places this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The DEA is getting ready for its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day . Special agent for the St. Louis District, Michael Davis, joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to outline the event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The federal government has chosen Missouri to explore and expand nuclear energy programs – all to meet a fast-growing power demand.  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is a key player. Ashley Byrd finds out more from DNR Director Kurt Schaefer, a former state senator appointed by Governor Kehoe this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

There is a non-profit wildlife rescue organization in mid-Missouri called Jenny’s Wildlife Wonderland. Ashley Byrd talked to Jenny Romesburg, the director, about the GROWING menagerie of animals she helps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Since contract negotiations between MU Healthcare and Anthem have fallen apart, Missouri wants to reassure customers that they still have health insurance. Alisa Nelson talks to Angela Nelson, the Director of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance, who says there’s no need to panic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

A bill in the Missouri Senate would require the public to stay at least 25 feet away from first responders while they work. Senator David Gregory 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 .

Rebekah Taussig of Kansas City has written a book about her life in a wheelchair, and the National Endowment of the Arts has designated it a “must-read.” She explains to Ashley Byrd that the story is not about being different. She says if we live long enough, we will all be disabled. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

The Accidental Ozarkian , Barbara Baird, rejoins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to discuss how giraffe architecture made its way to Missouri's Ozarks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri REALTORS President Bobbi Howe joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to outline why Missouri's housing market is seeing increased inventory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri’s higher education and workforce leaders have been brainstorming to find ways to increase the number of people who further their education after high school and get a quality job. Alisa Nelson talks to Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Commissioner Bennett Boggs about the state’s plans to make these goals happen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

University of Missouri Associate Professor Gabriel Fried has published a new book of poetry that explores the magical parts of being a young boy. He tells Ashley Byrd that according to his title, childhood is No Small Thing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

March Madness is much more than competitive games and bracket busters. It is the NCAA's cash cow. University of Missouri professor Michelle Brimecombe joins Bill Pollock to discuss why March Madness is rolling in it like never before. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Author Ed Wheatley joins Bill Pollock to discuss St. Louis baseball greats in his new book, From St. Louis to Cooperstown: Legends Born and Made in the Gateway City . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri students are encouraged to apply for their FAFSA by April 1st, before the Access Missouri Grant deadline. The Access Missouri Grant provided over $81 million to over 40,000 students in the 2023-24 school year, with awards of up to $2,850.  Erik Anderson with the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development tells Show Me Today that students who file by April 1st m...

GPS tracking devices can help people keep tabs on their keys, pets, and wallets. Alisa Nelson talks to Lee’s Summit State Representative Kemp Strickler, who is co-sponsoring a bill banning the use of these trackers to spy on people driving. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri’s seven veterans' homes need additional funding to help care for America’s war heroes. Alisa Nelson caught up with St. Louis state Senator Steven Roberts at a recent Missouri Capitol ceremony. He says lawmakers are trying to increase funding for veterans' homes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What is a prescription benefits manager? What role do they play in how much you pay for your medicine? A new Missouri nonprofit, Prescription Benefits Matter, brings awareness to job positions they say help save patients money. Executive Director Jamie Corley joins Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

For the past 10 years, Columbia’s Unbound Book Festival has brought famous and up-and-coming authors to Missouri so that readers and other writers can meet and learn. It is all FREE. Co-director Kerry Townsend talks with Ashley Byrd about this year’s events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The magazine Homegnome has released a list of rankings for people considering off-grid living. Missouri ranks in at No. 13. Editor and Chiefs of Homegnome Jeff Herman joins Cameron Conner to discuss what is considered off-grid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On their journey down Route 66, Brennen Matthews and his family, originally from Africa, set out to discover the heart of America through its history, people, and roadside wonders. In Miles to Go , Matthews shares their eye-opening adventure, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic highway and what it reveals about the nation’s past and present. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Roughly 61% of Missouri voters voted down Amendment Six in November, which would reinstate a three-dollar court fee to help fund the Missouri Sheriff’s Retirement System. Chillicothe Republican Senator Rusty Black wants to put money into the retirement fund that he estimates could be empty in seven years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

With advances in farming technology and equipment come increased safety concerns—especially around power lines in the field. Byron Roach and Mark Ramsey from NW Electric Power Cooperative in Cameron join Bill Pollock to share essential safety tips. This segment is brought to you by the Missouri Electric Cooperatives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Kansas City is gearing up for an adrenaline-fueled weekend as PBR, UFC, and WWE take over for an action-packed TKO Takeover. This unprecedented event features consecutive nights of high-energy competition, beginning with PBR Knockout on Thursday, April 24, followed by UFC Fight Night on Saturday, April 26, and culminating with WWE’s flagship show, Raw, on Monday, April 28. Bill Pollock speaks with...

Missouri has passed a bill granting tax credits to filmmakers who choose to shoot their movies in the state. The response has already been positive. Filmmaker Eric Norwine, who recently moved back to Missouri from Los Angeles, just completed a documentary on the life of Zamzama Safi, known as ZZ. She was captured by the Taliban but outsmarted them, risking her life to aid U.S. and coalition forces...