Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Voters have minds of their own, that is clear in this year's general election. Sometimes, voters have what seems to be opposing views on the same ballot. Ashley Byrd sought out Carleton College professor Ryan Dawkins, known for his research on this and voter behavior, to assist in analyzing the general election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

A U.S. Postal Service plan could soon hit rural Missouri with slower mail delivery. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins, who wants equal treatment among rural and urban Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Megan Johnston played golf collegiately at Missouri State before moving down to Florida where she became an award-winning instructor. Now Megan is back in Missouri and ready to show hackers how to shave strokes off their game. She joined Bill Pollock for a segment on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

The famous Columbia Farmer’s Market has moved to their winter hours but will remain open year-round. They’re adding a special day the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to help with your last-minute dinner needs. Corinna Smith, the executive director, joined Bill Pollock and says you can pre-order items before their event…even your turkey! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Fish and chips, Scotch eggs, mushy peas… It is not necessary to cross the pond to enjoy these classic English favorites. Farmers Gastropub in Springfield brings a taste of English fare right to you. Chef and Missouri Life Magazine writer Daniel Pliska joined Bill Pollock to share how this pub combines a family-friendly atmosphere with a fresh take on traditional British fare. See Privacy Policy at...

Missourians have voted to undo many abortion restrictions through their approval of Amendment 3, but it also gives state lawmakers some say in regulating abortions after fetal survivability, which is around six months. Parkville Republican Senator Tony Luetkemeyer spoke with Anthony Morabith about the game plan for the 2025 Legislative Session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

The firearms portion of Missouri’s deer hunt begins Saturday and runs through the 26th. Jason Isabelle, a deer biologist with the Missouri Dept of Conservation, says on Show Me Today that the warmer weather and acorn crop may give a unique challenge to hunters this fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Winter is almost here. It is time to start preparing so that when the flakes start to fall and the temperature dips, you are ready to go. Anthony Morabith chats with Katy Linnenbrink with SEMA on how to prepare for cold and dangerous weather this winter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Despite what several polls said, Donald Trump has easily been re-elected as president. Where did Democrat Kamala Harris and the Democrats go wrong? Alisa Nelson talks to MU assistant political science professor Charles Zug. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thanks to the Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Program and the Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri, several law enforcement agencies across the state are gaining skills in criminal investigation-related blood draws. Joining Show Me Today are Dr. Joanne Kurt-Hilditch and Robert Paul, who is a Drug Recognition Expert from the Missouri Safety Center. They tell us the advantages of...

MU Extension is partnering with local communities to improve health outcomes for Missouri's most vulnerable populations. Rachel Brown, field specialist in community health for the Office of Health Outreach, Policy & Education , joins 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 .

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri is celebrating Open Adoptions Month as they encourage more Missourians to consider adoptions – including those that include the birth parents in the lives of their kids. It can work, says Tina Miller, Adoptive Parents Coordinator of LFCS. She talks with Ashley Byrd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Westminster College researchers in central Missouri’s Fulton have uncovered more than 100 fossilized bones of a 66-million-year-old triceratops, making it one of the most intact dinosaurs in the world. Paleontologist David Schmidt dives deep into his dino dig efforts in South Dakota with Anthony Morabith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

More than 50 years ago, an injured golden eagle was brought to the Mizzou vet school, and his recovery inspired the Raptor Rehabilitation Project – the first in the Midwest. Manager Lizette Somer tells Ashley Byrd more about how the program began. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Emmaus Village is the largest paranormal site in Missouri. Franki Cambeletta, co-founder of Haunted Sould Paranormal and Haunted Garage, and his team have a three-year agreement to survey the grounds. He joins Cameron Conner to discuss what the team has found and how you can get involved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is running in Tuesday’s general election to keep his job. He tells Alisa Nelson that criminal prosecution has increased by 133% under his watch and wants to build upon that. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek earned the Republican nomination for his current seat after the Primary Elections. He tells Show Me Today that he’s hoping to secure his first full term in office after the November elections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

From growing up poor and fatherless, to being a farmer and elected leader, Republican Mike Kehoe says that his life experiences will help him to represent Missourians. Alisa Nelson talks to Lt. Governor Kehoe, who explains his plans for the Show Me State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A former assistant Attorney General hopes to become Missouri’s next Attorney General. Elad Gross of St. Louis ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He speaks with Anthony Morabith on his desire to get that office back to work for Missourians. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Secretary of State candidate Denny Hoskins says he wants video cameras at polling places. He tells Marshall Griffin that security cameras would help to prevent voter fraud. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The race to the finish line is almost here for candidates running in Tuesday’s general election. Alisa Nelson talks to Secretary of State candidate Barb Phifer, who says she wants to be a utility player for democracy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On the other side of the effort to bring a casino to the Lake of the Ozarks and to legalize sports betting in the Show Me State is the Missouri Baptist Convention. For Amendment 2, Willie Isaacson with the Missouri Baptist Convention tells Anthony Morabith that the pro sports teams are in the business to make money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

A new state record for the black buffalo fish has been caught at Stockton Lake. Angler Ryan Young tells Marshall Griffin about his record-setting catch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It’s a good time of year to go howl with the wolves…not werewolves, but true American species that are surviving and safe, thanks to the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Missouri. Spokesman Jimmy Parsons tells Ashley Byrd about Missouri’s Endangered Wolf Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A higher minimum wage and paid sick leave for all Missouri workers will be on the state’s general election ballot in November. Alisa Nelson talks to Kara Corches, the interim president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, who says costs, liability, and hiring would all be affected if this proposal passes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...