Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

St. Louis attorney Dave Wasinger is running to become Missouri’s next lieutenant governor in the general election. The Republican tells Alisa Nelson that he will look out for the interest of Main Street - not the special interests in Jefferson City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce wants to defeat Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley in November. Marshall Griffin talks to Kunce, who says the race is not about left versus right; it’s about taking “control freak politicians” out of office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

According to US Senator Roy Blunt, Gary Kremer has become the unofficial state historian in the past decades. In his official capacity as head of the state historical society, Kremer has steered it to the largest growth in its history. Now, he’s ready to step down. Kremer tells Ashley Byrd he only planned to lead the society for 10 years… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade hopes to earn the title of governor in November’s general election. The Springfield Representative bested a field of five to become the Democratic nominee in the Primaries. She tells Anthony Morabith why she should be Missouri’s next governor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

One of the ballot measures you’ll be voting on is Amendment 2: Allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering for individuals 21 and older. Chris Zimmerman, the CEO of the St. Louis Blues, part of the Coalition “Winning for Missouri Schools,” joined Show Me Today to say why you should get behind the initiative to bring sports betting to the Show Me State. See Privac...

As cold weather draws near, the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives share ways for Missourians to be energy efficient and safe. Space heaters and generators are prime examples of equipment often used during the winter, but there is a proper way to use them. Aaron Epstein, member service representative for Intercounty Electric Cooperatives, joins Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https...

Mizzou Professor Mannie Liscum combines science, art, and culture to create one-of-a-kind jack-o’-lantern masterpieces that light up Halloween. He averages close to 31 pumpkins each season. He shares his passion and tips for finding the best pumpkins to carve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When you think of the Show Me State Games, you most likely think of the two-week event in July. Still, Executive Director Bruce Ungles says there is plenty to do year-round and the Games are getting ready for their popular 3 v 3 Soccerfest in November and Hoopin’ It Up Basketball in January. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Some Missouri childcare providers have another tool in the toolbox for when an emergency strikes. Alisa Nelson talks to Robin Phillips with Child Care Aware of Missouri about a project to better prepare childcare facilities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Creating a new engineering field to help bolster the workforce of tomorrow. That’s what Missouri S&T is doing in the fall of 2025 as it plans to launch a semiconductor engineering program, according to Missouri S&T science and engineering professor Michael Moats, who spoke with Anthony Morabith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

When you suspect someone is a domestic violence victim, you might look for broken bones or bruises. But not all signs of domestic violence are black and blue. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Department of Social Services Deputy Director, John Ginwright, about MOSaves, a grant designed to help survivors move to financial security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

In 1897, Edwin Rinehart opened a record store in Kirksville, Mo. It still stands today thanks to passionate owners and creative thinking that has adapted the store to the needs of its customers. Carl Hildebrand talks about keeping the store around. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A new report from the University of Missouri-St. Louis shows that for the first time in several years, the state’s drug overdose deaths declined by 11%. Alisa Nelson talks to Rachel Winograd, an associate professor at the university, who says the decline is good news but there’s still plenty of work to do to keep the trend going. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Children's book writer Angie Roberts Harris has two books coming out at the same time this month. Both help kids, and their parents, cope with social challenges. The Branson resident explains to Ashley Byrd that her new books are about courage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A new WalletHub report found that Missouri’s average mortgage rate had the second-largest increase in the U.S. Missouri Bankers Association President and CEO Jackson Hataway tells Anthony Morabith that the rate is falling more in line with historical norms, meaning the market is beginning to even out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

A group of Missouri sheriffs are supporting a ballot initiative to boost retirement pensions for themselves and prosecutors. Dave Marshak, Jefferson County Missouri Sherriff & Treasurer of Missouri Sheriffs United, joins Marshall Griffin to advocate for its importance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

With the Great Shakeout Drill set to take place on October 17, we talked with Michael Wysession a professor at Wash U, who is an expert on the earth’s inner structure. He takes us underground to explain what is happening with the New Madrid Seismic Zone and the danger surrounding us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

A U.S. Senate candidate running to defeat Josh Hawley in November says he voted for Hawley in 2016 and 2018, but not this time around. Marshall Griffin talks to Jared Young, a candidate with the “Better Party”, who calls Hawley the “poster boy” for divisive politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A Missouri program offers free advice to residents seeking a Medicare insurance plan that best suits their needs. Scott Miniea, executive director of the Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program, talks to Alisa Nelson about the Medicare open enrollment period from October 15th through December 7th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

A probation officer has been honored for helping people escape from a homeless camp in Kansas City that caught fire. Missouri Department of Corrections parole officer Kevin Harwood joins Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

According to US News and World Report rankings, Truman State University is the best midwestern public university. The University President Susan Thomas says it "IS and ISN’T" a big deal. But first, she insists that interviewer Ashley Byrd call her Sue. 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 busy time of year for the American Red Cross. They are partnering with Mizzou for a homecoming drive that’s going on through this Thursday while the national chapter is doing disaster recovery in the southeastern United States. Anthony Morabith talks with Rebecca Gordon for those interested in donating blood and time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

The federal farm bill has expired, leaving critical programs in limbo for Missouri farmers. Alisa Nelson talks to west-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford, who is leading an effort to put the farm bill at the top of the to-do list. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .