Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

University of Missouri student Amaris Vazquez Collazo will compete for Puerto Rico's Paralympic Team in the long jump, 100-meter, and 200-meter dash. She has also been selected as the country's flag-bearer. She joins Bill Pollock to share her story and the dedication it takes to be an athlete of this caliber. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Missouri has a new public education commissioner. Alisa Nelson sits down to get to know Commissioner Karla Eslinger. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Every year, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair draws politicians from every level of government. This year’s breakfast included southeast Missouri Congressman Jason Smith, who spoke with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

David Harrison has written hundreds of successful children's books and has been given the distinction of Missouri Poet Laureate. He explains to Ashley Byrd what that all means. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri is cracking down on unregulated hemp products that are often packaged to look like candy. Alisa Nelson sits down with Governor Mike Parson, who talks about some of the red flags to look out for on the packaging of these items. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A Washington University in St. Louis medical professor has developed a nasal COVID-19 vaccine that can reportedly control the spread of the respiratory infection. Anthony Morabith talks with Professor Jacco Boon about what this means for the medical community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri’s state fair queen says she wants to be the voice for agriculture and build the bridge between the people going to the fair for the first time and those who have gone for 50 years. Alisa Nelson talks to 19-year-old Claire Walker, of northwest Missouri’s Chillicothe, about being named the 2024 state fair queen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Missouri’s Office of Broadband Development has been approved to request over $1.7 billion in funding for broadband expansion. BJ Tanksley, the office’s Director, tells Anthony Morabith that around 205,000 unserved and underserved locations are eligible for the funds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The weather pattern known as La Nina is forecast to begin this fall, which means Missouri could see a colder-than-usual winter. But first, State Climatologist Zack Leasor gives us an update on the state’s drought picture… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ham and eggs will bring together many Missouri elected leaders and voters on Thursday at the state fair. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn about the Governor’s Ham Breakfast: a Missouri State Fair tradition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri DNC delegates are pledging their support to Vice President Kamala Harris for president, including Kansas City Democratic house member, Ashley Aune. She talks with Anthony Morabith on the presidential race and the upcoming Democratic National Convention from Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

“Opening doors to recovery.” That’s the mission of the St. Louis Empowerment Center. Alisa Nelson talks to Sheila Mihalick, the center’s assistant director, about the help provided to people free of charge, helping Missourians who need help with addiction, mental health, housing, jobs, and everyday essentials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

The Small Business Deduction is set to expire in 2025, possibly hurting business owners in the process who are still struggling post-pandemic. Jeff Brabant with the National Federation of Independent Businesses tells Anthony Morabith how this could affect Missourians. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mark Twain’s story of Huckleberry Finn, and his friend Jim, is based on true people and places in Hannibal and northeast Missouri. A museum in Hannibal showcases all of that. Ashley Byrd talks with the executive director Faye Dant of Jim's Journey: the Huck Finn Freedom Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Avid readers and families are looking forward to The 2024 Missouri Book Festival. Reedy Press published author and author liaison, Amanda Doyle, gives Cameron Conner the rundown of events and why this festival is just as important for authors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Between March 2003 through July 2004, soldiers from all over Missouri served in combat zones in the Iraq war. They were an engineering battalion of the Missouri National Guard- the two-oh-third. Hundreds of them are having a reunion. Ashley Byrd talks with the spokesman, retired Colonel Mike Brown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Significant changes are in the works for the ACT and may help improve the scores of Missouri students who take the test. Alisa Nelson talks to Catherine Hofman, the vice president of ACT’s state and federal programs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The nation’s economy continues to grow with the gross domestic product expanding by 2.8% in the second quarter from April to June. What does this mean, considering that that’s both good and bad news? Anthony Morabith has Missouri Bankers Association’s Jackson Hataway on for further clarification. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Women who love the outdoors, or want to know more about the outdoors and conservation, can participate in a group event coming up this fall. Jessica Rice talks with Ashley Byrd about an organization called wildHERness and its GO WYLD weekend in Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A new University of Missouri study finds that unmedicated kids with ADHD have significantly higher rates of obesity, but also tend to exceed screen time recommendations and fail to meet crucial sleep guidelines. Mizzou’s Crystal Lim shares the study results with Anthony Morabith for Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Missourians are traveling down south with the American Red Cross to help as Tropical Storm Debby ravages Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Anthony Morabith chats with Sharon Watson on disaster relief efforts as well as the need for blood amid a critical shortage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A knock on a Missouri man’s door has led to the signing of the largest military-friendly bill in the state in several years. Alisa Nelson talks to the bill sponsor Washington Senator Ben Brown and his constituent – Jeff Beck of Marthasville. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .