Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

There are three contenders for the Missouri Attorney General’s office.   St. Louis attorney and former member of the Eric Greitens administration, Will Scharf, believes he has what it takes to replace current AG Andrew Bailey.   He joins Marshall Griffin.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

A groundbreaking was recently held for the state-of-the-art multi-agency state laboratory in Jefferson City, which allows multiple agencies to collaborate and share resources. Anthony Morabith talks with Mike Massman who heads the State Public Health Laboratory on the Department of Health and Senior Services’ involvement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

It is important to learn the potential signs to identify if a family member, friend, or coworker is dealing with mental health struggles.  Casey Muckley, 988 and Missouri Department of Mental Health Crisis Services Coordinator, tells Cameron Conner about the available resources. Click here for more information on how to help others with Missouri 988. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Mid-Missouri’s Dylan Frazier has been ranked the PPA Tour’s No. 1 men’s doubles player.  Cameron Conner talks with Dylan about his work ethic, upcoming tour stops, and finding the right partner to reach the mountain top. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

“We owe it to our veterans.” That’s what Paul Kirchoff, executive director of the Missouri Veterans Commission, says about a giant military package signed into law that is designed to prevent veteran suicides. Alisa Nelson talks to Paul about the bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Hikers in St. Louis County are being asked to help keep track of ticks, which can transmit many illnesses and allergies such as Lyme disease and alpha-gal. Brooke Dedrick, Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Specialist in St. Louis County tells Anthony Morabith her concerns over a new invasive kind of tick that’s popping up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Gov. Mike Parson has signed a plethora of bills into law recently. One of them, House Bill 2057, prevents local governments from taxing you while streaming on Netflix or Peacock. Anthony Morabith talks with Rep. Ben Keathley, R-Chesterfield, with more on this bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A new drug will be on the market to help people who are battling Alzheimer’s Disease. Alisa Nelson talks to Sarah Lovegreen, with the Greater Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, who has the 411 on this new treatment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Did you know the term raincheck comes from the St. Louis Cardinals? How about the Missouri ballplayer who wanted to be put back in the minor leagues to have more fun? That and many stories are in the new exhibit at The State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia. Zack Palitzsch set up the exhibit called Covering the Bases: The Evolution of Baseball in Missouri. He talks with Ashley Byrd. See...

It’s campaign season in Missouri and Missourinet is highlighting some key races that will be featured on the ballot. One such race is for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. Senator Lincoln Hough tells Anthony Morabith that he wants to build upon the successes of Governor Mike Parson’s administration if he were to get elected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is running in next month’s primary election. Alisa Nelson interviews about what sets him apart from his fellow Republican opponent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beat the heat with more heat – that’s what University of Missouri horticulturist David Trinklein says can keep you cool on a hot summer day. He explains to Anthony Morabith that scientific evidence suggests eating horseradish or hot peppers can cool the body more quickly than ice cream or lemonade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

The heat has arrived, and showers have dwindled after a relatively rainy spring. MU State Climatologist Zack Leasor joins Marshall Griffin to look at the summer outlook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The corndogs, funnel cakes, and carnival rides will be back soon for the Missouri State Fair. Alisa Nelson talks to State Fair Director Jason Moore and Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn, about what’s new and what to expect at this year’s fair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

After a more than 18-month investigation, the U.S. Justice Department says Missouri has broken federal law by unnecessarily putting adults with mental illness in nursing homes. Alisa Nelson talks to Jefferson City attorney Harvey Tettlebaum, who represents groups in the healthcare industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

From dodging bullets and getting shot down in a helicopter, a Missouri veteran says fighting in the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War still feels surreal to him. Alisa Nelson talks to Bill Tlapek, who volunteers at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial in southeast Missouri’s Perryville. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

The House Budget Committee Chair, Cody Smith, hopes to become Missouri’s next State Treasurer. He joins Marshall Griffin to share his key initiatives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With inflation on the rise, your average Fourth of July cookout cost is more expensive than ever before. American Farm Bureau Association economist Bernt Nelson joins Marshall Griffin to break down the expenses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Artificial intelligence is here and a Missouri State University professor is teaching her students how to use it properly. Alisa Nelson talks to Leslie Seawright about the role of AI in higher education and the workplace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Here to give us tips and ideas for our 4th of July weekend cookouts is Megan Day from Burnt Finger BBQ. Megan and her husband Jason, pitmasters from Lee’s Summit, have won multiple awards: Side Dish Champs at the American Royal World Series of BBQ, 2nd Place in Seafood, and 1st Place with BBQ Sauce at a competition this spring in Memphis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

It’s campaign season in Missouri and Missourinet is highlighting some key races that will be featured on the ballot. One such race is for Governor of Missouri. Democratic House Minority Leader Crystal Quade joins Anthony Morabith 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 .

From humble beginnings to statewide office, Alisa Nelson talks to Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, who explains why he thinks he’s the right person to be the next governor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Depending on the area in Missouri where you live, your chances of encountering a black bear can be high this summer. They are on the move and going north. Missouri Department of Conservation black bear biologist Nate Bowersock shares the details of its increased activity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

The Missouri Suicide Prevention Network has rolled out the Suicide Prevention and 988 Guide for schools to use as a resource. Anthony Morabith chats with Dr. Bart Andrews at Behavioral Health Response in St. Louis on what you need to know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .