Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Kansas City Brick Lab has built a home for LEGO lovers across the region. Whether you follow the box's instructions or design original creations, the group has something for everyone. Joe Hammond, the President of KC Brick Lab, joins Cameron Conner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A ballot initiative exists to expand an additional casino in the Lake of the Ozarks area. The Osage River Gaming & Convention Committee spokesperson John Hancock joins Marshall Griffin to address their path to a successful amount of signatures and details to the potential of gambling on the lake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Black vultures in Missouri are expanding and are causing issues for Missouri’s farmers and ranchers. They are known to gang up on prey on newborn livestock, but they are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Travis Guerrant, the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services Director for Missouri and Iowa explains to Anthony Morabith what the state is doing to deal with the pesky buzzards...

It was International Harry Potter Day at the beginning of the month. To get in the spirit of wizardry, we decided to learn about the real-life version of quidditch called “quadball.” Cameron Conner is joined by head Mizzou Quadball captain, Lauren Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Making ends meet is a struggle for many people, including when it comes to paying their residential property taxes. Alisa Nelson talks to Grain Valley Representative Jeff Coleman, who has an uphill battle this final week of the legislature on his proposal that aims to keep people in their homes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Two years after Garth Brooks concerts caused major traffic delays, the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Missouri will reopen on May 21 with the Concert for Conservation. Proceeds will support conservation efforts in the Ozark region, according to Bass Pro Shops.  Tim Jorgenson, VP of Operations of ASM Global discusses the venue’s upgrades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

The third Friday in May is deemed “Endangered Species Day.” This gave us time to catch up with the Missouri Department of Conservation on some of Missouri’s animals in need. Wildlife Diversity Coordinator Kelly Rezac joins Cameron Conner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

For several years, a St. Louis woman has been working to raise awareness about racism and slavery of minority groups. Anthony Morabith chats with Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge who found out, just two years ago, that she’s related to a slave who died fighting against racism and slavery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

In the town of Brumley, near Lake of the Ozarks, there is a Castle House called the most haunted house in the Midwest. According to the owners – and lots of paranormal investigations- the site is quite busy with apparitions. And Steve Skinner, the owner, is enjoying every bit of it, he says. Ashley Byrd talks with Steve about the latest activities there. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

The University of Missouri School of Medicine has initiated a new workbook program to assist people with kidney disease. The workbook is a guide for those who are ready and willing to undergo a kidney transplant. Director of the Missouri Kidney Program Laurie Hines joins Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

The bridge that changed life on the Lake in the Ozarks is now toll-free. The Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge Transportation Development District Treasurer, Joe Roeger, joins Marshall Griffin to discuss the bridge’s impact and journey to free passing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Effective June 1, the new Missouri Department of Conservation Director, Jason Sumners, will take over for Sara Parker Pauley. He joins Cameron Conner to share the initiatives for conservation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill to help low-income patients better afford prescription drugs. Alisa Nelson talks to Todd Ahrens, President and CEO of Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, who says the program helps patients, pharmacies, and his company. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

ADVISORY: THIS INTERVIEW WAS CONDUCTED BEFORE THE BILL BEING SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR MIKE PARSON Governor Mike Parson has signed a bill that would expand charter schools to Boone County and expand access to private schooling with taxpayer money. Alisa Nelson talks to Melissa Randol, with the Missouri School Boards Association, who hopes the governor will veto the bill. See Privacy Policy at ht...

The cicada frenzy is here. Cameron Conner is joined by senior entomologist at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Tad Yankoski to unpack the arrival of trillions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Attorney General Andrew Bailey is leading initiatives across Missouri to slow down human trafficking in the state.  He 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 .

MU Extension has historically focused on agriculture, home economics, and nutrition but has evolved to meet the changing needs of Missourians. Chad Higgins, the Vice Chancellor of MU Extension, joined Show Me Today to explain how they provide expertise in business, community and workforce development, and health and well-being across all counties in the state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

A bill to help Missouri’s veterans is marching toward the legislative finish line. Alisa Nelson talks to the bill sponsor, State Senator Ben Brown of Washington. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Devil’s Back Floats is a family-owned business that brought the historic Osagian, aluminum canoe back to Missouri and the Western world. The owner of the business, Jennifer Paulsen, joins Cameron Conner to discuss why a float trip should be on everyone’s summer agenda. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

An executive order signed by Gov. Mike Parson extends Missouri’s drought alert to September 1. The order directs continued coordination of state resources and combined response efforts until conditions improve in drought-impacted areas. Zach Leasor, state climatologist, catches up with Anthony Morabith, and he says that those spring showers need to continue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

What is influencing fashion this spring? Are we all dressing like Barbie? And what is business casual these days, really? Ashley Byrd goes to a fashion instructor, Professor Jenifer Roberts at Missouri State, to find out how clothes are designed these days, and what is IN! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

A Kansas City-based company specializing in building nuclear fallout and storm shelters is raking in the cash amidst the current global unrest. The company constructs various floor plans, depending on your price range. Cory Hubbard, the company co-owner talks with Anthony Morabith on what you need to know if you want one built. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

What process must occur whenever a massive storm downs the power in a given area? The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives is here to give us the answer. Vice President of Risk Management Training Johnie Hendrix joins Cameron Conner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The historic battleship U-S-S Missouri sits in Pearl Harbor, as a memorial to the end of WWII in the Pacific. However, it has been needing some repairs on the main deck. President and CEO of the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Mike Carr, talks to Ashley Byrd with the good news that after 14 years, it has a teak surface just like the original. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Linemen are the hands-on workers that create, maintain, and restore our power. Their work involves skilled training to deal with heights, busy roadways, and of course, electricity. Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives’ Director of Field Training Services Craig Moeller joins Cameron Conner to share a day in the life as a lineman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...