Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Spring might be here, but cold and flu season is still lingering. According to Nathan Koffarnus, Assistant Bureau Chief with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, we are not in the clear yet. We could be in the midst of a second wave of flu and COVID-19 cases as the temperatures begin to warm up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

One Republican state House member has filed a bill in response to illegal immigration that’s been in the news lately. Representative Brad Hudson 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 .

Construction has the  2nd highest rate  of suicides among all occupations. It is a  high-stress job  that has high rates of alcohol and drug use. Brandon Anderson is the Vice President of Safety for the Missouri chapter of Associated General Contractors of America (AGCMO). He talked with Show Me Today about the steps the industry is taking to address mental health concerns.&nbs...

Missouri has come up with a plan to help 150-thousand adult learners earn a postsecondary credential. Alisa Nelson talks to Samantha Dickey, with the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, about the plan to help more adults access to apprenticeships, certificates, and two- and four-year degrees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

The weekend leading up to the solar eclipse will be filled with music, arts, and outdoor activities along the path of totality in Astral Valley Art Park in St. Francois County. The Solar Strings event will feature national and International Bluegrass stars – who will play while fans get a front-row seat for the eclipse. Organizer Sheena Cox tells Ashley Byrd about the place and the performers who...

A pear buyback program will take place on April 23 in the state, and there’s a reason why, according to Missouri Department of Conservation’s Angela Sokolowski. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe is back from a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border. Alisa Nelson is here with Lt Gov Kehoe who welcomed Missouri troops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A rally about disability rights was recently held at the Missouri Capitol. Alisa Nelson talks to Shelby Butler, with Empower: Abilities in Springfield, about some of the challenges facing the disabled community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri military members who get an enlistment bonus might get some help from Uncle Sam. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Charles Representative Adam Schnelting about a bill he is sponsoring that could also help with the military’s recruitment shortage.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A state senator wants help to be heartbeats away when a student’s heart stops. Alisa Nelson talks to State Senator Karla Eslinger, who is sponsoring a bill that would require Missouri schools to be ready to adequately respond to a heart emergency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine have made a breakthrough discovery about sleep. Neurons have the power to cleanse the brain while we sleep. The findings are featured in the magazine “Nature.” Ashley Byrd learns how this all works from two of the researchers- starting with Dr. Jonathon Kipnis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

The VA has announced that military veterans who have been exposed to toxins and similar risks during their military service could be eligible to enroll in VA health care. Alisa Nelson talks to David Lee, Missouri’s Veterans Service Program Director, who says the decision could help thousands of Missouri veterans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

After a nationwide search for a new president – Missouri State has chosen Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams to lead the large university in Springfield. He tells Ashley Byrd that the school is in a great place—and was HIS first choice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A Missouri lawmaker is trying to find a solution for a planned closure of a Missouri beef processing plant. Alisa Nelson talks to Lowry City Representative Jim Kalberloh about Missouri Prime Beef Packers in southwest Missouri’s Pleasant Hope. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Fort Leonardwood will host the first-ever USAES’ “Best Mapper” competition in April.  Chief Warrant Officer 4 at Fort Leonardwood, Jason Davis, joins Cameron Conner to discuss the x’s and o’s of the competition and describe the importance of geospatial engineering.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

A bill designed to combat deep fake A-I images is being considered in the Missouri House. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Adam Schwadron joins Anthony Morabith on his proposed “Taylor Swift Act” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Allergy season is here once again. Dr. Ravi Johar joins Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today on ways to combat the seasonal “aaahhh-CHOOs.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Planet Comicon Kansas City is one of the largest, private locally owned comicons in the entire country. This year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Cameron Conner speaks with the owner and organizer of the massive fandom event, Chris Jackson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

While I-70 received a 2.8 billion dollar expansion, many legislators thought Missouri’s longest interstate, I-44, needed the funding more. MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna joins Marshall Griffin to discuss 44’s next steps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tax season is in full fledge, and the IRS has stopped by to help. Public Affairs Specialist, Cesar Yabor 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 .

Expired temporary license tags are common to see as you drive down the road in Missouri. Alisa Nelson talks to Sedalia state Representative Brad Pollitt, who has a bill that is aimed at cracking down on them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kansas City University just wrapped up a seminar that exposes under-represented students to consider medical school.   Associate Provost for Campus Health and Wellness, Dr. Carlton Abner, and KCU med student Jessica Scroggins join Cameron Conner to discuss the importance of opportunities to become a physician. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

There are a series of town hall meetings taking place across the state to inform Missourians about its “Master Plan on Aging.” For the first time, it is projected that older Missourians will outnumber minors by 2030. Mindy Ulstad, Chief of the Bureau of Senior Programs with DHSS, joins Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....