Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

On this show, we try to remain upbeat and entertaining but also educational. There is a World War I exhibit that Ashley Byrd wanted to know more about- intrigued by its focus: what does world war look like to a child? Chief Curator Christopher Warren of the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City joins Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

The University of Missouri is currently the only higher education institution in the state that can offer doctorate degrees in certain fields. Alisa Nelson talks to Springfield Representative Melanie Stinnett, who wants to change this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

One of a Missouri angler’s favorite times of year is the opening of Missouri’s trout parks. Fish Hatchery manager at Bennett Springs Trout Park, Ben Havens, joins Cameron Conner to remind us of what is required to cast a reel.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kansas City guitar player Will Matthews has now won THREE GRAMMYs for his work with the Count Basie Orchestra and still lives, teaches, and performs in his hometown. Ashley Byrd asks him about getting the music industry’s highest recognition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

For the first time since 2012, Missouri will hold county-level caucuses for registered Republican voters this Saturday. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft about what Republican voters can expect at this weekend’s caucuses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There is a proposal in Missouri to enact Bentley’s or Mason's Law.   A law that requires anyone convicted of killing someone in an intoxicated driving accident to pay child support to a child victim.    State Representative Mike Henderson joins Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

The Mehlville Fire Protection District in eastern Missouri recently saved a baby who was placed in Missouri’s only safe haven baby box. The box is at one of the district’s fire stations. Alisa Nelson talks to Fire Chief Brian Hendricks about that very day that the baby was rescued by emergency responders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Republican Representative Doug Richey is proposing House Bill 1911 which would deliver a tax credit to parents who enroll their children in private or home schooling.  He joins Anthony Morabith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A state lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would provide Medicaid coverage to eligible Missourians who need hearing aids or cochlear implants. Alisa Nelson talks to the bill sponsor - State Representative Cameron Parker of southeast Missouri’s Campbell, who says the bill is about helping to boost our workforce and keeping these patients safe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

If Missouri schools fail to adequately report bullying, it could cost them. Alisa Nelson talks to Marshfield Representative John Black about his anti-bullying bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri is using a variety of ways to help people struggling with addiction. Alisa Nelson talks to Nora Bock, with the Missouri Department of Mental Health, about the state of addiction in Missouri and what the state is doing to help people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The state's electric cooperatives are producing power for rural customers, which is an increasing demand as technology grows, and weather changes. CEO of the Missouri Electric Coops Caleb Jones explains how it all works and why Missouri is different than many states. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The state house is considering a proposal from a northeast Missouri Republican that would create a Workforce Housing Fund for rural areas. Representative Greg Sharpe 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 .

There’s movement on the project to widen Interstate 70 to three lanes across Missouri. Alisa Nelson talks to Jeff Gander, with the Missouri Department of Transportation, who says a contractor has been chosen to complete the 20-mile stretch in mid-Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When I think of caller ID spoofing, I think of people making misleading phone calls with bad intentions. Anthony Morabith chats with Republican Representative Mitch Boggs who proposes a hefty fine and offense for Missourians found guilty of making the calls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The beginning of a new year brings economic change.  University of Missouri economist, Joe Haslag, joins Marshall Griffin to discuss the latest trends.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Amid the legislative session in Jefferson City, one Democratic Representative has filed a bill that would protect victims of spousal abuse. Anthony Morabith chats with Representative Ashley Aune 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 .

We are a couple of weeks removed from Elon Musk announcing the first successful Neuralink implant being placed in a human. Our neuroscience expert at Washington University of St. Louis, Keith Hengen, joins Show Me Today to explain what this technology does and how he believes it will progress going forward.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Governor Mike Parson has proposed a nearly 53-billion-dollar state operating budget. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn (hoon) about some of her department’s budget highlights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The rise of college tuition keeps going and going like the Energizer Bunny.  Alisa Nelson talks to St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who is proposing to increase scholarship amounts for a Missouri financial aid program.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The documentary film world will be coming to Columbia soon for the 21st annual True False Film Festival. Artistic Director, Chloé Trayner, explains her role with the event and Columbia’s role in welcoming the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri is responding in a variety of ways to last week’s mass shooting at the Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City. Alisa Nelson talks to State Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn, who explains some of the supports out there. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The 573 area code is set to get a new overlay, which means Mid-Missourians will need to dial the full ten digits of your number. Scott Rupp joins Anthony Morabith on the new changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .