Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Saddlebrooke, MO is home to the National Tiger Sanctuary. Animal Care Manager Blair Roades is here with Cameron Conner to describe how it all got started, the sanctuary’s offerings, and how you can help out.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In 2007, Bob Barker was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians and awarded a bust at the Missouri State Capitol.  Former House Speaker Rod Jetton led the way for Barker to be inducted.  With Barker’s recent passing, Jetton joins Marshall Griffin to remember the life of this famous Missourian.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

The next phase of the engineering and manufacturing sector is here – some are calling it the Fourth Industrial Revolution.  Anthony Morabith talks with Jim Noble, professor and chair of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at the University of Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Caring about your mental health at work can be key to creating a healthy work-life balance. However, it can often be overlooked. Karena Lorek, OSHA Area Director in Kansas City and founding member of the Suicide in Construction Taskforce, is here with Anthony Morabith to discuss the current initiatives in action to help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Missouri schools are creating rooms to help students reset. Alisa Nelson talks to Lacie Reinsch and Maggie Martinez, with Reed Springs School District, who say the rooms are meant to be a proactive approach and a safe place for all students.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The University of Missouri wants to understand ancient Native American culture through drone technology. To help explain this, associate professor of anthropology, Jeff Ferguson, 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 .

It may not seem like it, but the 2024 election cycle is not that far out. There are many ballot initiatives and measures that are trying to make their way through the legislature. House Minority Floor Leader and Democratic candidate for Governor of Missouri, Crystal Quade, joins Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Training and retaining employees at small- and medium-sized Missouri businesses is the reason behind a bill that becomes law at the end of August.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The U.S. Army Reserve has launched a pilot program to help soldiers in the Kansas City area access childcare. Alisa Nelson sits down with Colonel Ellen Coddington, the Reserve’s Family Program Director, to talk about this effort. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri State Parks provides a way for anyone regardless of ability or age the chance to explore nature. Marshall Griffin is joined by the Superintendent of the Battle of Lexington State Historic site, Chris Fritsche, to discuss these special motorized wheelchairs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Some lawmakers aren’t happy with the private utility companies moving residential customers to time-based rates.  Senate Majority Leader Cindy O'Laughlin speaks with Anthony Morabith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It may not seem like it, but the 2024 election cycle is not that far out. There are many ballot initiatives that are trying to make their way into the Missouri Constitution, and one of them is keeping the ballot initiative system as is.  Missourians For Fair Governance spokesperson, Scott Charton, to discuss the importance.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Driving under the influence: There are breathalyzers for alcohol, and now police departments are using oral fluid tests for drugs.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A national organization’s simulator is helping to keep Missouri’s schools safe. Alisa Nelson talks to John McDonald and Glen Moore, with the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s Council for School Safety Leadership.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Prolonging or even stopping A-L-S’s progression is the goal behind what a UMKC professor is researching.  Associate biology professor, Dr. Thomas Menees, joins Anthony Morabith to discuss the leading methods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The extreme heat and humidity have affected humans, but Missouri’s agriculture industry is feeling that much more.  Anthony Morabith talks with Daniel Mallory, Livestock Specialist for MU Extension. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It is back-to-school time for Missouri students. Alisa Nelson talks to State Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven about all things back to school. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Access to physical therapy services is on the verge of getting easier in Missouri. Alisa Nelson talks to State Representative Brenda Shields of St. Joseph, who says the bill will lower overall healthcare costs for the patient. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We have to stretch our money to make ends meet each month, but with the federal student loans coming due, things are about to get a lot more difficult. But they don’t have to be. Brian Walsh at SoFi tells us why.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Focusing on the “TEMPORARY” in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Anthony Morabith chats with Republican Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .