Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

When state employees retire, they have pensions waiting for them. With a new law that has passed, there has been a change to retirement systems that will affect future sheriffs. Here to explain with Marshall Griffin is Jefferson County Sheriff, Dave Marshak. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

New plans for agriculture education. A dive into the new booming, Missouri business All Things Elderberry. The Missouri Bar's podcast "Is It Legal To..." discusses the legal changes once someone is deemed an adult at 18. River City Outdoors is opening the Gear Lending Library to help Missourians get outdoors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Missourians in the St. Louis area now have a further incentive to get outdoors. River City Outdoors is opening the Gear Lending Library. A resource that lends outdoor recreational equipment. Cameron Conner is with RCO Director, Rebecca Weaver, to discuss the importance of this facility.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

We preview the Missouri State Fair with Missouri Department of Agriculture Director, Chris Chinn, and State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. The State Historical Society of Missouri has a new podcast that focuses on the rampant crime in Missouri during the 1930s. The Camden County Museum is a great location to learn more about the Ozark's history and stock up on produce. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

The Missouri State Fair is right around the corner. Missourinet’s Alisa Nelson and Brownfield’s Cyndi Young talk to Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn and Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe about what’s new 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 .

Todd Leabo, from sports radio 810 WHB, discusses the Kansas City Chiefs' arrival in St. Joseph. An advisor from Social Security says Missourians may be missing out on money. A local Mid-Missouri author that specializes in Western and crime stories has just been presented with an award. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education stops by to discuss the path to becoming a teacher. See Priv...

Western and crime author, Richard Prosch, recently won the Western Writers of America Spur Award and took home a Will Rogers Medallion in short fiction. He joins Marshall Griffin to discuss his inspirations and what he is working on next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Supplemental Security Income program provides monthly payments to adults with a disability, those below specific financial limits, and some children. Alisa Nelson talks to Abigail Zapote, senior advisor to the Social Security Administration Commissioner, who says some Missourians are missing out on this money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Researches at Washington University in St. Louis have found that combining regular exercise with a 10% loss of body weight more than doubles sensitivity to insulin. The St. Louis Zoo is inviting you to Jammin' at the Zoo. The latest installment of the world's longest non-stop river race, the MR340, is starting August 1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Kurtis Gregory is making a run for State Senate. Night time is coming alive at Silver Dollar City. Orr Street Studios in Columbia is an artist's dream. The University of Missouri's Law School has reopened the Family Violence Clinic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It opened in the 1990s, a safehaven for victims of violence and a place for law students to gain practical experience for a career as an attorney. After closing in 2020, the University of Missouri announced its plans to reopen the Family Violence Clinic. Anthony Morabith sat down with Dean of the M-U School of Law, Paul Litton on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

State Representative Kurtis Gregory wants to move to greener pastures in the Missouri Legislature. He is running for the Missouri Senate District 21 seat. Alisa Nelson talks to Representative Gregory about his Senate bid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

An artists’ workspace in Columbia has become the hub of a growing arts scene. Orr Street Studios houses dozens of creative folks and their art. Director Dawn Warren updates Ashley Byrd on the activities around and in Orr Street Studios. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The finest pizza in Missouri just might be in Arrow Rock. Pizza in a vending machine is coming your way. Washington University in St. Louis examines the bourbon virus. Missouri's early childhood education community is getting its largest increase ever in state funding. The Missouri Childhood education non-profit organization, Aligned, weighs in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Missouri’s early childhood education community is getting its largest increase ever in state funding. Alisa Nelson talks to Torree Pederson, President and CEO of a Missouri education nonprofit called Aligned, about this historic investment to help children in their most formative years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Missouri's first major Democrat, Crystal Quade, has declared a campaign for next year's Governor race. Governor Mike Parson signed a bill that will give property tax relief to seniors. We learn about some of the state's more interesting and unique county fairs. The University of Missouri and Texas A&M are collaborating to create the sixteenth National Endowment of the Arts Research Lab. See Pr...

2024 has yet to arrive, and the race for Missouri’s governor is already heating up. We now have our first major Democrat that has announced her campaign. Springfield’s Crystal Quade joins Marshall Griffin to discuss her announcement.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A study at Washington University in St. Louis examines if altered gut bacteria may be a precursor to Alzheimer's. There are a plentiful amount of locations for children to access free meals this Summer. We dive into the unique lamps of Steampunk Sammie Designs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A laboratory professor of Genomic Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis is researching that disease and how your gut bacteria could be an early indicator that you have it. Anthony Morabith chats with Gautam Dantas at Washington University in St. Louis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Interstate 70 in Missouri will get its largest makeover in history. Governor Mike Parson has signed the new state operating budget with a $2.8 billion dollar plan to widen the interstate to at least three lanes statewide. Alisa Nelson talks to Morgan Mundell, with Missourians for Transportation Investment, who has been lobbying for the overhaul. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

There is Federal legislation being proposed involving railways that heavily impacts Missouri. I-70 is getting its largest makeover in history. Missouri Life magazine went to St. Louis SC's stadium for food! Ameren Missouri shares tips to keep cool while saving money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Betting.com poured over 100,000 reviews for major sports stadiums across the United States and crafted their best and worst stadiums for food, but they failed to mention the home stadium of St. Louis' new soccer franchise. Matt wrote an article for Missouri Life Magazine to talk about the experience. Foodies will want to listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Missouri S&T has been awarded a grant to gauge public perception of nuclear waste sites. MU Extension discusses how to deal with pesky Japanese beetles. Missouri high school athletes who sign a letter of intent to play for in-state colleges are now eligible to immediately start NIL negotiations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Missouri high school athletes who sign a letter of intent to play for an in-state college or university will soon be able to cash in on endorsement deals. Governor Mike Parson has signed a bill into law that will do just that. Alisa Nelson talks to State Representative Kurtis Gregory, who led this effort in the Missouri Legislature. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...