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Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
A daily podcast that focuses on stories all across Missouri. Show Me Today offers unique perspectives on our state while being fun and entertaining.
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An effort to help Missouri's most vulnerable communities
MU Extension is partnering with local communities to improve health outcomes for Missouri's most vulnerable populations.Rachel Brown, field specialist in…
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Law Enforcement learning to draw blood in effort to keep Missouri roads safer
Thanks to the Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Program and the Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri, several law enforcement agencies across…
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Missouri adoption organization promotes the benefits of open adoptions
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri is celebrating Open Adoptions Month as they encourage more Missourians to consider adoptions – including…
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Dinosaur dig results in large triceratops finding by Missouri researchers
Westminster College researchers in central Missouri’s Fulton have uncovered more than 100 fossilized bones of a 66-million-year-old triceratops, making it one…
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Missouri Raptor Rehab Project rescues, restores, and returns birds to flight
More than 50 years ago, an injured golden eagle was brought to the Mizzou vet school, and his recovery inspired the Raptor Rehabilitation Project – the first…
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“There’s a heaviness to the place” Visit Missouri’s largest paranormal site on Nov. 16
The Emmaus Village is the largest paranormal site in Missouri.Franki Cambeletta, co-founder of Haunted Sould Paranormal and Haunted Garage, and his team have a…
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is running in Tuesday’s general election to keep his job. He tells Alisa Nelson that criminal prosecution has increased by 133% under his watch and wants to build upon that
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is running in Tuesday’s general election to keep his job. He tells Alisa Nelson that criminal prosecution has increased…
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Vivek Malek, Missouri’s appointed state treasurer, wants to secure first full term in office
Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek earned the Republican nomination for his current seat after the Primary Elections.He tells Show Me Today that he’s hoping to…
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Barb Phifer runs for Missouri Secretary of State to be ‘utility player for democracy’
The race to the finish line is almost here for candidates running in Tuesday’s general election.Alisa Nelson talks to Secretary of State candidate Barb Phifer…
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Democratic AG hopeful accuses Missouri’s Andrew Bailey of being “dangerous”
A former assistant Attorney General hopes to become Missouri’s next Attorney General. Elad Gross of St. Louis ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He…
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Denny Hoskins: If we don’t have confidence in Missouri elections, nothing else matters
Secretary of State candidate Denny Hoskins says he wants video cameras at polling places.He tells Marshall Griffin that security cameras would help to prevent…
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Race for the Governor’s Mansion: Learn Mike Kehoe’s plans for Missouri
From growing up poor and fatherless, to being a farmer and elected leader, Republican Mike Kehoe says that his life experiences will help him to represent…
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Missouri Baptist Convention on pro teams backing Amendment 2: "They are in the business to make money"(LISTEN)
On the other side of the effort to bring a casino to the Lake of the Ozarks and to legalize sports betting in the Show Me State is the Missouri Baptist…
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Missouri angler hooks state record at Stockton Lake
A new state record for the black buffalo fish has been caught at Stockton Lake.Angler Ryan Young tells Marshall Griffin about his record-setting catch.See…
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Missouri’s Endangered Wolf Center introduces vital species to observers—and to the wild
It’s a good time of year to go howl with the wolves…not werewolves, but true American species that are surviving and safe, thanks to the Endangered Wolf Center…
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Dave Wasinger says he will look out for Main Street – not special interests
St. Louis attorney Dave Wasinger is running to become Missouri’s next lieutenant governor in the general election. The Republican tells Alisa Nelson that he…
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce: Proposal to boost minimum wage will impact costs, liability, hiring
A higher minimum wage and paid sick leave for all Missouri workers will be on the state’s general election ballot in November. Alisa Nelson talks to Kara…
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Democrat Lucas Kunce says U.S. Senate race is about unseating “control freak politicians” (LISTEN)
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce wants to defeat Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley in November. Marshall Griffin talks to Kunce, who says the race…
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Kremer to retire from Missouri Historical Society, reflects on past 21 years
According to US Senator Roy Blunt, Gary Kremer has become the unofficial state historian in the past decades. In his official capacity as head of the state…
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Democrat Crystal Quade hopes to become Missouri’s next governor
Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade hopes to earn the title of governor in November’s general election. The Springfield Representative bested a field…
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Missouri Electric Cooperatives share the "dos and don'ts" for generator and space heater operation
As cold weather draws near, the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives share ways for Missourians to be energy efficient and safe. Space heaters and…
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St. Louis Blues CEO says Amendment 2 ends frustration “Why can’t I do this here?”
One of the ballot measures you’ll be voting on is Amendment 2: Allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering for individuals 21 and…
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Meet University of Missouri’s Professor Pumpkin. Over 500 carvings and still going
Mizzou Professor Mannie Liscum combines science, art, and culture to create one-of-a-kind jack-o’-lantern masterpieces that light up Halloween. He averages…
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Missouri’s Weekend Warriors ready for Show Me State Games fall events
When you think of the Show Me State Games, you most likely think of the two-week event in July.Still, Executive Director Bruce Ungles says there is plenty to…
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New Missouri S&T semiconductor engineering program could signal new industrial revolution
Creating a new engineering field to help bolster the workforce of tomorrow.That’s what Missouri S&T is doing in the fall of 2025 as it plans to launch a…
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New tool in toolbox for Missouri childcare providers during emergencies
Some Missouri childcare providers have another tool in the toolbox for when an emergency strikes. Alisa Nelson talks to Robin Phillips with Child Care Aware of…
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Beyond the bruises: MO Saves helps domestic violence survivors move to financial security
When you suspect someone is a domestic violence victim, you might look for broken bones or bruises. But not all signs of domestic violence are black and…
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Oldest record store in America still spinning in Kirksville
In 1897, Edwin Rinehart opened a record store in Kirksville, Mo. It still stands today thanks to passionate owners and creative thinking that has adapted the…
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Missouri’s drug overdose deaths decline by 11%, but researcher says work is far from over
A new report from the University of Missouri-St. Louis shows that for the first time in several years, the state’s drug overdose deaths declined by 11%. Alisa…
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Missouri author has two new children's books rolling out in time for the holidays
Children's book writer Angie Roberts Harris has two books coming out at the same time this month. Both help kids, and their parents, cope with social…
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Missouri Bankers Association explains mortgage rate increases and what it means for home buying
A new WalletHub report found that Missouri’s average mortgage rate had the second-largest increase in the U.S. Missouri Bankers Association President and CEO…
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"If not fixed... the sheriffs' retirement system will be bankrupt"
A group of Missouri sheriffs are supporting a ballot initiative to boost retirement pensions for themselves and prosecutors.Dave Marshak, Jefferson County…
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U.S. Senate ‘Better Party’ candidate calls Hawley ‘poster boy’ for divisive politics
A U.S. Senate candidate running to defeat Josh Hawley in November says he voted for Hawley in 2016 and 2018, but not this time around.Marshall Griffin talks to…
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Wash U professor says New Madrid Seismic Zone is like a pencil ready to crack
With the Great Shakeout Drill set to take place on October 17, we talked with Michael Wysession a professor at Wash U, who is an expert on the earth’s inner…
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Need help with selecting a Medicare plan? Missouri program offers free advice
A Missouri program offers free advice to residents seeking a Medicare insurance plan that best suits their needs. Scott Miniea, executive director of the…
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"I was doing what we thought was best" - Missouri parole officer: Valor Award winner
A probation officer has been honored for helping people escape from a homeless camp in Kansas City that caught fire.Missouri Department of Corrections parole…
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School president on Truman State being named Top Public University in Midwest by US News
According to US News and World Report rankings, Truman State University is the best midwestern public university.The University President Susan Thomas says it…
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Missouri American Red Cross chapters request blood donations and volunteers for disaster relief (LISTEN)
It’s a busy time of year for the American Red Cross. They are partnering with Mizzou for a homecoming drive that’s going on through this Thursday while the…
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Missouri Congressman Alford leads effort to pass farm bill this year
The federal farm bill has expired, leaving critical programs in limbo for Missouri farmers.Alisa Nelson talks to west-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford…
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MU Extension warns rise in sloth fever among international travelers
International travelers who visit Central and South America could bring back to the U.S. sloth disease. According to urban entomologist Emily Althoff, the…
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Missouri committee reviews performance of judges running in November to keep their job
A Missouri committee has reviewed the performance of judges running in November to keep their jobs. Alisa Nelson talks to Larry Tucker, the chair of Missouri’s…
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Buying tickets online has become a “rigged game,” says consumer group
Chances are you’ve bought tickets to a concert or sporting event online and see the ticket price and say “I can swing that!” Then when it comes time to pay…
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The Malt Shop—serving more than just ice cream for the Fenton Community
The Malt Shop in Fenton has not only provided the community with tasty, quality food and ice cream since 1973. Since Bart Caselli took over ownership in 2013…
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MU political science expert says social media is more important than ever for presidential campaigns
Social media is playing a big role in the race for the White House…University of Missouri Political Science expert Peverill Squire tells Marshall Griffin what…
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Ameren Missouri boots on the ground in hurricane country
Missouri boots are on the ground in hurricane country to help restore power to some two million victims. Alisa Nelson talks to Nick Henderson, with Ameren…
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Another year, another Missouri tarantula march
This is an important reminder not to disturb your furry friends as they traverse southern Missouri. By friends… we mean Missouri tarantulas.Friend of the show…
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History of St. Louis in 40 Maps offers a different angle in tracking the past
A historian in St. Louis has presented a different view of the city’s past: Told through maps. We all have maps -or GPS- in our pockets now, but in the past…
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Mizzou economists project ‘mixed outlook’ for U.S. agriculture after evaluating economy
Mizzou economists are projecting a mixed outlook after evaluating the AG economy.Senior Research Economist Bob Maltsbarger projects that America’s net farm…
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Recent weigh-off found Missouri-grown waterlilies are strongest in the world
A recent weigh-off found that Missouri-grown Victoria waterlilies are the strongest globally. Missouri Botanical Gardens Horticulturist Claire Krofft tells…
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Missouri health specialist says falling is not a normal part of aging
In Missouri, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among seniors age 65 and older. Jordanna McLeod tells Anthony Morabith that the state…
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Nerd Wallet says check twice when searching for your dream job
When a text alerting you to a new job listing sounds like your dream job and could be your big break, be careful! Kimberly Palmer of Nerd Wallet says it could…
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Missouri sets record in 2023 for motorcycle-related deaths
172: a new record high for motorcycle-related deaths in Missouri for 2023 according to the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. Motorcyclists between the…
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce: Proposal to boost minimum wage will impact costs, liability, hiring
A higher minimum wage and paid sick leave for all Missouri workers will be on the state’s general election ballot in November. Alisa Nelson talks to Kara…
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Missouri Tourism reminds you of the hot spots for fall activities
Fall is officially here and Missouri is a premier destination for football, festivals, and fall foliage.Missouri Tourism’s public relations specialist Katie…
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Missouri’s deer season kicks off: Don’t forget to donate extra venison for a good cause
There are plenty of opportunities for hunters wanting to go out and snag a deer, whether it is with a bow and arrow or with a firearm. What do you do if you…
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Biden Administration awards millions to O’Fallon semiconductor producer
Millions of dollars have been awarded to an international company to bolster America’s semiconductor supply chain. Anthony Morabith chats with Karla Chaney…
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Missouri lawmaker reflects on her mission to advocate for foster children
A state lawmaker who has made it her mission to advocate for foster children says her greatest life accomplishment came as a result of serving in the Missouri…
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Missourians encouraged to review their life insurance coverage
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance says that the number of consumers owning life insurance is down over 10% from 2011.Chlora Lindley-Myers, the…