Shows / Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
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.
Episodes
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Electric Cooperatives shares "life on the line" (LISTEN)
Linemen are the hands-on workers that create, maintain, and restore our power.Their work involves skilled training to deal with heights, busy roadways, and of…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri courtroom therapy dog honored for helping victims
A Missouri courtroom therapy dog and his handler have been honored with an award for helping trauma victims speak up. U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore has presented…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
U.S. Representative Burlison weighs in on multi-billion dollar aid package
A multi-billion dollar aid package is headed to President Biden’s desk that deals with support for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. It also includes the US ban on…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
A dive into the black market bug trade
The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield works closely with the U.S. government when smuggled bugs have been discovered.Exotic wildlife is a large…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Mike Schantz has been restoring tractors…and great memories for 40 years
We found a gentleman up near the Iowa border in Clark County, who has been restoring tractors and farm relics for families for years. Mike Schantz, of Schantz…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Planned Parenthood funding battle heads back to Missouri House after Senate passage
The Senate has passed a House bill that would forbid state funding from going to Planned Parenthood. Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, who carried the…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Bill would change Missouri tobacco regulations
A bill making its way through the legislative process would change Missouri’s tobacco regulations.Alisa Nelson talks to the bill sponsor, St. Louis State…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri memorial honors WWII soldiers and hospital workers
A southwest Missouri county has brought to life three acres of land by creating a space to honor local World War Two heroes and many others.Alisa Nelson talks…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Conservation encouraged by low CWD numbers in deer
The Missouri Department of Conservation sampled and tested more than 37,000 deer for chronic wasting disease from this past July through April. Out of the…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
House sponsor talks controversial education package that Missouri Legislature passed
The Missouri Legislature has passed its second bill of the session – a controversial education package. It would expand access to private schooling, allow…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri Appeals Judges Makes Courts Into Classrooms
Missouri Courts are taking civics lessons seriously by bringing the actual courtroom in some cases to the public, schools, and colleges.The courts of appeals…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Whiteman commander discusses the mission to help military kids
Whiteman Air Force Base is on a mission to help military kids adjust to life in Missouri.Alisa Nelson talks to Colonel Keith Butler, the commander of the…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
MU researcher tackling hidden hunger with a sizeable award from National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation has awarded a University of Missouri researcher over $500,000 to address hidden hunger. Over 2 billion people suffer from it, a…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
How to achieve eight dimensions of well-being
The Eight Dimensions of Wellness emphasizes various aspects of well-being, recognizing that individual health and happiness are influenced by multiple factors…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
MU center projects a dip in farm income for springtime
The University of Missouri is projecting a 19.8% drop in net farm income for the Show-Me State this year. The Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook says the…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Palmer’s warning for college students using payment apps
It's true, that peer-to-peer payment apps such as Venmo and PayPal have made transferring money between friends incredibly convenient, but as Kimberly Palmer…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
State lawmaker wants to bring mega manufacturing projects to Missouri
A state lawmaker wants to bring mega manufacturing projects to Missouri.Alisa Nelson talks to St. Louis State Representative Brad Christ, who is sponsoring a…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Free civil legal services to those who qualify in eastern Missouri (LISTEN)
Many can have issues covering the costs of legal services.For those who live in Eastern Missouri and can qualify, there is a non-profit based in St. Louis that…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri S&T researchers hoping to pinpoint parts of the state to find critical minerals (LISTEN)
A group of researchers at Missouri S&T are working to pinpoint the best regions of the Show-Me State to find critical minerals to mine.The team will examine…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
MDC updates regulations for fall turkey hunting
Missouri's fall turkey hunting season will see changes. Missouri Department of Conservation's Nick Oakley joins Bill Pollock to discuss fall's adjustments.For…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Steamboat Arabia Museum is running out of time
The Steamboat Arabia Museum in Kansas City is a remarkable place that offers visitors a hands-on experience with history. The artifacts recovered from the…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
“We are going to need to spend time supporting kids’ mental health”
Missouri is considering ways to help with the mental health needs of children.Alisa Nelson talks to Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn, who…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri attempts to fight deep fakes in elections
Missouri is attempting to take on the use of deepfakes in elections. The State House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to fight fake videos or…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Mushroom festivals popping up all over Missouri
Missourians love their morel mushrooms. We caught up with Caroline Dohack of Missouri Life Magazine to talk about three upcoming festivals that include…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Historian peels back the curtain on the American Dream
Raffi Andonian is known as the “celebrity historian” because he appears on TV and social media to reach everyone with the things history teaches us.Recently he…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Bill would put driver's ed courses back in Missouri schools
Missouri law does not require high schoolers to take driver's education before they can drive.Instead of spending the summer learning to drive, Windsor…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Why a cochroach is turing the genetics worls upside down
The Chesterfield Butterfly House recently discovered a hissing cockroach that is getting global attention. The cockroach shares two sets of DNA and its colors…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Bill would ban Missouri death sentences in hung jury murder trials
When a jury does not reach a unanimous decision in first-degree murder cases, current Missouri law still allows trial judges to sentence defendants to…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Senate considers raising penalties for fleeing, resisting, or interfering with arrest
A bill designed to toughen penalties against suspects in police chases is on its way to the Missouri Senate.The House of Representatives passed Valentine’s…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Chess prodigy becomes the youngest female to win the American Cup
At just 14 years old, Alice Lee won the women's 2024 American Cup in St. Louis. Alice beat a wide field of competitors including a two-time Grand Master.Ashley…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
This Missouri town wants to be the ‘Patriotic Mural City of Missouri’
Concordia is painting the town in patriotic murals that are attracting veterans and others to the city. Alisa Nelson talks with Marshall Representative Kurtis…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Free degree program for refugees at Wash U to “improve lives and community”
Washington University is offering free tuition to refugees who have been granted political asylum in the United States.Program director Katie Blackburn Brown…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri legislators look at potential improvement to I-44
With the 2023 State budget approving a massive expansion to I-70, many lawmakers got to work to address I-44’s need for further development.State…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
What’s it like to grow up in the military? This Missouri teen shares his experiences
The U.S. military has a special place in its heart for the children whose parents have signed a blank check to the United States of America.Alisa Nelson talks…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri lawmaker wants to protect people seeking help during hazing incidents
After some college students in Missouri and around the country have been the victims of hazing, a state lawmaker wants to protect people who seek help in…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Parkville Republican talks property tax credit for seniors over 62 (LISTEN)
The General Assembly is taking a look at a bill that authorizes a property tax for seniors over the age of 62. The bill that originally passed the assembly and…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Immerse yourself in an artistic nature walk
How does it sound to stroll in the fresh air while viewing immaculate sculptures?The Laumeier Sculpture Park offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in art…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Columbia’s award winning Farmer’s Market kicks off summer hours this Saturday
The Columbia Farmer’s Market, not only one of the best in the state, but around the country, expands it’s summer hours this Saturday morning.Corinna Smith, the…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Federal Reserve says younger Americans made huge wealth gains in 2022
What do significant gains in financial wealth look like to you?It turns out that Millennials and older Gen Z-ers made a lot of money in 2022, according to a…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
New book tracks the near-stardom of the rock band Missouri
In the late 1970’s a band of musicians from Kansas City created a band called Missouri, and songs that got them on stage with some of the biggest bands of the…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Win $5,000 for being Missouri’s safest driver
AAA Missouri has teamed up with the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, Cambridge Mobile Telematics, and Missouri Employers Mutual inviting Missouri…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Parkville Republican talks legislation that penalizes killing a police animal and celebratory gunfire (LISTEN)
The General Assembly is taking a look at a large crime package from Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, that was vetoed last year by Gov. Mike Parson. Major…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri firefighter has a passion for rescuing his community
Missouri’s more than 20-thousand fire service members have been honored for coming to the rescue of their community each day. Alisa Nelson talks to…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri State astronomer shines the light on the upcoming solar eclipse
Missouri’s second total solar eclipse in seven years will pass over parts of southeast Missouri on Monday, April 8. Residents are warned to wear glasses…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
All-female Whiteman Air Force Base pilots make history
A group of Whiteman Air Force Base pilots have made history.The group is part of the first all-female crew flyover for the Kansas City Current season opener…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
STL-OPOLY?
Monopoly has produced “city editions” of the popular board game for U.S. Cities nationwide. It is St. Louis’s turn. Cameron Conner is here with one of the…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Can Missouri expect drought relief this spring?
University of Missouri State Climatologist Zach Leasor joins Anthony Morabith to address Missouri's chances for drought relief.See Privacy Policy at…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Meet two of the Missouri girls of acclaimed documentary, “Girls State”
A group of teen girls from Missouri has become the stars of a documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and airs on Apple TV on April 5th.Ashley…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri S&T students help launch satellite into space
A satellite developed by Missouri S&T’s student-run Satellite Research Team was recently launched into space on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket during the…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
The 411 on Missouri Democratic Party’s presidential primary
The Missouri Democratic Party is holding its presidential preference primary this Saturday.Alisa Nelson talks to the party’s Russ Carnahan, who gives the 411…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Springtime welcomes new round of flu and COVID-19 cases
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…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Cape Fair Republican files Border Security Enhancement Act in Missouri House
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…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Construction industry vows to tackle mental health issues head on (LISTEN)
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…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Bluegrass stars come out for the solar eclipse weekend in Missouri
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…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri pear buyback program scheduled for April 23
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…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missouri’s plan to boost secondary education access for adults
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…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
What you need to know about the Lt. Govenor's trip to the border
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…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Missourians rally for disability rights
A rally about disability rights was recently held at the Missouri Capitol. Alisa Nelson talks to Shelby Butler, with Empower: Abilities in Springfield, about…
- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
A proposal for Missouri schools to be adequately prepared for heart emergencies
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…