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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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- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Establishing a statewide list for Parkinson’s Disease
Efforts to try and treat a known brain disease in Missouri have reached phase one. Anthony Morabith talks to State Representative Travis Smith for the details…
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"Missouri" and "tigers" have more association than the university
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…
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Looking back at Bob Barker's induction into the Hall of Famous Missourians
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…
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Handing off the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the next generation
The next phase of the engineering and manufacturing sector is here – some are calling it the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Anthony Morabith talks with Jim…
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OSHA taking steps to improve mental health in the workplace.
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…
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A safe space for students to wind down and re-engage
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…
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MU using drone technology to picture ancient Native American culture
The University of Missouri wants to understand ancient Native American culture through drone technology.To help explain this, associate professor of…
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Crystal Quade's ballot initiatives for 2024
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…
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Helping small business grow through employee training and retention
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…
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All terrain wheelchairs to explore the great outdoors
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…
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Army Reserve works to help Kansas City area soldiers find childcare
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…
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Missouri For Fair Governance has its eyes on 2024
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…
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Missouri lawmaker critical of commission’s move to rates based on peak usage
Some lawmakers aren’t happy with the private utility companies moving residential customers to time-based rates. Senate Majority Leader Cindy O'Laughlin speaks…
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Missouri law enforcement using dui test for drugs
Driving under the influence: There are breathalyzers for alcohol, and now police departments are using oral fluid tests for drugs. See Privacy Policy at…
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National organization’s simulator helps to keep Missouri schools safe
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…
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A professor at UMKC is finding new ways to battle ALS progression
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…
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A back-to-school message from Missouri’s top educator
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…
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Heat puts extra stress on Missouri’s livestock
The extreme heat and humidity have affected humans, but Missouri’s agriculture industry is feeling that much more. Anthony Morabith talks with Daniel Mallory…
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New physical therapy law expected to lower patient’s healthcare costs
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…
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Preparing to pay back federal student loans (LISTEN)
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…
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Transitional welfare reform to become law at the end of August
Focusing on the “TEMPORARY” in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Anthony Morabith chats with Republican Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman. See Privacy…
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A promising future for recycled, sustainable pavement
The Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab has been testing a pavement method that consists entirely of recycled goods.A test road that was installed in…
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A pipeline to preserve and educate local communities
The State Historical Society is offering grants to help local history organizations with needed materials or to educate the community.Beth Pike of the State…
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Puppies can truly be anyone's emotional support
Puppies for Parole is a rehabilitation program for inmates across Missouri.. Christy Bertelson is the author of a new book about the program titled, “Puppies…
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What you need to know about Missouri's latest measles case
A case of measles has popped up in the St. Louis area from someone traveling internationally. Alisa Nelson talks to State Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnus, who…
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WWII veteran reflects on her past 100 years
The Missouri Veterans Commission introduced us to a World War II veteran who is a popular resident at their veterans’ home in Mexico Missouri.Loretta Yutz…
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Crisis averted! Tentative UPS deal in place (LISTEN)
Crisis averted! It looks like you might get that brand-new package in the mail after all.Anthony Morabith talks with Chris Tongay, Principal Officer and…
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Language standards for deaf children are going into effect
Missouri will soon develop language standards for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The effort is a result of a bill passed this year by the Missouri…
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Let the tax-free back-to-school shopping begin
Shoppers won’t have to pay state OR local sales tax in Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday time this weekend. Alisa Nelson talks to Lindsey Davis…
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This MU climatologist foresees a rainy August
We are well informed that Missouri is currently in the midst of a drought. However, the University of Missouri’s head climatologist, Anthony Lupo, says that…
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MU looking to help you quit smoking
The University of Missouri has a Health Neuroscience Center, which researches ways to accelerate the discovery of new treatments for drug addiction to improve…
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The Missouri Public Defender System is on a recruiting mission
The Missouri Public Defender System is out recruiting attorneys to help residents who cannot afford an attorney. Alisa Nelson catches up with Mary Fox…
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Large agriculture bill is set to become law
A wide-sweeping AG omnibus bill that passed the Missouri Legislature was recently signed into law by Governor Mike Parson.Senator Karla Eslinger talks with…
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Phone down: Hands on the wheel
A law we can all get behind: no texting while driving. Missouri and Montana are the last remaining states to not ban texting while driving. On August 28th…
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Changes to health insurance coverage to employed adults with disabilities
Republican Representative Melanie Stinnett of Springfield is behind a few proposals that not only passed the Missouri Legislature but were then signed into law…
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This may be the long-term answer to correction officer shortages
Missouri has created mobile custody units to help battle the corrections officer shortages within the state’s prison system. Alisa Nelson talks to Travis…
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Aspartame is safe, unless...
The artificial sweetener aspartame has had a critical run, to say the least, since its creation in 1981. For decades, many have pondered whether the sweetener…
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Missouri lawmaker could become first Republican woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor
From growing up on welfare, becoming a mom at 16 years old, to later being elected as a state lawmaker, Senator Holly Rehder wants the next leg of her journey…
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Show Me Today - Wednesday, July 26
The Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates its 100th Anniversary.Districts around the state are gearing up for the first day of school.Sometimes, falling trees can be…
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Top budget leader wants to take over as State Treasurer
One of Missouri’s top budget leaders wants to take over as state treasurer. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith of…
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Show Me Today - Tuesday, July 25
There is a new grant for eligible farmers that live in cited urban areas.Missouri Department of Agriculture Director, Chris Chinn, and Missouri State Fair…
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Deadline to apply for food insecure cost-share grant funds is August 31
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has just opened up applications for the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant. It’s designed to benefit residents in urban…
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Retirement plans are changing for future Missouri sheriffs
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…
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Show Me Today - Monday, July 24
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..."…
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River City Outdoors is opening the Gear Lending Library to help Missourians get outside
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…
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Show Me Today - Friday, July 21
We preview the Missouri State Fair with Missouri Department of Agriculture Director, Chris Chinn, and State Fair Director Mark Wolfe.The State Historical…
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New additions to the Missouri State Fair
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…
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Show Me Today - Thursday, July 20
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…
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An advisor from the Social Security Administration says Missourians may be missing out on money
The Supplemental Security Income program provides monthly payments to adults with a disability, those below specific financial limits, and some children. Alisa…
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Central Missouri author recognized for multiple awards
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…
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Show Me Today - Wednesday, July 19
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…