Under The Dome with Empower Missouri

Under The Dome with Empower Missouri

A weekly podcast from Empower Missouri designed to quickly catch you up on anti-poverty actions happening in the Missouri state legislature.

Episodes

May 16, 2025 39 mins

Welcome to another episode of Under the Dome, where we provide crucial updates from Empower Missouri, focusing on our efforts to tackle poverty through evidence-based public policy. In this episode, co-hosts Sarah Owsley and Mallory Rush dive into the final week of Missouri's legislative session, where chaos and contentious decisions ruled the day.

They discuss the impact of the Senate's final actions, including controversial moves...

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Join us in an insightful discussion with Mandy Hagseth from the Missouri Family Health Council as we explore the intricacies of reproductive and sexual health advocacy. In this special episode, Mandy shares the vital role the Council plays in championing access to essential health services in Missouri, with a focus on program delivery and policy advocacy.

Discover the challenges and opportunities related to the Title X program, a f...

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May 8, 2025 26 mins

Welcome to an insightful episode of Under the Dome by Empower Missouri, where we delve into the latest from Jefferson City's legislative sessions, particularly focusing on anti-poverty advocacy. Our team, with over a century of dedication, continues to champion evidence-based policies that combat poverty through affordable housing, criminal justice reforms, and food security, aside from supporting healthcare, wages, and more.

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May 1, 2025 11 mins

Welcome to another episode of "Under the Dome," hosted by Sarah Owsley, Advocacy Director at Empower Missouri. In today's update, Sarah, alongside Misha Smith, Christine Woody, and Lucas Caldwell-McMillan, provides insights into Missouri's legislative activities, particularly focusing on anti-poverty initiatives. The team discusses recent developments such as the progress and challenges of House Bill 595, analyzing its implications...

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April 25, 2025 49 mins

Welcome to another episode of Under the Dome, where Empower Missouri brings you the latest updates from Jefferson City. Our focus remains steadfast on advancing evidence-based public policy to combat poverty, drawing insights from over a century of advocacy.  Join Sarah Owsley, Advocacy Director, and her expert panel, including Misha Smith, Lucas Caldwell-McMillan, and Mallory Rush, as they dissect current legislative issues marked...

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Welcome to the latest episode of Under the Dome by Empower Missouri, where we dive into the critical issue of tenant organizing and its impact on affordable housing. Join Lucas Caldwell-McMillan, Chief of Policy Staff, and Vee Sanchez, Affordable Housing Policy Manager as they lead a discussion with some of our tenants leaders. Listen in as they share valuable experiences, transformative stories, and the challenges faced in advocat...

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April 10, 2025 17 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of "Under the Dome," where we update you on the pivotal happenings in Jefferson City, with a spotlight on efforts to combat poverty. In this episode, we celebrate the perfection of House Bill 953, the "Clean Slate" bill, marking a significant step towards better criminal justice policies. While it awaits further proceedings in the Senate, our optimism and resolve remain strong. We discuss the progress ...

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Welcome to "Under the Dome," Empower Missouri's podcast that keeps you updated on significant happenings in Jefferson City with a focus on advancing policies to end poverty. In this special episode, Advocacy Director Sarah Owsley is joined by Rika White, Kim Neu, and Patrick Benson for a special discussion on Clean Slate legislation, a key policy priority aimed at automating expungement processes for individuals with criminal recor...

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April 4, 2025 18 mins

Welcome to "Under the Dome," an insightful update from Empower Missouri, where we explore the happenings in Jefferson City focusing on our anti-poverty mission. With over a century of experience, we advance evidence-based policies tackling affordable housing, criminal legal system reform, and food security, while supporting partners in addressing wages, healthcare, childcare, and voting rights. In this episode, Advocacy Director Sa...

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March 27, 2025 21 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of Under the Dome, your source for updates from Empower Missouri on the ongoing legislative developments in Jefferson City. Advocacy Director Sarah Owsley is joined by Criminal Justice Policy Managers Rika White and Gwen Smith-Moore to discuss their recent testimonies in both the Senate and House.

The discussions highlight the need for external accountability in Missouri's Department of Corrections and...

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March 20, 2025 29 mins

Welcome to 'Under the Dome,' where we unravel Empower Missouri's efforts in addressing key legislative issues in Jefferson City, focusing particularly on poverty alleviation. In this special Spring Break episode, join Sarah Owsley and Christine Woody alongside Jessica Seitz and Meg Boyko from the Missouri Network Against Child Abuse as they discuss their impactful journey with the Missouri Foundation for Health's Exemplary Advocate...

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March 13, 2025 31 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of Under the Dome, where we delve into the dynamic developments in Missouri's legislative landscape. Hosted by Sarah Owsley, Advocacy Director at Empower Missouri, this episode brings together key policy leaders including Gwen, Lucas, Misha, and Mallory to discuss the week's legislative actions and their implications.

This episode covers the rapid progression of Senate Bill 4, which poses significant c...

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March 6, 2025 36 mins

Join us on 'Under the Dome' for the latest news from Empower Missouri, where Advocacy Director Sarah Owsley and her team discuss current legislative efforts in Jefferson City to combat poverty. In this episode, we explore crucial topics such as affordable housing, food security, and criminal justice reform.

Christine Woody shares insights from recent hearings on food security bills, highlighting the fight against restrictive measur...

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February 28, 2025 41 mins

Welcome to "Under the Dome," the podcast bringing you updates from Empower Missouri on significant happenings in Jefferson City, especially focusing on anti-poverty efforts. For over a century, Empower Missouri has pushed for evidence-based public policies designed to eliminate poverty. In this episode, we delve into recent legislative activities and efforts to drive change in areas such as affordable housing, criminal justice refo...

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February 24, 2025 31 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of 'Under the Dome,' where we delve into the intricacies of advocacy in Jefferson City, focusing on Empower Missouri's efforts to combat poverty. Join Sarah Owsley, Mallory Rush, Lucas Caldwell-McMillan, Rika White, and Gwen Smith-Moore as they navigate a snowy week filled with hearings and testimonies, tackling issues ranging from affordable housing to prison reform.

In this episode, we celebrate the...

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February 13, 2025 15 mins

Welcome to another episode of Under the Dome, your go-to source for updates from Empower Missouri, focusing on anti-poverty initiatives in Jefferson City. Despite widespread illness, our committed team continues to advocate for progress in critical areas such as housing, food security, and criminal justice reform.

This week, we discuss the progress of House Bill 595, which bans source of income discrimination. We also delve into Ho...

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January 30, 2025 21 mins

Welcome to this episode of Under the Dome, brought to you by Empower Missouri. Join hosts Sarah Owsley, Gwen Smith-Moore, Jerika White, and Christine Woody as they delve into recent developments in Missouri's legislative landscape, focusing on anti-poverty efforts.

In this episode, get insights into the heated debates over Senate Bill 72, which targets undocumented immigrants with severe penalties. Discover the controversial 'boun...

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January 23, 2025 33 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of "Under the Dome" by Empower Missouri, where we delve into the happenings in Jefferson City with a special focus on our long-standing anti-poverty initiatives. Having spearheaded evidence-based public policy to end poverty for over a century, we lead coalitions on matters such as affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and food security, while supporting initiatives in wages, health care, child ...

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Welcome to a special episode of Empower Missouri's "Under the Dome" podcast, where hosts Sarah Owsley, Lucas Caldwell-McMillan, and Mallory Rusch delve into the upcoming election and its implications for Missouri. 

The episode covers several critical amendments, including the Sports Gambling Amendment, which proposes legalized sports betting with potential tax benefits for education. The discussion highlights concerns over gambling...

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Welcome to Under the Dome, your update from Empower Missouri about what is happening in Jefferson City with a focus on our anti-poverty agenda. Sarah Owsley is joined by Christine Woody, one of our Food Security Policy Managers. Today, we discuss food insecurity in Missouri's older adult population. Christine sheds light on this often overlooked issue and shares how Empower Missouri aims to raise awareness and change policies to he...

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