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
On the day Pope Francis died, the Vatican's astronomer gave a lecture on "faith and science" at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri.
Brother Guy Consolmagno, a fellow Jesuit, spoke to Ashley Byrd about his leader's legacy and the importance of science to the Vatican.
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THRIVE is a University of Central Missouri program for college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities that offers a unique learning environment on the path to explore independence and personal growth.
Created in 2010, the program’s success has granted an expansion from two years to four.
Program Director Michael Brunkhorst joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today.
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Missouri is moving closer to banning cities from enacting stricter regulations on tobacco, nicotine, and e-cigarette sales than the state.
Alisa Nelson talks to St. Louis County Representative Ben Keathley, who says he wants consistent tobacco laws.
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Numerous of Missouri's historic landmarks and natural wonders include "The Devil" in their names.
The Accidental Ozarkian, Barbara Baird, joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to share the tales of the state's over 80 locations that utilize this name.
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From cell phone restrictions to anti-intruder door locks and CPR training, a giant school safety package is inching through the Missouri Legislature.
Alisa Nelson talks to the bill sponsor, St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who says if students feel safe, learning happens.
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An invasive fish species is making its presence more known in southeast Missouri.
Missouri Department of Conbservation fisheries biologist David Knuth joins Marshall Griffin to discuss the northern snakehead.
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Black bears across Missouri are emerging from winter hibernation, and it is critical to be aware when trekking across the state’s outdoors.
Missouri Department of Conservation’s bear biologist, Nate Bowersock, joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today.
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Missouri could soon have an advocacy office for senior citizen care.
Alisa Nelson talks to Lieutenant Governor David Wassinger, who is talking to the legislature to make the idea a reality.
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St. Louis County State Senator Tracy McCreery wants to stop some absentee ballots from being tossed out because of partial or illegible signatures on the envelope.
She joins Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today.
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The Trump Administration has given pink slips to the entire staff of a program that helps low-income Americans with their heating and cooling bills.
Alisa Nelson talks to Sandra Padgett, Executive Director of Consumers Council of Missouri, who says the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program assisted about 216-thousand Missourians in budget year 2023.
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Paul Temple is an active astronomer and professor at Central Methodist University, and Ashley Byrd looks forward to regular visits with him to learn what’s happening in the heavens, and speaking of, why the POPE’s astronomer is coming to the university in a few days.
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Starting May 7th, you cannot board a plane with your Missouri driver’s license unless it’s REAL ID-compliant.
Trish Vincent, Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, joins Marshall Griffin to outline the specifics.
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A renewed attempt to improve Missouri’s early childcare access has three tax credits that aim to do three things.
Alisa Nelson talks to St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who says her bill is designed to help families better access childcare, help providers increase the number of childcare slots, and bolster Missouri’s workforce.
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The stock market has been a rollercoaster ride lately.
Alisa Nelson talks to Travis Ford, a financial advisor with Wall Street Group in Jefferson City, who says not to panic.
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We love this time of year when we can visit with our friends at Rural Missouri Magazine to learn who they have chosen as the “best of” in food, drink, crafts, and fun.
Editor Sarah Schafer gives Ashley Byrd a map of must-visit places this year.
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The DEA is getting ready for its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Special agent for the St. Louis District, Michael Davis, joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to outline the event.
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The federal government has chosen Missouri to explore and expand nuclear energy programs – all to meet a fast-growing power demand.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is a key player. Ashley Byrd finds out more from DNR Director Kurt Schaefer, a former state senator appointed by Governor Kehoe this year.
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There is a non-profit wildlife rescue organization in mid-Missouri called Jenny’s Wildlife Wonderland.
Ashley Byrd talked to Jenny Romesburg, the director, about the GROWING menagerie of animals she helps.
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Since contract negotiations between MU Healthcare and Anthem have fallen apart, Missouri wants to reassure customers that they still have health insurance.
Alisa Nelson talks to Angela Nelson, the Director of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance, who says there’s no need to panic.
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...A bill in the Missouri Senate would require the public to stay at least 25 feet away from first responders while they work.
Senator David Gregory joins Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today.
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