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Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Hosted by The Varsity Podcast Network · EN
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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"Adulting" resources at the click of a button through LifeLaunch Missouri
Yesterday00:06:56Tap to summarizeLifeLaunch Missouri offers a resources tab on its website that assists youth in the challenge of becoming an adult.Grace Chapel, EPC Missouri youth and family liaison, joins Cameron Conner to outline that help and advice are a click away.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →National currency notes found in Missouri are historic and collectible
Yesterday00:11:10Tap to summarizeAmong the items valuable to coin collectors are actually paper notes- issued more than a hundred years ago, but highly sought after. Collector and broker Dave Sorrick takes Ashley Byrd through the history and what is valuable about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →World Cup Crowds Sink Teeth In Missouri Cuisine
Yesterday00:11:42Tap to summarizeWorld Cup fans have been posting their impressions on social media about American foods, including Kansas City barbecue. Mike Burris of the Missouri Restaurant Association says it’s hard to put a value on such positive feedback, but he says it must be huge. Burris guesses the World Cup fans will boost local restaurant profits by up to 25% this summer. He notes concern that local diners may be deterred by crowds and avoid going out to eat. His suggestion: eat out when soccer fans are in the stadium. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Missourians Challenged to Get Moving with 100 Miles in 100 Days Summer Fitness Program
Yesterday00:09:56Tap to summarizeSummer is a great time to get outside, get active, and maybe even meet a few new neighbors along the way. The University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition are once again inviting Missourians to participate in the 100 Miles, 100 Days Challenge, a statewide effort that encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to stay active throughout the summer. What started as a local program in Randolph County has grown into a movement involving thousands of Missourians. Joining Show Me Today is Candace Rodman, executive director of MOCAN and one of the challenge founders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Why the Katy Trail is one of Missouri’s greatest adventures
2d ago00:10:18Tap to summarizeYou’ve heard of the Katy Trail, but unless you've spent time on it, you may not realize just how remarkable it really is. Stretching 240 miles across the state through forests, river bottoms, farm country, historic towns, and towering bluffs, it's the longest rail-to-trail conversion in the nation. Missouri Life Magazine writer Matt Crossman recently took a closer look at what makes the Katy Trail such a unique Missouri experience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Rare Invasive Worm Wriggles Into St. Louis County Park
2d ago00:10:07Tap to summarizeA visitor to Cliff Cave County Park south of St. Louis recently spotted an unusual sight, a rare invasive hammerhead worm. This species of worm is more common in other parts of the country, but less common in the Midwest. Alyssa Hui Anderson of the St. Louis County Parks and Rec Department shares the story. Angela Sokolowski, the Missouri Department of Conservation’s invasive Species Coordinator, shares what she’s learned about this unusual-looking worm, which can be toxic, can out-compete native earthworms, and, if cut in half, can regenerate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Social Security Fund Running Low, What are Missourians Solutions?
2d ago00:10:12Tap to summarizeThe government reports that an important Social Security trust fund is projected to run out of money in 2032, a little sooner than projected. That means payouts will be reduced then. Missouri State University Finance Professor Jeff Jones explains to Ashley Byrd how the system works and what can be done about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →National Dairy Month celebrates the nutrition, versatility and farmers behind Missouri's favorite dairy foods
2d ago00:09:07Tap to summarizeJune is National Dairy Month, a time to celebrate the milk, cheese, and yogurt many of us enjoy every day, while also recognizing the dairy farmers who make it all possible. Dairy foods remain an important source of protein, calcium, and other key nutrients, and there are more options than ever in the dairy aisle. Joining Show Me Today is Jessica Kassel, registered dietitian and nutrition educator with the St. Louis District Dairy Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Kansas City’s World Cup revenue will be profitable but not at its projected amount, economist says
3d ago00:11:27Tap to summarizeFact or fiction: Will Kansas City’s World Cup revenue surpass its projected $650 million? Cameron Conner sits down with UMKC associate professor of economics Kabeer Bora to address why those numbers are too inflated. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →St. Louis built America's soccer tradition long before the World Cup spotlight arrived in Missouri
3d ago00:08:41Tap to summarizeAs the soccer world turns its attention to the Midwest with FIFA World Cup matches coming to Kansas City, it's a perfect time to look back at the rich soccer history right here in Missouri. Long before Major League Soccer and international superstars, St. Louis was establishing itself as one of America's most important soccer cities.In his new book, St. Louis Soccer: An Illustrated Timeline, author Dave Lange chronicles more than 150 years of the sport in St. Louis, highlighting the players, teams, milestones, and moments that helped shape soccer in the United States. Dave joins us now to talk about the book and the remarkable legacy of St. Louis soccer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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