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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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Missouri Department of Mental Health launches Life Launch guide to strengthen youth and family engagement
3d ago00:06:48Tap to summarizeMeaningful engagement with young people and families takes more than simply giving them a seat at the table. JJ Gossrau, the director of Missouri's Early Psychosis Care Center and Young Adult Services at Missouri's Department of Mental Health, says organizations need to truly listen to their experiences, value their time, and create ongoing partnerships that turn their input into meaningful change.Click here to access the guide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Working military dogs memorial added to Veterans park in Rolla, thanks to a 15-year-old Eagle Scout
3d ago00:06:33Tap to summarize15-year-old Mason Hirtz worked for two years to create a memorial addition for the Veterans Memorial Park in Rolla; specifically for working military dogs.With the project, he became an Eagle Scout – and with him for the dedication were the governor, state and city officials, Ft. Leonard Wood Soldiers and their military dogs. Ashley Byrd was there and spoke with Mason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →How to Save Money When Buying a New or Used Car
3d ago00:11:47Tap to summarizeBuying a car right now can be an expensive proposition. New and used vehicle prices remain high, so finding a good deal may require consumers to think a little differently about what they're buying and how they're buying it.Our car expert David Finkelstein joins Show Me Today to tell us some strategies that could save you money, from looking for vehicles that have been sitting on a dealer's lot for a long time, to considering different body styles, financing options, or even fixing up the car you already own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The Mafia Is Coming to the Classroom and Online at Truman State This Fall
4d ago00:11:07Tap to summarizeForget what you think you know about the Mafia from The Godfather and The Sopranos. A new course at Truman State University is taking a deeper look at the real history of organized crime, while also exploring the Sicilian and Italian customs and culture behind it. Retired professor Sal Costa is bringing back one of his popular community courses you can take online this fall, and this time the subject is the history of the Mafia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Back-To-School Bargains Or Scams? Better Business Bureau Helps Missouri Families Spot The Difference
4d ago00:09:48Tap to summarizeBack-to-school shopping can put a strain on family budgets, and scammers know it.Matt Pilger talked with Khesha Duncan of the Better Business Bureau in Columbia about finding real deals and avoiding costly scams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →What to look out for as Perseid Meteor Showers pass Missouri's night sky
5d ago00:10:31Tap to summarizeIt’s time for the cosmic fireworks show known as the Perseid Meteor Showers. Our astronomy expert, Paul Temple, tells Ashley Byrd what to watch for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Northeast Missouri Lawmaker Joins New Council To Combat Human Trafficking
5d ago00:08:41Tap to summarizeHuman trafficking remains a serious problem in Missouri, and lawmakers are taking new steps to address it. State Representative Ed Lewis of Moberly recently joined a new statewide council focused on combating trafficking and child exploitation.He talked with Matt Pilger on Show Me Today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Missouri S&T Researchers Develop Technology to Improve Organ Transport, Mine the Moon
6d ago00:09:25Tap to summarizeResearchers at Missouri S&T are developing everything from technology that could speed lifesaving organ transplants to systems designed to mine the moon. We'll find out how these ideas move from a university lab to the real world with Dr. Christine Karslake on Show Me Today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Missouri Data Center Debate: Water, Power, Property Rights and Privacy
1w ago00:11:31Tap to summarizeAs Missouri continues to see interest from data center developers, some lawmakers are raising questions about how those projects could affect communities across the state. Matt Pilger talks with State Representative Don Mayhew of Crocker.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →What Missouri voters decided and why it matters to you
2w ago00:09:50Tap to summarizeMissouri voters have spoken, and now the focus shifts from election night results to what they mean for the state going forward. From the defeat of two high-profile constitutional amendments to key congressional primaries and the road to November, there are plenty of takeaways from Tuesday's election. Missourinet reporter Matt Pilger covered the races and ballot issues from start to finish, and he joins Show Me Today to break down what Missourians should be watching next.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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