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A daily podcast that focuses on stories all across Missouri. Show Me Today offers unique perspectives on our state while being fun and entertaining.

Missouri's transportation future is starting to take shape. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved a new five-year transportation plan that includes billions of dollars for roads, bridges, airports and other infrastructure projects across the state. Matt Pilger talks with MoDOT Assistant Chief Engineer Mark Croarkin about what's in the plan and what it means for Missourians.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Missouri State Fair is coming up from August 13 to 23rd. Mat Pilger gets a special preview from State Agriculture Director Chris Chinn and State Fair Director Jason Moore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Missouri football fans will notice more than just a new look at Faurot Field this season. Mizzou Athletics Director Laird Veatch says the nearly completed north end zone project is more than 90 percent sold and will create a louder, more intimidating atmosphere while enhancing the game-day experience for everyone 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.

Congressman Mark Alford represents Northwest Missouri and has been busy between the Armed Services Committee and helping to pass the bipartisan-supported federal housing bill that became law this month. He is also pushing to protect Ft. Leonard Wood. He explains his positions to Ashley Byrd 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.

The Kansas City Royals entered the season with playoff expectations but head into the second half well below .500.Royals insider David Lesky of Inside the Crown says injuries derailed any chance of a turnaround after a slow start and believes the trade deadline and the club's long-term roster decisions will now be the primary focus for the remainder of the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby title is more than a memorable All-Star moment. Cardinals host Matt Pauley says it highlights the young slugger's resilience after early career setbacks and reflects the confidence surrounding a St. Louis team that has exceeded expectations and remains in the National League playoff race heading into the second half of the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've shopped for a new vehicle lately, you've probably experienced a little sticker shock. The average price of a new car has now climbed above $50,000, while more drivers are taking a second look at hybrids as electric vehicle sales cool off. We will also find out whether your city ranks among the safest or riskiest places to drive. Auto expert David Finkelstein joins Show Me Today with what every car buyer and driver should know.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Four Missouri prisons are trying out a prison reform technique aimed at creating a calmer, safer environment. University of Missouri Social Work Professor Kelli Canada says they’re using methods that worked well in Scandinavian prisons. She says some of the changes are physical- things like softening the paint color in a wing of the prison. She notes a second, and very powerful aspect, involves adjusting the way prison staff and inmates communicate with each other. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When the power goes out, the first question most of us ask is, “When will it come back on?” A lot of the work that prevents those outages happens long before the storm clouds roll in.Missouri Electric Cooperatives spend a lot of time maintaining the areas around power lines, including managing trees and vegetation through right-of-way maintenance. It’s a topic that can sometimes create questions for homeowners.Chris Gaines from Ralls County Electric Cooperative answers those questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Gen Z and millennials continue reshaping the workforce, they're looking for careers that offer purpose, flexibility, and the chance to make a real difference. Teaching remains one of those professions, but today's classrooms look much different than they did even a few years ago. As schools get ready for another year, we're joined by Julie Gronquist, Executive Director of Teach for America Missouri, to talk about how new teachers are preparing for day one, the challenges they'll face, and why teaching may still be one of the most meaningful careers for younger generations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.