Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Social media is playing a big role in the race for the White House…

University of Missouri Political Science expert Peverill Squire tells Marshall Griffin what the presidential candidates are targeting ahead of the November election.

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A historian in St. Louis has presented a different view of the city’s past: Told through maps. We all have maps -or GPS- in our pockets now, but in the past, maps were just as critical and told much about a place.

Ashley Byrd talks with historian Andy Hahn about his new book. He runs the Campbell House Museum in St. Louis.

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Missouri boots are on the ground in hurricane country to help restore power to some two million victims.

Alisa Nelson talks to Nick Henderson, with Ameren Missouri, who says despite the danger, line crews love to help with these jobs.

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This is an important reminder not to disturb your furry friends as they traverse southern Missouri. By friends… we mean Missouri tarantulas.

Friend of the show, Tad Yankoski, senior entomologist at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, joins Cameron Conner.

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Mizzou economists are projecting a mixed outlook after evaluating the AG economy.

Senior Research Economist Bob Maltsbarger projects that America’s net farm income will be nearly $138 billion, about nine billion lower than last year.

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A recent weigh-off found that Missouri-grown Victoria waterlilies are the strongest globally.

Missouri Botanical Gardens Horticulturist Claire Krofft tells Anthony Morabith that they look like they’re from an alien planet.

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In Missouri, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among seniors age 65 and older.

Jordanna McLeod tells Anthony Morabith that the state Department of Health is educating the public that falling is not normal for aging.

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When a text alerting you to a new job listing sounds like your dream job and could be your big break, be careful! Kimberly Palmer of Nerd Wallet says it could also be a scam designed to steal your personal information and money. 

She joins Show Me Today to help you pick out warnings and tips on how to avoid this latest scam.

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172: a new record high for motorcycle-related deaths in Missouri for 2023 according to the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. Motorcyclists between the ages of 50 and 59 had the highest death rate, followed by 20 to 29-year-olds.

Jon Nelson, State Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer tells Marshall Griffin what needs to happen to keep Missouri’s roadways safer.

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Fall is officially here and Missouri is a premier destination for football, festivals, and fall foliage.

Missouri Tourism’s public relations specialist Katie Blake joins Marshall Griffin to highlight Missouri’s fall hot spots.

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