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2026 will be the final year in the U.S. House for northern Missouri Congressman Sam Graves.

After 26 years in Washington, he says he’s retiring. As for what’s next, he tells Alisa Nelson he’s not slowing down.

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That fresh-baked cinnamon bread drifting through the air, you hear the whistle of a train in the distance, steel coasters roaring overhead, craftsmen hammering away in the shops… and somewhere in between, a bluegrass band is playing while families are laughing, walking the hills, and just slowing down together. That’s the feeling of Silver Dollar City, and if it’s been a while since your last visit, it might be time to go back.

Brandei Clifton joins Show Me Today to remind us why this place never gets old.

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A study by the Economic Policy Institute found an 18% pay gap between men and women in Missouri on average.

The head of a non-profit group in Missouri, which aims to improve economic opportunities for women, says the percentage is not surprising. Wendy Doyle of United We of Missouri spoke with Sue Danielson.

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If you’re thinking about a career change or looking to get your foot in the door with state government, there is now one easy place to go. MO Careers brings job openings from all three branches of the Missouri government into a single, streamlined platform.

Jessie Pace from the State of Missouri Office of Administration joins Show Me Today to talk about how the site makes the process easier than ever for job seekers.

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Two Missouri residents have come down with clade One mpox – making them the first known cases in Missouri and the thirteenth and fourteenth cases nationally. 

Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnus, who explains how the virus spreads and how sick someone with the virus can get. 

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When storms knock out power here in Missouri, crews roll out with the tools and training to get the lights back on. What happens when those same crews travel thousands of miles away to places where the challenges are bigger, the conditions are tougher, and the need is just as urgent?

Show Me Today talks with two men who have done just that through Missouri Electric Cooperatives’ international mission work. Craig Moeller and Jim McCarty share their recent trip to Jamaica.

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Artificial Intelligence is proving to be a huge force in the nation’s workforce and economy.  Labor Studies Coordinator for the University of Missouri System, Doug Swanson, likens it to other major technological advances over the years that have had dramatic impacts on business and labor.  

He spoke with Missourinet’s Sue Danielson about the consequences for businesses, existing employees, and students seeking a future career.

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The Royals are taking the field for their regular-season opener Friday evening against the Atlanta Braves. Two lefties will start—Cole Ragans for the Royals, Chris Sale for the Braves. The Royals finished last season third in the AL Central at 82-80 and Ragans only made 13 starts because of injuries. David Lesky of Inside the Crown joined Show Me Today and says that with a healthy Ragans and revamped lineup, not only are the Royals primed for the playoffs, they can compete for the AL Central title.

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Opening Day is here for the St. Louis Cardinals. Fan expectations may be low, but the rebuild begins today, and the 26 players who make up the roster are ready to compete and ready to prove the baseball experts wrong. Matt Pauley, host of the Cardinals' pre-and post-game show on our affiliate KMOX, joined Show Me Today to preview the 2026 season.

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Two Missouri bills from State Representative Kent Haden of Mexico are drawing attention this session. One would tighten regulations on large solar energy projects, focusing on setbacks, taxation, and local control. The other would officially designate the Missouri Military Academy—open since 1889—as the state’s military academy. 

Matt Pilger sat down with Representative Haden. 

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