Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

The Missouri Senate’s leader says she does not think children are a priority. State Senate President Pro-Tem Cindy O’Laughlin says if they were a priority, Missouri would not be where it is. 

Alisa Nelson talks to O’Laughlin, who thinks the state should drill down and also think big picture to achieve better outcomes for kids. 

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Engines roaring, tight turns, speed wobbles, jagged obstacles, and high-flying jumps… motocross has a bit of it all.  

Your chance to see it comes to the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on April 4.  

Professional dirtbike rider and Missouri native Austin Forkner joins Cameron Conner to unpack how electrifying this sport is. 

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As Missouri works on its next state energy plan, the state is taking a hard look at how our power supply has changed and where future electricity will come from.

Matt Pilger sat down with Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer, who says Missouri was once a net exporter of electricity and is now weighing everything from nuclear power to battery technology as it plans ahead.

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Early psychosis can be frightening and confusing for families, especially when the warning signs look similar to normal teenage behavior. Experts say recognizing early signals and seeking help promptly can significantly improve long-term outcomes.

EPC Missouri is working across the state to connect young people and their families with Coordinated Specialty Care. This team-based approach provides therapy, family support, medication management, and education.

Dr. Danelle Hupp joins Show Me Today to discuss what families should watch for and how early support can make a life-changing difference.

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Early psychosis can dramatically impact the course of a young person's life. Experts say the earlier this is treated, the better the outcome.

EPC Missouri is assisting communities in responding more quickly through coordinated specialty care.

Dr. Denise Walker joins Show Me Today to outline early intervention, explain how it works, and emphasize why understanding risk factors such as substance use is critical.

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The Missouri State Lady Bears are dancing. After grinding out a defensive battle to win the Conference USA Tournament, they’re headed to the NCAA Tournament, and for standout guard Kaemyn Bekemeier, it’s the kind of moment you dream about as a kid. Now, with a play-in game against Stephen F. Austin tonight at 8 p.m. on ESPN2, the Lady Bears are carrying momentum, confidence, and a whole lot of Missouri pride onto the national stage.

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Missouri honky-tonks aren’t just places to hear live country music. They’re time machines, dance halls, and community hubs all rolled into one. From century-old wooden floors to brand-new Lake of the Ozarks hotspots, these venues keep the two-step alive and bring together generations of dancers.

Jason Oglesby, who wrote and photographed a recent Missouri Life Magazine feature on five of the state’s best honky-tonks, joins us to share stories from the floors, the music, and the people who make these places so special.

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 Show Me Today highlights EPC Missouri, a statewide initiative focused on identifying and treating early psychosis as quickly as possible. When young people begin experiencing symptoms, the speed and quality of care can shape the rest of their lives. Through Coordinated Specialty Care, communities across Missouri are working to make sure individuals and families are not navigating those first frightening moments alone.

Latrisha Phillips is a Team Leader with Compass Health and works directly in Coordinated Specialty Care, and is helping strengthen and expand early psychosis services across Missouri.

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The U.S. is no longer making pennies, and now businesses are dealing with a penny shortage. 

Alisa Nelson talks to St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who is sponsoring a bill to help Missouri businesses…one penny at a time.

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Lawsuits to block data centers from being built in Missouri may seem to be growing just as fast as data centers themselves.

Marshall Griffin talked about it with Chris Azevedo, an economics professor at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.

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