Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Every year, veterans across Missouri transition into civilian careers, and Missouri has made it a priority to make that transition smoother.

Joining Show Me Today is Jamie Melchert with the State of Missouri Office of Administration to talk about the Veterans’ Hiring Initiative and how the state connects veterans and their families to meaningful career opportunities.

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Show Me Today's Bill Pollock recently stopped by the University of Missouri's Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, where scientists are closely studying wastewater. All home waste lines funnel to certain water treatment plants, where samples can be collected.

These scientists are tracing viruses, such as the flu and COVID-19, to study their spread in our communities and how we can stay healthier with the assistance of the Missouri Department of Senior Services.

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Our car expert, David Finkelstein, joins Show Me Today to update us on a disturbing trend in auto recalls and to share that the annoying start-stop feature on new cars will be going away.

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Show Me Today highlights EPC Missouri, a statewide initiative focused on identifying and treating early psychosis as quickly as possible. Early care can stabilize symptoms, but long-term recovery is about more than treatment.

It is also about rebuilding confidence, restoring purpose, and finding a sense of belonging in the community. That is where programs like the clubhouse model play a powerful role alongside Coordinated Specialty Care.

Mike Abrams from Independence Center in St. Louis works with the clubhouse model and collaborates within the Coordinated Specialty Care framework to help individuals move beyond stabilization and toward meaningful recovery.

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In Missouri and the rest of America, we put Mark Twain on a pedestal- literally.

It’s the human and flawed side of Mark Twain that is just interesting, says writer Ann Ryan. Her book, The Ghosts of Mark Twain, was recently published by the University of Missouri Press. She talks with Ashley Byrd.

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Among the election-related bills being promoted in Jefferson City this year is one that would require nonprofit groups that sponsor ballot initiatives to verify that their volunteers are U.S. citizens.

Marshall Griffin spoke with the bill’s sponsor, Republican State Representative Jeff Vernetti of Camdenton.

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A rare collection of nine original Founding‑era documents is hitting the road, well, the skies, as the National Archives launches its Freedom Plane National Tour. The traveling exhibition will fly aboard a custom‑painted Boeing 737, bringing these cornerstone pieces of American history to eight U.S. cities in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

One of those locations is Kansas City and the WWI Museum and Memorial. Dr. Chris Warren, the Chief Curator, says it’s the first time these documents will be viewed outside Washington D.C.

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If you’ve been feeling a little off since the time change, you’re not alone. 

Matt Pilger talked with MU Health Care sleep specialist Dr. Mike about what actually happens inside your body during those first few days and why Missouri mornings might feel a little tougher this week.

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Kansas City's Union Station is preparing to bring a powerful piece of world history to the Midwest. Coming in May, the North American premiere of “The Berlin Wall: A World Divided” will open inside the station’s 20,000 square foot gallery. The immersive exhibition explores life before, during, and after the Wall, featuring original artifacts, massive sections of the Wall itself, and personal stories from both sides of the divide.

Joining Show Me Today is Luis Ferreiro, Director & CEO of Musealia, the exhibition company that is putting on this great exhibit.

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Forest Park is one of the most beloved places in St. Louis. It’s sprawling green spaces, iconic cultural institutions, and history-making events like the 1904 World’s Fair all resonate with locals and visitors alike. In his new book, How Forest Park Was Made, author Ian Sullivan takes us on a journey through the transformation of this remarkable park from open land to the crown jewel of the city.

Today, he’s here to share the fascinating story behind the park’s creation and how it became such a rich historical and cultural epicenter.

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