Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

In St. Louis, sports are passed down like family heirlooms. The cheers, the heartbreak, the heroes, the stories. Now Joe Zanaboni is turning those moments into something kids can hold in their hands with his new book from Reedy Press, St. Louis Sports for Kids.

He joins Show Me Today to talk about why the games we love can also inspire the next generation to love reading.

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Many Missourians are dodging paying taxes and fees on vehicles by registering them in other states, especially in Montana.

Marshall Griffin talked about the problem with State Representative Ed Lewis of Moberly, who’s sponsoring legislation to ban the practice. 

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After hearing from a supporter of allowing driverless vehicles on Missouri’s roadways, we now hear the other side. Bruce Frakes is an over-the-road truck driver who also represents the Teamsters union’s Kansas City office.

He told Marshall Griffin that letting autonomous vehicles on the road in Missouri is a bad idea.

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One proposal that’s gotten early attention at the State Capitol this year would allow driverless cars to operate on Missouri’s roadways.

Marshall Griffin spoke to Jerod Breit of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, which supports the idea.

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Every great destination has a story, and behind those stories are the people who make them come alive. With the launch of the new Tourism Management degree, Missouri State is ensuring those stories are told with care and sustainability. This isn't just a degree; it’s a commitment to our communities and the environments that sustain them.

Show Me Today speaks with Dr. Tina Liang to talk about the 'why' behind this landmark program and how it’s opening doors for students ready to make a real-world difference right here in Missouri.

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The cost of cleaning and maintaining grave markers at veterans' cemeteries in Missouri is covered by a state fund. There is no similar fund for military vets buried in public or private cemeteries.

Marshall Griffin tells us that would change under legislation filed in the Missouri House by State Representative Lane Roberts of Joplin.

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When you think of Route 66, you probably picture neon signs, chrome diners, and long stretches of open road. But the real heartbeat of the Mother Road is not the pavement. It is the people who show up every day to hand-cut donuts, pour coffee for regulars, and welcome travelers with a smile and a story.

Today, we are talking about the faces behind the highway and why their pride, humor, and hospitality are what keep Route 66 alive with Andrea Kaneko, Associate Editor of Missouri Life Magazine.

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Two years ago, Missouri enacted Max’s Law, which strengthened penalties for killing or harming a K9 officer or other police animal. A new bill has been filed this year that would make those penalties even tougher.

Marshall Griffin spoke with the bill’s sponsor, State Senator Brad Hudson of Cape Fair.

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Missouri lawmakers have renewed efforts this year to ban foreign ownership of agricultural land. One of the sponsors is State Representative Mazzie Christensen of Bethany, who represents several northwest Missouri counties in the State House.

She tells Marshall Griffin what exactly her bill would do.

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Show Me Today discusses something every Missouri school district is currently considering: retaining great teachers in the classroom. DESE has been working with educators from across the state on a new campaign aimed at reminding Missourians why teachers matter and encouraging more of them to stay in the profession. 

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger sat down with Dr. Paul Katnik to discuss the effort, its timing, and what it means for Missouri’s teacher workforce.

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