Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

College sports are changing faster than at any point in their history. NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment, and lawsuits challenging eligibility rules. Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt says the current system is unstable and unsustainable, and he’s unveiled what he calls a national blueprint to save college sports. Senator Schmitt joins Show Me Today to walk through his four-pillar plan and what it could mean for the future of college athletics.

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Now and then, a story comes along that perfectly captures the intersection of unwavering faith, Ozark heritage, and a race against time.

Show Me Today is joined by the 'Accidental Ozarkian,' Barbara Baird, to discuss her deeply moving encounter with Juanita Herrell, a 91-year-old ceramic artist from Douglas County who spent years painstakingly carving, firing, and glazing a vision of the afterlife. Just as Juanita completed her monumental series, 'The End of Time,' she received a life-altering diagnosis, making the preservation of her message more urgent than ever. Stay with us on Show Me Today as we explore the legacy of an artist who proved it’s never too late to find your calling, and why she is determined to leave behind a map of hope for the generations to come.

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Ann Vastmans of the American Red Cross of Missouri joins Sue Danielson on Show Me Today to outline the current predicament.

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Show Me Today takes a closer look at a new gun bill moving through the Missouri House. Speaker Pro Tem Chad Perkins is backing legislation that would expand gun rights in several ways — including lowering the concealed carry age and blocking the enforcement of red flag orders in Missouri.

Matt Pilger sat down with Perkins to talk about what the bill would do and why he believes the state should push back against red flag laws.

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The Missouri History Museum in St. Louis isn’t just a place to look at artifacts. It’s a place to experience history in ways that connect directly to our communities, our families, and our everyday lives.

From free family weekends to thought‑provoking exhibits and themed Thursday night events that explore topics like local Black heritage, the museum has something for every age and interest this year.

Sam Moore from the Missouri History Museum joins us on Show Me Today to share what events are coming up and why visitors from across Missouri should make time to explore history up close and personal.

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Show Me Today discusses one of the biggest advantages of working for the State of Missouri: the benefits. From pensions and medical coverage to wellness fairs and the employee referral program, the state offers a package designed to support employees and their families.

Joining Show Me Today is Nicolle Singh from the State of Missouri Office of Administration, who helps employees understand and navigate these resources.

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The Missouri Legislature has overturned a few recent decisions by voters – a minimum wage increase and paid sick leave. Lawmakers are also asking Missouri voters to overturn abortion rights that the people restored in 2024. 

Alisa Nelson talks to Benjamin Singer, the co-founder of a campaign gathering signatures to ask Missouri voters to ban the state legislature from overturning the will of the people. 

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Missourian and World War II Tuskegee Airmen James Shipley of Tipton, Missouri, is one of the subjects of a new short film to be shown Feb. 10th at the Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia.

Ashley Byrd talks with participants in the film – here’s Executive Producer Tami Hale of Ozark Vitality. She explains what that is.

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Route 66 hasn’t just been a road through Joplin; it’s been the city’s heartbeat. Now, the city is preparing for a global influx of tourists, and Patrick Tuttle, Director of the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau, talks to Show Me Today about how Joplin is literally polishing its piece of the pavement.

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Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis has broken ground on a $62 million-dollar STEM education building.

Sue Danielson spoke with Dr. Harvey Fields, Dean of the College of STEM, about the project as well as education and career opportunities for students studying science, technology, engineering, and math.

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