Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

The Varsity Podcast Network
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A daily podcast that focuses on stories all across Missouri. Show Me Today offers unique perspectives on our state while being fun and entertaining.

  1. 2D AGO

    What wastewater is revealing about viruses in Missouri communities

    Show Me Today host Bill Pollock recently visited the Grand Glaze Wastewater Treatment Plant in Valley Park, just outside of St. Louis. He is exploring a unique approach to public health, wastewater surveillance. This program has been active since 2020. They collect samples of wastewater from around the state for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to look for possible viruses such as COVID-19, the flu, or RSV. Learn how this process works, how they collect samples, and how the work they're doing is helping your community be safer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    15 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Columbia Farmers Market spring season kicks off with local produce live music and family fun

    Spring has officially sprung in mid‑Missouri, and that means a favorite local tradition is back. The Columbia Farmers Market kicks off its spring season this Saturday at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, bringing fresh, locally grown produce, meats, eggs, honey, flowers, plants, artisan goods, live music, and activities for the whole family. It’s a chance to shop straight from farmers and makers from around the region and celebrate the season’s first tastes of homegrown goodness. Corrina Smith shares what’s new this season on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    10 min

  3. 3D AGO

    How One Man’s Railroads Transformed Southeast Missouri

    Louis Houck isn’t a name many outside Missouri know, but in his day, he transformed the southeastern part of the state. A lawyer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and railroader, Houck built hundreds of miles of track through the wilderness, helping towns grow, commerce flourish, and culture reach every corner of the region. Joel Rhodes, executive director of The State Historical Society of Missouri, brings Houck’s story to life in his new biography A Missouri Railroad Pioneer, showing how one man’s vision helped shape both Missouri and the nation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    9 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Proposed Missouri legislation provides aid to the state's foster care system

    House Bill 2241 focuses on providing aid to Missouri’s struggling foster care system.   Chad Puckett, Director at Show-Me Christian Youth Home, describes how this non-profit can help bridge the gap for Missouri’s youth.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    11 min

  5. 3D AGO

    Mission to the Moon: Missouri S&T professor talks about Missouri’s place in the historic launch

    It’s been more than five decades since the U.S. launched a crew of astronauts to the moon. That changes with Wednesday’s launch of four brave people going where no U.S. man or woman has gone since 1972. Alisa Nelson talked to Frank Haun, an aerospace engineering professor at the University of Science and Technology, before Wednesday’s launch to the moon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    9 min

  6. 4D AGO

    Missouri non-profit reacts to study showing 18% gender pay gap

    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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    11 min

  7. 4D AGO

    New Missouri careers website simplifies job search across all branches of state government

    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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    6 min

  8. 4D AGO

    Silver Dollar City brings back the sights sounds and flavors that make every visit feel like a step back in time

    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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    11 min
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About

A daily podcast that focuses on stories all across Missouri. Show Me Today offers unique perspectives on our state while being fun and entertaining.

Information

  • Creator
    The Varsity Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.5K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Learfield Communications. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

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