A daily podcast that focuses on stories all across Missouri. Show Me Today offers unique perspectives on our state while being fun and entertaining.
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13 min
WashU’s first chief health AI officer: Missouri is the best place to test AI use in healthcare
Among all the questions around the power of AI, one that affects us all is the role of AI in healthcare.One of the top medical research centers in Missouri, and the country, is Was…
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9 min
The Ozarks Tradition of Divining and the People Who Practice It
Have you ever heard of someone using a couple of metal rods to locate water underground or even find unmarked graves? It's a practice known as divining or dowsing, and it has a lon…
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10 min
Archery Gives Missouri Students a Different Way to Compete and Build Confidence
Archery might not be the first sport that comes to mind when you think about school athletics, but it’s giving students across Missouri a chance to compete, build confidence, and d…
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9 min
Amendment 8 creates Constitutional protections for Missouri Sheriffs. Why?
Among the Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot is an amendment to heighten the protections of a county sheriff's position.Ashley Byrd is joined by Rebecca Rivas, who has…
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9 min
Missouri Governor’s Mansion Becomes Training Ground For Incarcerated Workers
Could working inside the Missouri Governor’s Mansion help someone build a career after prison? That’s the goal of a new hospitality apprenticeship for incarcerated workers from Alg…
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11 min
Letting Missourians know the Mental Game of Golf and What It Takes to Perform Under Pressure
Golf isn't just about having the right swing. Confidence, patience and the ability to bounce back from a bad shot can make the difference between a great round and a frustrating da…
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12 min
Book highlights Missouri roots of Lanford Wilson, Pulitzer-winning playwright
A boy who grew up in the Ozarks became one of America's leading playwrights and turned Missouri people, places, and experiences into Pulitzer Prize-winning American theater. The Mi…
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10 min
FAFSA Application Window Opens For College-Bound Missouri H.S. Students
Missouri High School seniors can now submit a FAFSA application to learn whether they qualify for student financial aid for college.Kaitlyn Venta of the Missouri College & Career A…
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Take a Route 66 road trip through Lebanon, Missouri and discover these pieces of history
You could spend a day driving around Lebanon, Missouri, looking for pieces of Route 66 history that are still there today. Barbara Baird, the Accidental Ozarkian, recently took a d…
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10 min
October Tours share Springfield's Haunted History
The History Museum on the Square is bringing back its Haunted History Walking and Bus Tours this October, taking visitors into places including the historic Fox Theatre, an old jai…
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10 min
Don’t know how to vote for Missouri non-partisan judges? Your homework is done for you
If you are in the voting booth and unsure about the judges up for election, there are some things you should know. The information is there inone place. Missouri’s state courts are…
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14 min
Missouri roadside attractions worth a detour from giant pecans to a giant fork
Barbara Baird admits she has driven out of her way to see oddball roadside attractions and says it can be some of the most fun stops on a Missouri road trip. From a giant fork and…
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10 min
Explore Missouri's Underground World of Caves
Missouri is known as the Cave State, and there's a good reason for that. The state has more than 7,500 recorded caves, with some offering spectacular rock formations, fascinating h…
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12 min
Is It Better to Pay for Car Repairs Out of Pocket? Missouri Car Expert Says Maybe
From minor dents and paintless dent repair to deciding whether to file an insurance claim, car owners have some important decisions to make when their vehicles are damaged. And eve…
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8 min
How to Trace Your Family History and Discover Missouri’s Revolutionary War Connections
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it's a good time to look beyond the history books and explore our own family histories. Who were our ances…
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13 min
How Missouri Families Can Enjoy Fall and Holiday Foods Without Packing on the Pounds
October brings cooler weather, football, comfort food, and, before we know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For a lot of us, this is the time of year when healthy eating habits star…
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8 min
Where to Find Missouri’s Best Fall Colors Right Now
A few weeks ago, we talked about what to expect from Missouri’s fall colors. Now that we’re further into October, the big question is where the colors are developing, which parts o…
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10 min
How Sedalia’s Liberty Center Turned a Historic Building Into an Arts Destination
If you walked into the Liberty Center in downtown Sedalia today, you might see a play on stage, artwork in the gallery, kids taking an art class, or a concert happening outside. Bu…
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12 min
Which Missouri Businesses Are Most Neighborly
When you think about a good neighbor, you probably don't immediately think about a coffee shop, restaurant or general store, but some Missouri businesses have become much more than…
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10 min
How to Save Money on Groceries With Tips From Redditors and Financial Experts
Grocery prices are getting out of hand, and some shoppers are turning to Reddit for help figuring out how to feed their families without blowing up their budgets. In a recent NerdW…