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Show-Me Institute PodcastDeclining Enrollment, Rising Budgets with Ben Scafidi
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Ben Scafidi, professor of economics and director of the Education Economics Center at Kennesaw State University. He is also a…
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The Role of Culture and Character in Education with Jason Bedrick
In this conversation, James Shuls, senior fellow of education policy at the Show-Me Institute and head of the K-12 education reform branch of the Institute for…
Show-Me Institute PodcastEnding Educational Redlining with Tim DeRoche
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Tim DeRoche from Available to All about the importance of open enrollment in public schools, particularly in Missouri, where…
Show-Me Institute PodcastDebunking Open Enrollment Myths
Susan Pendergrass, James Shuls, and Avery Frank debunk common myths about open enrollment policies, addressing concerns about their impact on rural schools…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMOGE, Open Enrollment, Banning Phones, and COVID-era Water Bills
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: the Missouri Office of Government Efficiency (MOGE) and its impact on state…
Show-Me Institute PodcastSchool Choice as a Driver of Economic Development with Patrick Tuohey
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Patrick Tuohey, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute, about the intersection of education reform and economic development. They…
Show-Me Institute PodcastNAEP 2024: Declining Scores and Rising Concerns with Nat Malkus
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Nat Malkus, senior fellow and deputy director of education policy at AEI, about the troubling 2024 NAEP results. They discuss…
Show-Me Institute PodcastPatriotic Education or Federal Overreach? With Chester (Checker) Finn
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Chester (Checker) Finn, Distinguished Senior Fellow and President Emeritus at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, about the recent…
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2025 Economic Trends for the U.S. and Missouri with Aaron Hedlund and Elijah Haahr
In December 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, the Show-Me Institute and Show-Me Opportunity hosted an event featuring Dr. Aaron Hedlund, Chief Economist at the…
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Banning Smartphone Use in Schools with John Ketcham
Susan Pendergrass speaks with John Ketcham, legal policy fellow and director of cities at the Manhattan Institute, about his Model Legislation to Restrict…
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The 2025 Missouri Legislative Session Begins
Susan Pendergrass, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the start of the 2025 Missouri legislative session. They cover budgetary…
Show-Me Institute PodcastCrime Trends in Missouri's Largest Cities with Bryan McCannon
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Bryan C. McCannon, Dean of the School of Business and Economics and Robert S. Eckley Endowed Professor of Economics at Illinois…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe Future of the Department of Education with Ginny Gentles
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Virginia (Ginny) Gentles, director of the Education Freedom and Parental Rights Initiative at the Defense of Freedom Institute…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMissouri’s Accountability Crisis, Ghost Students and Tax Hikes
James Shuls, David Stokes, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss what the latest test scores reveal about Missouri schools, the debate over a four-day…
Show-Me Institute PodcastA Blueprint for Missouri in 2025
Download the full 2025 Blueprint here: https://bit.ly/4iiQdBr In this episode, Susan Pendergrass, James Shuls, Elias Tsapelas, Aaron Hedlund, David Stokes…
Show-Me Institute PodcastPublic Schools Without Boundaries with Jude Schwalbach
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Jude Schwalbach, policy analyst at the Reason Foundation, about his report Public Schools Without Boundaries: 2024. They discuss…
Show-Me Institute PodcastHomeschooling Trends in Missouri with Collin Hitt
Read the full report here: https://www.primecenter.org/education-reports-database/homeschooling Susan Pendergrass speaks with Dr. Collin Hitt, Executive…
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The Fiscal Effects of School Choice with Marty Lueken
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3UE4wXf Susan Pendergrass speaks with Martin F. Lueken, Director of the Fiscal Research and Education Center at…
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How to Reduce Medicare Fraud with Charles M. Silver and David Hyman
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Charles M. Silver, professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, and David Hyman, professor at Georgetown Law…
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Free Market Policies for Better Local Government with David Stokes
Read David's full report here: https://bit.ly/3NuEfX6 In this episode, James V. Shuls speaks with David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me…
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The ESA Experience with Jenny Clark
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Jenny Clark, Founder & CEO of Love Your School, about the experience of navigating Arizona's Education Savings Account (ESA)…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMissouri Ballot Issues and The Return of Three Mile Island
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: Missouri’s Amendment 6, the Kirkwood sales tax vote, the state’s minimum wage…
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Federalism and The Founders' Vision with Charles C. W. Cooke
See Charles live on October 9 in St. Charles, MO Tickets and details: bit.ly/3BtZ2r3 Susan Pendergrass speaks with Charles C. W. Cooke, senior editor at…
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Real-Time Crime Data with Jeff Asher
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Jeff Asher, data analyst and co-founder of AH Datalytics, about the Real-Time Crime Index (RTCI). They discuss how the RTCI…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe Role of American Institutions in Shaping Culture with Crosby Kemper III
James V. Shuls speaks with Crosby Kemper III, former director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, executive director of the Kansas City Public…
Show-Me Institute PodcastNew Schools, Old Problems: The KCPS Bond Proposal with Patrick Tuohey
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Patrick Tuohey, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute, about the Kansas City 33 School District's recent proposal to issue $424…
Show-Me Institute PodcastAddressing Crime in Our Cities with Charles Fain Lehman
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Charles Fain Lehman, fellow at the Manhattan Institute, about his recent report titled "Doing Less with Less…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMissouri Taxpayer Bill of Rights, Back to School, and STL County Changes
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: a Missouri Taxpayer Bill of Rights, St. Louis County considering adopting a 'county…
Show-Me Institute PodcastTough Choices in Education with Jude Schwalbach
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Jude Schwalbach, a Senior Policy Analyst at the Reason Foundation, about his recent article on the urgent need…
Show-Me Institute PodcastWhy Markets Matter in Education with Mike McShane
In this episode, James V. Shuls speaks with Michael Q. McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice and Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Show-Me…
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The Chiefs and Royals Restart the Border War with Patrick Tuohey
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass talks with Patrick Tuohey, Senior Fellow at the Show-Me Institute, about the Missouri-Kansas border war over economic…
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What to Do About Empty Desks with Daniel DiSalvo
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Daniel DiSalvo, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a professor of political science in the Colin…
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The Father of the School Choice Movement with James V. Shuls
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with James V. Shuls, Director of Research and Senior Fellow at the Show-Me Institute, and Associate Professor of…
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Why Markets Matter for Human Progress with Russell Sobel
James V. Shuls speaks with Russell S. Sobel, Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship at the Baker School of Business at The Citadel, about his latest…
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How Fast Should Government Grow with Elias Tsapelas
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Elias Tsapelas, Director of State Budget and Fiscal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, about his recent report, "Missouri's Hancock…
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Climbing Down the "Fiscal Cliff" with Stéphane Lavertu
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Stephane Lavertu, Professor at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University and a Senior…
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Homelessness and Housing Policy with Judge Glock
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Judge Glock, the Director of Research and a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and a contributing editor…
Show-Me Institute PodcastLonger Days and Fewer Hours with James V. Shuls and Avery Frank
James V. Shuls, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: – Their new report, "Longer Days and Fewer Total Hours: Examining the Four-Day School Week in…
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Build More Housing with Bryan Caplan
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University, about his latest book "Build, Baby, Build: The…
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The War on Prices with Ryan Bourne
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Ryan Bourne, the R. Evan Scharf Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics at the Cato Institute and editor…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMostly Unproductive Chaos: The 2024 Missouri Session
Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the end of the 2024 Missouri Legislative Session. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe Final Week of the Session
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: - The state budget - The final week of the legislative session - The latest plan in…
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A New Baseline We Can Build From with Andy Rotherham
Andrew J. Rotherham is a co-founder and External Relations leader at Bellwether, a national nonprofit that exists to transform education to ensure systemically…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe United Nations and School Choice with Ignasi Grau Callizo and James Shuls
Ignasi Grau Callizo is the General Director of International Organization for the Right to Education and Freedom of Education (OIDEL). Grau holds a double…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe State of the Conflict in Ukraine with Jim Geraghty
On April 23, 2024, at the Kansas City Public Library Central Branch, Jim Geraghty, Fellow at National Review Institute and National Review’s senior political…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMissouri Needs a Taxpayer Bill of Rights, SB 727 and Metrolink Expansion
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: - The need to update Missouri's tax and expenditure limits (the Hancock Amendment)…
Show-Me Institute PodcastSB 727 Reaction with Susan Pendergrass and James Shuls
Susan Pendergrass and James Shuls join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the House passing SB 727, sending it to the governor’s desk. The bill ended up being quite…
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"No" Vote Wins on the KC Stadium Tax, and a $50 Billion State Budget
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Tuohey join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: – The KC Stadium tax "No" vote victory – Other Missouri election day results –…
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Public Education at a Crossroads with Aaron Smith
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Reason Foundation's Aaron Smith about his recent report titled "Public education at a crossroads: A comprehensive look at K-12…
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Getting Education Right with Mike McShane and Rick Hess
Susan Pendergrass speaks to Mike McShane and Rick Hess about their new book " Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood…
Show-Me Institute PodcastKC Stadium Debate, MetroLink Expansion, and MO Loses the Top Spot
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Tuohey join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: - The stadium tax debate in Kansas City - The MetroLink expansion plan advances…
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A New Ballpark Could Cost KC Taxpayers Billions with Patrick Tuohey
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Patrick Tuohey about the stadium funding debate in Kansas City. The Royals want a sales tax extension to pay for their new…
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The National Hybrid Schools Project With Eric Wearne
Susan Pendergrass speaks to Eric Wearne about The National Hybrid Schools Project. The National Hybrid Schools Project is the national clearinghouse for…
Show-Me Institute PodcastState of the State, Source of Income, and Triumphant Returns
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Tuohey join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: - Key takeaways from Governor Parson's State of the State address - Does…
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One of the Biggest Problems Facing Schools in 2024 with Nat Malkus
Susan Pendergrass speaks with AEI's Nat Malkus about the problem of chronic absenteeism in America's schools following the COVID-19 pandemic. Nat Malkus is a…
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How Unions Choose School Board Candidates with Michael Hartney
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Michael Hartney about his new latest report, Students or Salaries? How Unions Choose School Board Candidates. Download the full…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe 2024 Session Begins
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the start of the 2024 Missouri legislative session. Produced by Show-Me…
Show-Me Institute PodcastBeyond Reagan And Thatcher: The Future Of Supply Side Economics
On November 30, Show-Me Institute hosted a virtual town hall on the future of supply-side economics beyond the legacies of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher…
Show-Me Institute PodcastA Blueprint for Missouri In 2024
Download the 2024 Blueprint for Missouri here: https://bit.ly/483bucE The Show-Me Institute hosted a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. The…
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Why Family - Friendly Metros Matter with Robert VerBruggen
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Robert VerBruggen about his latest report "Making Metros Family-Friendly: Rankings and Suggestions" Read the full report here…