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Show-Me Institute PodcastLive Event - Stopping America’s Slide To Socialism With Kevin A. Hassett
On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, National Review Institute's Kevin A. Hassett discussed his compelling memoir and analysis, "The Drift: Stopping America’s Slide…
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A New Way to Tax, Redevelopment Retry, and Close the Gap
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss Detroit's land tax experiment, redevelopment subsides in North St. Louis, an…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe Future of Missouri's Workforce with Susan Pendergrass
Zach Lawhorn speaks to Susan Pendergrass about her new report The Future of Missouri’s Workforce. Read the report here…
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The Future of Public Transit in St. Louis with Randal O'Toole
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Randal O' Toole about his latest report "Is St. Louis Transit Built for the 2020s or the 1910s?" Randal O’Toole is a Research…
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The Wide World of Charter Schools with Jamison White
Jamison White is the director of data and research for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. Before joining the National Alliance, Jamison worked…
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MetroLink Expansions, Airbnb Rules, and $550K Limits
David Stokes and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss Show-Me Institute's latest report "Is St. Louis Transit Built for the 2020s or the 1910s?"…
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How We're Writing Off an Entire Generation with Michael Petrilli
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Michael J. Petrilli about his recent op-ed featured in The New York Times, titled 'We Can Fight Learning Loss Only With…
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Veto Session, Tax Freeze, and Holding Students Back
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the veto session, freezing property taxes for seniors in St. Charles County, the…
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Highlighting Creativity in Education with Dalena Wallace
Dalena Wallace is a busy homeschool mom of six. She manages a co-op serving 35 local homeschoolers and operates a hybrid microschool called AIM High. She is…
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Character Education with James V. Shuls
James V. Shuls is the director of research and distinguished fellow of education policy at the Show-Me Institute. James' work has been featured in numerous…
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The System Doesn't Work for Everyone with James Franko
James Franko is the President of Kansas Policy Institute. Learn more about KPI's September 23 event here: https://kansaspolicy.org/events/ James has published…
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Innovation, Education, and Homelessness
David Stokes, James Shuls, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss "innovation waivers", the school choice movement internationally, the search for a new…
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Pluralism in Education with Ashley Berner
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Ashley Berner about the importance of pluralism in education, how different countries think about pluralism in education, and…
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Education Finance is a Black Box with Chris Braunlich
Chris Braunlich is the former Co-President and CEO of the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy, Virginia’s non-partisan public policy foundation. He…
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Welfare Cliffs, Special Elections, and Nuclear Reactors
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss Missouri's new transitional benefits law, Chesterfield discussing the use of eminent…
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An Update on KC Royals New Stadium
Clip from the July 26 episode of The Show-Me Institute Podcast. Listen to the full episode here…
Show-Me Institute PodcastTax Free Weekend, Property Tax Freeze, and School Lunches
Patrick Ishmael, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss freezing property taxes for seniors, what the research says about the impact of "Tax Holidays"…
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The Great School Rethink with Rick Hess
Susan Pendergrass speaks with AEI's Rick Hess about his new book "The Great School Rethink". Learn more about the book…
Show-Me Institute PodcastGovernment Surveillance, Vetoes, and Missouri Vs. Florida
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss more than $500 million in line-item vetoes by Governor Parson, the plan to increase…
Show-Me Institute PodcastSt. Louis Water, MAP Test Opt-out, and Medical Bills
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss changes to St. Louis water rates, a new standardized test coming to Missouri…
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Building a Better Future with Trish Flanagan
Trish Flanagan is the executive director of Building Futures: Design and Build Workshop. Founded in 2012, by Gay Lorberbaum, Paul Krautmann, and Frank…
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Cooling Inflation, Unwinding Medicaid, and Breaking Water Mains
Aaron Hedlund, David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the most recent report on inflation in the U.S., the daunting task of updating…
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Turning the School Choice Knob Up to 11 with Matthew Ladner
Matthew Ladner is executive editor of redefinED. He has written numerous studies on school choice, charter schools and special education reform, and his…
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A New Normal in the Housing Market with Mark A. Calabria
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Mark A. Calabria about new mortgage regulations designed to increase equity in home ownership, if today's housing market has…
Show-Me Institute Podcast30 Car Break-ins, Fewer Airbnbs, and More MoLeg
David Stokes, Patrick Ishmael, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to put a bow on the legislative session, discuss new restrictions on short-term rentals, and…
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The End of the Session Episode
Susan Pendergrass, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the end of 2023 Missouri legislative session. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity
Show-Me Institute PodcastJay Nordlinger: Adventures in Journalism
On May 9, 2023, Jay Nordlinger delivered a talk titled “Adventures in Journalism” at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. During the talk…
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A Superintendent's View with John C. Carver
Susan Pendergrass speaks with former superintendent John C. Carver. John writes about education policy at growthringsjcc.blogspot.com Produced by Show-Me…
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K - 12 without Borders: School Choice in Missouri
On April 26, 2023, the Show-Me Institute, in partnership with EdChoice and Show-Me Opportunity, hosted a virtual event featuring EdChoice’s Marty Lueken…
Show-Me Institute PodcastWidening I-70, Education Bills, and How Much is Your House Worth
James Shuls, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the latest on the Missouri budget process, get an update on education legislation…
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The Urban Doom Loop with Daniel DiSalvo
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Daniel DiSalvo about his new report Big City Pensions and the Urban Doom Loop. Daniel DiSalvo is a senior fellow at the Manhattan…
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Learning From Wisconsin with Will Flanders
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Will Flanders about what Missouri can learn from Wisconsin's educational choice programs. Will Flanders is the Research Director…
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Myth vs. Fact with Ben DeGrow
Ben DeGrow is the Policy Director of Education Choice for ExcelinEd. Ben worked nearly two decades in state-based public policy, providing expert analysis in…
Show-Me Institute PodcastDEI Statements, Biggest Budget Yet, and Pot Tax Vote Tuesday
Patrick Ishmael, David Stokes, and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss recent changes to language used in University of Missouri System job listings…
Show-Me Institute PodcastTax Cuts, Tax Votes, And Open Enrollment
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the start of the second half of the legislative session, the tax cut bill moving…
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China, Russia, and the Changing Global Landscape
On March 21, 2023, the Show-Me Institute hosted a virtual event with Senator Jim Talent and Heritage Foundation’s James Jay Carafano. They discussed rising…
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How To Incentivize Change with Adam Peshek
Adam Peshek is Senior Director and Senior Fellow at Stand Together Trust, where he focuses on education policy. Prior to joining STT, Peshek spent eight years…
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A New Economic Playbook with Allison Schrager
Susan Pendergrass speaks to Allison Schrager about inflation, the Federal Reserve's next move in light of panic in the banking sector, how supply-side reforms…
Show-Me Institute PodcastReinventing Public Education with Paul Hill
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Dr. Paul Hill about his career in education reform, the current state of school choice, and more. Paul T. Hill is the founder of…
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The Case for Capping Social Security with Andrew G. Biggs
Susan Pendergrass speaks with AEI's Andrew G. Biggs about what can be done to address the looming crisis of the insolvency of America's social security system…
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Education as a Winning Issue in 2022 with Andy Smarick
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Andy Smarick, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, about how the 2022 campaign and election cycle provided an opportunity to…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMoney for Movies, Funding Education in 2023, and Pot Taxes
Susan Pendergrass, Elias Taspelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss film and entertainment tax credits, Susan's break down of state and federal…
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Funding Open Enrollment in Missouri with Aaron Smith
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Aaron Smith about how other states fund open enrollment programs in their public school systems and what Missouri can learn from…
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How We Fund Schools with Chad Aldeman
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Chad Aldeman about school funding, teacher pay, pension systems and more. Chad Aldeman is the Policy Director of the Edunomics…
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Education Choice in Rural America with Jason Bedrick
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Jason Bedrick. Read Jason's full report here: https://herit.ag/3JMFLDA Jason Bedrick a research fellow in the Center for…
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The Promise of ChatGPT with James Pethokoukis
Susan Pendergrass speaks with James Pethokoukis about why advancements in A.I. are cause for optimism, not hysteria. James Pethokoukis, a columnist and an…
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Education, Health Care, and $1,000 in Bitcoin
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss which bills are moving in Jefferson City, a recent court decision on the City of…
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How to Start a Microschool with Don Soifer
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Don Soifer. Don Soifer is Chief Executive Officer of the National Microschooling Center, America’s comprehensive resource center…
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Empowering Parents of Every Background with Krissia Campos Spivey
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Krissia Campos Spivey. Krissia Campos Spivey is a rising national leader in ensuring equality of educational opportunity for…
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National School Choice Week with Shelby Doyle
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Shelby Doyle about National School Choice Week 2023. As vice president of public awareness, Shelby serves as the lead strategist…
Show-Me Institute PodcastState of the State, School Spending and the STL Earnings Tax
Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the newly added spending data at MoSchoolRankings.org, takeaways from the State…
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Now What? The Debt Ceiling Crisis with Brian Riedl
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Brian Riedl. Brian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economic policy. Previously…
Show-Me Institute PodcastTeacher Pay, Child Care Costs, and Unemployment Insurance
James Shuls, Aaron Hedlund and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss teacher pay in Missouri, the case for and against reforming child care policies, and a…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMedicaid, Electric Cars, and Short-Term Rentals
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the future of MIssouri's Medicaid rolls, who should pay for mandated electric car…
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The Changing Demographics of St. Louis with Dr. Ness Sandoval
Ness Sandoval, Ph.D, is associate director of SLU’s Geospatial Institute (GeoSLU) and an associate professor of sociology. Dr. Sandoval’s research tells…
Show-Me Institute PodcastWhat to Expect from the 2023 Legislative Session
James Shuls, David Stokes and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss which pre filed bills they are tracking before the start of the 2023 legislative…
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Public Schools Without Boundaries With Jude Schwalbach
Jude Schwalbach is a policy analyst at Reason Foundation. He previously worked at The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy where his research…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe School Choice Wave, Fire District Recalls and Saving Federalism
Zach Lawhorn is joined by David Stokes, James Shuls, and Elias Tsapelas to discuss midterm election outcomes, the school choice wave, and how federal spending…
Show-Me Institute PodcastHow Commute Times Impact School Choice with Josh Cowen
Joshua Cowen is a Professor of Education Policy at Michigan State University. His current research focuses on teacher quality, student and teacher mobility…
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How Policies Make Interest Groups with Michael Hartney
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Michael Hartney about his new book, How Policies Make Interest Groups. Order Michael's new book here…