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Show-Me Institute PodcastSpecial Session Recap, KC's Westside and Food Truck News
David Stokes, Patrick Ishmael and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the special session, a property tax scheme in KC, the latest on food truck…
Show-Me Institute PodcastWe're Number Four? with James V. Shuls
James V. Shuls is an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Missouri St. Louis and Distinguished Fellow in…
Show-Me Institute PodcastIs There Actually a Teacher Shortage with Dan Goldhaber
Dan Goldhaber is an AIR vice president and director of Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research at AIR. He is also an affiliate professor in the…
Show-Me Institute PodcastElection Results, Health Care Prices, and Spending Your Taxes
David Stokes, Abigail Wagner and Quin Rizer Join Zach Lawhorn. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity
Show-Me Institute PodcastTax Rebate Veto, KC Bus Issues, And The Osage Beach Outlet Mall
David Stokes, Elias Taspelas, and SMI Intern Quin Rizer join Zach Lawhorn. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity
Show-Me Institute PodcastSCOTUS, Scooters, and a Gas Tax Holiday
David Stokes, Susan Pendergrass and Abigail Wagner join Zach Lawhorn. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity
Show-Me Institute PodcastInflation is Getting Worse with Dr. Howard Wall
Howard Wall, Ph.D., directs the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise and is a Senior Research Fellow in the Center for Economics and the Environment. He is…
Show-Me Institute PodcastSt. Louis BOA Indictments And The Future Of Tax Subsidies With Patrick Tuohey And David Stokes
Susan Pendergrass is joined by David Stokes and Patrick Tuohey Patrick Tuohey is co-founder and policy director of the Better Cities Project. He works with…
Show-Me Institute PodcastCanceling Student Debt with Neal McCluskey
Neal McCluskey is the director of Cato’s Center for Educational Freedom. He is the author of the book Feds in the Classroom: How Big Government Corrupts…
Show-Me Institute PodcastEnd of the Legislative Session, Fines for Home Renovations, and The Loop Trolley Returns
David Stokes, Patrick Ishmael, and Susan Pendergrass join Zach Lawhorn to recap the 2022 legislative session, a new bill in St. Louis, and the return of The…
Show-Me Institute PodcastInflation In America: The Role of the Fed and the Risk of Recession
On May 10, 2022, Aaron Hedlund, chief economist at the Show-Me Institute, and Tyler Goodspeed, Kleinheinz Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford…
Show-Me Institute PodcastDisney, $500 for Missourians, and an Education Super Bill
David Stokes, Susan Pendergrass and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss Disney bringing special taxing districts into the headlines, the latest on a…
Show-Me Institute PodcastCharter Schools in America with Ron Rice
Susan speaks with Senior Director of Government Relations at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Ron Rice. Ron C. Rice has over 15 years of public…
Show-Me Institute PodcastDiscount Drugs and a Broken Program with Bill Smith
Over the past decade, the revenue for hospitals generated by the federal 340B drug discount program, initially intended to serve low-income, uninsured…
Show-Me Institute PodcastRaises for Teachers, Billions for Meta, and a New Stadium for The Chiefs
Raises for Teachers, Billions for Meta, and a New Stadium for The Chiefs by Show-Me Institute
Show-Me Institute PodcastCharging Station Changes, Use Tax Votes, and Gas Tax Holidays
Jakob Puckett, Corianna Baier and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss changes to a St. Louis EV charging station law, the upcoming April 5 elections and…
Show-Me Institute PodcastRussia, Ukraine, and the Impact on The United States with Senator Jim Talent and James Jay Carafano
On March 17, 2022 Senator Jim Talent and Heritage Foundation’s James Jay Carafano joined us for a virtual event to discuss the impact of the Russian invasion…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe Roaring 2020s with Mark P. Mills
Mark P. Mills is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a faculty fellow at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied…
Show-Me Institute PodcastSchool Choice and The Culture War with Jay P. Greene
Jay P. Greene is a senior research fellow in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. At Heritage, Jay conducts and disseminates research on…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMillions for Improvements in STL, A Gas Tax Holiday, and Medicaid Expansion Update
Jakob Puckett, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss a new plan to spend millions on capital improvements in St. Louis, rumors of a…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe First Month of the 2022 Session is in the Books
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas and Susan Pendergrass join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the first month of the legislative session.
Show-Me Institute PodcastIncreasing Accountability in Education with Susan Pendergrass, Patricia Levesque and Mike McShane
Michael Q. McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice, Susan Pendergrass, Director of Research and Education Policy at Show-Me Institute, and Patricia…
Show-Me Institute PodcastParents' Role in Education with Dr. Matthew Spalding
Matthew Spalding is the Kirby Professor in Constitutional Government at Hillsdale College and the Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe Session Starts, Trolley Trouble and More Internet in COMO
Produced by Show-Me Opportunity
Show-Me Institute PodcastProperty Tax Bills are Here, MO's Business Climate, and Elon on Subsides
David Stokes. Corianna Baier and Jakob Puckett join Zach Lawhorn for the final SMI Podcast of 2021. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity
Show-Me Institute PodcastLive Event- Dr. Susan Pendergrass: Missouri School Rankings Project
Missouri schools are failing to teach the core subjects of reading and math, and the most recent test scores show that students are falling further behind. In…
Show-Me Institute Podcast2022 Priorities, a Win in Webster, and Fight for $15 in Jeff. City
Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes and Elias Taspelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss legislative priorities for 2022, the rejection of a TIF in Webster Groves and a…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe Plan to Spend Millions on Broadband in Missouri
David Stokes joined The Gary Nolan Show to discuss a plan to spend millions on the expansion of broadband access in Missouri.
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe 2022 Missouri Blueprint: Ideas to Move Missouri Forward
Download a copy of the 2022 Blueprint here: https://bit.ly/3pGyae8 The 2022 Blueprint: Moving Missouri Forward presents 14 policy ideas aimed at moving…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMissouri Parents' Bill of Rights, Money for Music, and AG Lawsuit
Corianna Baier, David Stokes and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the Missouri Parents' Bill of Rights, a lawsuit filed by Missouri's AG against…
Show-Me Institute PodcastDouglas Murray: Reflections on the Revolution in America
This special episode is a presentation by Douglas Murray recorded on November 10, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri. Douglas Murray is a best-selling author, an…
Show-Me Institute PodcastHow to Make School Boards More Responsive with Michael Hartney
Read Michael's issue brief here: https://www.manhattan-institute.org/revitalizing-local-democracy-case-cycle-local-elections Michael T. Hartney joined the…
Show-Me Institute PodcastVirginia and the State of Education Reform with Andrew J. Rotherham
Andrew J. Rotherham is a co-founder and partner at Bellwether Education Partners, a national nonprofit organization working to support educational innovation…
Show-Me Institute PodcastDouglas Murray: This Should Be A Lesson
Save your spot for November 10: https://bit.ly/2Yg4ESE Douglas Murray joined Colombo and Katie on NewsTalkSTL to discuss what we can learn from some of the…
Show-Me Institute PodcastEnd of the Track for the Trolley, Election Preview and DST Ends Next Sunday
Corianna Baier, Jakob Puckett and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the East-West Gateway Council of Governments' decision to reject a federal grant to…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMoSchoolRankings.org launch, Sam Page Requests More Money and Who Will Pay for Flowers?
Find your school at MoSchoolRankings.org Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes and Corianna Baier join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the launch of The Missouri School…
Show-Me Institute PodcastRobby Soave: What Should We Do About Facebook?
Please join the Show-Me Institute and Reason for an evening of conversation on Thursday, October 21. Register Here…
Show-Me Institute PodcastDouglas Murray - What’s Coming is a Tragedy that Historians will Only Wonder About
Get your tickets for November 10 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=167779042633 Join the Show-Me Institute, Show-Me Opportunity, National Review…
Show-Me Institute PodcastWe Ranked Every Public School in Missouri
Find your school: https://moschoolrankings.org Dr. Susan Pendergrass The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show on NewsTalkSTL to discuss MoSchoolRankings.org. The…
Show-Me Institute PodcastA Nation Still at Risk with Checker E. Finn Jr.
Chester "Checker" E. Finn, Jr., scholar, educator and public servant, has devoted his career to improving education in the United States. At Fordham, he is now…
Show-Me Institute PodcastAmerica's Big Tech Panic with Robby Soave
Robby's latest book is Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn't Fear Facebook and the Future - https://amzn.to/3a8dcNV Join Robby live in St. Louis on October 21 for…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe Latest on Webster Groves Development
On October 5, David Stokes joined The Mcgraw Show on The Big 550 KTRS to provide an update on the Douglas Hill Development in Webster Groves.
Show-Me Institute PodcastPension Problems, Corporate Tax Hikes and 21st Century Greatness
David Stokes, Mike McShane and Jakob Puckett join Zach Lawhorn to discuss Illinois pension problem, how an increase in corporate tax rates could impact…
Show-Me Institute PodcastParents are Starting to Ask Tough Questions - Gerard Robinson
Gerard Robinson is a Fellow of Practice and Vice President for Education, Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation. Gerard served as Commissioner of Education…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMask Mandates in Missouri Schools, Plans for Economic Justice and Restrictions on Doctor Visits
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas and Mike McShane join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the impact mask mandates are having on the school choice debate, what we know about…
Show-Me Institute PodcastNew Test Scores for Missouri Schools, Development Developments in Webster and Food Truck Potpourri
David Stokes, Corianna Baier and Susan Pendergrass join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the just released preliminary test scores from last year, a multi-million…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe 2021 School Year So Far with Michael Q. McShane
Dr. Michael Q. McShane is the director of national research at EdChoice and Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Show-Me Institute. Mike is the editor of…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe Future of The Dome, Loop Trolley's Comeback and Hot or Not in 2022
David Stokes, Corianna Baier and Jakob Puckett join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the possible expansion of America's Convention Center Complex, the future of The…
Show-Me Institute PodcastHow to Open a Life-Changing Restaurant with Brandon Chrostowski
Brandon Edwin Chrostowski is on a mission to change the face of re-entry in the United States. In 2007, he founded EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMask Mandate Lawsuit, Judge Rules On QuickTrip, Medicaid Update
Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the lawsuit filed by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt against school…
Show-Me Institute PodcastCensus Data Brings Bad News, Florida's Plan For Schools, Saying No To $8 Million
David Stokes, Patrick Ishmael and Susan Pendergrass join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the recently released census data, Florida's expansion of school choice and a…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe Start of a New School Year with Ray Domanico
Ray Domanico is a senior fellow and director of education policy at the Manhattan Institute. His career has spanned the public and non-profit sectors, in…
Show-Me Institute PodcastMissouri Special Election Results, Sunshine Trouble in KC and Back to School
Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes and Patrick Ishamel join Zach Lawhorn to recap this week's special election, shed light on a KC City Council meeting that may…
Show-Me Institute PodcastDavid Stokes Recaps Missouri Special Election
David Stokes joined The Mcgraw Show on The BIG 550 KTRS to recap the recent Missouri Special election.
Show-Me Institute PodcastLake Ozark Looking for New City Administrator - David Stokes on The Gary Nolan Show
David Stokes on The Gary Nolan Show on 93.3 The Eagle - Columbia, MO and KWTO - Springfield, MO.
Show-Me Institute PodcastPodcast Clip: Lake Ozark Searching for New City Administrator
Podcast Clip: Lake Ozark Searching for New City Administrator by Show-Me Institute
Show-Me Institute PodcastMissouri Special Elections, Medicaid Expansion Ruling and A Job Opening In Lake Ozark
David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss next week's special elections, the recent Medicaid expansion ruling and a drama-filled job search…
Show-Me Institute PodcastHow Many Missouri Schools are Teaching CRT?
Patrick Ishmael joined The Mark Reardon Show on 97.1 FM Talk to discuss what he's learned after sending thousands of records requests to schools across…
Show-Me Institute PodcastSt. Louis Decides - Tax Increases and Zoning Restrictions
David Stokes joined The TCT on NewsTalk STL to discuss some of the issues that will be voted on during Missouri's special election. Listen to more TCT…
Show-Me Institute PodcastThe COVID Economy, Masks in Schools and a CRT Hearing in Jeff City
Aaron Hedlund, Susan Pendergrass and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the state of the economic recovery, the possibility of mask mandates for the…