Missouri's history. County by county. Join Scott Faughn as he travels the Show Me State, learning about each county and its history from local leaders.
Scott Faughn is joined by special guests Chief Justice Mary R. Russell and Clerk of the Missouri Supreme Court Betsy AuBuchon. Scott, Russell and AuBuchon talk about their past endeavors, time with the court and the importance of the court to Missourians. This is part one of a two-part series.
Matt Blunt, the 54th Governor of Missouri, sat down with Scott Faughn to discuss his past political life, but also what his future holds. Governor Blunt served 10 years in the Navy prior to his service as Missouri Secretary of State in 2004, and Governor from 2005-2009. This is part two of a two-part series.
Matt Blunt, the 54th Governor of Missouri, sat down with Scott Faughn to discuss his past political life, but also what his future holds. Governor Blunt served 10 years in the Navy prior to his service as Missouri Secretary of State in 2004, and Governor from 2005-2009. This is part one of a two-part series, with part two being released within the upcoming weeks.
In this episode, the show traveled to Van Buren, Missourah, the seat of Carter County. Joining us on the panel is Missouri Farm Bureau representative Alan Gibbs, Carter County Clerk Leona Stephens, Carter County Sheriff Rick Stephens Jr., and Carter County legend, Dr. Gene Oakley. Tune in as the panel discusses the famous county courthouse, the tourism industry in Carter County, local schools, St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and much more!
In a political climate characterized by contention and divides between generations and parties, former GOP party chairwoman Kay Hoflander seeks to offer a chance to understand an older generation. In her new book, "Musings of a Baby Boomer, Life Before X, Y and Z," Hoflander compiles her large collection of newspaper columns into a collection focused on the reluctant aging of her generation. Hoflander graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and owned her own weekly newspaper, the Penny Post, in Boonville, Mo.
Former State Senator, Dan Hegeman R-12, recently sat down with the Missouri Times Publisher, Scott Faughn to discuss many aspects of Missouri.
Show Me Missourah Host Scott Faughn, sat down with former State Senator Dan Hegeman, presiding commissioner Bob Caldwell, east district commissioner Fritz Hegeman, west district commissioner Gary Baumann, historical society member and museum director Jan Glenn, and Andrew County Farm Bureau president Lindy Holt to discuss why Andrew County makes the northwest part of Missouri the GREAT northwest.
This week Show Me Missourah Host Scott Faughn sat down with Presiding Commissioner Dave Hasty, and Historical Society member Bill Mulder to talk about Camden County's exciting history and what makes it such a special place in Missouri.
This week the show traveled to Doniphan, the seat of Ripley County. Join Scott Faughn, Presiding Commissioner Jesse Roy, and Ripley County Farm Bureau President Stephen Smith as they discuss everything from the county's founding to what it looks like today.
We traveled to Centerville, the seat of Reynolds County, for this week's show. Scott Faughn joins Presiding Commissioner Joe Loyd, Second District Commissioner Eddie Williams, and Carol Santhuff and Norma Wakefield of the Reynolds County Genealogy and Historical Society to discuss the county, from the story of its founding to the impact of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park. The history of Missouri, one county at a time.
Scott Faughn travels to Harrison County to meet with the county commissioner, Mike Smith to talk about Harrison's rich history.
Scott Faughn travels to Ozark County, home of Senator Karla Eslinger, to meet with her and other special guests to talk about the history and beauty of Ozark county.
Scott Faughn travels to Trenton in Grundy County to meet with the county commissioners, Philip Ray (presiding), Don Sager (1st District), and Brad Chumbley (2nd district), to talk about the history that has formed the county.
Special guest Gary Kremer, the current executive director of the Missouri State Historical Society, joins Scott Faughn on this week's episode.
This Week in a special Show Me Missourah we sat down with Judge Stephen Limbaugh and former Lt. Governor Peter Kinder for a chat about all of Missouri history. Judge Limbaugh hosted us at the Rush Hudson Limbaugh Federal Courthouse near the river in downtown Cape Girardeau. We held a brief Ron Richard Fan Club meeting, discussed the River Campus and learned that all three of us have prints of George Caleb Bingham's famous painting General Order No. 11 in our offices. We also discussed the editorial that then Senators Kinder and Ehlmann wrote about the official ending of the Civil War in Missouri. Catch up on the history of Missouri one county at a time on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Scott Faughn traveled to the Johnson County courthouse in Warrensburg for this week's episode. Listen as former Sen. David Pearce, Sen. Denny Hoskins, Johnson County Farm Bureau President Buck Counts, Presiding Commissioner Densil Allen, and Rep. Dan Houx discuss the storied county from its founding to what it's like today. Johnson County is home to the University of Central Missouri and Missouri's official State Historical Dog Old Drum, whose murder led to a lengthy trial that made it all the way to Missouri's highest court.
Scott Faughn traveled to Mount Vernon, Missouri, the seat of Lawrence County, for this week's show. Listen as Scott visits with Eldon Cole from the MU Extension Office, Missouri Farm Bureau agent Skylar Lacey, Lawrence County Treasurer Kathy Fairchild, and Jaime Lewis with the local historical society about everything from the county's founding to what it's like today.
The show traveled to Kirksville, the seat of Adair County, for this week's show. Scott Faughn joins former Rep. Nate Walker, Rep. Danny Busick, and Blytha Ellis and Larry Evans with the Adair County Historical Society at Truman State University. Listen to learn about everything from the county's founding and the Civil War to the impact of the university and what the area is like today. Show Me Missourah, the history of Missouri one county at a time.
This week the show traveled to Palmyra, the seat of Marion County, to learn more about one of the state's most unique counties. Scott Faughn joins local historian David Wilson, Presiding Commissioner David Lomax, Rep. Louis Riggs, and Henry Sweets with the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum to discuss the county's founding, its two courthouses, Civil War battles, Twain's youth and influence on the country, broadband access, and what the area looks like today.
This week the show traveled to Clinton County, home of David Rice Atchison, a U.S. Senator who allegedly served as president of the United States for a day. Join Scott Faughn and the Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce's Sandra Utz and Charnette Norton as they discuss the history of the county, from its founding to what the area is like today.
We traveled to Centerville, the seat of Reynolds County, for this week's show. Scott Faughn joins Presiding Commissioner Joe Loyd, Second District Commissioner Eddie Williams, and Carol Santhuff and Norma Wakefield of the Reynolds County Genealogy and Historical Society to discuss the county, from the story of its founding to the impact of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park. The history of Missouri, one county at a time.
This week the show traveled to Doniphan, the seat of Ripley County. Join Scott Faughn, Presiding Commissioner Jesse Roy, and Ripley County Farm Bureau President Stephen Smith as they discuss everything from the county's founding to what it looks like today. Show Me Missourah, the history of Missouri one county at a time.
This week the show traveled to Unionville Missouri, the seat of Putnam County, to visit the courthouse and learn more about the area. Join host Scott Faughn, Joseph Koenen of the MU Extension office, Presiding Commissioner Robert Munden, Associate Commissioner Shane Bradshaw, and local historian Gary Griggs, and former city employee Dennie Sheehan for a discussion on everything from the county's founding to what it looks like today. Show Me Missourah — The history of Missouri, one county at a time.
This week the show traveled to Fredericktown, the seat of Madison County, to visit the courthouse and learn more about the county's history. Join John Bennett and Lon Rehkop of the Madison County Historical Society, Scott Bates of the Battle of Fredericktown Civil War Museum, and 2nd District Commissioner Larry Kemp as they discuss everything from the county's founding and famous battles to the lead mine and local sports rivalries.
This week the show traveled to Edina Missourah, county seat of Knox County, to visit the historic courthouse and learn more about the area. Join County Assessor Anita James, Collector Brent Karhoff, Commissioner Ronnie Leckbee, and Presiding Commissioner Evan Glasgow as they discuss the county's history, from famous residents to the Civil War and local politics.
This week the show traveled to Perryville Missourah, the seat of Perry County, to visit the historic courthouse and learn more about one of the state's oldest organized counties. Scott was joined by Citizens Electric's Nikki Schremp, Director of Perry County Tourism Trish Erzfeld, City Administrator Brent Buerck, and Presiding Commissioner Mike Saur to discuss county history, famous folks, local legends, and the area's German heritage.