Podcast appearances and mentions of david stokes

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at theShow-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss: The city councils of Maplewood and St. Charles heard presentations on Tuesday night from Wing, Walmart’s drone delivery partner. David can discuss what kind of oversight, if any, cities should have over these delivery drones. Voters in Webster Grovesand Parkway school districts will vote on tax increases in November. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at theShow-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss: The city councils of Maplewood and St. Charles heard presentations on Tuesday night from Wing, Walmart’s drone delivery partner. David can discuss what kind of oversight, if any, cities should have over these delivery drones. Voters in Webster Grovesand Parkway school districts will vote on tax increases in November. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1:Be careful of traffic during the BMW Championship at Bellerive Golf Course || Chris got a clean bill of health after his colonoscopy 16:33 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Voters in Webster Groves and Parkway school districts will vote on tax increases in November. || University City is in budget crunch, and is considering cuts to pay, street repairs, and tree trimming || Midtown taxing district heads to St. Louis aldermen, despite skepticism from TIF commissionersshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:41 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER : Alaska primary candidate doesn't want Kamala’s endorsement https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1:Be careful of traffic during the BMW Championship at Bellerive Golf Course || Chris got a clean bill of health after his colonoscopy 16:33 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Voters in Webster Groves and Parkway school districts will vote on tax increases in November. || University City is in budget crunch, and is considering cuts to pay, street repairs, and tree trimming || Midtown taxing district heads to St. Louis aldermen, despite skepticism from TIF commissionersshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:41 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER : Alaska primary candidate doesn't want Kamala’s endorsement https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at theShow-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.org to discuss: Monday's public hearing in Louis County on data centers.David was at the hearing, along with Show-Me's Avery Frank, and he can discuss what he heard from the council and the public. The city of Chesterfield may ask voters to approve a nearly $35 million bond issue to pay for a new pooland headquarters for Central Park employees — and for a new sales tax to pay for it. Last week, the City Council approved putting both questions on the Nov. 3 ballot. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at theShow-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.org to discuss: Monday's public hearing in Louis County on data centers.David was at the hearing, along with Show-Me's Avery Frank, and he can discuss what he heard from the council and the public. The city of Chesterfield may ask voters to approve a nearly $35 million bond issue to pay for a new pooland headquarters for Central Park employees — and for a new sales tax to pay for it. Last week, the City Council approved putting both questions on the Nov. 3 ballot. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Kehoe vows to keep looking for ways to cut taxes || Calling Ehlmann “sleepy Steve” turned voters off || One year since Tim and Chris were in Israel with NewsMax || Tim won a golf tournament 18:22 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: 1: Sam Page warns of police layoffs after St. Louis County voters reject prop U internet tax || 2: The city of Chesterfield may ask voters to approve a nearly $35 million bond issue to pay for a new pool and headquarters for Central Park employees — and for a new sales tax to pay for it. Last week, the City Council approved putting both questions on the Nov. 3 ballot. || 3: Senior services fund on the November ballotshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 35:10 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: When protecting Americans becomes disqualifying. Dems are using those voting for Laken Riley as a weapon https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Polls are open until 7 PM || No more 30-minute traffic stops for rolling stops in your own town 15:41 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: One more election preview of local issues as people head to the polls after work. || The growing pushback around the country to Flock cameras and how communities should think about the balance between doing something in the name of public safety and growing the surveillance state? || A quiet push toward reunifying St. Louis and St. Louis County is now moving more publicly to build a case for change. A group studying the issue is circulating a request-for-proposals to estimate the cost of the status quo — and model how much money could be saved if the city reentered the county, or at least shared more services, according to documents obtained by the Post-Dispatch.showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 32:23 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: China thinks A.I. is not good for one thing https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Trump spoke at Lindsey Graham’s funeral 15:44 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Some of the local issues people around the St. Louis area will see on the ballot next week || St. Louis County countywide use tax (on the ballot again) — a sales tax on online/catalogue purchases. David can give his view on whether revenue should go toward the county's budget shortfall or be paired with cuts elsewhere, like the commercial property tax surcharge. || Hazelwood will ask voters in August for a $14 million bond issue to fund construction of a new fire station next year || Whether the Jackson County assessor should be an elected position (a statewide ballot measure) || Tower Grove homeless encampmentshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:47 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: Fauci, the man who fell in love with his own hype https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Trump spoke at Lindsey Graham’s funeral 15:44 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Some of the local issues people around the St. Louis area will see on the ballot next week || St. Louis County countywide use tax (on the ballot again) — a sales tax on online/catalogue purchases. David can give his view on whether revenue should go toward the county's budget shortfall or be paired with cuts elsewhere, like the commercial property tax surcharge. || Hazelwood will ask voters in August for a $14 million bond issue to fund construction of a new fire station next year || Whether the Jackson County assessor should be an elected position (a statewide ballot measure) || Tower Grove homeless encampmentshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:47 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: Fauci, the man who fell in love with his own hype https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss the growing pushback around the country to Flock cameras and how communities should think about the balance between doing something in the name of public safety and growing the surveillance state? Public pushback to Flock cameras spark variety of government responses 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss the growing pushback around the country to Flock cameras and how communities should think about the balance between doing something in the name of public safety and growing the surveillance state? Public pushback to Flock cameras spark variety of government responses 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: US strikes Iran for 10th night 16:47 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || Officials in Maryland Heights have decided to transfer police emergency dispatching to a regional call center amid a labor shortage they say makes it difficult to find qualified dispatchers. || The rising cost of Kirkwood's new public works building: "At the same time, the city faces a multimillion-dollar budget hole, brought on largely by overspending in the electric department, plus a troubled water system that could cost $90 million to repair." || St. Louis Aldermen on Monday agreed to allow new data center developers to sidestep renewable energy requirementsshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 32:11 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: Liberalism is a mental disorder https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) Vic and Ken Discuss President Trump's Address on TV. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss: A proposal for a $39 million tax-increment financing(TIF) district in the Midtown area of the City of St. Louis. The forces behind the TIF proposal include the area’s commercial and artistic associations. The backers are claiming that because the redirected taxes will go toward “public” items such as infrastructure improvements for sidewalks, crosswalks, and streets, that this is a responsible use of TIF. David says they could not be more wrong. A St. Louis preservation board member facing state enforcement for practicing architecture without a license, raising questions about whether the board's past rulings could now be challenged.David tweeted about the story: "Bad decisions of city preservation board imperiled by member not following occupational licensing rules. This is like when chocolate met peanut butter 4 me." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) Vic and Ken Discuss President Trump's Address on TV. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss: A proposal for a $39 million tax-increment financing(TIF) district in the Midtown area of the City of St. Louis. The forces behind the TIF proposal include the area’s commercial and artistic associations. The backers are claiming that because the redirected taxes will go toward “public” items such as infrastructure improvements for sidewalks, crosswalks, and streets, that this is a responsible use of TIF. David says they could not be more wrong. A St. Louis preservation board member facing state enforcement for practicing architecture without a license, raising questions about whether the board's past rulings could now be challenged.David tweeted about the story: "Bad decisions of city preservation board imperiled by member not following occupational licensing rules. This is like when chocolate met peanut butter 4 me." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Trump will be making a primetime address Thursday at 8pm, and NewsTalkSTL will be airing it live 15:39 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || The Senior Service tax proposal in St. Louis County. STOKES: "This would be about as bad a tax policy program you could imagine." || St. Charles County Council to consider data center pause and senior tax freeze changes || Jordan Walker winning the Home Run Derbyshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 31:30 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: Pardoning a child r*pist https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Trump will be making a primetime address Thursday at 8pm, and NewsTalkSTL will be airing it live 15:39 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || The Senior Service tax proposal in St. Louis County. STOKES: "This would be about as bad a tax policy program you could imagine." || St. Charles County Council to consider data center pause and senior tax freeze changes || Jordan Walker winning the Home Run Derbyshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 31:30 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: Pardoning a child r*pist https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: More Dems calling for Platner to drop out 16:06 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: A tax change on the ballot in August in Hazelwood. There will be other votes like it in the St. Louis region, if not in August, then later this year or next. || The latest on some issues in Kirkwood regarding budget oversight. || 41 minors detained on Fourth of July as St. Louis enforces new 9pm downtown curfewhttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 32:02 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: Dems revolting against Cori Bush and incumbents https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Birthright Citizenship Ruling || Campaign finance || Transgender athletes || Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says depression is why he went missing for months 18:25 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Route for bus rapid transit line gets key approval. Whether the line will ever be built will depend on winning federal grants needed to pay for the bulk of the cost, estimated at over $360 million || What if you eliminated personal property taxes and nobody noticed? || SLPS may close 20 schoolsshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 34:23 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: The problem with rent control is history https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Democrats’ War Powers Resolution || Who is watching Tucker Carlson these days? 15:58 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || St. Louis-area school districts look at tax increases: " At least four local districts are considering ballot measures || Projected ridership may not justify high speed rail from St. Louis and Chicago: Construction cost of up to $54 billionshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:31 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS' CORNER: Is Josh Hawley still a Conservative Republican? https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Bernie Sanders has endorsed Cori Bush || UFC terror plot was foiled 18:05 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: St. Louis County cities consider fire department merger ||The downtown sinkhole as an example of why the city water rate increases are needed. || Kirkwood water privatization || Panhandling at red lightshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 32:56 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: A.I. https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Bernie Sanders has endorsed Cori Bush || UFC terror plot was foiled 18:05 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: St. Louis County cities consider fire department merger ||The downtown sinkhole as an example of why the city water rate increases are needed. || Kirkwood water privatization || Panhandling at red lightshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 32:56 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS CORNER: A.I. https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at theShow-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss two local fights? Local pushback as Ladue considers first-ever apartments Old House at Hog Hollow in Chesterfield seeks later hours, reviving neighborhood dispute Ladue considers first-ever apartments in major redevelopment plan Old House at Hog Hollow seeks later hours, reviving neighborhood dispute 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Mike O'Neill talks about how companies are using H1b Visas to replace Americans in the workforce. - Festus City Council members shoot down recall vote. - David Stokes explains that maybe apartments are the big bad boogie man some politicians treat them as. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgDAVID STOKES-Data Centers Can Bring Their Own Tax Cuts To Discuss all things data centers 1 - City of St. Louis board to hear appeals of Armory data center approval: The Board of Adjustment will hear appeals on July 1 challenging the data center zoning approval. The 120-megawatt data center in Midtown is part of the $3 billion Armory Innovation District project.2 - David's latest article on how data centers can "bring their own tax cuts". 3 - The differing approaches to data centers from the candidates during the St. Charles County Executive debate 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW https://newstalkstl.com/livedebate/ 0:00 SEG 1: Grant Black, director of the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise at Lindenwood https://www.hammondinstitute.org/grant-black 17:48 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: What does a county executive do? || Land trust looks to offset high home prices in Webster Groves, one house at a time || A follow-up on the expanding Special Business District for Downtown Chesterfield || Groups have filed a dozen appeals to overturn the city's decision to allow a data center near the Armory in Midtown showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:31 SEGMENT 3: Byron Keelin of Freedom Principle Missouri https://www.freedomprinciplemo.org/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: A clip from Reagan's Memorial Day speech 15:53 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: The data center issue in Missouri and how the state and municipalities should think about attracting and taxing them. || The driving range at Ruth Park Golf Course in University City is closed without a clear timeline to reopen after soil reused from the development of a nearby Target store failed to perform as expected in a remediation project. || Why a gas tax holiday (federal and/or state) would be shortsighted and bad policy. || Chesterfield includes longtime business into special business district despite protests showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 35:35 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: A.I. is coming for government jobs too https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Trump endorses Ken Paxton 16:17 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: The end of the legislative session. No movement on property tax reform, but a big step toward ending the income tax. || The region’s top flooding expert has resigned from University City’s stormwater commission, saying the city is taking too long to improve its warning system on the dangerously flood-prone River Des Peres.showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 34:05 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: Political revenge, the dirty secret of politics https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Trump endorses Ken Paxton 16:17 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: The end of the legislative session. No movement on property tax reform, but a big step toward ending the income tax. || The region’s top flooding expert has resigned from University City’s stormwater commission, saying the city is taking too long to improve its warning system on the dangerously flood-prone River Des Peres.showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 34:05 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: Political revenge, the dirty secret of politics https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Mark is joined by David Stokes, the Director of Municipal Property at the Show Me Institute. Stokes shares his thoughts on far left cities "soaking the rich" and causing large businesses to relocate.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Ryan Wrecker guest hosting, Ryan and Ethan discuss the "tarps off" movement that occurred at Busch Stadium over the weekend and the impact it could have on the fanbase. Ryan is then joined by Jacob Olidort, a Chief Research Officer and Director of American Security at the America First Policy Institute. They discuss the latest on the China Summit now that President Trump is back in the United States as well as the latest on the Strait of Hormuz. He's later joined by David Stokes, the Director of Municipal Property at the Show Me Institute. Stokes shares his thoughts on far left cities "soaking the rich" and causing large businesses to relocate.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Ryan Wrecker guest hosting, Ryan and Ethan discuss the "tarps off" movement that occurred at Busch Stadium over the weekend and the impact it could have on the fanbase. Ryan is then joined by Jacob Olidort, a Chief Research Officer and Director of American Security at the America First Policy Institute. They discuss the latest on the China Summit now that President Trump is back in the United States as well as the latest on the Strait of Hormuz. He's later joined by David Stokes, the Director of Municipal Property at the Show Me Institute. Stokes shares his thoughts on far left cities "soaking the rich" and causing large businesses to relocate. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Ryan is then joined by Dr. Darrin Manian, an Infectious Disease Physician and the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mercy St Louis Hospital. They discuss if people should be concerned about the hantavirus after someone in Colorado died from it. They also discuss the harms of ticks in the Midwest and more. He is later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. They discuss the exciting weekend at Busch Stadium, SLU and Mizzou setting up their upcoming 3 year series and more. In hour 3, Ryan is joined by Jeff Mordock, a White House Correspondent for the Washington Times. They discuss President Trump's decision to push back the attack on Iran. They also discuss the President's Summit with China, what was accomplished, what it's like on Air Force One and more. He's later joined by Will Goldstein, a criminal defense attorney in Clayton. They discuss a judge's ruling in the Luigi Mangione trial that excludes some evidence found in his backpack but allows other items to be used in trial. Which will be allowed? How was it decided? He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Avery Frank, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to break down the final week of the 2026 Missouri legislative session. They discuss the constitutional amendment heading to voters that would begin the process of eliminating Missouri's state income tax, where property tax reform efforts stand heading into the final days, the early literacy bill's uncertain path through the Senate, the legislature's approach to A through F school report cards, what the state budget does and does not get right, the Ferguson city council's rejection of a major data center tax subsidy, and more.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: President Trump speaks before departing for China. He defends gas prices and says they are not as high as his administration predicted they would be || Litigating Missouri’s new Congressional map 13:51 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Creve Coeur considers new 4-story apartments on Olive. Neighbors are opposed. || St. Charles County considers new rules, restrictions for short-term rentals || Business increased at some of St. Louis city's biggest mixed-use developments last year, new data shows || Sharing license plate readers across county linesshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 34:05 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: Crime doesn’t stop at county lines https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: President Trump speaks before departing for China. He defends gas prices and says they are not as high as his administration predicted they would be || Litigating Missouri’s new Congressional map 13:51 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Creve Coeur considers new 4-story apartments on Olive. Neighbors are opposed. || St. Charles County considers new rules, restrictions for short-term rentals || Business increased at some of St. Louis city's biggest mixed-use developments last year, new data shows || Sharing license plate readers across county linesshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 34:05 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: Crime doesn’t stop at county lines https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE FROM SHORTY'S DINER, WEST PORT12004 Lackland Rd.St. Louis, MO 63146 9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes@ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss: Mayor has a new plan for Rams cash: St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is proposing to spend $230 million of the $255 million Rams relocation settlement on tornado relief, infrastructure repairs, and downtown revitalization. The plan still faces pushback from aldermen and advocates who want the allocation shifted — some pushing for more downtown funding, others demanding more for the tornado-damaged North Side. Ferguson City Council rejects $1.8 billion data center proposal: The Ferguson City Council voted 3-3 with one abstention to reject a proposal that would have transformed the former Emerson Electric site into a massive data center. Residents raised concerns over environmental risks, water usage, tax abatements, and potential lost school revenue despite supporters touting significant economic benefits. St. Louis residents offer feedback on Green Line Bus Rapid Transit: The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development held an open house Tuesday where residents weighed in on two route options for a Bus Rapid Transit system connecting north and south St. Louis. The BRT would feature dedicated bus lanes, MetroLink-style stations, and service every 10-15 minutes — a significant upgrade from current 30-40 minute intervals. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) We will call Tony Short/CEO Corey Broadus/CEO Shorty's Diner, 12004 Lackland St. Louis, MO 63146See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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- Ward Clark notes there have been new developments in prosecution of the WH dinner shooter. - Why don't conservatives in blue states move to red ones?- David Stokes on the St. Louis situation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Aaron Renn, author and consultant, and David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, about the recurring debate over whether the city of St. Louis should rejoin St. Louis County. They explore what city county mergers have actually accomplished in places like Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, and Lexington, why a full merger in St. Louis would be extraordinarily difficult to pull off, and whether the benefits would even outweigh the costs. They also discuss St. Louis's demographic challenges, what the Pittsburgh model might offer as a path forward, the cultural barriers that make it hard to attract and retain people from outside the region, and more. You can find Aaron's work at www.aaronrenn.com Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Trump vows revenge in Indiana primary 16:07 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: The idea of paying people to live in downtown St. Louis || A church forced out of Clayton is talking about reparations. || Ferguson rejects tax breaks for tech hub and data center on Emerson campus showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:06 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS' CORNER: Taxing St. Louis County https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: Trump vows revenge in Indiana primary 16:07 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: The idea of paying people to live in downtown St. Louis || A church forced out of Clayton is talking about reparations. || Ferguson rejects tax breaks for tech hub and data center on Emerson campus showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:06 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS' CORNER: Taxing St. Louis County https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Stokes joins the show to break down widespread property tax measures on Missouri's April ballot, including proposed freezes and caps tied to reassessment. He explains why he opposes full property tax freezes and how they could shift more burden onto income and sales taxes. Stokes also discusses the impact on school funding, growing reliance on state aid, and new sales tax proposals for fire and ambulance districts across the region.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge talk with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway about youth violence, juvenile justice reform, and police staffing challenges in St. Louis. David Stokes joins to break down key property tax measures on Missouri's April ballot and their impact on local funding. Ryan Wiggins wraps up the hour with a live report from an Illinois polling place, highlighting low turnout and election concerns.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge cover St. Patrick's Day, cold weather, and major local and national headlines throughout the full show. The program dives into Illinois Primary Election Day, U.S. foreign policy, and major Missouri policy debates. John Lamping breaks down the push to eliminate Missouri's state income tax, including the timeline, sales tax tradeoffs, and how it could impact economic growth and population trends. Dylan Sharkey analyzes Illinois races and a key federal scholarship ballot question, while Ryan Wiggins reports live from a polling place with low turnout and election concerns. Todd Piro joins with St. Patrick's Day stories and discussion on unrest in Cuba, while Mark Walters leads 2A Tuesday focusing on self-defense, recent shootings, and gun policy debates. The show also highlights local concerns in St. Louis, including violent street takeovers, juvenile crime, and public safety challenges. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway discusses juvenile justice reform, police staffing, and crime response, while David Stokes explains major property tax measures on the April ballot. Additional topics include emergency preparedness after tornado siren failures, city image concerns with NCAA Tournament visitors, and a wide-ranging look at politics, policy, and community issues.

Patrick Tuohey and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to break down the key issues Missouri voters will decide on April 7th. They discuss whether local elections should stay in April or move to November, property tax limit votes happening in more than 90 counties, new fire district sales tax authority and what it means for taxpayers, the 1% earnings tax renewals in Kansas City and St. Louis, and Springfield's convention center lodging tax returning to the ballot after voters already rejected it. They also discuss use taxes, senior property tax freezes, the economic development sales tax on the ballot in O'Fallon, and more. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to break down the latest from the 2026 Missouri legislative session, including updates on the push to eliminate Missouri's income tax. They also discuss why the film tax credit doesn't work out for Missouri taxpayers, which provisions of the early literacy bills are still moving forward, the growing debate over data center incentives and energy demands, and more. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

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What would a four-dimensional being see if it looked at us? In this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer fan questions covering higher-dimensional surgery, space elevators, alien intelligence, and colliding galaxies. Could spacetime itself be a cosmic crystal?NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-quantumly-stupid/Thanks to our Patrons Joei Brianne, Robert Simons, Isiah Campbell, DEVVON WILMOT, mark horgan, Jesse Carruth, John Aktiv, Kgaleberkeley, Jordan Crist, Alex Gonzalez, Guy, Jack Molyneaux, Mike, CJ Brooks, Thomas Jones, Ashley, Matt H, Pamela Carroll, Kristie Nixon, Wolter Wielenga, Richard Breytenbach, Will Mansell-Brown, Wayne Eyjolfson, Ashlanne, Jeff, PatternsComplexity, Venessa, Maya Hawthorne, Lil.Mazikeen, David Stokes, Samantha, vijay raghunathan, Jon Kerr, Micheal Charles, Alicia Reed, Petrovici Bogdan, Jordan Fofonoff, Yawaridi Southerland, Rodney Ross, Ted Doyle, Alish, Yelson Rodriguez, dahonetwo ., Janis Purens, Oscar Blanco, Roy Frank Sproule III, Tayla Szabadics, Jens Frederik Lennert Olsen, Gabe, Daniel, Nora, masterbuilderej, Brad, Will, James H English, Evolved Finch, Kioshana LaCount Burrell, Lynda Osborne, Micheal Tiberg, Damein Alexander, Jared Craig, wqf3qwf32tgf23qg, Zane Smith, Ondřej Dubina, Chimenem Wodi, George Stewart, Robbie & Annie James, John Koehler, Megan, David Bayles, robenheimer, Kiryl Medina, paul paulson, Justin Reinschmidt, Tammye, Henry C Weismann IV, and Eric Schwartz for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.