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THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Why wouldn’t Iran use a nuclear weapon? 18:13 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: More Rams Money for Animal Shelter? – County Executive Sam Page wants another $18 million from the Rams settlement for upgrades to the troubled county shelter, raising questions about spending priorities and oversight. | Missouri’s New Property Tax Caps Are Bad Policy – Passed during the recent special session, the new tax caps may be politically popular, but David argues they’ll shift the burden to income taxes and hurt long-term economic growth. | layton officials are considering a plan to allow a limited number of short-term rentals, such as Airbnbs, in select downtown commercial buildings https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 33:34 SEG 3 Does Trump hate Tim Hortons? 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 Why wouldn’t Iran use a nuclear weapon? 18:13 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: More Rams Money for Animal Shelter? – County Executive Sam Page wants another $18 million from the Rams settlement for upgrades to the troubled county shelter, raising questions about spending priorities and oversight. | Missouri’s New Property Tax Caps Are Bad Policy – Passed during the recent special session, the new tax caps may be politically popular, but David argues they’ll shift the burden to income taxes and hurt long-term economic growth. | layton officials are considering a plan to allow a limited number of short-term rentals, such as Airbnbs, in select downtown commercial buildings https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 33:34 SEG 3 Does Trump hate Tim Hortons? 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.

6-11-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jennifer Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Greta is saving Gaza 19:40 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES (has a theme), Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: the special session bill as it moves on to the Missouri House. David was in Jefferson City today to provide testimony on parts of the bill - specifically the part relating to property taxes. He can discuss all aspects of the legislation.showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 37:40 SEG 3 The left claims the LA Riots were peaceful 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 Greta is saving Gaza 19:40 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES (has a theme), Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: the special session bill as it moves on to the Missouri House. David was in Jefferson City today to provide testimony on parts of the bill - specifically the part relating to property taxes. He can discuss all aspects of the legislation.showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 37:40 SEG 3 The left claims the LA Riots were peaceful 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 Boulder, Colorado terrorist’s family has been detained | Ilhan Omar has fundraiser in Colorado 17:32 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: U.S. and Missouri Are Going in the Wrong Direction on Taxes – In his recent op-ed, David argues that while cutting taxes sounds good in theory, the trend of targeted tax breaks, like exempting tips from income tax or freezing property taxes for seniors, creates long-term problems. | Lambert Car-Sharing Fight – A new bill at the St. Louis Board of Aldermen would block Turo, an online car-sharing platform, from operating at Lambert Airport unless it signs a revenue-sharing deal. | Melissa Price-Smith not honoring sunshine law requests?https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 36:21 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about the DNC giving out free trump t.a.c.o.s | trump shared a post claiming Biden is a clone 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 Boulder, Colorado terrorist’s family has been detained | Ilhan Omar has fundraiser in Colorado 17:32 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: U.S. and Missouri Are Going in the Wrong Direction on Taxes – In his recent op-ed, David argues that while cutting taxes sounds good in theory, the trend of targeted tax breaks, like exempting tips from income tax or freezing property taxes for seniors, creates long-term problems. | Lambert Car-Sharing Fight – A new bill at the St. Louis Board of Aldermen would block Turo, an online car-sharing platform, from operating at Lambert Airport unless it signs a revenue-sharing deal. | Melissa Price-Smith not honoring sunshine law requests?https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 36:21 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about the DNC giving out free trump t.a.c.o.s | trump shared a post claiming Biden is a clone 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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Mike Ferguson in the Morning -Pride month is off to a slow start, as it is clear America has "pride fatigue". -David Stokes of the Show Me Institute defends himself after voicing disagreement with President Trump's "No Tax on Tips" proposal and other niche tax breaks. -Chicago continues creeping its hand into the pockets of the rest of Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 We hope you had a blessed Memorial Day | Kehoe has called a special session for disaster relief 18:05 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Lead Fund Lapses in St. Louis – A 2012 law required that 60% of housing inspection fees go toward the city’s Lead Remediation Fund. But city officials now admit the money hasn’t been going into the fund for years. Instead, funds have been used to cover Building Division salaries, including at least one employee not working on lead-related issues. | Special Session on Stadium Subsidies https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/ https://x.com/DavidCStokes 35:49 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about I.C.E. arresting immigrants at courthouses 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 We hope you had a blessed Memorial Day | Kehoe has called a special session for disaster relief 18:05 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Lead Fund Lapses in St. Louis – A 2012 law required that 60% of housing inspection fees go toward the city’s Lead Remediation Fund. But city officials now admit the money hasn’t been going into the fund for years. Instead, funds have been used to cover Building Division salaries, including at least one employee not working on lead-related issues. | Special Session on Stadium Subsidies https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/ https://x.com/DavidCStokes 35:49 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about I.C.E. arresting immigrants at courthouses 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 (15mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at theShow-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes@ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss: Special Session on Stadium Funding – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a special session for next month to consider a stadium funding plan for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. The proposal would use tax revenue generated by the teams to back bonds and provide up to $50 million in tax credits, covering as much as half the cost of new or renovated stadiums. David can break down the policy concerns, including the rushed nature of the original plan.And David can discuss the city's recovery from last week's devastating tornado.Do We Really Need A New Arrowhead Stadium In K.C.? 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: “MILLER TIME!!” 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of State, @JayAshcroftMO Husband. Father. Missouri's 40th Secretary of StateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPICS: The city's recovery from last week's devastating tornado and the destruction to the Show-Me Institute building | Cara Spencer’s reaction to Tornado sirens not going off | Special Session on Stadium Funding https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 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 Josh Hawley pressed Noem for expedited FEMA funds for St. Louis tornado damage 18:40 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPICS: The city's recovery from last week's devastating tornado and the destruction to the Show-Me Institute building | Cara Spencer’s reaction to Tornado sirens not going off | Special Session on Stadium Funding https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 33:53 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Trump roasting a NOTUS reporter 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.

David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the ShowMe Institute,Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA Jay AshcroftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Kit Bond passed away today at the age of 86 15:22 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: The passing of Kit Bond | MetroLink’s new gates don’t yet work. ‘Worse than useless,’ rider says | The end of the legislative session and HB 595 and Property Rights – A bill heading to the governor would stop cities from requiring landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers. David supports the change, arguing landlords shouldn’t be forced into federal programs and should keep the right to screen tenants based on their own criteria. | Money for KC Royals Stadium? | State control of police https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 32:59 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about Jake Tapper’s book about the cover up of Joe Biden’s failing health 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 (15mins) David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss:Capital Gains Tax Bill (HB 594) – Lawmakers passed a bill that includes a capital gains tax exemption, expanded senior property tax freezes, and a sales tax exemption for hygiene products. It's a mixed bag and David can break it down. HB 595 and Property Rights – A bill heading to the governor would stop cities from requiring landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers. David supports the change, arguing landlords shouldn’t be forced into federal programs and should keep the right to screen tenants based on their own criteria. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of State, @JayAshcroftMO Husband. Father. Missouri's 40th Secretary of StateThe Debate About The Persecution Of The J6 Prisoners ContinuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: the final stretch of Missouri's legislative session, including debates over education funding, Medicaid spending, and the state's overall budget growth. They discuss proposed education reforms, reading instruction standards, and open enrollment. The conversation also covers late-session legislative dealmaking, concerns over tax credit expansions, the pause of St. Louis's transit project, new land bank plans in St. Louis County, and developments in telemedicine and electricity market reforms. Timestamps 00:00 Budget Week: The Countdown Begins 02:57 Legislative Priorities: Education and Medicaid 06:00 Senate Bill 10: A Mixed Bag of Economic Development 09:03 House Bill 660: Local Tax Reforms 11:49 Education Legislation: Open Enrollment and Safety Measures 15:11 Land Banks: A Controversial Expansion 17:58 Telemedicine and Energy Policy: Future Prospects 20:49 Final Thoughts: Legislative Outlook and Community Impact Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss: MetroLink Green Line Paused– The proposed $1.1 billion Green Line expansion in St. Louis has been paused at the request of Mayor Cara Spencer, who raised concerns about the project’s viability and cost. With no existing bus route along the proposed corridor and just 5,000 projected daily riders, the plan was a costly gamble with limited upside. Federal funding prospects have also dimmed. David argues this pause offers a much-needed opportunity to rethink how St. Louis approaches regional transit. The Green Line is a bad idea. It should be stopped all together, not just paused. Urban Farming Veto in North St. Louis County– County Executive Sam Page recently vetoed a $3.2 million plan to fund an urban farming initiative aimed at tackling food insecurity in North County. He cited constitutional concerns over awarding taxpayer dollars without a competitive bidding process. While some local officials criticized the decision, others, including participating farmers, pointed to a lack of transparency in the original proposal. David can break down the policy and governance issues at play. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of State, @JayAshcroftMOHusband. Father. Missouri's 40th Secretary of StateThe New Trump Military Is Merit Based And LethalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David rebukes the proposal for a billion dollar light rail to be built in the St. Louis area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning -State Rep Justin Sparks replay-Are drugs meant to reverse opioid overdoses actually enabling opioid abusers to get higher off of larger dosages?-Elon Musk is transitioning away from D.O.G.E - where do they go from here?-David Stokes of Show Me Institute disapproves of the proposed billion dollar light rail. -Should "justice impacted" people - aka felons - and fatties be added to the list of protected persons? We certainly don't think so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 It is Trump’s 100th day in office 16:47 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Mayor Cara Spencer shut down the Building Stabalization Program which forced property owners to pay for repairs they did not approve | Mayor Cara Spencer putting plans for Metro Link green line on hold | David went to Jefferson City yesterday to provide testimony on House Bill 660, which would strengthen protections for taxpayers | Developer Seeks New Sales Tax for Jefferson Arms Project | Follow up on the St. Louis County Council recently passed a bill granting $3.2 million in taxpayer funds to private farmshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:42 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Chris is out today but his sponsor still deserves to have his link here in the show notes. https://www.bridgetonmo.com/directory.aspx?EID=40 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 It is Trump’s 100th day in office 16:47 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Mayor Cara Spencer shut down the Building Stabalization Program which forced property owners to pay for repairs they did not approve | Mayor Cara Spencer putting plans for Metro Link green line on hold | David went to Jefferson City yesterday to provide testimony on House Bill 660, which would strengthen protections for taxpayers | Developer Seeks New Sales Tax for Jefferson Arms Project | Follow up on the St. Louis County Council recently passed a bill granting $3.2 million in taxpayer funds to private farmshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:42 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Chris is out today but his sponsor still deserves to have his link here in the show notes. https://www.bridgetonmo.com/directory.aspx?EID=40 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.

11:05A – 11:22A (17mins) David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss his multi-part series: A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities? The series offers practical, research-backed guidance on how Missouri cities, towns, and villages can better organize, fund, and operate themselves to serve residents and taxpayers more effectively.Part One: Municipal Organization and StructureExamines how different forms of local government—such as boards of trustees, mayor-council systems, and city managers—impact accountability, efficiency, and service delivery. Part Two: Taxation (Released last week)Analyzes how Missouri municipalities raise revenue and makes the case for shifting away from volatile and distortionary sources like sales and income taxes. It recommends a more balanced, growth-oriented approach centered on property taxes, user fees, and greater transparency in the use of special taxing districts. 11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) NY AG Letitia James Is BIG MAD At The Trump Administration – How Dare They 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Weekly Feature: “WHEEL OF AUDIO CLIPS!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass speaks with David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, about A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Cities, Towns, and Villages, Part Two: Taxation. They discuss Missouri's over-reliance on sales taxes and harmful local income taxes, particularly in St. Louis and Kansas City. Stokes emphasizes the need for a "three-legged stool" approach to municipal funding, where sales taxes, property taxes, and user fees work together to create a more stable and sustainable financial system for Missouri's municipalities. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Municipal Policy Expertise 02:52 Understanding Municipal Policy and Governance 06:12 Local Taxation: Sources and Implications 09:03 The Role of User Fees in Municipal Finance 12:10 Sales Tax Dynamics and Special Taxing Districts 14:47 The Impact of Tax Incentives on Local Development 17:54 Challenges of Property and Personal Property Taxes 20:58 Sales Tax Pooling: A Unique Approach 24:08 Conclusion and Future Directions in Municipal Policy Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Hegseth defending Signal leak | 60 Minutes producer resigns | Nadine Menendez found guilty 15:41 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Sinkholes are swallowing St. Louis whole | No Bid, Few Rules – St. Louis County’s $3.2M Grant to Rustic Roots Sanctuary: The St. Louis County Council is weighing a $3.2 million grant to Rustic Roots Sanctuary, an urban farm in Spanish Lake, to address food insecurity. But the proposal is drawing scrutiny: it skips the competitive bidding process, lacks clear spending requirements, and follows previous compliance issues involving zoning and permitting. | St. Louis Officials Push for City Manager System After Electing New Mayor: Just days after St. Louis voters elected a new mayor to fix city services, aldermen are reviving a proposal to shift day-to-day operations to a professional city manager. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 32:53 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ 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 Hegseth defending Signal leak | 60 Minutes producer resigns | Nadine Menendez found guilty 15:41 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Sinkholes are swallowing St. Louis whole | No Bid, Few Rules – St. Louis County’s $3.2M Grant to Rustic Roots Sanctuary: The St. Louis County Council is weighing a $3.2 million grant to Rustic Roots Sanctuary, an urban farm in Spanish Lake, to address food insecurity. But the proposal is drawing scrutiny: it skips the competitive bidding process, lacks clear spending requirements, and follows previous compliance issues involving zoning and permitting. | St. Louis Officials Push for City Manager System After Electing New Mayor: Just days after St. Louis voters elected a new mayor to fix city services, aldermen are reviving a proposal to shift day-to-day operations to a professional city manager. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 32:53 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ 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.

Marc & Kim deliver a no-holds-barred Thursday on the Marc Cox Morning Show. Marc opens by torching Fed Chair Jerome Powell over reckless inflation talk and rails against sky-high property tax assessments hammering St. Louis homeowners. State Rep. Brad Christ joins to reject the revived “Better Together” city-county merger, while David Stokes breaks down Missouri's outdated tax structure. Kim on a Whim targets SNL's woke retreat and the hidden DEI rebrand by Big Tech. Marc celebrates UK courts defining “woman” biologically, while Anthony Russo exposes Biden's tax swap deception. Jim Talent and Griff Jenkins slam the political stunt of Sen. Van Hollen's El Salvador trip while a grieving mother pleads for justice. Shannon Bream weighs in on Title IX lawsuits, DOJ corruption, and media bias. Plus: Cardinals and Blues playoff buzz with @Ackerman1120, Bonnaroo lineup drops, and Taylor Lorenz defends a killer. It's media hypocrisy, open border disasters, and generational tension—all in one firestorm of a show.

Marc welcomes David Stokes from the Show-Me Institute to dissect how Missouri's cities collect revenue and why the tax structure needs a rethink. Stokes reveals that Missouri municipalities rely less on property taxes than any other state—while cities like Wildwood depend on sales taxes for over 90% of local revenue. He outlines a smarter approach using a “three-legged stool” model of sales taxes, property taxes, and user fees. They debate the controversial St. Louis County sales tax pool and how proposed grocery tax cuts could disrupt municipal budgets. Stokes' latest free-market municipal guide is out now on ShowMeInstitute.org.

Marc & Kim welcome State Rep. Brad Christ, who slams the renewed city-county merger plan as a nonstarter and warns against progressive St. Louis influence shaping county policy. Former Senator Jim Talent joins to blast Sen. Van Hollen's El Salvador trip as empty grandstanding, while calling for a return to tough Trump-era immigration enforcement. David Stokes from the Show-Me Institute unpacks Missouri's fragile municipal tax system, arguing for a smarter mix of revenue sources to stabilize local budgets. Griff Jenkins delivers a powerful breakdown of Rachel Morin's mother's testimony, media double standards, and the Democrats' baffling defense of violent illegal immigrants.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 An update on the Pennsylvania governor mansion arsonist | Using food stamps on Snickers and Gatorade 16:39 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Cara Spencer sworn in as new mayor of St. Louis | Why did prop B fail? | New Report: A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Cities – Part Two: Taxation: The Show-Me Institute just released the second installment of its municipal policy series, this time focusing on taxation https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 35:23 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about Trump freezing Harvard's money 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 An update on the Pennsylvania governor mansion arsonist | Using food stamps on Snickers and Gatorade 16:39 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Cara Spencer sworn in as new mayor of St. Louis | Why did prop B fail? | New Report: A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Cities – Part Two: Taxation: The Show-Me Institute just released the second installment of its municipal policy series, this time focusing on taxation https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 35:23 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about Trump freezing Harvard's money 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 Karoline Leavitt calls on countries to bring the White House their best offer to negotiate on tariffs 17:09 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis Mayoral Election: What Should Be the Top Priority? | Arnold City Officials Sue State Auditor Over Road Project Probe: Arnold city officials have filed a lawsuit against Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, alleging overreach in his request for records from closed city council meetings related to the scuttled $75 million Arnold Parkway project. The officials are seeking a restraining order to prevent the release of sensitive information. | Upcoming Event Insider’s Hour with the Show-Me Institute on April 15th with 2 times and locations! Missouri Athletic Club West at Noon and Cafe Napoli at 5pm https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 32:43 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about attacking narco-terrorists with drones 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 (15mins) David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss: Missouri’s film tax credit program—the “Show MO Act”—is back and fully active after being reauthorized by the state. Supporters claim it will revitalize the state’s film industry, but David argues the program has a poor track record, doesn’t deliver on its economic promises, and amounts to little more than corporate welfare. State lawmakers are also debating legislation that would create a Clay County Sports Complex Authority, opening the door for state and local subsidies for new stadiums for the Chiefs or Royals. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of State, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying gun on Capitol grounds as senator holds floor for more than 19 hours 15:56 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Missouri’s “Show MO Act” is drawing praise for bringing film productions back to the state, but do film tax credits really deliver on their economic promises? | Clayton Mayoral Race Sparked by Washington U. Ball Field Dispute – A zoning battle over WashU’s proposed athletic fields has fueled a write-in mayoral campaign in Clayton. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:21 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about Cory Booker’s filibuster 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 Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying gun on Capitol grounds as senator holds floor for more than 19 hours 15:56 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Missouri’s “Show MO Act” is drawing praise for bringing film productions back to the state, but do film tax credits really deliver on their economic promises? | Clayton Mayoral Race Sparked by Washington U. Ball Field Dispute – A zoning battle over WashU’s proposed athletic fields has fueled a write-in mayoral campaign in Clayton. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:21 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about Cory Booker’s filibuster 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 Tim Jones uses the Signal app and doesn't understand how this mistaken text to a journalist could have happened 18:02 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Election day is April 8. What will be on the ballot? | Prop B in St. Louis County | The Green Line: Will MetroLink Expansion Move Forward? | The Opera Theatre of St. Louis said Monday that it intends to buy part of the Clayton headquarters of footwear giant Caleres | The Centene Ice Center remains a financial strain on Maryland Heights https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 33:18 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is a headline dump 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 Tim Jones uses the Signal app and doesn't understand how this mistaken text to a journalist could have happened 18:02 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Election day is April 8. What will be on the ballot? | Prop B in St. Louis County | The Green Line: Will MetroLink Expansion Move Forward? | The Opera Theatre of St. Louis said Monday that it intends to buy part of the Clayton headquarters of footwear giant Caleres | The Centene Ice Center remains a financial strain on Maryland Heights https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 33:18 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is a headline dump 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 (15mins) Brenda Talent, CEO at the Show-Me Institute, to react to the first half of the 2025 Missouri legislative session and highlight priorities for the second half of the session like: Eliminating the state income tax, expanding school choice by passing K-12 Open Enrollment, and reforming the state’s education funding formula?The Closing Of The Federal Education Department Will Only Help America’s Children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:05A – 10:22A (17mins) Weekly: Susie Moore, Deputy Managing Editor, Redstate.com @SmoosieQ @RedStateWe Are Flirting With A Constitutional Crisis In America – It’s Not Because Of President TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Rand Paul says he will not vote for the Continuing Resolution | Tariffs on Canadian electricity | Stock market still jittery | Ukraine minerals deal 15:20 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Will it be impossible for Tishaura to win her election? | Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry at Risk of Closing after 200 years | Money for homeless | St. Louis County’s Proposition B – St. Louis County voters will decide in April whether to give the county council power to discipline and remove department heads. | Missouri Poised to Take Over St. Louis Police | Sam Page unveiled the new flag for St. Louis County | The Missouri House gave preliminary approval to slash the personal property tax on vehicleshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 35:20 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Continuing Resolution headed to Senate | Mel Gibson and Trump 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 Rand Paul says he will not vote for the Continuing Resolution | Tariffs on Canadian electricity | Stock market still jittery | Ukraine minerals deal 15:20 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Will it be impossible for Tishaura to win her election? | Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry at Risk of Closing after 200 years | Money for homeless | St. Louis County’s Proposition B – St. Louis County voters will decide in April whether to give the county council power to discipline and remove department heads. | Missouri Poised to Take Over St. Louis Police | Sam Page unveiled the new flag for St. Louis County | The Missouri House gave preliminary approval to slash the personal property tax on vehicleshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 35:20 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Continuing Resolution headed to Senate | Mel Gibson and Trump 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, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: the Missouri Office of Government Efficiency (MOGE) and its impact on state governance, legislative approaches in the House and Senate, the role of outside experts in identifying inefficiencies, and the importance of accountability through timelines. They also cover educational policies like open enrollment, challenges with smartphone use in schools, COVID-era municipal water policies, source of income laws, and the ongoing debate over eliminating the state income tax. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

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