Podcast appearances and mentions of david stokes

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Recapping the Right to Life event last night with Lara Trump | Protestors were at the convention center | IDF attacked Hamas leaders in Qatar | The RINO Republican Establishment in Jefferson City | Speaker Jon Patterson has been an extreme disappointment 15:58 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Push for housing, pickleball on site of rare U. City forest raises new fear about flooding | HJR 5 and property tax reform | SLDC board revives North City grants program after months-long pause: SLDC St. Louis Development Corp.'s board voted last week to bring back the North City grants program. As David pointed out when the program first launched, these so-called grants look more like giveaways of tax dollars to politically connected businesses than true investments in the community.https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 32:55 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner 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 Recapping the Right to Life event last night with Lara Trump | Protestors were at the convention center | IDF attacked Hamas leaders in Qatar | The RINO Republican Establishment in Jefferson City | Speaker Jon Patterson has been an extreme disappointment 15:58 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Push for housing, pickleball on site of rare U. City forest raises new fear about flooding | HJR 5 and property tax reform | SLDC board revives North City grants program after months-long pause: SLDC St. Louis Development Corp.'s board voted last week to bring back the North City grants program. As David pointed out when the program first launched, these so-called grants look more like giveaways of tax dollars to politically connected businesses than true investments in the community.https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 32:55 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner 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 David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-MeInstitute discusses: Planning, Zoning, and Property Rights in Missouri – David’s new report, the thirdinstallment in his free-market municipality series, examines how planning andzoning are used in Missouri cities and suggests reforms to improve how they areimplemented and managed Wildwood’s First Tax Breaks? – Wildwood officials are weighing whether to grant$3.3 million in tax exemptions for a proposed 188-unit apartment and retailcomplex in Town Center. SLDC board revives North City grants program after months-long pause: SLDCSt. Louis Development Corps board voted Wednesday to bring back the NorthCity grants program. As David pointed out when the program first launched,these so-called grants look more like giveaways of tax dollars to politicallyconnected businesses than true investments in the community. 9:25 – 9:37 Larry Conners "Mr. Conner's" Neighborhood" @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 Kenneth Rapoza LATEST ARTICLE: This onemove could give Trump a win on global tariffs - and calm the bond marketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-MeInstitute discusses: Planning, Zoning, and Property Rights in Missouri – David’s new report, the thirdinstallment in his free-market municipality series, examines how planning andzoning are used in Missouri cities and suggests reforms to improve how they areimplemented and managed Wildwood’s First Tax Breaks? – Wildwood officials are weighing whether to grant$3.3 million in tax exemptions for a proposed 188-unit apartment and retailcomplex in Town Center. SLDC board revives North City grants program after months-long pause: SLDCSt. Louis Development Corps board voted Wednesday to bring back the NorthCity grants program. As David pointed out when the program first launched,these so-called grants look more like giveaways of tax dollars to politicallyconnected businesses than true investments in the community. 9:25 – 9:37 Larry Conners "Mr. Conner's" Neighborhood" @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 Kenneth Rapoza LATEST ARTICLE: This onemove could give Trump a win on global tariffs - and calm the bond marketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Show-Me Institute Director of Municipal Policy David Stokes about his new paper in the Free-Market Guide to Missouri Municipalities series on planning and zoning. They discuss how fragmentation among local governments can limit overly strict zoning, how zoning rules affect housing affordability, and why “last house syndrome” poses risks for Missouri's future growth. From accessory dwelling units and minimum parking requirements to the debate over multifamily housing, Stokes explains how smart reforms can protect property rights and keep housing costs down. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Labor Day was a day of protests for the left 17:44 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Planning, Zoning, and Property Rights in Missouri – David’s new report examines how planning and zoning are used in Missouri cities and suggests reforms to improve how they are implemented and managed. | Wildwood’s First Tax Breaks? – Wildwood officials are weighing whether to grant $3.3 million in tax exemptions for a proposed 188-unit apartment and retail complex in Town Center. showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes 34:21 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Ilhan Omar’s fortune growing 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 Labor Day was a day of protests for the left 17:44 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Planning, Zoning, and Property Rights in Missouri – David’s new report examines how planning and zoning are used in Missouri cities and suggests reforms to improve how they are implemented and managed. | Wildwood’s First Tax Breaks? – Wildwood officials are weighing whether to grant $3.3 million in tax exemptions for a proposed 188-unit apartment and retail complex in Town Center. showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes 34:21 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Ilhan Omar’s fortune growing 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: The Time Is Right to Privatize the U.S. Postal Service – In his recent op-ed, David argues that the USPS monopolyno longer serves the public well. Delivery has become slower and less reliable, finances are in decline, and even mail security is at risk. He makes the case that it’s time to open the system to competition and let private carriers deliver first-class mail. The Dome has an uncertain financial future, according to an audit report released Wednesday by Missouri State Auditor. The facility doesn't have sufficient funding for maintenance over the next decade, the audit found, estimating a $67 million funding gap while criticizing its owner's management. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) AmVets Event 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: The Time Is Right to Privatize the U.S. Postal Service – In his recent op-ed, David argues that the USPS monopolyno longer serves the public well. Delivery has become slower and less reliable, finances are in decline, and even mail security is at risk. He makes the case that it’s time to open the system to competition and let private carriers deliver first-class mail. The Dome has an uncertain financial future, according to an audit report released Wednesday by Missouri State Auditor. The facility doesn't have sufficient funding for maintenance over the next decade, the audit found, estimating a $67 million funding gap while criticizing its owner's management. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) AmVets Event See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 NewsTalkSTL has been honoring the 13 service members who died four years ago at Abbey Gate 18:26 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: The Time Is Right to Privatize the U.S. Postal Service – In his recent op-ed, David argues that the USPS monopoly no longer serves the public well. | A Property Tax Freeze for All Homeowners? – St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann says voters deserve the chance to enact a real estate property tax freeze similar to the one already available for seniors. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 34:16 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about the special election in Iowa | Lisa Cook, Fed Reserve Governor, accused of mortgage fraud 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 NewsTalkSTL has been honoring the 13 service members who died four years ago at Abbey Gate 18:26 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: The Time Is Right to Privatize the U.S. Postal Service – In his recent op-ed, David argues that the USPS monopoly no longer serves the public well. | A Property Tax Freeze for All Homeowners? – St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann says voters deserve the chance to enact a real estate property tax freeze similar to the one already available for seniors. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 34:16 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about the special election in Iowa | Lisa Cook, Fed Reserve Governor, accused of mortgage fraud 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 Catherine Hanaway accepts the position of Attorney General of Missouri | Andrew Bailey joins the FBI 14:02 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Property Tax Reform Testimony : This week, David will provide testimony to the Missouri House of Representatives Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform. In his remarks, he will call for changes to Missouri’s property assessment process and caution against recent property tax caps, arguing they will shrink the tax base and shift costs onto other taxpayers.https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 30:42 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner 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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THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW David Stokes is guest co-host https://x.com/DavidCStokes 0:00 SEG 1 Helicopter accident in Alton 15:01 SEG 2 Barak Berkovich, Chris’ former Israeli tour guide who is currently a reservist serving in the IDF | TOPIC: Travel tips for Chris during his return trip to Israel next week 33:22 SEG 3 Barak stays on for another segment to talk about why now is a good time to visit Israel 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: Louis Halts Minority Contracting Rules Over Federal Threats:Mayor Cara Spencer is accelerating efforts to rewrite city minority- and women-owned contractor rules, saying the Trump administration has threatened grant cuts and prosecutions in cities with such programs. 17 North St. Louis County Cities Pursue Joint Road Tax:A group of 17 municipalities in the Normandy School District footprint is asking voters to approve a 1% sales tax to fund shared road and sidewalk repairs. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Tim Jones - @SpeakerTimJones “The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show” weekdays 4p-6p on NewstalkSTLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW David Stokes is guest co-host https://x.com/DavidCStokes 0:00 SEG 1 Helicopter accident in Alton 15:01 SEG 2 Barak Berkovich, Chris’ former Israeli tour guide who is currently a reservist serving in the IDF | TOPIC: Travel tips for Chris during his return trip to Israel next week 33:22 SEG 3 Barak stays on for another segment to talk about why now is a good time to visit Israel 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: Louis Halts Minority Contracting Rules Over Federal Threats:Mayor Cara Spencer is accelerating efforts to rewrite city minority- and women-owned contractor rules, saying the Trump administration has threatened grant cuts and prosecutions in cities with such programs. 17 North St. Louis County Cities Pursue Joint Road Tax:A group of 17 municipalities in the Normandy School District footprint is asking voters to approve a 1% sales tax to fund shared road and sidewalk repairs. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Tim Jones - @SpeakerTimJones “The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show” weekdays 4p-6p on NewstalkSTLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3, Segment 1 opens with Marc and Kim setting the stage for a heavy political discussion about St. Louis County's ongoing corruption crisis. David Stokes from the Show Me Institute dives deep into the indictment of County Executive Sam Page for allegedly misusing taxpayer funds to influence an election. Stokes contrasts this with the more serious charges against former executive Steve Stenger but emphasizes the erosion of trust in local government. They discuss the pattern of abuse in taxpayer-funded election mailers, the failure of county oversight—particularly the lack of a functioning county auditor—and the toxic political environment fueling these scandals. The segment closes with criticism of Page's defenders who blame the Attorney General and a preview of the next discussion on the Hawley-Biden insider trading bill dispute.

Hour 3 delivers a hard-hitting look at political corruption and accountability in St. Louis County, featuring David Stokes of the Show Me Institute breaking down Sam Page's indictment and the decades-long abuse of taxpayer-funded political mailers. Former Senator Jim Talent tackles the brewing feud between President Trump and Senator Josh Hawley over insider trading legislation, stressing transparency without choking public service. Former Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson exposes the real dangers of social media-fueled misinformation in policing, using the violent Cincinnati assault as a case study and warning about the woke justice system letting violent criminals loose. Finally, Kim Otto previews the Trump-backed plan to streamline medical records through opt-in tech apps, acknowledging privacy fears but emphasizing the need for modernization and patient control. A power-packed hour revealing the failures and fights shaping America today.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning - A.G. Andrew Bailey isn't messing around - Sam Page has been officially indicted. - David Stokes of the Show Me Institute weighs in on Sam Page's indictment. - President Trump goes after Josh Hawley for working with Dems to get the P.E.L.O.S.I Act passed - which would ban Congress from trading stocks... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 NFL shooting in NYC 15:33 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Sam Page in trouble with A.G. Andrew Bailey | Missouri Needs Initiative Petition Reform – In a recent piece, he highlights a Missouri Supreme Court case involving marijuana taxes to show how definitions buried deep in a 38-page ballot initiative created unintended consequences for counties.https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 31:28 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner 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 NFL shooting in NYC 15:33 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Sam Page in trouble with A.G. Andrew Bailey | Missouri Needs Initiative Petition Reform – In a recent piece, he highlights a Missouri Supreme Court case involving marijuana taxes to show how definitions buried deep in a 38-page ballot initiative created unintended consequences for counties.https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 31:28 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner 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, @DavidCStokesto discuss: Valley Park Approves Tax Breaks for Apartment Project: Valley Park has approved tax incentives for a $60 million Mia Rose apartment complex at the former Wet Willy’s site. David can discuss what this means for local taxpayers and the growing use of development subsidies. Ballot Language Confusion Leads to Marijuana Tax Ruling: David can break down how obscure language in the marijuana legalization ballot measure led to a Supreme Court ruling that counties can’t collect sales tax in incorporated areas, and why this highlights the need for initiative petition reform in Missouri. Tax Incentives For Private Business Development Has Gone Haywire In Missouri 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 Ozzy Osbourne has passed away 17:13 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Festus Bans Feeding Stray Cats – The city has outlawed feeding feral cats, prompting backlash from residents and advocates who say the ban is inhumane and won’t solve the problem. And David thinks it's a case of government overreach. | Midtown Home Sparks Zoning Debate – A couple’s proposal to build a one-story home in Midtown Alley was stalled over concerns it doesn’t match the commercial character of the area, despite widespread neighborhood support. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 32:49 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about the House adjourning early for the August recess 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 Ozzy Osbourne has passed away 17:13 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Festus Bans Feeding Stray Cats – The city has outlawed feeding feral cats, prompting backlash from residents and advocates who say the ban is inhumane and won’t solve the problem. And David thinks it's a case of government overreach. | Midtown Home Sparks Zoning Debate – A couple’s proposal to build a one-story home in Midtown Alley was stalled over concerns it doesn’t match the commercial character of the area, despite widespread neighborhood support. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 32:49 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about the House adjourning early for the August recess 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 Larry Conners guest hosts today https://www.larryconnersusa.com/ 0:00 SEG 1 Bongino knows some secrets about the Epstein tapes 11:05 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Kehoe to Sign Bill on Source-of-Income Rules – A bill heading to the governor will block local laws that require landlords to accept housing vouchers like Section 8. | St. Louis Reduces Lot Size Rules – A new city law cuts lot size requirements for some single- and two-family homes, aiming to spur development on vacant parcels, especially in North City. | Audit of City Personnel Office Never Started – Over a year after aldermen requested a state audit of the personnel department, it still hasn’t begun. The state says the official request was never completed.showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 30:44 SEG 3 Larry and producer Joey V. talk Superman 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 Larry Conners guest hosts today https://www.larryconnersusa.com/ 0:00 SEG 1 Bongino knows some secrets about the Epstein tapes 11:05 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Kehoe to Sign Bill on Source-of-Income Rules – A bill heading to the governor will block local laws that require landlords to accept housing vouchers like Section 8. | St. Louis Reduces Lot Size Rules – A new city law cuts lot size requirements for some single- and two-family homes, aiming to spur development on vacant parcels, especially in North City. | Audit of City Personnel Office Never Started – Over a year after aldermen requested a state audit of the personnel department, it still hasn’t begun. The state says the official request was never completed.showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 30:44 SEG 3 Larry and producer Joey V. talk Superman 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, @DavidCStokes@ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org to discuss: SLDC Severance Deal– Former St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) head Neal Richardson is receiving a $141,000 severance and a $25,000 consulting fee following his departure. The payments, funded by taxpayers, raise concerns about transparency and accountability in city government. Dardenne Prairie Housing Moratorium– The city has enacted a one-year moratorium on new multi-family housing proposals, citing infrastructure strain and resident pushback against rapid growth and increased density. Dardenne Prairie- The Town That Doesn’t Want To Grow Too Fast 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 Texas ICE facility ambush | Epstein conspiracies 13:45 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis County Fires Its Auditor | Seniors Sue Over Incomplete Property Tax Freezes | Brentwood Goose Controversy Grows https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 30:54 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is an update on Zohran Mamdani 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 Texas ICE facility ambush | Epstein conspiracies 13:45 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis County Fires Its Auditor | Seniors Sue Over Incomplete Property Tax Freezes | Brentwood Goose Controversy Grows https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 30:54 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is an update on Zohran Mamdani 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 Andrew Bailey, Attorney General for Missouri | TOPIC: Giving St. Louis Sheriff Montgomery until noon tomorrow to resign | Protecting children from gender mutilation | Wanting social media companies to offer 3rd party content moderators | Terror attacks in the United Statesx.com/AGAndrewBailey ago.mo.gov/ 19:08 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis Region’s Population Problem | Brentwood’s Goose Controversy – Brentwood officials quietly removed and euthanized 19 geese at a city park because of droppings, aggression, and damage to landscaping | Bad Tax Policy From the Special Session – Missouri’s new property tax law divides counties into three tiershttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 33:57 SEG 3 Chris' Corner 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 Andrew Bailey, Attorney General for Missouri | TOPIC: Giving St. Louis Sheriff Montgomery until noon tomorrow to resign | Protecting children from gender mutilation | Wanting social media companies to offer 3rd party content moderators | Terror attacks in the United Statesx.com/AGAndrewBailey ago.mo.gov/ 19:08 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis Region’s Population Problem | Brentwood’s Goose Controversy – Brentwood officials quietly removed and euthanized 19 geese at a city park because of droppings, aggression, and damage to landscaping | Bad Tax Policy From the Special Session – Missouri’s new property tax law divides counties into three tiershttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 33:57 SEG 3 Chris' Corner 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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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.

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.

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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

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

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.

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 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.