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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

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at theShow-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org to discuss his latest op-ed in the Post-Dispatch about why it's time for St. Louis to get rid of the earnings tax and his suggestion on how to replace it? STOKES: " The city has been hemorrhaging population, jobs, and wealth for decades. Honestly, at this point in its history, what does St. Louis have to lose?" 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 @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org to discuss his latest op-ed in the Post-Dispatch about why it's time for St. Louis to get rid of the earnings tax and his suggestion on how to replace it? STOKES: " The city has been hemorrhaging population, jobs, and wealth for decades. Honestly, at this point in its history, what does St. Louis have to lose?" 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show-Me Institute Audio Briefs features audio versions of select articles, commentary, and publications from the Show-Me Institute. Learn more at showmeinstitute.org. Article text: David Stokes Was Right: Property Tax Caps Are Squeezing Local Budgets Nationwide By Patrick Tuohey Property tax relief has become a rallying cry for state policymakers across the country. Frustration over rising home values and the cost of living has driven lawmakers in states including Indiana, Ohio, and Wyoming to enact sweeping property tax cuts in recent sessions. But while these measures may look attractive on the campaign trail, they are already putting real strain on local governments that depend on property taxes to fund schools, public safety, and other essential services. An article in the publication Governing titled “State Property Tax Relief Pushes Local Budgets to the Brink” highlights this emerging dynamic. Lawmakers in several states have pursued homeowner tax credits, rate caps, or other limitations without fully compensating counties, cities, and school districts for the revenue they lose. The result? Significant budget shortfalls, belt-tightening by local governments, and even more political pressure from local leaders to revisit state legislation cutting their revenue. These developments matter to Missouri because they illustrate the unintended consequences of well-meaning tax cuts. As my colleague David Stokes has written in testimony before the Missouri Legislature, Missouri depends on property taxes to fund local services efficiently, and ill-designed state interventions can do more harm than good. Stokes emphasized that “Missouri's property assessment and tax system needs reforms, but efforts to reduce it dramatically or eliminate it entirely go too far,” and that the state should not trade one revenue problem for another by hollowing out the tax base localities rely on. What's happening outside of Missouri mirrors Stokes' concerns. In Indiana, a roughly $1.2 billion homeowner tax relief package enacted in 2025 will cost local governments an estimated $1.5 billion over three years, forcing many towns and counties to cut services or revise budgets mid-cycle. Wyoming's 25 percent cut on assessed home value for tax purposes similarly leaves schools—which receive roughly 70 percent of property tax revenue—scrambling to balance their books. Stokes has warned that limiting property tax growth without careful policy design reduces the property tax base, shifting the burden to other, more distortionary taxes. He argues that property taxes—particularly on land and real estate—are among the least harmful taxes to economic growth compared with income or sales taxes. Wholesale caps or freezes discourage local fiscal responsibility. Missouri's recent property tax changes—including the creation of “zero percent” and “five percent” counties where valuations can't drive tax increases without voter approval—reflect a similar temptation to cut taxes without addressing the broader revenue implications. Stokes has noted that such approaches may do little to improve fairness while shrinking the tax base that supports schools and local services. If policymakers in the Show-Me State pay attention to the experience of other states, they'll proceed with caution. Cutting property taxes without sustainable alternate revenue exacerbates budget stress for counties and schools and shifts costs to taxes that are more damaging to growth, such as income or sales taxes. Ensuring that relief targets those most in need—as opposed to broad caps that change how local governments fund core services—preserves local autonomy and avoids the fiscal cliff other states are now confronting. Missouri's leaders should focus on reforms that improve fairness and economic efficiency—not simply reducing bills at the expense of services Missourians value. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

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- David Stokes talks about the O'Fallon Economic Development Tax proposal- Jerome has some gripes with Senator Sheehy's involvement in removing a former marine during his outburst. - The Swamp votes to protect itself from accountability in sexual harassment/ abuse cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Who will be the next leader of Iran? 14:56 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Kirkwood is examining potential impacts of water system sale || A new study that shows the positive impacts of rapid transit systems installing gates to prevent fare evasion like metrolink is currently working on. || O'Fallon is putting "the most absurd tax in Missouri", according to David, on the ballot in April. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 34:11 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER Megyn Kelly is engaging in textbook anti-semetic framing https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ 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 SEGMENT 1: Who will be the next leader of Iran? 14:56 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Kirkwood is examining potential impacts of water system sale || A new study that shows the positive impacts of rapid transit systems installing gates to prevent fare evasion like metrolink is currently working on. || O'Fallon is putting "the most absurd tax in Missouri", according to David, on the ballot in April. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 34:11 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER Megyn Kelly is engaging in textbook anti-semetic framing https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ 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 @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org The Kimpton hotel project in Midtown, at part of the Wells Fargo campus, may get yet a bigger tax breakas costs climb to $101 million. Good news/bad news in St. Charles County. A new subdivision has finally been approved in Wentzvilleand O'Fallon is putting "the most absurd tax in Missouri", according to David, on the ballot in April. 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 @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org The Kimpton hotel project in Midtown, at part of the Wells Fargo campus, may get yet a bigger tax breakas costs climb to $101 million. Good news/bad news in St. Charles County. A new subdivision has finally been approved in Wentzvilleand O'Fallon is putting "the most absurd tax in Missouri", according to David, on the ballot in April. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tim Jones discusses what the political landscape looks like as midterms rapidly approach us. C-SPAN is for congress, so should there be a MO-SPAN for the Missouri senate? Can price increases be a good thing? David Stokes explains. Gen Z are taking it upon themselves to learn what they weren't taught. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Previewing the State of the Union || Washington University ending D.E.I. 16:03 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Billion-dollar tax break for Amazon? Missouri county bets on data center for revival || The Kimpton hotel project in Midtown, part of the Wells Fargo campus, may get yet a bigger tax break as costs climb to $101 million. || Plug the March 4 event at MAC West showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:26 SEGMENT 3: Chris’ Corner 4 things hanging over the State of the Union https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ 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 SEGMENT 1: Previewing the State of the Union || Washington University ending D.E.I. 16:03 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Billion-dollar tax break for Amazon? Missouri county bets on data center for revival || The Kimpton hotel project in Midtown, part of the Wells Fargo campus, may get yet a bigger tax break as costs climb to $101 million. || Plug the March 4 event at MAC West showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:26 SEGMENT 3: Chris’ Corner 4 things hanging over the State of the Union https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ 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 @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org His recent Post-Dispatch op-edon eliminating Missouri’s income tax, and why he argues the state’s proposal is very different from the Kansas tax cuts. New reporting showing St. Louis and St. Louis County are using Rams settlement fundsto fill budget gaps. The debate in Kirkwoodover possible new restrictions on demolishing historic homes after controversy surrounding a proposed teardown. 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 @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org His recent Post-Dispatch op-edon eliminating Missouri’s income tax, and why he argues the state’s proposal is very different from the Kansas tax cuts. New reporting showing St. Louis and St. Louis County are using Rams settlement fundsto fill budget gaps. The debate in Kirkwoodover possible new restrictions on demolishing historic homes after controversy surrounding a proposed teardown. 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 SEGMENT 1: Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at 84 || Mass shooting at Rhode Island hockey rink leaves 3 dead. The shooter claimed to be trans 18:29 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: 1. His recent Post-Dispatch op-ed on eliminating Missouri’s income tax, and why he argues the state’s proposal is very different from the Kansas tax cuts. || 2. Aldermen introduce bill to form downtown St. Louis entertainment district. || 3. Data Centers are a hot topic around the St. Louis area with Foristell now meeting about them. showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes 36:40 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: from Munich with confusion https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ 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 SEGMENT 1: Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at 84 || Mass shooting at Rhode Island hockey rink leaves 3 dead. The shooter claimed to be trans 18:29 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: 1. His recent Post-Dispatch op-ed on eliminating Missouri’s income tax, and why he argues the state’s proposal is very different from the Kansas tax cuts. || 2. Aldermen introduce bill to form downtown St. Louis entertainment district. || 3. Data Centers are a hot topic around the St. Louis area with Foristell now meeting about them. showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes 36:40 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: from Munich with confusion https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ 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 @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org His recent Post-Dispatch op-edon eliminating Missouri’s income tax, and why he argues the state’s proposal is very different from the Kansas tax cuts. New reporting showing St. Louis and St. Louis County are using Rams settlement funds to fill budget gaps. The debate in Kirkwood over possible new restrictions on demolishing historic homes after controversy surrounding a proposed teardown. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners 314-795-0272Weekly: "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 @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org His recent Post-Dispatch op-edon eliminating Missouri’s income tax, and why he argues the state’s proposal is very different from the Kansas tax cuts. New reporting showing St. Louis and St. Louis County are using Rams settlement funds to fill budget gaps. The debate in Kirkwood over possible new restrictions on demolishing historic homes after controversy surrounding a proposed teardown. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners 314-795-0272Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Trump has seen the new evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case || Lowering Missouri’s minimum wage 17:45 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: St. Charles considering permanent ban on data centers || Owner of St. Louis' AT&T tower renews push for public support of redevelopment plan || St. Louis moves to blight Central West End site after years of failed redevelopment showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 35:34 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: paper tigers and bubble memories https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ 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 SEGMENT 1: Trump has seen the new evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case || Lowering Missouri’s minimum wage 17:45 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: St. Charles considering permanent ban on data centers || Owner of St. Louis' AT&T tower renews push for public support of redevelopment plan || St. Louis moves to blight Central West End site after years of failed redevelopment showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 35:34 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: paper tigers and bubble memories https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ 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 @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org The renewed push in St. Louis County for a property tax increaseto fund senior services, and why he believes it should raise concerns for taxpayers (aside from just the concern about a tax increase). The decision by the Lions Club farmers market to leave St. Charles after the city increased its share of vendor fees, and what that says about how local governments treat community groups. 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 @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org The renewed push in St. Louis County for a property tax increaseto fund senior services, and why he believes it should raise concerns for taxpayers (aside from just the concern about a tax increase). The decision by the Lions Club farmers market to leave St. Charles after the city increased its share of vendor fees, and what that says about how local governments treat community groups. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 kicks off with Marc talking about a student that was hit by a car at a school walk out protest. David Stokes explains why ST Louis County want to raise your taxes and Tom Ackerman on SLU unbelievable win streak.

David Stokes explains why STL County wants to raise your taxes. Here's how it could affect you

- David Stokes is under fire after standing on principle over emotional manipulation when it comes to allocating tax funds. - Mike has some final thoughts on these school walk out protests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: 17:20 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPICS: 1) The O' Fallon city council reversed course and approved tax breaks for a 160,000-square-foot multisport youth complex. 2) The City of St. Charles police chief payout.      3) Kinloch let city officials live rent-free in city-owned apartments, a state ethics commission report said this month. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/ https://x.com/DavidCStokes 35:26 SEGMENT 3: https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ 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, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to break down Governor Mike Kehoe's State of the State address, including what we know so far about his plan to eliminate Missouri's income tax, proposals to modernize Missouri's tax system, and the need to rein in state spending. They also discuss open enrollment legislation, the new Missouri Advanced Nuclear Task Force and AI strategy executive order, the push to privatize downtown St. Louis convention center operations, what the Dome's history says about stadium subsidies, Kansas City's stadium debate, what they are watching in Jefferson City, and more. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

4PM HOUR 4:06- 4:20: Don Lemon vs. Nicki Minaj on X – Don loses face! 4:23 - 4:40: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institutehttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes O’Fallon Council – contentious votes, an angry mayor 4:43- 4:57:50: CHRIS’ CORNERPennsylvania Governor spills some secrets about the Democratic party and their true stance on antisemitismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Minnesota sues Trump administration over alleged overreach 14:48 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Explore St. Louis considers privatizing convention center operations: Explore St. Louis is exploring outsourcing management of America’s Center to a private operator, an approach used in other cities. || Autonomous Vehicles in Missouri: David recently testified in support of a bill that would clarify that autonomous vehicles are allowed in Missouri under basic statewide safety rules and would prevent local governments from adding extra regulations or taxes. || A city judge has dismissed the Board of Aldermen from a lawsuit that will decide who has the authority to appoint a new St. Louis sheriff | STL City schools are losing accreditation || Webster Groves is not asking for money from voters in a budget shortfallshowmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes 35:13 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is called Subpoenas for thee and not for me 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 16:46 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: St. Louis County veto: County Executive Sam Page vetoed a measure expanding minority hiring and apprenticeship rules for projects receiving county tax incentives, citing budget constraints and legal concerns. || O’Fallon’s proposed economic development sales tax: O’Fallon leaders want voters to approve a new three-eighths-cent sales tax to fund infrastructure, including a new water tower. || STL City Sheriff || Two events on crime and public safety are coming up on Jan. 21 and Feb. 10showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokesx.com/DavidCStokes 36:19 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.

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join host Zach Lawhorn to discuss the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, new federal proposals aimed at lowering healthcare costs through cost sharing, employer coverage reforms, and prescription drug transparency. They also break down the latest installment of David Stokes' Free Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities on parks and recreation, the role of user fees and outsourcing, national polling on public school open enrollment and why parents strongly support it, what they are watching as the 2026 legislative session approaches, and more. Link to the national survey: https://yeseverykidfoundation.org/new-national-poll-shows-americans-demand-more-family-first-k-12-education/ Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Pentagon orders $8.6 billion in jets made in St. Louis 16:22 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || 1) Minnesota fraud investigation: David can discuss why these programs can be vulnerable to fraud and the importance of oversight and transparency. 2) Chiefs stadium deal and public subsidies 3) Feds award St. Louis Development Corp. $80 million in tax credits:: SLDC has received its largest-ever allocation of New Markets Tax Credits. showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 36:40 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about PPP fraud and the Congresswoman from Florida 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 Pentagon orders $8.6 billion in jets made in St. Louis 16:22 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || 1) Minnesota fraud investigation: David can discuss why these programs can be vulnerable to fraud and the importance of oversight and transparency. 2) Chiefs stadium deal and public subsidies 3) Feds award St. Louis Development Corp. $80 million in tax credits:: SLDC has received its largest-ever allocation of New Markets Tax Credits. showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 36:40 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about PPP fraud and the Congresswoman from Florida 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 Guest host, Tony Colombo newstalkstl.com/colombo 0:00 SEG 1 St. Louis City sheriff Montgomery removed from his position 15:53 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC:Chiefs are leaving Missouri for Kansas in 2031 || David has a new report out, A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities, Part Four: Parks and Recreation. He can walk through how cities should think about funding parks and recreational assets. || St. Louis to build modular homes in tornado-damaged north city with federal funds: || $40M condo building approved for part of Caleres campus in Claytonhttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 34:58 SEG 3 Rene Artman, Chair of the Republican Central Committee of St. Louis County || Recap of the Feed My People food drivestlcorepublicans.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 Guest host, Tony Colombo newstalkstl.com/colombo 0:00 SEG 1 St. Louis City sheriff Montgomery removed from his position 15:53 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC:Chiefs are leaving Missouri for Kansas in 2031 || David has a new report out, A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities, Part Four: Parks and Recreation. He can walk through how cities should think about funding parks and recreational assets. || St. Louis to build modular homes in tornado-damaged north city with federal funds: || $40M condo building approved for part of Caleres campus in Claytonhttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 34:58 SEG 3 Rene Artman, Chair of the Republican Central Committee of St. Louis County || Recap of the Feed My People food drivestlcorepublicans.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.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes / Show-Me Institute, David Stokes to discuss:1) St. Louis County and St. Charles County Budget Issues: St. Louis County Council has proposed roughly $55 million in cuts as it works to close an $81 million deficit, raising questions about priorities, transparency, and long-term fiscal planning. David can also compare this with St. Charles County’s budget, which has been described as a “budget of take-aways,” and explain what these approaches mean for taxpayers, public services, and public trust.2) Stokes’ New Paper on Parks and Recreation: David has a new report out, A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities, Part Four: Parks and Recreation. He can walk through how cities should think about funding parks and recreational assets, when user fees make more sense than general taxes, and how outsourcing, contracting, and service sharing can reduce costs and improve service quality, while avoiding taxpayer-funded facilities that compete with the private sector. 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 Trump will address the nation tomorrow evening 16:26 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Historic Black community land sale: A historic Black community in Westland Acres is trying to sell more than 120 acres for redevelopment. A plan could finally move forward, but it faces zoning hurdles || Audit questions nonprofit spending: A city audit found missing documents, unapproved contracts, and unusually high mowing costs in a St. Louis neighborhood cleanup program funded with pandemic aid. || Metrolink is getting new trains. What is David’s take on this since he is famously a bus guy? || Cuts in county spending showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes 32:13 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about the Vanity Fair article on Susie Wiles 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 address the nation tomorrow evening 16:26 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Historic Black community land sale: A historic Black community in Westland Acres is trying to sell more than 120 acres for redevelopment. A plan could finally move forward, but it faces zoning hurdles || Audit questions nonprofit spending: A city audit found missing documents, unapproved contracts, and unusually high mowing costs in a St. Louis neighborhood cleanup program funded with pandemic aid. || Metrolink is getting new trains. What is David’s take on this since he is famously a bus guy? || Cuts in county spending showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes 32:13 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about the Vanity Fair article on Susie Wiles 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:1) St. Louis County Budget Process and Lack of Public Input: The County Council may again introduce and pass its budget in the same meeting, leaving no opportunity for public review. David can speak to why this is bad policy, why transparency matters even more with lengthy and complex budget bills, and what a better process would look like.2) The Show-Me Institute’s 2026 Blueprint: David can highlight key areas he worked on in the Blueprint, economic development subsidies, local government transparency, and property tax reform, and explain how these reforms could improve governance and reduce the burden on taxpayers. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join host Zach Lawhorn to outline what a responsible plan to eliminate Missouri's income tax should include, from revenue triggers and spending restraint to rethinking other taxes. They also break down St. Louis County's Bill 182 expanding prevailing wage and DBE mandates, Independence's proposed TIF package for a new Wally's gas station and what it says about corporate welfare, Missouri's early literacy crisis and reforms like a universal third grade reading screener, mandatory retention, and banning three cueing, and what they are watching next on prefiled tax bills, data center policy, and rising property tax bills across the state. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

In hour 1 of the Mark Reardon Show live from the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in at Helen Fitzgerald's, Mark is joined by Jesse Finney, Vice President of Guns N' Hoses, David Strom, associate editor at HotAir.com, and Greg Brown, Eureka Fire Chief. In hour 2 of the Mark Reardon Show live from the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in at Helen Fitzgerald's, Mark is joined by Garon Mosby, St. Louis Fire Department Command Staff Officer, and Dennis Hancock, St. Louis County Councilman, to discuss the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in and fights live from Helen Fitzgerald's. Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, joins to discuss the current sports news around the city of St. Louis. In hour 3 of the Mark Reardon Show live from the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in at Helen Fitzgerald's, Mark is joined by David Stokes, President of Guns N' Hoses and Owner & Operator of Grey Eagle Distributors, and Larry O' Toole, Executive Director of Guns N' Hoses, to discuss Wednesday's main event. We also hear our Audio Cut of the Day!

In hour 3 of the Mark Reardon Show live from the Guns N' Hoses weigh-in at Helen Fitzgerald's, Mark is joined by David Stokes, President of Guns N' Hoses and Owner & Operator of Grey Eagle Distributors, and Larry O' Toole, Executive Director of Guns N' Hoses, to discuss Wednesday's main event. We also hear our Audio Cut of the Day!

Marc Cox leads a politically charged show covering national issues, local policy, and conservative perspectives. Hour 1 examines the government shutdown's impact on air travel and federal workers, then Dan Buck joins for “Buck Don't Give a _____” to discuss Liz Wheeler, Elon Musk, and the fight for free speech in today's media. Hour 2 features Dom Savino with economic analysis on the shutdown, Obamacare, and market trends, followed by Veterans Day reflections and “In Other News” highlighting celebrity politics, tech, and college sports. Hour 3 includes Mary Vought from The Heritage Foundation discussing the rise of socialism in major cities and conservative strategy, while David Stokes from the Show-Me Institute calls in to discuss St. Louis County's Bill 182 on minority contracting and development concerns. The hour wraps with another segment of “Buck Don't Give a _____.” Hour 4 features Jimmy Failla breaking down Kamala Harris and campaign politics, Taylor Riggs from Fox Business analyzing inflation and fuel prices, and a lighthearted closer on death-metal singer Ignacia Fernández being crowned Miss World Chile.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck talk with David Stokes from the Show-Me Institute to discuss St. Louis County Bill 182 and its expansion of minority hiring and contracting requirements. They examine the broader impact of government regulations and red tape on local developers and builders, as well as the role of tax incentives and subsidies like TIF financing. The conversation also covers union influence in county legislation, concerns over potential fraud and complexity in minority contracting programs, and questions about legal authority between county, state, and federal levels. Stokes warns that these policies could drive developers away from St. Louis County.

Hour 3 of the Marc Cox Morning Show features a powerful lineup of guests and topics. Marc first talks with Mary Vought, Vice President of Strategic Communications at The Heritage Foundation, about the rise of socialist politicians in major cities, the impact of “woke” policies, and how conservatives are responding to DEI and ESG initiatives. Next, David Stokes from the Show-Me Institute calls in to break down St. Louis County Bill 182, exploring its expansion of minority contracting rules, union influence, and potential consequences for developers. The hour wraps with Dan Buck joining for “Buck Don't Give a _____,” where the two dive into Liz Wheeler's rise in conservative media, Elon Musk's reflections on Charlie Kirk's legacy, and the ongoing battle over free speech and media bias.

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.