Podcast appearances and mentions of david stokes

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.

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.

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.

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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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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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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