Podcast appearances and mentions of david stokes

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.

David Stokes, Show-Me Institute, On Port KC Issues | 2-11-26See 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.

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

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- 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.

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.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Chris is broadcasting live from Atlantic City at the NewsMax Trip to Israel reunion 16:50 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Waymo Bringing Robotaxis to St. Louis || The release of Show-Me's 2026 Blueprint for Missouri: The 2026 Blueprint: Moving Missouri Forward explores 17 policy areas in which common-sense reform could immediately and positively impact everyday life for Missourians. Issues covered range from education and healthcare to property taxes and budget reform. || Nuclear power plants in Missouri || St. Louis City Sheriff getting paid while in jailshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:32 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Pritzker protecting illegal immigrants from ICE 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 Chris is broadcasting live from Atlantic City at the NewsMax Trip to Israel reunion 16:50 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Waymo Bringing Robotaxis to St. Louis || The release of Show-Me's 2026 Blueprint for Missouri: The 2026 Blueprint: Moving Missouri Forward explores 17 policy areas in which common-sense reform could immediately and positively impact everyday life for Missourians. Issues covered range from education and healthcare to property taxes and budget reform. || Nuclear power plants in Missouri || St. Louis City Sheriff getting paid while in jailshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:32 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Pritzker protecting illegal immigrants from ICE 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 @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org to discuss: Waymo Bringing Robotaxis to St. Louis: Waymo has begun mapping the city as it prepares to launch its driverless robotaxi service. David can talk about what this could mean for transportation policy, regulation, and any local oversight as autonomous vehicles enter the St. Louis market. Gateway South Fire and $87 Million in Tax Credits at Risk: A major fire destroyed several historic warehouses tied to the Gateway South development, jeopardizing $87 million in federal and state historic tax credits. The fire is tragic, but it also raises important questions about why these incentives were issued in the first place and how cities approach risk when subsidizing large redevelopment projects. 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 Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, Executive Director at Israel365action.com | TOPIC: Why he calls Mamdani ‘the most dangerous politician in America,’|| why so many progressive Jews backed him anyway || And what this reveals about the future of Jewish politics in the U.S. and Israel.” || Netanyahu’s popularity || His relationship with Charlie Kirk || Shoulder to Shoulder Podcast israel365.com 17:42 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Missouri Sports Betting Launches || St. Louis County’s $80 Million Budget Shortfall: David can explain why cuts should come first, why the county must stop handing out tax subsidies, how outsourcing could help, and what limited revenue options the county may consider. || Webster Groves to consider new sales taxes because of budget crunchshowmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokesx.com/DavidCStokes 33:23 SEG 3 Chris Corner is about the Dell's and their $6 billion donation to America's kids 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 Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, Executive Director at Israel365action.com | TOPIC: Why he calls Mamdani ‘the most dangerous politician in America,’|| why so many progressive Jews backed him anyway || And what this reveals about the future of Jewish politics in the U.S. and Israel.” || Netanyahu’s popularity || His relationship with Charlie Kirk || Shoulder to Shoulder Podcast israel365.com 17:42 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Missouri Sports Betting Launches || St. Louis County’s $80 Million Budget Shortfall: David can explain why cuts should come first, why the county must stop handing out tax subsidies, how outsourcing could help, and what limited revenue options the county may consider. || Webster Groves to consider new sales taxes because of budget crunchshowmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokesx.com/DavidCStokes 33:23 SEG 3 Chris Corner is about the Dell's and their $6 billion donation to America's kids 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 made the turkey pardon political 15:39 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPICS: Missouri AG Tries to Salvage Parts of an Unconstitutional Law: After a judge struck down an entire 2024 law for violating Missouri’s single-subject rule, the attorney general is asking the court to narrow the ruling and preserve select provisions, including St. Louis tax credits and a new county land bank || Creve Coeur Sidewalk Fight and Possible Use of Eminent Domain || Questions Over St. Louis Treasurer’s $3 Million Parking Lot Deal https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 32:32 SEG 3 Is Chuck Schumer facing a revolt? 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 made the turkey pardon political 15:39 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPICS: Missouri AG Tries to Salvage Parts of an Unconstitutional Law: After a judge struck down an entire 2024 law for violating Missouri’s single-subject rule, the attorney general is asking the court to narrow the ruling and preserve select provisions, including St. Louis tax credits and a new county land bank || Creve Coeur Sidewalk Fight and Possible Use of Eminent Domain || Questions Over St. Louis Treasurer’s $3 Million Parking Lot Deal https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 32:32 SEG 3 Is Chuck Schumer facing a revolt? 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 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!

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, with Hot Air, the Host of the Duane's World Podcast and the Producer of the Hugh Hewitt Show. They discusses several of the most trending political stories. He's later joined by David Stokes, the Director of Municipal Property at the Show Me Institute. He shares his thoughts on Governor Kehoe's plan to phase out Missouri's income tax and more. They wrap up the show with the audio cut of the day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew discuss how they spent their Veterans Day. Mark is then joined by Brian Kilmeade, a Co-Host of Fox and Friends and the Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show. They discuss the government shutdown nearing its end and more trending political news. He's later joined by Missouri's Second District Congresswoman Ann Wagner. She discusses the assumed reopening of the federal government and more. In hour 2, Dave Murray joins to discuss the Northern Lights making an appearance in St Louis overnight. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and much more. Mark is later joined by Jennifer Sey, the Founder of XX-XY Athletics and a USA Champion Gymnast. They discuss some of the latest controversial transgender stories around the country including NWSL player Elizabeth Eddy, Tish Hyman's Gold's Gym locker room story and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, with Hot Air, the Host of the Duane's World Podcast and the Producer of the Hugh Hewitt Show. They discusses several of the most trending political stories. He's later joined by David Stokes, the Director of Municipal Property at the Show Me Institute. He shares his thoughts on Governor Kehoe's plan to phase out Missouri's income tax and more. They wrap up the show with the audio cut of the day.

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.

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.

In this segment, Mark is joined by David Stokes, the Director of Municipal Property at the Show Me Institute. He shares his thoughts on Governor Kehoe's plan to phase out Missouri's income tax and more.

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.

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss local ballot measures in Missouri, including new hotel taxes in Springfield and Jefferson City, municipal use and gas taxes, how the ongoing federal shutdown could jeopardize food stamp benefits for hundreds of thousands of Missourians and what the federal Rural Health Transformation Fund means for reform, and emerging ideas in energy policy such as consumer regulated electricity and the debate over data center development in Missouri. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

10-22-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Jen Bukowsky, John Marsh, and Producer Drake