Podcasts about show me institute

David Stokes, Show-Me Institute | 5-7-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute | 4-30-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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.

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.

Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute | 4-23-25See 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

Dr. Cory Koedel, the Show-Me Institute's new director of education policy, joins Susan Pendergrass to discuss the biggest challenges facing Missouri's public education system. They cover declining student outcomes, the role of accountability and testing, and the promise of school choice. Koedel shares insights from his research on school funding models—highlighting Tennessee's student-centered formula—and breaks down what Missouri can learn from states that are improving early literacy. They also examine controversial policies like early grade retention and open enrollment, and Koedel outlines his priorities for education research in Missouri. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Education Policy Challenges in Missouri 03:10 The Role of School Choice in Improving Outcomes 05:48 Funding Formulas and Their Implications 08:52 Early Literacy and Reading Instruction 12:05 Retention Policies and Their Effectiveness 15:04 Open Enrollment and Its Impact on Rural Schools 17:58 Future Directions for Education Policy in Missouri Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Dr. Susan Pendergrass, Director of Research at Show-Me Institute, to discuss a potential showdown between the Missouri Senate and Governor Kehoe over some education items? “In a preliminary review of the spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, the Senate Appropriations Committee stripped out $50 million that the Republican governor is seeking for the MOScholars program. The move sets up a showdown in the final month of the legislative session with the Republican-controlled House, which previously sided with Kehoe on the issue.”She can also discuss other education bills she is watching (like HB 711 – open enrollment) as the we enter the final week of the session. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSAHere Is A Very Reliable Idea To Stop Mass Shootings In Schools 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of StateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Dr. Susan Pendergrass, Director of Research at Show-Me Institute, to discuss a potential showdown between the Missouri Senate and Governor Kehoe over some education items? “In a preliminary review of the spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, the Senate Appropriations Committee stripped out $50 million that the Republican governor is seeking for the MOScholars program. The move sets up a showdown in the final month of the legislative session with the Republican-controlled House, which previously sided with Kehoe on the issue.”She can also discuss other education bills she is watching (like HB 711 – open enrollment) as the we enter the final week of the session. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSAHere Is A Very Reliable Idea To Stop Mass Shootings In Schools 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of StateSee 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.

David C. Stokes, Show-Me Institute | 4-16-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Touhey, Show-Me Institute | 4-9-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Karoline Leavitt calls on countries to bring the White House their best offer to negotiate on tariffs 17:09 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis Mayoral Election: What Should Be the Top Priority? | Arnold City Officials Sue State Auditor Over Road Project Probe: Arnold city officials have filed a lawsuit against Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, alleging overreach in his request for records from closed city council meetings related to the scuttled $75 million Arnold Parkway project. The officials are seeking a restraining order to prevent the release of sensitive information. | Upcoming Event Insider’s Hour with the Show-Me Institute on April 15th with 2 times and locations! Missouri Athletic Club West at Noon and Cafe Napoli at 5pm https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 32:43 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about attacking narco-terrorists with drones https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss: Missouri’s film tax credit program—the “Show MO Act”—is back and fully active after being reauthorized by the state. Supporters claim it will revitalize the state’s film industry, but David argues the program has a poor track record, doesn’t deliver on its economic promises, and amounts to little more than corporate welfare. State lawmakers are also debating legislation that would create a Clay County Sports Complex Authority, opening the door for state and local subsidies for new stadiums for the Chiefs or Royals. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of State, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss: Missouri’s film tax credit program—the “Show MO Act”—is back and fully active after being reauthorized by the state. Supporters claim it will revitalize the state’s film industry, but David argues the program has a poor track record, doesn’t deliver on its economic promises, and amounts to little more than corporate welfare. State lawmakers are also debating legislation that would create a Clay County Sports Complex Authority, opening the door for state and local subsidies for new stadiums for the Chiefs or Royals. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of State, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning-Selfie suicide seems to be more common, as idiots continue finding ways to harm or kill themselves while taking dangerous selfies.-As St.Louis continues trying to downplay the crimes happening around the city, St.Louis is looking to use taxpayer funds to incentivize the movie industry to do more projects in St.Louis. -Brenda Talent of The Show Me Institute sheds light on the unpopular move to transition St.Louis into a mini-Hollywood... a HollyLou? Also, how will this abuse of taxes affect school choice and public education?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of Brenda Talent's segment from 4-3-2025-How taxpayers could be subsidizing the film industry-What's going on with school choice?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David C. Stokes, Show-Me Institute | 4-2-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Brenda Talent, CEO at the Show-Me Institute, to react to the first half of the 2025 Missouri legislative session and highlight priorities for the second half of the session like: Eliminating the state income tax, expanding school choice by passing K-12 Open Enrollment, and reforming the state’s education funding formula?The Closing Of The Federal Education Department Will Only Help America’s Children. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of StateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Brenda Talent, CEO at the Show-Me Institute, to react to the first half of the 2025 Missouri legislative session and highlight priorities for the second half of the session like: Eliminating the state income tax, expanding school choice by passing K-12 Open Enrollment, and reforming the state’s education funding formula?The Closing Of The Federal Education Department Will Only Help America’s Children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of StateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Brenda Talent, Show-Me Institute | 3-19-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Touhey, Show-Me Institute | 3-12-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Stokes, Show-Me Institute | 3-5-24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, James Shuls, senior fellow of education policy at the Show-Me Institute and head of the K-12 education reform branch of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University, and Jason Bedrick, research fellow in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, discuss the Phoenix Declaration. They explore the importance of cultural transmission, the distinction between education and indoctrination, and the necessity of grounding education in truth and goodness. The discussion emphasizes the role of schools in character formation and the importance of engagement in public education. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Ukraine is ready to make a minerals deal | Canada needs the U.S. more than we need them | Trump’s speech tonight | Dems block the transgender bill 16:09 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | he calls us | TOPIC: Augusta’s Short-Term Rental Lawsuit: The case questions whether the town’s $200 fee violates Missouri’s constitution | DOGE Looking to Close a St. Louis FDA Office | Loop Trolley Funding Extended Through 2028 https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/ https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:37 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about what the Democrats have planned for Trump’s speech tonight 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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Patrick Tuohey, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute and co-founder and policy director of the Better Cities Project, talks about issues surrounding funding for sports stadiums in markets like Kansas City and St. Louis. More on this issue from Patrick here: https://showmeinstitute.org/blog/subsidies/missouri-must-protect-taxpayers-from-sports-subsidies/ More articles from Patrick here: https://showmeinstitute.org/author/patrick-tuohey/ Check out the Show-Me Institute here: https://showmeinstitute.org/ NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(7:05am) Bill Pascoe from the Tea Party Patriots talks about the new FBI leadership team of Kash Patel & Dan Bongino...what's next for them and what's the possibility of real change that can earn back the trust of Americans? From Tea Party Patriots: “On Thursday afternoon, the Senate voted to confirm Kash Patel as FBI Director, a significant victory for law-abiding Americans and especially conservatives who have victimized by the FBI's political lawfare. Tea Party Patriots Action mobilized its grassroots activists to support the Patel nomination and applauded the 51 Senators who voted to confirm him. "’As a relentless crusader against government corruption, Patel's sole focus has been on providing transparency to all Americans. Now, Patel has the opportunity to clean house, rebuild trust, and ensure the FBI serves its true purpose: enforcing the law, not advancing a political agenda. This confirmation is a victory for the American people and a warning to the entrenched bureaucrats who thought they could operate without accountability." @wpascoe @TPPatriots More info on Tea Party Patriots here: https://www.teapartypatriots.org/ (7:20am) Megyn Kelly gets the wrong info regarding the Philadelphia Eagles visiting the White House as Super Bowl champs. Incorrect info was running rampant on the internet yesterday that the Eagles had declined the visit. Actually, the invitation hasn't even gone out yet! And today, the Eagles have stated that they'll be glad to go if they get an invite. Story here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/philadelphia-eagles-have-not-declined-their-post-super-bowl-white-house-visit-despite-conflicting-reports/ar-AA1zHKxd?ocid=TobArticle MSNBC's Joy Reid is OUT! Her final show was last night. Story here: https://redstate.com/bradslager/2025/02/24/in-memoriam-a-retrospective-sendoff-for-a-departing-joy-reid-n2185958 Also story here: https://redstate.com/bonchie/2025/02/23/schadenfreude-overload-at-msnbc-as-race-obsessed-joy-reid-and-others-get-the-kibosh-n2185911 Even more for your enjoyment: https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/02/24/the-reid-is-out-joy-delivers-her-final-monologue-and-its-exactly-the-fascist-dreck-youd-expect-n2185981 Legalized sports gambling in Missouri will be delayed after Sec. of State Denny Hoskins rejects emergency rules. Story here: https://www.missourinet.com/2025/02/25/missouri-sports-betting-delayed-after-secretary-of-state-hoskins-rejects-emergency-rules/ (7:35am) Patrick Tuohey, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute and co-founder and policy director of the Better Cities Project, talks about issues surrounding funding for sports stadiums in markets like Kansas City and St. Louis. More on this issue from Patrick here: https://showmeinstitute.org/blog/subsidies/missouri-must-protect-taxpayers-from-sports-subsidies/ More articles from Patrick here: https://showmeinstitute.org/author/patrick-tuohey/ Check out the Show-Me Institute here: https://showmeinstitute.org/ (7:50am) We discuss a recent Buzzfeed survey on foods that others love but you hate! Examples would be Brussels sprouts, bleu cheese, etc. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Speaker’s Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ and is called "Get on the Trump Train, it has already left the station" 17:44 SEG 2 AARON HEDLUND, Chief Economist at The Show Me Institute and former Chief Domestic Economist and Senior Advisor at the White House Council of Economic Advisors | TOPIC: The latest on the income tax bills moving in Jefferson City | The most recent inflation report | What we can learn, if anything, about the path forward for interest rates from the Fed meeting minutes that were released https://aaronhedlund.com/ https://twitter.com/aaron_hedlund 34:43 SEG 3 Joey V. says goodbye to Plaza Frontenac Cinemas which will close on Sunday. Joey worked there back in 2010. 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 Speaker’s Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ and is called "Get on the Trump Train, it has already left the station" 17:44 SEG 2 AARON HEDLUND, Chief Economist at The Show Me Institute and former Chief Domestic Economist and Senior Advisor at the White House Council of Economic Advisors | TOPIC: The latest on the income tax bills moving in Jefferson City | The most recent inflation report | What we can learn, if anything, about the path forward for interest rates from the Fed meeting minutes that were released https://aaronhedlund.com/ https://twitter.com/aaron_hedlund 34:43 SEG 3 Joey V. says goodbye to Plaza Frontenac Cinemas which will close on Sunday. Joey worked there back in 2010. 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 Show-Me Institute to discuss a recent piece he wrote: "Everyone hates property taxes, which is why we should depend on them more": In his latest op-ed, David argues that while people dislike property taxes, they are actually one of the fairest and most stable sources of local government revenue. Unlike sales taxes, which shift costs to outsiders, property taxes directly fund the services residents use daily. He explains why Missouri cities depend less on property taxes than any other state—and why that should change. Stokes also notes that because voters are more cautious about approving property tax hikes, governments must make a stronger case and be more accountable with how they spend the revenue. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of State, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass, Show-Me Institute | 2-19-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenda Talent, Show-Me Institute | 2-12-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Patrick Tuohey, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute, about the intersection of education reform and economic development. They discuss the importance of school choice, its impact on property values and community growth, and how current education systems often trap families in underperforming districts. Tuohey advocates for open enrollment policies that empower parents to choose schools that best meet their children's needs. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Education Reform and Economic Development 03:06 The Role of School Choice in Economic Growth 06:02 Challenges in Urban Education Systems 09:02 The Impact of School Quality on Property Values 12:08 The Case for Open Enrollment and School Choice 14:49 Comparative Analysis of State Education Policies 18:02 The Future of Education in Missouri 21:01 Conclusion: Empowering Parents and Students Read more from Patrick Tuohey on this issue here: https://bit.ly/4jWeyxG Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

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In December 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, the Show-Me Institute and Show-Me Opportunity hosted an event featuring Dr. Aaron Hedlund, Chief Economist at the Show-Me Institute, and Elijah Haahr, former Missouri Speaker of the House and host of The Elijah Haahr Show on KWTO. The discussion focused on the 2025 economic outlook for Missouri and the U.S., exploring issues such as unsustainable government spending, the growing national debt, and the Federal Reserve's role in shaping inflation, housing, and labor markets. Today's episode is a recording of that event. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

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Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute | 1-22-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute, 1-8-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Stokes, Show-Me Institute | 12-18-24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass, Show-Me Institute | 12-11-24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.