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Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute | 7-9-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass is joined by Elias Tsapelas, director of state budget and fiscal policy at the Show-Me Institute, to break down the sweeping new federal legislation known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill." They discuss what it really means for Medicaid recipients, food stamp programs, state budgets, and Missouri taxpayers. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute | 7-2-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On April 10, 2025, Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites, visited Washington University School of Law to discuss the ideological and bureaucratic challenges facing American higher education. In this lecture, Shapiro argues that elite universities have abandoned their core mission of truth-seeking in favor of activism, driven by bloated administrations and timid leadership. Drawing on personal experience and national trends, he explains how law schools, in particular, are failing to uphold classical liberal values such as free speech, academic freedom, and equal justice. Watch a video recording of the event: https://youtu.be/TGOmu2Ab-ZM The event was hosted by the Show-Me Institute, the Federalist Society, the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation, and Show-Me Opportunity.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Weekly: Susan Pendergrass, director of research at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss: SLPS School Relocations After Tornado– Louis Public Schools announced that students from six damaged schools will be moved to other SLPS buildings to start the new school year. While this is being described as a temporary solution, it raises a bigger issue: Why do students only get access to different schools after a crisis? Families should have the freedom to choose different schools before disaster strikes. Missouri’s Outdated School Funding Formula– A state task force is looking at how Missouri funds public schools. Right now, the formula uses property tax numbers from 2005, even though property values and tax rates have changed a lot since then. This creates big funding gaps between districts. Susan has been writing for years about how the formula needs to be updated to reflect today’s reality, especially when it comes to how schools are funded through local property taxes. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of State, @JayAshcroftMOHusband. Father. Missouri's 40th Secretary of StateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Weekly: Susan Pendergrass, director of research at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss: SLPS School Relocations After Tornado– Louis Public Schools announced that students from six damaged schools will be moved to other SLPS buildings to start the new school year. While this is being described as a temporary solution, it raises a bigger issue: Why do students only get access to different schools after a crisis? Families should have the freedom to choose different schools before disaster strikes. Missouri’s Outdated School Funding Formula– A state task force is looking at how Missouri funds public schools. Right now, the formula uses property tax numbers from 2005, even though property values and tax rates have changed a lot since then. This creates big funding gaps between districts. Susan has been writing for years about how the formula needs to be updated to reflect today’s reality, especially when it comes to how schools are funded through local property taxes. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Jay Ashcroft, former: Missouri Secretary of State, @JayAshcroftMOHusband. Father. Missouri's 40th Secretary of StateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Touhey, Show-Me Institute | 6-25-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute | 6-11-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Susan Pendergrass is joined by Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute, and Elias Tsapelas, Director of State Budget and Fiscal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, to break down the health care provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” They focus specifically on the bill's Medicaid provisions, including efforts to enforce eligibility checks, freeze the growth of provider tax schemes, and reduce improper enrollment. Blase and Tsapelas also discuss the reality behind claims that millions will lose coverage, the true cost of Medicaid expansion, and the perverse incentives that allow states to game the federal reimbursement system. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Patrick Touhey joins Pete Mundo in studio to discuss his testimony in Jefferson City on Chiefs and Royals stadiums and what he heard surrounding the latest on the issue. 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.

In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Patrick Tuohey, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute, about Missouri's upcoming special legislative session, slated to begin on June 2, and the debate over taxpayer subsidies for stadiums. They discuss why stadium subsidies often fail to deliver promised economic benefits, how billionaire sports team owners leverage public funds for private gain, and the potential impact of a $50 million annual giveaway to the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Tuohey explains the flawed logic behind the argument that Missouri must compete with Kansas in a “race to the bottom” and argues that the state should instead focus on core services like public safety, education, and infrastructure. They also cover the broader implications of using taxpayer dollars to benefit wealthy team owners, the political dynamics driving these proposals, and what citizens and lawmakers should consider as the special session begins. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Special Session 01:59 Stadium Subsidies: The Chiefs and Royals 05:35 Economic Impact of Stadium Subsidies 09:43 Political Dynamics of the Special Session 12:34 Public Sentiment and Legislative Challenges 16:29 Conclusion and Future Implications Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute, On Chiefs and Royals News | 5-28-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute, On Black and Veatch Proposal and Chiefs/Royals Stadium News | 5-21-25See 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 Chris and Tim got lucky during the storm | Biden’s cancer diagnosis 16:54 SEG 2 JIM TALENT, Former US Senator and Chairman of the Reagan Institute’s National Leadership Council | TOPIC: Tornado destroyed The Show-Me Institute building | Biden’s cancer diagnosis |Trump’s phone call with Putin | Israel occupying large parts of Gaza | https://twitter.com/JimTalent 35:54 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Billy Long finally getting his hearing | Chris was not warned about the tornado by his airline 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 THIS JIM TALENT SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY ROYAL BANKS OF MISSOURI https://www.royalbanksofmo.com/ JIM TALENT, Former US Senator and Chairman of the Reagan Institute’s National Leadership Council | TOPIC: Tornado destroyed The Show-Me Institute building | Biden’s cancer diagnosis |Trump’s phone call with Putin | Israel occupying large parts of Gaza https://twitter.com/JimTalent 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.

Patrick Touhey joins Pete Mundo to discuss the latest news surrounding the Royals and Chiefs stadium updates from Jefferson City and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute, On Royals Stadium Updates | 2-26-25See 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.

Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute | 2-5-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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