David Stokes breaks down the Tax Increment Financing District proposal before the City of Joplin.

David Stokes on KZRG (audio)

David Stokes has a recurring spot on McGraw Milhaven's KTRS radio program. In this appearance, Stokes and the host discuss how they spent their Thanksgiving, the current state of the proposed Richmond Heights TIF, the effect of TIF on small businesses and communities, the current state of the McKee/Northside TIF, the pervasive flaws in TIF proposals generally, and whether Stokes thinks that a TIF would be justified in an are that is actually economically depressed.

David Stokes has a recurring spot on McGraw Milhaven's KTRS radio program. In this appearance, Stokes and the host discuss topics such as the proposed TIFs for Whole Foods and a new Mercedes dealership, locations where TIFs make the least sense, historic tax credits on home renovations, the Show-Me Institute's new paper on teacher salaries, how to attract more math and science teachers to public schools, Stokes' election day plans, the elimination of straight-ticket ballots in MO.

David Stokes has a recurring spot on McGraw Milhaven's KTRS radio program. In this appearance, Stokes and the host discuss topics such as the speed limit change on Forest Park Parkway in Saint Louis, traffic safety policy generally, the city of Florissant getting a new WalMart despite turning down the requested TIF, the difference between pro-market and pro-business, and the final ballot initiative: the special school district tax increase.

David Stokes has a recurring spot on McGraw Milhaven's KTRS radio program. In this appearance, Stokes and the host discuss topics such as the proposed reduction in size for the Saint Louis Board of Alderman, the effects of increasing proportional representation, the lower speed limit on Forest Park Parkway in Saint Louis, the proposed Central West End TIF, and David Stokes' status as a Republican elector.

Radio Host Charlie Brennan named Rex Sinquefield one of his five individuals "Most Crucial to the St. Louis Region" in this radio spot. During their discussion, Rex and Charlie highlight some of the public policies that Rex feels need changing in order to revitalize the city of Saint Louis and the state of Missouri.

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David Stokes has a recurring spot on McGraw Milhaven's KTRS radio program. In this appearance, Stokes and the host discuss topics such as the proposed improvements of the city-run Soulard Farmers' Market, the proposed Hadley Township TIF Development, and the good and bad sides to term limits for elected officials.

KTRS talk show host McGraw Milhaven recently called Show-Me Policy Analyst Audrey Spalding “the single most powerful woman in the state of Missouri.”

Show-Me Institute Fellow and Senior Writer Andrew Wilson outlined why the “Aerotropolis” bill is a bad deal for all Missourians on KMOX "Total Information AM" with Doug McElvein and Debbie Monterrey.

Free-market historian and author Tom Woods is a senior fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute. He is also the author of 11 books, including the New York Times bestseller Meltdown: A Free-Market Look at Why the Stock Market Collapsed, the Economy Tanked, and Government Bailouts Will Make Things Worse. This podcast features a discussion about the latest recession, the growth of government, and Woods' two latest books.

Joseph Haslag, economics professor at the University of Missouri–Columbia and executive vice president of the Show-Me Institute, explains in this radio commentary for KBIA 91.3 FM in Columbia that real economic stimulus comes from thousands of little things, a wide array of market actions and decisions that can't be anticipated or controlled by a centralized plan. "It will take some time for balance sheets to heal," Haslag concludes, "but it will happen. Citizens should refrain from idly waiting for the illusory salvation of the stimulus package."