Corey DeAngelis: The Case for School Choice
2023-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
RECEPTION: 5:00 P.M.
PRESENTATION : 6:00 P.M.
Join the Show-Me Institute in St. Louis, Missouri at our annual Next Gen event as Senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, Corey DeAngelis shares his vision to revamp our nation’s education system. Corey sheds light on the challenges faced by, and failures of, today’s government schools revealing a rising tide of mediocrity, and explores the need for alternative solutions to solve America’s education crisis.
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The event will take place at the Home of Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield. The Address will be provided to those who RSVP.
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*Estimated value of goods and services for reception and lecture: $80. Contributions to the Show-Me Institute are deductible for federal income tax purposes as allowed by law. The tax deduction is limited to the excess of the contribution over the fair market value of any goods or services received in exchange for the donation.
About the Speaker

Corey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children. He is also the executive director at Educational Freedom Institute, an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, a senior fellow at Reason Foundation, and a board member at Liberty Justice Center.
He was named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work on education policy and received the Buckley Award from America’s Future in 2020. He additionally received the Future 40 Award from Maverick PAC in 2021 and the OCPA Citizenship Award in 2022.
DeAngelis has authored or co-authored over 40 journal articles, book chapters, and reports on education policy, and he is the co-editor of School Choice Myths: Setting the Record Straight on Education Freedom. His research has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals, including Social Science Quarterly, School Effectiveness and School Improvement, Educational Review, and Peabody Journal of Education. He is a regular on Fox News and his work has also been published in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the New York Post, and National Review.
DeAngelis received his PhD in education policy from the University of Arkansas. He holds a BBA and an MA in economics from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

The Drift: Stopping America's Slide to Socialism with Kevin A. Hassett
2023-10-24 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Show-Me Institute, National Review Institute, 97.1 FM Talk, and Show-Me Opportunity on Tuesday, October 24 for an evening with Kevin A. Hassett as he discusses his compelling memoir and analysis, The Drift: Stopping America’s Slide to Socialism.
Reception: 5:30 P.M.
Program : 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
At the World Chess Hall of Fame
4652 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
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97.1 FM Talk’s Mark Reardon, host of The Mark Reardon Show, will emcee this special event!

About the Speaker
Kevin A. Hassett is the senior adviser to National Review Capital Matters and a distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution. Hassett served as the 29th Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers beginning in 2017 and rejoined the White House in 2020 as Senior Advisor to the President. Prior to his White House service, Hassett was the research director at the American Enterprise Institute for many years. He also served as a senior economist at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and as an associate professor of economics and finance at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, as well as a visiting professor at New York University’s Law School. He has been an adviser for many presidential campaigns and has contributed regular columns to National Review for almost 20 years.”

About the Book

Kevin Hassett wasn’t always a Trump supporter. Before his surprising appointment as the top White House economist, he took a dim view of the populist agenda and mercurial temperament of the man who had won control of the Republican Party. But experience would soon change his mind.
As chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, Hassett helped Donald Trump bring about a golden age of prosperity, in which Americans who had been left behind by decades of failed policy were given the opportunity to succeed. The miracle lasted three years, until a virus from China killed it.
Trump proved that a mix of free-market principles and enlightened nationalism could revive the American economic dynamo. Guided by an unlikely team of brilliant advisers and driven by his own force of will, he recognized that Washington bureaucrats had undermined the American dream by inserting themselves into every aspect of the economy. These “experts” were leading us down the path to socialism, and Trump fought like mad to turn things around.
Enjoying not only direct access to the president but also his trust and respect, Hassett was involved in almost every important policy debate. After two exhausting but successful years, he stepped down from the CEA and returned to private life—only to return as a special adviser on pandemic policy in 2020.
The Drift offers a unique perspective on a pivotal presidency. Unconnected and unbeholden to Donald Trump, Kevin Hassett came to the administration with a critical eye. But working with Trump the president convinced him that this flawed leader might be the only man who could halt the drift toward a statist and moribund economy. Filled with urgent lessons, this book is essential reading as the drift resumes.
“Now that the bloom is off the rose of Joe Biden’s presidency, it’s a good time to look back on his predecessor’s four turbulent years in office. Kevin Hassett has written a characteristically affable and fair memoir of his time running Donald Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers and otherwise assisting the 45th President with his economic policy. A free trader on Tariff Man’s team, Hassett nevertheless shared Trump’s ambition to revitalize the American economy through deregulation and tax cuts. It is easy to forget just how well that was going when Covid-19 struck. If Hassett is right about America’s secular leftward “Drift,” then the irony may be that Trump inadvertently ended up accelerating rather than reversing it. Should he ever return to power, readers of this smart, disarming book will fervently hope to see its author as Treasury secretary.” —Niall Ferguson, Milbank Family Senior Fellow, the Hoover Institution

Beyond Reagan and Thatcher: The Future of Supply Side Economics
2023-11-30 11:00 - 12:00
Join the Show-Me Institute on Thursday, November 30, at 11:00 AM Central Time for a virtual townhall that delves into the future of supply-side economics beyond the legacies of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher.
Patrick Minford and Aaron Hedlund will share their insights and perspectives on the past, present, and future of supply-side economics, and answer audience questions.

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About the Speakers

Patrick Minford is a macroeconomist holding the chair of Applied Economics at Cardiff University where he directs the Julian Hodge Institute of Applied Macroeconomics, which publishes forecasts and analysis of the UK and world economy. Before academic life, Minford was an economic adviser to Her Majesty’s Treasury’s External Division and editor of the National Institute Review. From 1976 to 1997, he was the Edward Gonner Professor of Applied Economics at Liverpool University where he founded and directed the Liverpool Research Group in Macroeconomics; this built the “Liverpool Model” of the UK, which was influential in forecasting and policy analysis during the 1980s. He was a member of Monopolies and Mergers Commission 1990-96; and one of the H M Treasury’s Panel of Forecasters (‘6 Wise Men’) January 1993-December 1996. He was honored with a C.B.E. for services to economics in 1996.

Aaron Hedlund is an associate professor with tenure in the Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University, as well as a research fellow at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. From 2020 to 2021, Hedlund was the Chief Domestic Economist and Senior Adviser at the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Before joining the CEA, he was also the Acting Director of Academic Outreach and Senior Fellow at the Center for Growth and Opportunity. His other public policy experiences include stints at the Heritage Foundation and the International Trade Commission as well as service in senior state-level advisory roles. Hedlund’s research focuses on the intersection of macroeconomics, finance, real estate, and labor. Some of the topics he has studied extensively include the causes and consequences of housing booms and busts, the forces driving up college tuition and student debt, and the macroeconomic implications of China’s economic transformation. He has also written and spoken extensively on market-oriented reforms to the tax code and healthcare system. In addition to appearing in peer-reviewed academic journals, Hedlund’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and National Review, has been used as expert testimony in state-level policy initiatives, and has been presented at numerous think tanks, academic institutions, and central banks both in and outside of the United States. Hedlund received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and his Bachelor’s in economics and mathematics from Duke University.

The 2024 Blueprint for Missouri Virtual Town Hall
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:00
Join the Show-Me Institute for a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, December 6 at 11:00 a.m. The presentation will outline our 2024 Blueprint for Missouri, which consists of free-market policy solutions to the challenges facing our state. You will hear from our expert policy directors and analysts about a broad range of issues including education, healthcare, tax policy, transportation, and government accountability. Register through Zoom to receive the event link. We hope you can join us.
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This event is sponsored by Show-Me Institute and Show-Me Opportunity.

Breakthrough or Setback? Examining the Four-Day School Week in Missouri
2024-02-07 07:30 - 08:30
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The four-day school week has become increasingly popular in Missouri in recent years. As of fall 2023, approximately 28 percent of all Missouri public school districts have adopted this schedule. But how much do we know about its impact on student achievement, district finances, teacher recruitment and retention, or parental satisfaction? The short answer is: not as much as you might expect.
At this free event, Show-Me Institute Director of Research James Shuls and Policy Analyst Avery Frank will share their latest research on the impact of the four-day school week, explore how Missouri parents feel about it, and more.
Related Publications
A Systematic Literature Review of the Four-day School Week
Five for Me: A Survey of Missourians Regarding the Four-day School Week
About the Speakers

James V. Shuls
Director of Research and Senior Fellow

James V. Shuls is an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Missouri St. Louis. His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Phi Delta Kappan, Social Science Quarterly, Education Week, The Rural Educator, Educational Policy, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He earned his Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Arkansas. He holds a bachelors degree from Missouri Southern State University and a masters degree from Missouri State University, both in elementary education. Prior to pursuing his doctorate, James taught first grade and fifth grade in southwest Missouri.

Avery Frank
Policy Analyst

Avery Frank earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics (with honors) and political science from Sewanee: University of the South in 2022. He also studied at the London School of Economics in 2021 and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Societies. His research interests include education policy and economic development,

The Stadium Tax Debate: Keeping The Chiefs, Royals At Home Sweet Home
2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:00
Join us in Kansas City!
Show-Me Institute Senior Fellow Patrick Tuohey joins Nick Haines from Kansas City PBS at a Town Hall Meeting that promises to be informative and lively!
On April 2, Jackson County voters will be asked to approve a new 3/8 percent sales tax to support “funding for park improvements consisting of Arrowhead Stadium and its surrounds, and a new Major League Baseball stadium in Jackson County.”

Will the city realize the economic benefits that are being promised for this investment by taxpayers?
What are the pros and cons and the economic risks and returns of subsidizing infrastructure for professional sports franchises?
Will either team, or both, consider relocating if the tax is not extended?
If so, what would that mean for the identity of Kansas City?

These questions and more will be discussed.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Town Hall Meeting
Kansas City Public Library
Truman Forum Auditorium
4801 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Patrick Tuohey is senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute and co-founder and policy director of the Better Cities Project. Both organizations aim to deliver the best in public policy research from around the country to local leaders, communities and voters. He works to foster understanding of the consequences — often unintended — of policies regarding economic development, taxation, education, policing, and transportation.
Read Patrick’s full bio.For a sneak peek, listen to Patrick on the Show-Me Institute podcast.

The Insider's Hour with Show-Me Institute
2024-03-21
What’s happening in Jefferson City?
Get the scoop on the expanding Missouri budget, transparency in healthcare pricing, and free-market policies at our Insider’s Hour!
Join us at one of two open discussions with Brenda Talent, David Stokes, and Elias Tsapelas from the Show-Me Institute.
Thursday, March 21
MAC West
1777 Des Peres Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 12-1:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: sold out
The lunch event is sold out. Tickets still remain for the event below.

Thursday, March 21
Cafe Napoli
7754 Forsyth Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105
Doors open: 4:30 p.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 5-5:45 p.m.
Ticket Price: $15.00 (includes a beverage and light snacks)
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Next Gen Connection with Show-Me Institute
2024-04-09 17:00 - 18:00
Join the Show-Me Institute for ‘Next Gen Connection: Facts and Fair Arguments from a Free Market Perspective’ on April 9th from 5-6 PM at Cafe Napoli in Clayton, MO. Connect with Show-Me Institute experts and fellow free market enthusiasts while enjoying light hors d’oeuvres and a drink.
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Event Sponsored by: James G. Forsyth III, John Lamping, and Rex Sinquefield

The State of the Conflict in Ukraine with Jim Geraghty
2024-04-23 18:00 - 19:00
Two years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine – and the fighting continues.
The bitter and bloody war has devastated Ukraine, isolated Russia from the West, and stoked economic insecurity around the world. To date, the United States has sent billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine. But the decision to provide even more assistance has fractured along party lines in Congress.
Jim Geraghty, Fellow at National Review Institute and National Review’s senior political correspondent, has reported from Egypt, Israel, Italy, Jordan, and Spain, and covered national elections in the U.K. and Germany. He recently returned from his second reporting trip in Ukraine. Geraghty discusses the broader implications of the conflict and what it means for the United States, as well as a recent stop in Taiwan.
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Geraghty writes the National Review’s widely read daily “Morning Jolt” newsletter and appears on the magazine’s weekly “The Editors” podcast. He also co-hosts two podcasts and has written eight books, including Heavy Lifting with Cam Edwards and Voting to Kill.
This event is co-sponsored by Show-Me Institute, National Review Institute, the Kansas City Public Library, and Show-Me Opportunity

Insider’s Hour with Show-Me Institute - Columbia, MO
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:00
What’s happening as the session wraps up in Jefferson City? Missouri’s $50 billion budget, healthcare price transparency, and a proposed Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Get the latest information at the Insider’s Hour with Show-Me Institute and 93.9 The Eagle!

Join us for an open discussion with Chief Economist Aaron Hedlund and Director of State Budget and Fiscal Policy Elias Tsapelas from the Show-Me Institute.
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Where:
Country Club of Missouri
1300 Woodrail Avenue
Columbia, MO 65203
When:
Tuesday, April 30
11:30 a.m. doors open
12-1:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A
Cost: $20.00 (includes lunch and beverages)

K-12 School Choice Calculator Webinar with EdChoice and Reason Foundation
2024-05-08 11:00 - 12:00
Have you ever wondered how educational choice affects state and local taxpayers?
Earlier this year, EdChoice and Reason Foundation launched a brand-new tool, the School Choice Calculator, to provide legislators, legislative staff, and stakeholders with an easy way to learn about the potential fiscal effects of funding educational opportunities in their state.
Join us for a virtual event on Wednesday, May 8th at 11:00 AM CST as EdChoice’s Marty Lueken and Reason Foundation’s Christian Barnard discuss and demo the K-12 School Choice Calculator.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions via a Q&A session following the discussion.
You can access the K-12 School Choice Calculator here before the webinar. You won’t want to miss this!

Register here to reserve your spot for this virtual event.

About the Speakers

Martin Lueken is director of EdChoice’s Fiscal Research and Education Center (FREC), where he focuses on research and analysis of issues that pertain to school choice bills, current programs, and school funding. His work includes providing expert support and advice for policy makers in helping understand the fiscal impact of current school choice programs and potential fiscal effects of programs introduced in state legislatures. He also conducts data analysis and research on school choice.
His research work and interests include education finance in general and teacher pensions. He has provided expert testimony and advice about fiscal issues for numerous states that have introduced education choice legislation. His work has been mentioned in various media and education-specific outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Education Next, Education Week, and The 74.

Christian Barnard is assistant director of education reform at Reason Foundation.
He oversees and conducts analyses of state K-12 finance systems and on the fiscal effects of school choice. He has worked directly with policymakers and stakeholders across the country to implement reforms that expand education freedom.
Barnard’s writing has been featured in outlets including USA Today, National Review, Washington Times, and The Hill, among others.

The Insider's Hour with Show-Me Institute - Two Times Available
2024-05-22 12:00 - 13:00
The Missouri legislative session is over. What did the House and Senate accomplish? How did Missourians fare?
Get the scoop from the experts at the Show-Me Institute at our Insider’s Hour!
Join us at one of two open discussions with Brenda Talent, James Shuls, and Elias Tsapelas from the Show-Me Institute.
Two chances to get the scoop:
Both Wednesday, May 22
Lunch Event
MAC West
1777 Des Peres Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 12-1:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $15.00 (includes lunch and beverages)
Lunch Event Tickets Here
Evening Event
Cafe Napoli
7754 Forsyth Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105
Doors open: 4:30 p.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 5-5:45 p.m.
Ticket Price: $15.00 (includes a beverage and light snacks)
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Next Gen Connection Hour with Show-Me Institute
2024-06-18 17:00 - 18:00
Show-Me Institute’s CEO Brenda Talent and Chief Economist Aaron Hedlund will give an economic update and share a brief overview of a proposed Taxpayer Bill of Rights, Missouri’s $50 billion budget, and healthcare price transparency.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cafe Napoli, Clayton, MO
This is a complimentary event. Join us to connect with fellow professionals to hear facts and fair arguments from a free market perspective on important policies for our region.
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The Insider's Hour with Show-Me Institute: Candidate Policy Briefing - Two Times Available
2024-08-08 11:30 - 13:00
Join us as we discuss the biggest policy issues facing Missouri: tax policy and a taxpayer bill of rights, economic development, and education policy.
Brenda Talent, David Stokes, and Elias Tsapeles from the Show-Me Institute will share their expertise and non-partisan research and analysis on each of these important topics and answer your questions.
Candidates of all parties and the public are invited to attend the Show-Me Institute’s Candidate Policy Briefing during this month’s Insider Hour.
Two chances to get the scoop:
Both Thursday, August 8
Lunch Event
MAC West
1777 Des Peres Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 12-1:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $15.00 (includes lunch and beverages)
Lunch Event Tickets Here
Evening Event
Cafe Napoli
7754 Forsyth Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105
Doors open: 4:30 p.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 5-5:45 p.m.
Ticket Price: $15.00 (includes a beverage and light snacks)
Evening Event Tickets Here

The Case for a Missouri Taxpayer Bill of Rights
2024-08-12 12:00 - 13:00
On August 12, join us for a virtual event where Elias Tsapelas, director of state budget and fiscal policy at the Show-Me Institute, and Aaron Hedlund, chief economist at the Show-Me Institute, will make the case for a Missouri Taxpayer Bill of Rights. This event will explore the limitations of the current Hancock Amendment, propose reforms to better protect taxpayers in the state, and more.
This event is an opportunity for taxpayers, policymakers, and anyone interested in state fiscal policies to engage with experts and learn about the future of taxpayer protections in Missouri.
Registration: This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Register here.

Private Screening of "Tune Out the Noise"
2024-08-13 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for a private screening of the documentary film “Tune Out the Noise,” followed by a Q&A session with Rex Sinquefield.
Details:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. | Show starts at 5:30 p.m.
Chase Park Plaza Cinemas, 212 Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Ticket Price: $15.00 per ticket (includes popcorn and soda)
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About the Film: Directed by Academy Award winning director Errol Morris, “Tune Out the Noise” is a documentary film about a group of unlikely upstarts who crossed paths at the University of Chicago in the middle of the 20th century, just as computers were first being used to analyze data. That serendipitous, monumental shift enabled them to develop, and then apply, research that turned Wall Street upside down, from its ineffectual investing methods to how those were sold to the public.
It’s a story about how finance became a science and challenged the traditional methods of investing. That, in turn, led to the invention of index funds, the founding of Dimensional Fund Advisors—an investment firm dedicated to implementing the science—and the evolution of client-focused financial advice. These advances have benefited generations of investors.
Watch the Trailer Here

What's Next for St. Louis Schools?
2024-09-19 15:30 - 17:00
Every week, the headlines report significant issues affecting St. Louis public schools, from transportation and finances to school leadership, with no apparent solution on the horizon.
Join us for an in-depth discussion about the current state of St. Louis schools and how state and local policies can make a difference. Panelists include Susan Pendergrass and James Shuls from the Show-Me Institute, and Robbyn Wahby from the Missouri Charter Public School Commission.
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Details
Thursday, September 19
World Chess Hall of Fame
4652 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
Doors open: 3:30 p.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 4-5:00 p.m.
Our panel of experts will explore these topics and more:

the current budget and financial state of our schools
Transparency issues
The transportation situation
Whether the city has too many schools

You must register online prior to the event to attend. Walk-in registration will not be permitted.
This event brought to you by: Show-Me Institute and Show-Me Opportunity

Next Gen Connection with Show-Me Institute
2024-09-24 16:30 - 18:00
Every week, the headlines report significant issues affecting St. Louis public schools, from transportation and finances to school leadership, with no apparent solution on the horizon. Show-Me Institute Director of Research and Senior Fellow James V. Shuls will discuss how free-market state and local policies can make a difference.
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Event Details
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Cafe Napoli
7754 Forsyth Boulevard
Clayton, MO 63105
Discussion and Q&A: 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: James G. Forsyth III, John Lamping, and Rex Sinquefield

POSTPONED: Charles C. W. Cooke October 9
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00
The event featuring Charles C. W. Cooke, scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, at Lindenwood University, has been postponed. Due to travel complications related to Hurricane Milton, we are unable to proceed with the event as planned.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working on scheduling a new date for the event. Thank you for your understanding.

The Show-Me Institute’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
2024-11-14 16:30 - 19:30
Please join us for a festive evening celebrating history in the making at the Show-Me Institute’s 20th Anniversary Celebration!
We will begin the celebration with a Cocktail Reception featuring a tribute to our founders, remarks by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, economist and Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient, and a champagne toast. We will finish the night with a special dinner and entertainment. We hope you will join us for the entire evening!
Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, Reception Keynote Speaker, Economist and Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

Marc Cox, Emcee, host of The Marc Cox Morning Show on 97.1 FM Talk

Event Details
Thursday, November 14, 2024
4:30 pm Cocktail Reception
6:30 pm Dinner and Entertainment
St. Louis Club
7676 Forsyth Boulevard
Clayton, Missouri 63105

Please purchase your tickets online here or by filling out and returning this reply card
by November 6, 2024.

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Tickets
Dinner Table for 8 and 8 Reception Tickets: $10,000 – SOLD OUT

Dinner and reception attendance for 8

(Estimated value of goods and services: $3,120)
Reception and Dinner: $1500 – SOLD OUT

Reception and Dinner attendance for one

(Estimated value of goods and services: $390)
Reception Ticket: $250

Reception attendance for one

(Estimated value of goods and services: $150)
Show-Me Institute is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to the Show-Me Institute are deductible for federal income tax purposes as allowed by law. The tax deduction is limited to the excess of the contribution over the fair market value of any goods or services received in exchange for the donation. All proceeds will benefit the Show-Me Institute
For additional information, please contact LaVanna Wrobley, lavanna.wrobley@showmeopportunity.org.

2025 Economic Trends for the U.S. and Missouri
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:00
The election is over, and the markets are reacting. What will another Trump Administration mean for the future? Missouri has a new governor and key officeholders. How will this shape public policy in Missouri?
Join Dr. Aaron Hedlund, Chief Economist at the Show-Me Institute and former Chief Domestic Economist and Senior Adviser at the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and Elijah Haahr, former Missouri Speaker of the House and host of The Elijah Haahr Show on KWTO, for an insightful discussion on the 2025 economic outlook for Missouri and the United States.
Dr. Hedlund and Mr. Haahr will provide expert analysis on critical economic issues and discuss how these trends may shape the U.S. and Missouri economies, including:

Unsustainable government spending
The growing national debt
Housing and labor markets, inflation, and the role of the Federal Reserve

If you’re interested in attending this free event, please RSVP to LaVanna Wrobley at lavanna.wrobley@showmeopportunity.org

*You must RSVP prior to the event to attend. Walk-ins will not be allowed.*

Event Details
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Library Center
4653 S. Campbell Avenue
Springfield, MO 65810
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Presentation and Q&A: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Complimentary lunch will be served.

Save the Dates for 2025 Next Gen Connection Hours
2025-02-04 16:30 - 18:00
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Next Gen Connection Hour dates! Join us for these popular events, where our experts will share evidence-based free-market policy ideas to foster innovation and create opportunities in St. Louis and across Missouri.
Our first 2025 Next Gen Connection Hour will be held on February 4. Brenda Talent and David Stokes will highlight the 2025 policy priorities identified by the Show-Me Institute, focusing on common-sense reforms that can immediately and positively impact everyday life for Missourians. You won’t want to miss it!
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Next Gen Connection Hours will take place in the Private Reserve Bar at Café Napoli in Clayton, starting with a networking reception at 4:45 p.m., followed by the program and Q&A at 5:30 p.m. More information and reservation links will be provided before each event.

Next Gen Connection Hour - A Look Ahead: Policy Priorities for 2025
2025-02-04 16:30 - 18:00
Join us for our first Next Gen Connection Hour of the year. The topic will be “A Look Ahead: Policy Priorities for 2025” Brenda Talent and David Stokes will highlight the 2025 policy priorities identified by the Show-Me Institute, focusing on common-sense reforms that can immediately and positively impact everyday life for Missourians.
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Details
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
4:45 – 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Discussion and Q&A
Cafe Napoli, Clayton, MO

Insider's Hour: Does Missouri Need a MOGE
2025-02-18 11:00 - 13:00
Due to expected winter weather, the evening event has been canceled. However, the lunch event will still take place as scheduled.
Missouri’s government has nearly doubled in size over the past five years, with general revenue spending increasing nearly 50%. It’s time to establish a Missouri Office of Government Efficiency (MOGE) to rein in excess spending and eliminate unnecessary regulations.
Join Brenda Talent and Elias Tsapelas as they share bold ideas to address the unsustainable growth of Missouri’s budget and reduce government waste.
Lunch Event – SOLD OUT
Tuesday, February 18
MAC West
1777 Des Peres Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 12-1:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $15.00 (includes lunch and beverages)

Due to expected winter weather, the evening event has been canceled.
Tuesday, February 18
Cafe Napoli
7754 Forsyth Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105

Save the Dates for 2025 Insider’s Hour
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:00
The Show-Me Institute will continue to hold our Insider’s Hour events in 2025 and we hope you will join us again this year! Our goal is to keep you informed on policies that can positively impact the lives of Missourians, locally and across the state.
Our first 2025 Insider’s Hour will be held on February 18. Brenda Talent and Elias Tsapelas will discuss the importance of establishing a Missouri Office of Government Efficiency (MOGE) to rein in excess spending and eliminate unnecessary regulations. You won’t want to miss it!
Insider’s Hours will be held at two times: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the MAC West and 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Café Napoli in Clayton. More information and ticket purchase links will be posted before each event.

Insider’s Hour in Kansas City
2025-03-26 16:30 - 18:00
What’s Happening in Jefferson City?

Get the inside scoop on the Missouri legislative session and policies that could directly impact the lives of Missourians at the Show-Me Institute’s Insider’s Hour! Join CEO Brenda Talent, Director of State Budget and Fiscal Policy Elias Tsapelas, and Senior Fellow Patrick Tuohey for a discussion on tax and education policy and the latest efforts to improve government efficiency.
Wednesday, March 26
Carriage Club
5301 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO 64112
Doors open: 4:30 p.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 5:15 – 6:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $20.00 (includes light snacks and beverages)
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Next Gen Connection Hour - St. Louis
2025-04-08 16:30 - 18:00
Join us for the Show-Me Next Generation Connection Hour. Brenda Talent and Elias Tsapelas will provide an update on Missouri’s tax policy landscape and discuss key proposals under consideration by state lawmakers. How might you be affected?
This complimentary event is open to anyone interested in learning more about policies that could shape Missouri’s future.
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This event is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of: Jennifer Bukowsky, James G. Forsyth III, Gregg Keller, Rex Sinquefield, and Carter Smith.

Insider's Hour with the Show-Me Institute: Columbia, MO
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an open discussion on Missouri’s tax and Medicaid policies and key proposals under consideration by state lawmakers, with Brenda Talent and Elias Tsapelas from the Show-Me Institute. Wake Up Missouri’s Dr. Randy Tobler will guide the conversation as moderator.
This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about policies that could shape Missouri’s future.
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Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites with Ilya Shapiro
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
In partnership with the WashULaw Federalist Society, the Show-Me Institute is pleased to present Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, for a discussion of his new book, Lawless: The Miseducation of America’s Elites.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
12:00 noon
Washington University in St. Louis Law School
Anheuser-Busch Hall, Room 305
One Brookings Drive
Parking Information
Visitor parking is conveniently located on the 4th level of the Snow Way Garage. You can access the Snow Way Garage via the Big Bend and Snow Way intersection or the Forest Park Parkway and Throop intersection. The Law School (Anheuser-Busch Hall) is to the right of the intersection of Throop Drive and Snow Way.
The current parking fee is $15.00 per day or a prorated hourly rate. Payment will be required upon exiting the garage; credit cards are accepted.
About the Book
Lawless: The Miseducation of America’s Elites
Law schools used to teach students how to think critically, advance logical arguments, and respect opponents. Now those students cannot tolerate disagreement and reject the validity of the law itself. Rioting Ivy Leaguers are the same people who will soon:

Be America’s judges, DAs, and prosecutors
File and fight constitutional lawsuits
Advise Fortune 500 companies
Hire other left-wing diversity candidates to staff law firms and government offices
Run for higher office with an agenda of only enforcing laws that suit left-wing whims

Ilya Shapiro will discuss how we got here and what we can do about it. The problem is bigger than radical students and biased faculty—it’s institutional weakness.
About the Speaker
Ilya Shapiro is a senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute. Previously he was executive director and senior lecturer at the Georgetown Center for the Constitution, and before that a vice president of the Cato Institute and director of Cato’s Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies.
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This event is brought to you by: Show-Me Institute, WashULaw Federalist Society, Sinquefield Charitable Foundation, and Show-Me Opportunity.

Insider's Hour: St. Louis
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
What’s happening in Jefferson City?Get the scoop on Missouri’s tax policy, possible Medicaid reforms, and the outcomes of the April election at our Insider’s Hour.
Join us for an open discussion with Brenda Talent, David Stokes, and Elias Tsapelas from the Show-Me Institute.
Tuesday, April 15MAC West1777 Des Peres RoadSt. Louis, MO 63131
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.Discussion and Q&A: 12–1:00 p.m.Ticket Price: $15.00 (includes lunch and beverages)
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