Stitcher Archives - Show-Me Institute https://showmeinstitute.org/ttd-topic/stitcher/ Where Liberty Comes First Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:00:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://showmeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/show-me-icon-150x150.png Stitcher Archives - Show-Me Institute https://showmeinstitute.org/ttd-topic/stitcher/ 32 32 Tax Free Weekend, Property Tax Freeze, and School Lunches https://showmeinstitute.org/article/economy/tax-free-weekend-property-tax-freeze-and-school-lunches/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:32:04 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/tax-free-weekend-property-tax-freeze-and-school-lunches/ Patrick Ishmael, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss freezing property taxes for seniors, what the research says about the impact of “Tax Holidays”, the latest developments in the […]

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]]> Patrick Ishmael, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss freezing property taxes for seniors, what the research says about the impact of “Tax Holidays”, the latest developments in the Kansas City Royals search for a location for a new ballpark, and more.

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]]> The Great School Rethink with Rick Hess https://showmeinstitute.org/article/education/the-great-school-rethink-with-rick-hess/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:11:24 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/the-great-school-rethink-with-rick-hess/ Susan Pendergrass speaks with AEI’s Rick Hess about his new book “The Great School Rethink”. Learn more about the book: www.aei.org/research-products/b…eat-school-rethink/ Frederick M. Hess is a senior fellow and the […]

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Susan Pendergrass speaks with AEI’s Rick Hess about his new book “The Great School Rethink”.

Learn more about the book: www.aei.org/research-products/b…eat-school-rethink/

Frederick M. Hess is a senior fellow and the director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on K–12 and higher education issues. The author of Education Week’s popular blog “Rick Hess Straight Up,” Dr. Hess is also an executive editor of Education Next, and a Forbes senior contributor. He is the founder and chairman of AEI’s Conservative Education Reform Network.

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]]> Government Surveillance, Vetoes, and Missouri Vs. Florida https://showmeinstitute.org/article/state-and-local-government/government-surveillance-vetoes-and-missouri-vs-florida/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 02:43:07 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/government-surveillance-vetoes-and-missouri-vs-florida/ David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss more than $500 million in line-item vetoes by Governor Parson, the plan to increase the use of license […]

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]]> David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss more than $500 million in line-item vetoes by Governor Parson, the plan to increase the use of license plate readers in St. Charles County, what Missouri can learn from Florida public policy, and more.

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]]> St. Louis Water, MAP Test Opt-out, and Medical Bills https://showmeinstitute.org/article/economy/st-louis-water-map-test-opt-out-and-medical-bills/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:09:03 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/st-louis-water-map-test-opt-out-and-medical-bills/ David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss changes to St. Louis water rates, a new standardized test coming to Missouri schools, the challenges of increasing […]

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David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss changes to St. Louis water rates, a new standardized test coming to Missouri schools, the challenges of increasing transparency in hospital pricing, and more.

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]]> Building a Better Future with Trish Flanagan https://showmeinstitute.org/article/education/building-a-better-future-with-trish-flanagan/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:48:38 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/building-a-better-future-with-trish-flanagan/ Susan Pendergrass speaks with Trish Flanagan. Trish is the executive director of Building Futures: Design and Build Workshop in St. Louis. Founded in 2012, by Gay Lorberbaum, Paul Krautmann, and […]

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]]> Susan Pendergrass speaks with Trish Flanagan. Trish is the executive director of Building Futures: Design and Build Workshop in St. Louis.

Founded in 2012, by Gay Lorberbaum, Paul Krautmann, and Frank Lorberbaum, Building Futures: Design and Build Workshop began as a year-round Saturday workshop focused on supplementing the education of the under-served young people in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

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]]> Cooling Inflation, Unwinding Medicaid, and Breaking Water Mains https://showmeinstitute.org/article/economy/cooling-inflation-unwinding-medicaid-and-breaking-water-mains/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 02:48:37 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/cooling-inflation-unwinding-medicaid-and-breaking-water-mains/ Aaron Hedlund, David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the most recent report on inflation in the U.S., the daunting task of updating Missouri’s Medicaid enrollment data, […]

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Aaron Hedlund, David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the most recent report on inflation in the U.S., the daunting task of updating Missouri’s Medicaid enrollment data, and the intriguing idea of privatizing the water utility in the City of St. Louis following a string of over a dozen water main breaks over the weekend.

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]]> A New Normal in the Housing Market with Mark A. Calabria https://showmeinstitute.org/article/economy/a-new-normal-in-the-housing-market-with-mark-a-calabria/ Sat, 27 May 2023 00:11:10 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/a-new-normal-in-the-housing-market-with-mark-a-calabria/ Susan Pendergrass speaks with Mark A. Calabria about new mortgage regulations designed to increase equity in home ownership, if today’s housing market has echoes of the pre-2008 market, what higher […]

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Susan Pendergrass speaks with Mark A. Calabria about new mortgage regulations designed to increase equity in home ownership, if today’s housing market has echoes of the pre-2008 market, what higher interest rates for longer could mean for first-time home buyers, and more.

Mark A. Calabria is a senior advisor to the Cato Institute. He provides strategic input and direction on the federal economic policymaking process. He previously served as director of financial regulation at the Cato Institute, where he cofounded Cato’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives.

Find Mark’s latest book “Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted” here: amzn.to/3ODhPVH

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]]> 30 Car Break-ins, Fewer Airbnb, and More MoLeg https://showmeinstitute.org/article/economy/30-car-break-ins-fewer-airbnb-and-more-moleg/ Fri, 26 May 2023 01:29:34 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/30-car-break-ins-fewer-airbnb-and-more-moleg/ David Stokes, Patrick Ishmael, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to put a bow on the legislative session, discuss new restrictions on short-term rentals, and calls to increase security in […]

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]]> David Stokes, Patrick Ishmael, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to put a bow on the legislative session, discuss new restrictions on short-term rentals, and calls to increase security in downtown St. Louis following a rash of car break-ins around Busch Stadium.

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]]> The End of the Session Episode https://showmeinstitute.org/article/state-and-local-government/582392-2/ Tue, 16 May 2023 21:12:13 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/the-end-of-the-session-episode/ Susan Pendergrass, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the end of 2023 Missouri legislative session. Listen on Apple Podcasts  Listen on Stitcher  Listen on SoundCloud Produced […]

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Susan Pendergrass, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the end of 2023 Missouri legislative session.

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]]> A Superintendent’s View with John C. Carver https://showmeinstitute.org/article/education/a-superintendents-view-with-john-c-carver/ Mon, 01 May 2023 20:50:05 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/a-superintendents-view-with-john-c-carver/ Susan Pendergrass speaks with former superintendent John C. Carver. John writes about education policy at growthringsjcc.blogspot.com Listen on Apple Podcasts  Listen on Stitcher  Listen on SoundCloud Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

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Susan Pendergrass speaks with former superintendent John C. Carver. John writes about education policy at growthringsjcc.blogspot.com

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]]> Widening I-70, Education Bills, and How Much is Your House Worth https://showmeinstitute.org/article/budget-and-spending/widening-i-70-education-bills-and-how-much-is-your-house-worth/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:10:52 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/widening-i-70-education-bills-and-how-much-is-your-house-worth/ James Shuls, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the latest on the Missouri budget process, get an update on education legislation, why some Missourians are going […]

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]]> James Shuls, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the latest on the Missouri budget process, get an update on education legislation, why some Missourians are going to be surprised by the increase in their property tax bills, and more.

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]]> DEI Statements, Biggest Budget Yet, and Pot Tax Vote Tuesday https://showmeinstitute.org/article/state-and-local-government/dei-statements-biggest-budget-yet-and-pot-tax-vote-tuesday/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:48:54 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/dei-statements-biggest-budget-yet-and-pot-tax-vote-tuesday/ Patrick Ishmael, David Stokes, and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss recent changes to language used in University of Missouri System job listings, the progress of the state budget […]

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]]> Patrick Ishmael, David Stokes, and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss recent changes to language used in University of Missouri System job listings, the progress of the state budget process, a preview of the upcoming election, and more.

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]]> Tax Cuts, Tax Votes, and Open Enrollment https://showmeinstitute.org/article/economy/tax-cuts-tax-votes-and-open-enrollment/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:37:33 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/tax-cuts-tax-votes-and-open-enrollment/ David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the start of the second half of the legislative session, the tax cut bill moving through the House, […]

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David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the start of the second half of the legislative session, the tax cut bill moving through the House, upcoming ballot items, the status of the open enrollment bill, and more.

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]]> How To Incentivize Change with Adam Peshek https://showmeinstitute.org/article/education/how-to-incentivize-change-with-adam-peshek/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:30:31 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/how-to-incentivize-change-with-adam-peshek/ Susan Pendergrass speaks with Adam Peshek about the universal ESA programs, accountability of how funds are spent, how we can incentive improvement in education, and more. Adam Peshek is Senior […]

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]]> Susan Pendergrass speaks with Adam Peshek about the universal ESA programs, accountability of how funds are spent, how we can incentive improvement in education, and more.

Adam Peshek is Senior Director and Senior Fellow at Stand Together Trust, where he focuses on education policy. Prior to joining STT, Peshek spent eight years in leadership positions with ExcelinEd, including managing policy director. In this role, Peshek provided strategic support to state leaders interested in developing and implementing policies that expanded educational options for children. He also served as vice president of advocacy, directing the organization’s advocacy efforts with governors, state legislatures and departments of education, and other stakeholders.

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]]> Reinventing Public Education with Paul Hill https://showmeinstitute.org/article/education/reinventing-public-education-with-paul-hill/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 01:02:12 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/reinventing-public-education-with-paul-hill/ Susan Pendergrass speaks with Dr. Paul Hill about his career in education reform, the current state of school choice, and more. Paul T. Hill is the founder of the Center […]

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Susan Pendergrass speaks with Dr. Paul Hill about his career in education reform, the current state of school choice, and more.

Paul T. Hill is the founder of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, and Emeritus Professor at the University of Washington Bothell. His current work focuses on re-missioning states and school districts to promote school performance; school choice and innovation; finance and productivity; and improving rural schools.

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]]> The Case for Capping Social Security with Andrew G. Biggs https://showmeinstitute.org/article/economy/the-case-for-capping-social-security-with-andrew-g-biggs/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:20:45 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/the-case-for-capping-social-security-with-andrew-g-biggs/ Susan Pendergrass speaks with AEI’s Andrew G. Biggs about what can be done to address the looming crisis of the insolvency of America’s social security system. Read Dr. Biggs’ recent […]

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Susan Pendergrass speaks with AEI’s Andrew G. Biggs about what can be done to address the looming crisis of the insolvency of America’s social security system.

Read Dr. Biggs’ recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal: on.wsj.com/3KSCwet

  • Andrew G. Biggs is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he studies Social Security reform, state and local government pensions, and public sector pay and benefits.

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]]> Education as a Winning Issue in 2022 with Andy Smarick https://showmeinstitute.org/article/education/education-as-a-winning-issue-in-2022-with-andy-smarick/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:01:56 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/education-as-a-winning-issue-in-2022-with-andy-smarick/ Susan Pendergrass speaks with Andy Smarick, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, about how the 2022 campaign and election cycle provided an opportunity to better understand whether national issues and […]

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]]> Susan Pendergrass speaks with Andy Smarick, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, about how the 2022 campaign and election cycle provided an opportunity to better understand whether national issues and narratives around education match those at the state level.

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]]> Money for Movies, Funding Education in 2023, and Pot Taxes https://showmeinstitute.org/article/corporate-welfare/money-for-movies-funding-education-in-2023-and-pot-taxes/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:23:41 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/money-for-movies-funding-education-in-2023-and-pot-taxes/ Susan Pendergrass, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss film and entertainment tax credits, Susan’s break down of state and federal funding for education in Missouri, freezing […]

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Susan Pendergrass, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss film and entertainment tax credits, Susan’s break down of state and federal funding for education in Missouri, freezing property taxes for people over 65, and more.

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]]> Funding Open Enrollment in Missouri with Aaron Smith https://showmeinstitute.org/article/education/funding-open-enrollment-in-missouri-with-aaron-smith/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:10:20 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/funding-open-enrollment-in-missouri-with-aaron-smith/ Susan Pendergrass speaks with Aaron Smith about how other states fund open enrollment programs in their public school systems and what Missouri can learn from those models. Aaron Smith is […]

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Susan Pendergrass speaks with Aaron Smith about how other states fund open enrollment programs in their public school systems and what Missouri can learn from those models.

Aaron Smith is the director of education reform at Reason Foundation.

Smith works extensively on education finance policy and his writing has appeared in dozens of outlets including National Review, The Hill, and Education Week.

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]]> Education Choice in Rural America with Jason Bedrick https://showmeinstitute.org/article/school-choice/education-choice-in-rural-america-with-jason-bedrick/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:16:50 +0000 http://showmeinstitute.local/education-choice-in-rural-america-with-jason-bedrick/ Susan Pendergrass speaks with Jason Bedrick. Jason Bedrick a research fellow in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, where he focuses on policies that promote education freedom […]

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Susan Pendergrass speaks with Jason Bedrick.

Jason Bedrick a research fellow in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, where he focuses on policies that promote education freedom and choice, religious liberty, classical education, and restoring the primary role of families in education.

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