Show-me Institute Podcast

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David Stokes. Corianna Baier and Jakob Puckett join Zach Lawhorn for the final SMI Podcast of 2021. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Missouri schools are failing to teach the core subjects of reading and math, and the most recent test scores show that students are falling further behind. In response to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) failure to perform one of its most basic functions, the Show-Me Institute, in conjunction with Show-Me Opportunity, launched The Missouri School Rankings Project and MoSchoolRankings.org. On November 18 in St. Louis, Missouri, Susan Pendergrass, director of research and education policy, presented her findings from the Missouri School Rankings Project and give an overview of how to use the website.

Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes and Elias Taspelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss legislative priorities for 2022, the rejection of a TIF in Webster Groves and a bid to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour for state workers. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

David Stokes joined The Gary Nolan Show to discuss a plan to spend millions on the expansion of broadband access in Missouri.

Download a copy of the 2022 Blueprint here: https://bit.ly/3pGyae8 The 2022 Blueprint: Moving Missouri Forward presents 14 policy ideas aimed at moving Missouri forward to a brighter future. The Blueprint covers a broad range of issues—from education to health care, from public pensions to corporate welfare, and from tax policy to government transparency. Our expert policy team has thoroughly researched and analyzed the problems facing our state today, and their work informs the policy solutions that follow. We believe that with the right policies Missouri could lead the nation in wealth, quality education, and a vibrant and flourishing civil society.

Corianna Baier, David Stokes and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the Missouri Parents' Bill of Rights, a lawsuit filed by Missouri's AG against The Springfield School District, an update on corporate welfare around the state and more. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

This special episode is a presentation by Douglas Murray recorded on November 10, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri. Douglas Murray is a best-selling author, an award-winning political commentator, and a senior fellow at the National Review Institute. He has written books on neoconservatism, terrorism and national security, freedom of speech, and the rise of woke culture and identity politics. His upcoming book, The War on the West: How to Prevail in the Age of Unreason, explores why in recent history it has become acceptable to discuss the flaws and crimes of Western culture, but celebrating the West’s contributions is condemned as hate speech. Presented by Show-Me Institute, National Review Institute, NewsTalkSTL, and Show-Me Opportunity.

Read Michael's issue brief here: https://www.manhattan-institute.org/revitalizing-local-democracy-case-cycle-local-elections Michael T. Hartney joined the Boston College political science faculty in fall 2017. Previously he was Assistant Professor of Politics at Lake Forest College. Professor Hartney’s main research and teaching interests include: state and local government, interest groups, and public policy. His scholarship has been published (or is forthcoming) in leading academic journals such as the American Journal of Political Science, the American Political Science Review, Perspectives on Politics, and Public Administration Review and has garnered media coverage in the Economist, New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. Hartney’s forthcoming book (under contract with the University of Chicago Press) examines the causes and consequences of teacher union political power in the United States. At Boston College, Hartney teaches courses on the politics of education, environmental politi

Andrew J. Rotherham is a co-founder and partner at Bellwether Education Partners, a national nonprofit organization working to support educational innovation and improve outcomes for underserved students. He is also a contributing editor to U.S. News & World Report and a senior editor at The 74, an education news and analysis publication. Rotherham writes the blog Eduwonk.com, teaches at the University of Virginia, and is a senior adviser for Whiteboard Advisors. Among other positions, Rotherham previously served at the White House as special assistant to the president for domestic policy during the Clinton administration, as a member of the Virginia Board of Education, as an education columnist for Time magazine, and as founder and executive editor of RealClearEducation. In addition to Bellwether, Rotherham has founded or co-founded two other education organizations and served on the boards of or advised successful education startups in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Save your spot for November 10: https://bit.ly/2Yg4ESE Douglas Murray joined Colombo and Katie on NewsTalkSTL to discuss what we can learn from some of the elections held this week, his event next week in St. Louis, and more. You are invited to join the Show-Me Institute, Show-Me Opportunity, National Review Institute, and NewsTalkSTL on Wednesday, November 10 for a complimentary event with Douglas Murray. Murray will give an outsider’s perspective on the recent shifts in American culture, the culture wars, and the attack on free speech and education. Please RSVP to secure your seat. Murray is a best-selling author, an award-winning political commentator, and a senior fellow at the National Review Institute. He has written books on neoconservatism, terrorism and national security, freedom of speech, and the rise of woke culture and identity politics. His upcoming book, The War on the West: How to Prevail in the Age of Unreason, explores why in recent history it has become acceptable to discuss the flaws an

Corianna Baier, Jakob Puckett and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the East-West Gateway Council of Governments' decision to reject a federal grant to fund The Loop Trolley, the food truck debate in Ladue, preview next week's elections and more. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Find your school at MoSchoolRankings.org Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes and Corianna Baier join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the launch of The Missouri School Rankings Project and MoSchoolRankings.org, a report that Sam Page is asking the St. Louis County Council to use federal stimulus money to avoid budget cuts and the future of the downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Please join the Show-Me Institute and Reason for an evening of conversation on Thursday, October 21. Register Here: https://showmeinstitute.org/event/tech-panic-why-we-shouldnt-fear-facebook-and-the-future/ Robby Soave joined The Mark Reardon Show on 97.1 FM Talk (KFTK-St. Louis) to discuss his new book, Tech Panic, cancel culture, his upcoming virtual event with Show-Me Institute and more. In a time when some people argue that Big Tech has gotten too big, Robby Soave’s message is simple: don’t panic. In his new book, Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn’t Fear Facebook and the Future, Robby argues that whatever challenges the future holds, we will be better prepared to handle them as a country, as a society, and as individuals if the government hasn’t vaporized social media via some giant, metaphorical “Unfriend” button. Robby is a senior editor at Reason and has also been published in The New York Times, The Daily Beast, and U.S. News & World Report. Named on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list in 2017, he became well kn

Get your tickets for November 10 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=167779042633 Join the Show-Me Institute, Show-Me Opportunity, National Review Institute, and NewsTalkSTL on Wednesday, November 10 for a complimentary event with Douglas Murray. Murray will give an outsider’s perspective on the recent shifts in American culture, the culture wars, and the attack on free speech and education. Please RSVP to secure your seat. Murray is a best-selling author, an award-winning political commentator, and a senior fellow at the National Review Institute. He has written books on neoconservatism, terrorism and national security, freedom of speech, and the rise of woke culture and identity politics. His upcoming book, The War on the West: How to Prevail in the Age of Unreason, explores why in recent history it has become acceptable to discuss the flaws and crimes of Western culture, but celebrating the West’s contributions is condemned as hate speech. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres

Find your school: https://moschoolrankings.org Dr. Susan Pendergrass The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show on NewsTalkSTL to discuss MoSchoolRankings.org. The brand new website makes student performance data more transparent than ever by providing parents, policymakers, educators, and taxpayers with access to easy-to-understand information about every Missouri public school and school district.

Chester "Checker" E. Finn, Jr., scholar, educator and public servant, has devoted his career to improving education in the United States. At Fordham, he is now Distinguished Senior Fellow and President Emeritus. He’s also a Senior Fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution. Finn served as Fordham’s President from 1997 to 2014, after many earlier roles in education, academe and government. From 1999 until 2002, he was John M. Olin Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and previously at Hudson Institute. In 1992-94, he served as founding partner and senior scholar with the Edison Project. He was Professor of Education and Public Policy at Vanderbilt University from 1981 until 2002. From 1985 to 1988, he served as Assistant Secretary for Research and Improvement and Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education. Earlier positions include Staff Assistant to the President of the United States; Special Assistant to the Governor of Massachusetts; Counsel to the U.S. Ambassador to India; Research Associate

Robby's latest book is Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn't Fear Facebook and the Future - https://amzn.to/3a8dcNV Join Robby live in St. Louis on October 21 for discussion of big tech, cancel culture and more. Details and registration information here: https://bit.ly/3Bpn9ma Robby Soave is a senior editor at Reason. He enjoys writing about culture, politics, education policy, criminal justice reform, television, and video games. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Daily Beast, U.S. News & World Report, The Orange County Register, and The Detroit News. In 2016, Forbes named him to the “30 Under 30” list in the category of law and policy. In 2017, he became a Novak Fellow at The Fund for American Studies. He also serves on the D.C. Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

On October 5, David Stokes joined The Mcgraw Show on The Big 550 KTRS to provide an update on the Douglas Hill Development in Webster Groves.

David Stokes, Mike McShane and Jakob Puckett join Zach Lawhorn to discuss Illinois pension problem, how an increase in corporate tax rates could impact Missourians and a Greater St. Louis inc. plan to get the city to "greatness". Produced by Show-Me Opportunity