Show-me Institute Podcast

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas and Mike McShane join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the impact mask mandates are having on the school choice debate, what we know about St. Louis' "economic justice action plan" and the extension of a rollback on telemedicine regulations. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

David Stokes, Corianna Baier and Susan Pendergrass join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the just released preliminary test scores from last year, a multi-million dollar development planned for Webster Groves and cities around the state debate regulations for food trucks. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Dr. Michael Q. McShane is the director of national research at EdChoice and Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Show-Me Institute. Mike is the editor of New and Better Schools, the author of Education and Opportunity and coeditor of Educational Entrepreneurship Today, Teacher Quality 2.0 and Common Core Meets Education Reform. His analyses and commentary have been published widely in the media, including in the Huffington Post, National Affairs, USA Today and The Washington Post. He has also been featured in education-specific outlets such as Teachers College Commentary, Education Week, Phi Delta Kappan and Education Next. In addition to authoring numerous white papers, McShane has had academic work published in Education Finance and Policy and the Journal of School Choice. A former high school teacher, he earned a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Arkansas, an M.Ed. from the University of Notre Dame and a B.A. in English from St. Louis University. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

David Stokes, Corianna Baier and Jakob Puckett join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the possible expansion of America's Convention Center Complex, the future of The Dome at America's Center, another attempt at a comeback by the Loop Trolley and which policy topics will be hot in 2022. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Brandon Edwin Chrostowski is on a mission to change the face of re-entry in the United States. In 2007, he founded EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute. His belief that “every human being regardless of their past has the right to a fair and equal future” is what has driven the creation of EDWINS. The idea for EDWINS was born “from a break” that Chrostowski received early in life and has grown into a six-month program conducted at EDWINS restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio as well as in prison. His approach is simple: arm those re-entering society with a skill set and a smile. The program provides training in Culinary Arts and the Hospitality Industry. Individuals are not only equipped with basic culinary skills, but also are assisted with finding employment, have the opportunity to utilize free housing, basic medical care, clothing, job coaching, and literacy programs. Chrostowski began his career in Detroit sixteen years ago and has since trained in some of the world’s finest restaurants. He received an Associ

Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the lawsuit filed by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt against school districts that have required masks for students and teachers, a judge's decision to overturn The Creve Coeur City Council's rejection of a plan to build a new QuickTrip and the latest on Medicaid expansion. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

David Stokes, Patrick Ishmael and Susan Pendergrass join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the recently released census data, Florida's expansion of school choice and a Missouri school district says no thank you to millions in stimulus money. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Ray Domanico is a senior fellow and director of education policy at the Manhattan Institute. His career has spanned the public and non-profit sectors, in research and advocacy roles. Most recently, Domanico was director of education research at New York City’s Independent Budget Office, where he led a team tasked with studying and reporting on the policies and progress of America’s largest public school system. Previously, he served as senior education advisor to IAF Metro NY where he worked with local leaders and educators to design and support a small group of new district high schools and charter elementary schools. Domanico began his career in research positions in the New York City school system, and he has taught graduate-level courses in educational research and policy analysis at Brooklyn College and at Baruch College. Domanico holds an MPP (master of public policy) from the University of California, Berkeley. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes and Patrick Ishamel join Zach Lawhorn to recap this week's special election, shed light on a KC City Council meeting that may have happened in the dark, discuss what to do with billions in unspent stimulus money and what school mask mandates could mean for school choice. The Show-Me Institute Podcast is Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

David Stokes joined The Mcgraw Show on The BIG 550 KTRS to recap the recent Missouri Special election.

David Stokes on The Gary Nolan Show on 93.3 The Eagle - Columbia, MO and KWTO - Springfield, MO.

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David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss next week's special elections, the recent Medicaid expansion ruling and a drama-filled job search for a new Lake Ozark City Administrator. The Show-Me Institute Podcast is produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Patrick Ishmael joined The Mark Reardon Show on 97.1 FM Talk to discuss what he's learned after sending thousands of records requests to schools across Missouri.

David Stokes joined The TCT on NewsTalk STL to discuss some of the issues that will be voted on during Missouri's special election. Listen to more TCT: https://newstalkstl.com/

Aaron Hedlund, Susan Pendergrass and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the state of the economic recovery, the possibility of mask mandates for the upcoming school year and the recent CRT listening session in Jefferson City. The Show-Me Institute Podcast is produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Patrick Ishmael joined The Gary Nolan Show to discuss this week's CRT hearing and provide an update on the Show-Me Curricula Project.

David Stokes joined TCT on NewsTalk STL to discuss the current state of tax incentives in St. Louis and some recent development dealmaking.

On July 21, Patrick Ishmael joined The Vic Porcelli Show to provide an update on his Show-Me Curricula project and discuss what he's learned about CRT in Missouri schools after sending out thousands of records requests. Listen to more of The Vic Porcelli Show on NewsTalk STL: https://newstalkstl.com/

Susan is joined by Corianna Baier and Elias Tsapelas to discuss how prepared Missouri is for the next economic downturn. Read their full report here: https://bit.ly/3xINSrS Produced by Show-Me Opportunity