Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Could working inside the Missouri Governor’s Mansion help someone build a career after prison? That’s the goal of a new hospitality apprenticeship for incarcerated workers from Algoa Correctional Center.Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Department of Corrections official Annie Herman about the program and what it could mean for life after incarceration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Among the Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot is an amendment to heighten the protections of a county sheriff's position.Ashley Byrd is joined by Rebecca Rivas, who has covered this issue in depth for the Missouri Independent. She explains why legislators wanted Amendment 8 on the ballot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Golf isn't just about having the right swing. Confidence, patience and the ability to bounce back from a bad shot can make the difference between a great round and a frustrating day on the course. Justin French, co-host of the podcast Frenchy and The Coach, joins us to discuss the mental side of golf and what amateur players can learn from the way PGA Tour professionals handle pressure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Missouri High School seniors can now submit a FAFSA application to learn whether they qualify for student financial aid for college.Kaitlyn Venta of the Missouri College & Career Attainment Network says even students who do not need a student loan should file the form. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A boy who grew up in the Ozarks became one of America's leading playwrights and turned Missouri people, places, and experiences into Pulitzer Prize-winning American theater. The Missouri Press has issued another printing of a book about how Lanford Wilson got to fame from the town of Ozark and how he took Missouri with him.MU Theatre professor David Crespy edited “Lanford Wilson: Early Stories, Sketches and Poems.” He talks with Ashley Byrd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.