This spring, deep in Missouri’s forests, an elusive creature begins a remarkable annual journey. The spotted salamander, usually hidden under logs and leaf litter for most of the year, emerges after warm rains to migrate in great numbers to shallow fishless ponds to breed. These secretive amphibians are vital to forest and wetland ecosystems but are rarely seen outside of this brief window.

Missouri Department of Conservation herpetologist Jeff Briggler joins Show Me Today to tell us where and how we can explore these animals.

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Show Me Today digs into a new Missouri proposal that aims to set some clear boundaries around artificial intelligence.

Matt Pilger talks with Missouri State Senator Joe Nicola about his bill, which would require political ads to disclose when AI is used and make sure only people—not machines—can be held responsible under Missouri law. The bill also aims to address harmful deepfakes, especially those targeting young people.

Senator Nicola explains why he thinks Missouri needs these guardrails now.

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The Missouri National Guard would take up a new mission under a proposed law – protecting the state against cyberattacks.

Alisa Nelson talks to Dixon State Representative Bill Hardwick, who says the growing concern of cyberattacks keeps him up at night. He hopes to accomplish this legislative mission in his final year of serving in the Missouri House.

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