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Owen Ramsingh's absence affected members of the community, who have tried to spread awareness about his detainment. Experts say those efforts come at an emotional cost.
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Messages on the USDA's homepage and several state websites have blamed both parties for the shutdown. -
Studies are showing that Missouri's laws targeting gay and transgender people have already pushed LGBTQ+ residents to move — taking their tax dollars, and even businesses, elsewhere. One analysis estimates that Missouri has lost between $362 million to $879 million in household income, and that's expected to increase. -
Misael Covarrubias, 23, faces felony charges in connection to the Sept. 27 shooting that killed 21-year-old Aiyanna Williams. -
Several flights into the Columbia Regional Airport have been delayed or canceled due to federal flight cut orders. -
The University of Missouri is investigating MSJP's chalking of the phrase "From the river to the sea" as a potential Title VI violation. -
Researchers and business leaders warn that discriminatory laws are pushing LGBTQ+ Missourians and employers to leave, hurting the state’s economy.
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In a political podcast space dominated by men and displeasure with the Democratic Party, the two women behind the I've Had It show have seen viral success. -
The American Alliance of Museums put out its annual industry snapshot and it's not great. Trump's targeting of museum programming had downstream effects and put a "chill on corporate philanthropy." -
The last album by one of hip-hop's great duos requires no asterisk, and the group embodies the spirit of its hood more than ever. The rapper explains why the music is so imbued with a sense of place.
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New data shows the economic division between Black residents and other racial groups has grown wider in the last five years. -
The University of Missouri and the City of Columbia will be closed Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day. -
After 14 years serving families across Missouri, Root Cellar will close its doors on Dec. 13. -
Open enrollment began on Nov. 1st, but enhanced health insurance subsidies are a key battleground in the fight to reopen the federal government. -
Federal funding challenges postpone a Mizzou lecture scheduled for next week featuring a U.S. Space Force leader. -
Michele Snodderley and John Scalise of True North of Columbia and Job Point, respectively, join us on the couch to talk about their organizations and what it means to be recognized as finalists for non-profit of the year by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. November 7, 2025
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Chris McGinn. For the past year and a half, he’s been working as the executive director of the Texas Association of County Election Officials.
They spoke about some of the changes McGinn is helping make to the association, how the association balances the needs of some of the largest and smallest counties in the country, and about what’s next.
They spoke about some of the changes McGinn is helping make to the association, how the association balances the needs of some of the largest and smallest counties in the country, and about what’s next.
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