Travis McMillen
Senior Media ProducerTRAVIS McMILLEN is the senior media producer at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. In this role, McMillen directs and produces regular and occasional programming from RJI’s own production studio, including KBIA-FM’s Views of the News and The Daily Blend with AC. He is a Columbia native who started working at KOMU-TV, the University of Missouri’s NBC affiliate, at the age of 16. From 2001-2008, McMillen directed KOMU’s morning newscast. He is married to Jennifer, whom he met at KOMU. They have three boys.
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Where did Dr. Tashel Bordere's passion for helping others deal with death and grief - particularly children - come from? Perhaps it was from growing up in New Orleans where, as a child, she used to collect obituaries from the local newspapers. March 27, 2024
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You're invited to a screening of the 2010 film, 'Prisoner of Her Past', as a way to commemorate Holocaust Awareness Month, which is coming up in April. Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher, Congregation Beth Shalom, is here to tell us more about the event and the film itself. March 26, 2024
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Make plans to attend the 2nd annual 'That's What She Said Columbia' event on Saturday, April 13! Producer/director Allie Teagarden is "thrilled" to be hosting such a diverse group of women this year - find out more about them on today's show. March 25, 2024
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You're invited to come celebrate Missouri native Ginger Rogers' career in Hollywood (by way of her expansive costume collection) at the 'Day of Ginger' event next month in Columbia! Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection curator Nicole Johnston is here to tell us all about this important fundraiser and one-of-a-kind experience. March 20, 2024
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Brittany Hilderbrand wants to help you "enhance your voice." Find out how her business, Writers Block, LLC, can take your business to the next level. Plus, Kerrie Bloss wants everyone to know about all the non-profit endeavors Nothing Bundt Cakes is a part of in the central Missouri area. March 19, 2024
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Curved furniture, neutral colors and crossover tables. Hockman Interiors owner Sherry Hockman is here with some ideas to give your home a fresh feel this spring! March 18, 2024
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It's that time of year again, time for 'Big Wheels', a 'big' fundraiser for Meals on Wheels! Executive director Teri Walden says, "it's super-easy for people to participate in." March 13, 2024
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Author/journalist/podcaster/foodie Nina Mukerjee Furstenau is preparing a delicious dish in our studio today! She's got a new book out called 'Green Chili and Other Imposters'. March 12, 2024
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"In the culture, hormones and women have like, almost a negative connotation, and people don't really sit down and really parse it all out in how the body's functioning and how it functions as we age." -- Dr. Elizabeth Wilson, OB/GYN, Women's Health Associates March 11, 2024
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The Daily Blend w/ AC: Wende Wagner, Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia, "Rootin' Tootin' Chili Cookoff"Wende Wagner wants to see everyone at this year's Rootin' Tootin' Chili Cookoff, a big fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia! March 6, 2024