Radio Friends with Paul Pepper

Today Paul Pepper chats with NIKOLAS WILKERSON and ANNE AHLVERS, representing Tiger Transit Movement, an organization that advocates new and modern transportation for the University and the City of Columbia. Find out how they're doing it!

Today Paul Pepper chats with LIZ SCHMIDT, from the League of Women Voters, about everything that will be on Tuesday's ballot: Prop A, Prop B, Prop E and more! Also, ANN McGINITY plugs the 23rd Annual Columbia Weavers and Spinners Holiday Exhibition and Sale, happening next weekend at the Boone County Historical Society! Free admission. Bring the kids!

Happy Halloween! Today Paul Pepper welcomes local storyteller LARRY BROWN. Appropriately enough, Larry shares a ghost story based on encounters people have experienced in the Missouri State Prison.

Today Paul Pepper welcomes DR. KIM CAYCE, DeSpain Cayce Dermatology Center; located in The Village of Cherry Hill, their annual "Fall Fling" is happening this Thursday, Oct. 11. Find out more! Also, it's Fire Prevention Week. DEBBIE SORRELL, with the Columbia Fire Department, wants everyone to stay safe!

Today Paul Pepper welcomes award-winning local folk musicians CATHY BARTON and DAVE PARA. Cathy and Dave perform "Pap and Jenny" on the banjo and guitar.

Today Paul Pepper welcomes VICTORIA DAY and, what is a first on Radio Friends, lots of bubbles. Victoria is from Healthy Steps, a medically-based movement program. Every class begins by blowing bubbles!

Today Paul Pepper welcomes local all-female barbershop quartet, Simpatico. They perform two songs a cappella: "Over the Rainbow" and "When I Lift Up My Head", a gospel song. 

Today Paul Pepper welcomes JENNIFER FLINK, Boone County Museum and Galleries, who shares upcoming events happening at the museum; including the monthly book talk and, on November 3, Cathy Salter talks about writing for National Geographic.

Today Paul Pepper chats with ANDREA SHELTON, City of Columbia Recycling, about a composting class happening November 10 - no registration required! Also, CHARLIE RILEY, with Fulton State Hospital Foundation; find out its mission and how you can get involved with Fulton's largest employer.

Today Paul Pepper goes star-gazing with Central Missouri Astronomical Association's VAL GERMANN, who brings more must-see outer space photos captured by local photographers. Val also explains why you should mark your calendar for next March.