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Mark your calendar for a FREE event called 'Human Trafficking 101: Stealing Freedom for Profit' happening this Saturday in Jefferson City! Today's guest, NANETTE WARD, hopes you'll come away from this three-hour seminar with "a good understanding about human trafficking." Sponsored by Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. October 23, 2023
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Don't miss your chance to see 30 of the finest youth pianists this side of Highway 63 perform at the 2023 Piano Student Showcase in Columbia! NANCY GRIGGS says 60, 5-19 year-olds auditioned, half of which will get the chance to shine on stage at the Missouri Theatre next Sunday. Also, ED HANSON is back, this time representing Calvary Episcopal Church. They're hosting their annual All Saints Bazaar (famous for those collectible church mice) next Saturday for four hours only. (4:37) October 20, 2023
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Advocate, volunteer, and poet, LOIS LONG talks about respect being a "key element" in our relationships with caregivers, persons with dementia and people in general in her final appearance on our show. She shares with us her poem titled 'Worthy of Respect' at [1:30]. October 19, 2023
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University Concert Series will play host to artists and performers from all over the world in 2023-2024! Director ROBERT WELLS says, "the bonus of this season is we're finally past the pandemic." The more tickets you buy, the cheaper they become! Also, New Chapter Coaching, LLC president/CEO CAROLYN SULLIVAN invites everyone to take part in the 2nd annual 'Together Towards Tomorrow', a non-profit leadership conference happening next month featuring Goodr founder and CEO Jasmine Crowe-Houston as its keynote speaker. (4:43) October 18, 2023
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Earn. Save. Invest. Repeat. Those are the wise words of author KURT REID, who wrote the book, 'Financial Freedom Simplified', after realizing not enough young people were doing just that. Also, DAYNA GLANZ, OsteoStrong Columbia owner/operator, is back for one last look at a non-pharmaceutical approach to improving bone density; this time, it's all about easy exercises you can do at home! (4:05) October 17, 2023
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"The pandemic really did rip a Band-Aid off of the care and what was going on within our nursing homes. They are understaffed; the staff the does not make a lot of money." That's the reality of the situation from ANN BICKEL, Missouri Coalition for Quality Care, on the state of assisted-living facilities post-COVID-19. October is Residents' Rights Month. October 16, 2023
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The Columbia Rugby Football Club is looking to relaunch their high school program with the hope of attracting enough interest to create teams for both boys and girls starting next year. All skill ranges are welcome to sign up! Guest: ALEX ANTAL | Also, it's almost that time of year again! The HealthCare.gov open enrollment season begins Nov. 1. Marketplace navigator ALLYSSA HUSKEY is here to make sure you get the plan you need in 2024! (3:58) October 13, 2023
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In this final installment of our long-running, eco-friendly flooring ideas segment with Carpet One Floor & Home general manager SCOTT BRADLEY, we take a closer look at a cork and rubber composite that's made for "extreme durability." Also, author GINA PROSCH is here to talk about her book, 'Joy! You Find What You Look For'. It's not just for children! (4:17) October 12, 2023
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Meet the only two actors in Talking Horse Productions' latest show, 'Girlfriend', DAVID HALL and PARKER ROSS! They give us a short synopsis of this '90s-set "romantic comedy" that's based on the album by Matthew Sweet. Curtain goes up this Friday! Also, League of Women Voters president MARILYN McLEOD invites everyone to this month's Lunch and Learn, happening TODAY at noon in-person or online. The topic this month is the Sunshine Law and features MU journalism professor Kathy Kiely. (4:26) October 11, 2023
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Integrative Medicine Clinic owner/medical director DR. CHRIS LINK is concerned about your bone health. So much so he's hosting a FREE webinar later this month that will dive into the latest in osteoporosis research, including integrative approaches to exercise and supplements. Details on today's show! October 10, 2023