KBIA has teamed up with young journalists and podcasters in mid-Missouri. The students are the creators, hosts, producers and editors of their podcasts.
Kassidy Arena was the Engagement Producer for KBIA from 2022-2023. In her role, she reported and produced stories highlighting underrepresented communities, focused on community outreach and promoting media literacy. She was born in Berkeley, California, raised in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated with a degree in Journalism at the University of Missouri, Columbia.