In this episode of "Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan," Jordan Embrack, a vocalist and graduate of the University of Maryland, joins Stephanie to discuss "Home," Dorothy's finale song in the 1975 Broadway musical The Wiz.
"Home" was first performed by Stephanie Mills, and Diana Ross sang it for the film adaptation of The Wiz that premiered in 1978. Jordan and Stephanie discuss the song's national impact and the personal meaning it holds for Jordan as she begins her career as a singer and entertainer.
"Home" was first performed by Stephanie Mills, and Diana Ross sang it for the film adaptation of The Wiz that premiered in 1978. Jordan and Stephanie discuss the song's national impact and the personal meaning it holds for Jordan as she begins her career as a singer and entertainer.
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Kellen Sapp is a young transgender woman who grew up in Columbia. She spoke about the existence — and resilience of the queer community in the Midwest.
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Tomorrow is Christmas - a time for togetherness and joy. But as KBIA’s Rebecca Smith reports, last weekend one community organization chose a unique way to celebrate the holiday with a different kind of Christmas punch. -
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Parks across the state will participate in the “First Day Hikes” program. -
A major tax incentives package approved Monday by Kansas lawmakers will help the Chiefs build a new $3 billion domed stadium. -
While the university’s total faculty grew 10% from 2013-2023, the proportion of Black professors on campus rose by less than one percent. -
Changes to the “cold weather rule” in effect this winter.
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Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026. -
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Household waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years. Rules vary by municipality on what you can recycle and what needs to go into the trash.
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When looking for new experiences, some just seem to sizzle more than others - literally. A group of brave amateur chefs in Columbia gathered to cook steaks in toasters. -
A Hawley-sponsored bill to update the museum’s designation passed the Senate unanimously this week. -
Emma Rohan is a 20-something gender non-conforming lesbian. They spoke about the difficulties of having family members that do not accept them, and about how they stay hopeful despite that hurt. -
Vidwest Studios in Columbia is a non-profit community media center that provides equipment, space, and training for digital media production. Primary funding comes from a city-collected tax, but Matt Schacht - co-founder and today's guest - says that revenue stream could soon dry up: "The city is either going to make a long-term investment in community media, or our leaders are going to make a decision to part ways with community media." December 19, 2025 -
Earlier this year, flights to Denver, an additional flight to Chicago and two Florida destinations began service from COU. -
Spencer was 27 when he was shot and killed at the Wildwood Shopping Center in Jefferson City on Nov. 1.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Tom Rogers, who was the Australian Electoral Commissioner from 2014 to 2024.
They spoke about the structure of Australian elections, how the country counts its ballots, and the importance of democracy sausages.
They spoke about the structure of Australian elections, how the country counts its ballots, and the importance of democracy sausages.
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