In this episode of "Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan," University of Maryland graduate Mekhi Abbott joined Stephanie to discuss the thematic differences between “Bound” by Ponderosa Twins Plus One and “Bound 2” by Kanye West.
The original song, released in 1969, is full of affection and yearning, and was relatively unknown until Kanye West sampled it in 2013. But Kanye's interpretation of the song is a lot more coarse, and it’s often viewed as a dark twist on a love song.
The original song, released in 1969, is full of affection and yearning, and was relatively unknown until Kanye West sampled it in 2013. But Kanye's interpretation of the song is a lot more coarse, and it’s often viewed as a dark twist on a love song.
Rebecca Smith
/
KBIA
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.
MISSOURI NEWS
-
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. -
The cut was sold as reducing revenue by about $111 million annually. Now the state budget director says the revenue loss could be as much as $500 million the first year and $360 million annual thereafter -
Rescheduling won’t allow interstate commerce, federal legalization or an instant federal regulatory takeover. But it will give Missouri marijuana companies some tax relief -
The bomb squad will now only involve the Columbia Police Department and the MU Police Department.
NPR TOP STORIES
-
Blue spotted salamanders have been seen walking across snow and new research suggests how they get by in the cold. -
Mail theft can happen around the holidays, but sometimes, instead of getting a new iPad, the thief swipes a mail order medicine. Here's what to do about it. -
The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland remain unresolved.
MORE FROM KBIA and the Missouri News Network
-
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. -
Scammers have created fake websites designed to closely resemble the bank’s official site. -
The mission of Stonebridge House is to provide women with a "toolkit" and a home for up to a year after incarceration. Today's guest, executive director Rebekah Robertson, says she was inspired to start Stonebridge House after noticing the lack of support services - specifically for women - in her community. December 18, 2025
A stocking stuffer for the beer enthusiast in your life.
Redeem your beer book at 20 establishments across Mid-MO and support KBIA
Redeem your beer book at 20 establishments across Mid-MO and support KBIA
Get behind-the-scenes look into our coverage delivered to your inbox every month.
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.
KBIA Newscasts
Missouri Health Talks
The Daily Blend
