The fifth season of "Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan" concludes with a very special guest: U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. A highly acclaimed writer and artist in her own right, Harjo joined the podcast to discuss Bob Dylan's “All Along the Watchtower," as well as Jimi Hendrix's classic cover.
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Caregivers now spend an average of nearly four hours a day providing eldercare, up from less than three hours a decade ago, reflecting rising demand as the population ages
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Ameren aims to make more power in Callaway County, siting solar panels near the company's nuclear facility. -
Despite flood of advice, experts recommend conversations with trusted professionals during pregnancyIn September, US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there was a link between tylenol and autism. But as KBIA’s Addison Zanger reports, this is not the only instance of misinformation that pregnant people are contending with. -
Nearly $7 million that supports nursing education and research in Missouri is at risk under federal proposals to eliminate key Title VIII workforce programs. -
People Not Politicians submitted the signatures to force a statewide vote on Missouri's new gerrymandered congressional map. -
The meeting comes after a weekend with multiple incidents of gun violence, but the meeting has been on Gov. Mike Kehoe's calendar since early December -
John Hayes, 18, credits STEM programs in the St. Louis Greater Area Council with shaping his skills as he looks forward to starting college to work toward a pilot degree next fall. His Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony is next month.
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A suspect is charged with arson in a fire that burned through a synagogue in Mississippi. Flames and smoke destroyed its library, housing Torahs. -
The Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed over chair Jerome Powell's testimony over the central bank's headquarters renovation. Powell calls it part of a pressure campaign over interest rates. -
The 2026 Golden Globes are live Sunday night. Teyana Taylor, Noah Wyle and Timothée Chalamet have taken home awards.
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The road reopened Wednesday following the completion of work in phase three of construction of the roundabout at Route K and Old Plank Road. -
Since December 2024, traceable unclaimed property has risen 7% in Missouri. -
Moberly Joint Communication now handles all fire and law enforcement calls for the county. -
Greene died Sunday, according to a Facebook post from the North Village Arts District, where Greene served as a board member and where his business, Monarch Jewelry, was located. -
If you're a college student affected by the elimination of the federal government's SAVE plan, Alex LaBrunerie, president of LaBrunerie Financial, says there's a website you can use to calculate your loan repayment options. "You probably want to check that sooner rather than later." January 2, 2026 -
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers will close its Rolla health center to in-person appointments at the start of the new year and transition all services to telehealth.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Ben Ginsberg and Bob Bauer. These two longtime and respected election experts launched a national effort called Pillars of the Community in 2024.
This program aims to educate and answer questions from trusted community members who can then assist in the fight against election dis- and misinformation.
This program aims to educate and answer questions from trusted community members who can then assist in the fight against election dis- and misinformation.
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