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.
Nora Crutcher-McGowan
/
KBIA
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.
MISSOURI NEWS
-
The bomb squad will now only involve the Columbia Police Department and the MU Police Department. -
The vote approved the framework and cost-benefit analysis only and does not authorize construction. -
The Chinese government is seeking a public apology, as well as compensation equivalent to $50.5 billion plus legal fees. -
Scammers have created fake websites designed to closely resemble the bank’s official site. -
The study would last four to six months and examine fatal and non-fatal shootings from the past two years. -
Equine herpesvirus can spread easily and debilitate an animal. A recent outbreak canceled several events across the country, but animal health authorities say cases seem to be easing.
NPR TOP STORIES
-
An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files. -
U.S. forces stopped a vessel off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in less than two weeks as President Trump continues to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. -
A federal judge ordered special elections after earlier ordering the state to redraw the electoral map used to select justices, concluding the current configuration dilutes the power of Black voters.
MORE FROM KBIA and the Missouri News Network
-
The City Council approved nearly $1 million in funding for shelter and stabilization services through two local nonprofits. -
Children, homeless people and even city officials entered the Berger building unaware they were inhaling toxic dust. -
From 2013-2023, overall enrollment fell about 10%, while Black student enrollment declined almost 34%. -
The money that goes toward any charter schools in Columbia would take away from CPS' funds. -
A final proposal will be presented to the board at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the central office boardroom at 5275 Redtail Dr. -
The Envision Retreat was established as a one-day event to provide a focused space for busy moms and business owners to engage in vision casting. Today's guests, Krista Kippenberger and Sarah Shorthose, both co-hosts of the retreat, tell us it's the repeat guests that indicate the event works. December 15, 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 Eduardo Repilloza Fernández. He’s the Director General of Transparencia Electoral, an election organization in Latin America that is working to promote and protect democracy through election observation, research and training.
They spoke about the work of the organization, the focus the organization has placed on data privacy for individual voters and about how the work of the organization is important to the security of democracy in the region.
They spoke about the work of the organization, the focus the organization has placed on data privacy for individual voters and about how the work of the organization is important to the security of democracy in the region.
KBIA Newscasts
Missouri Health Talks
The Daily Blend
