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KBIA’s Rebecca Smith recently sat down with Dr. Mohammad Badran at the University of Missouri who studies sleep apnea to learn more about the disorder and how leaving it undiagnosed could be impacting other parts of people’s health. -
A proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by state Rep. Darin Chappell would hold Missouri to 80-hour work requirements from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act even if federal law changes -
Organizations such as the alcohol and drug abuse education nonprofit PreventEd in the St. Louis area received emails announcing grant funding had been canceled because it did not align with the federal government's priorities. -
Customer testimonies from the July public hearings have become the cornerstone of the Public Service Commission's orders. -
The relationship between Senate Republicans and Democrats soured in 2025 after the Republican majority cut off debate and passed several initiatives last year that Democrats opposed. -
Longstanding USDA farm conservation programs now have specified regenerative ag funding.
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A self-described "little farm girl" in the Jim Crow Era, Gladys West's complex and pioneering work for the U.S. Navy helped to improve billions of lives — and keep us from getting lost. -
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In a not-too-distant future, an artificial intelligence entity determines the fate of the accused in Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.
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We're in the kitchen today with Ashley Inez Cole and Louis Marrero from La Bruja CoMo, a woman and veteran-owned business specializing in Latin fusion food in Columbia. Louis, the head chef, prepares a Cuban sandwich. January 23, 2026 -
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Erica Dickson and Matthew Smith, Sr. are the owners of The Herbal Joint, a new wellness spot in downtown Columbia! On today's show, Matthew prepares a variety of their signature drinks, including a wellness shot, a dairy-free smoothie, a fresh-pressed juice, and more. "We press everything on the spot." January 22, 2026 -
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Proceeds from Unity 2026: A Benefit Concert will support a local organization in mid-Missouri, just as it has for the past 10 years. On today's show, Choral Arts Alliance of Missouri artistic director Emily Edgington Andrews tells us about this year's show, which will feature Columbia College's gospel choir and other special guests! January 21, 2026 -
Ameren plans to build a nearly 30-mile high-voltage transmission line adjacent to existing infrastructure.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Michelle Kavanaugh, the Bernalillo County Clerk in New Mexico.
They spoke about some of the recent changes to New Mexican election law, which include automatic voter registration at the Motor Vehicle Division, semi-open primaries and the restoration of voting rights to citizens after incarceration — regardless of felony status.
They spoke about some of the recent changes to New Mexican election law, which include automatic voter registration at the Motor Vehicle Division, semi-open primaries and the restoration of voting rights to citizens after incarceration — regardless of felony status.
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