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The 2022 Missouri Nursing Workforce report says around 7% Missouri nurses work out of state, of whom 5% work in bordering states — a trend advocates say continues to grow. -
Due to extreme flooding of the Lower Missouri River in the past few decades, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exploring several options to help curb this flooding. -
After legislation prohibiting three-cueing as a primary instructional method passed last year, legislators are now aiming for an outright ban. -
Jason West explains the city's process of resuming utility disconnects as the temperatures continue to rise. -
Filmmaker Patrick Xavier Bresnan discusses his film "First They Came for My College," premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest. -
Filmmaker Sharon Liese discusses her film "Seized," which was selected to be the sixth annual Show Me True/False film.
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President Trump is set to gather with Latin American leaders on Saturday at his Miami-area golf club as his administration looks to turn attention to the Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment. -
The FDA's controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is leaving the agency. It's the second time he has abruptly departed following decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs. -
Several speakers at Jackson's funeral invoked his hallmark catchphrases: "Keep hope alive" and "I am somebody."
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Brunch restaurant by day, community event space by night, Cafe Berlin has something for everyone, including now vegans and vegetarians! On today's show, Sam Johnson, co-owner and head chef, and Adrienne Luther Johnson, events coordinator, tell us more about their new menu options for those who don't eat meat. Says Sam: "It wasn't necessarily how do I make food healthy? It was how do I make vegan food delicious?" March 6, 2026 -
Filmmaker Ross McClean discusses his film "No Mean City," making its U.S. premiere at True/False Film Fest. -
Vox Magazine's Cayli Yanagida and KBIA's Aminah Jenkins discuss the historical Noble Court neighborhood and how its residents continue to keep their community alive by reliving their history. -
Filmmaker Sraiyanti Haricharan discusses her film 'Auto Queens,' playing at this year's True/False Film Fest. -
Director Poh Si Teng and subject Dr. Feroze Sidwha discuss "American Doctor," playing at True/False Film Fest. -
Maplewood Barn Theatre, a Columbia staple for 53 years, is hosting its first-ever Hall of Fame gala and induction ceremony next month at the Country Club of Missouri. Current president Morgan Dennehy reveals the list of the five inductees on today's show! March 5, 2026
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Hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon had the opportunity to speak with election administrators from across the county and world at PLEJ, including a special live taping with Carolina Lopez, the executive director of PLEJ. They spoke about the history of PLEJ, as well as how it has grown and benefited election administrators across the county.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
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