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In this episode of Behind the Issue, Editor-in-chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with writer Sophie Lindberg about how Columbia doctor Bret Barrier’s marble-making hobby strengthened his connection to community and to God.
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Two Boone County lawmakers are pushing for agricultural-based education to be taught across Missouri. -
Missouri's top gambling official expects "an uptick in bets" for the first Super Bowl since the state legalized sports betting. -
The reigning World Cup champions, led by soccer superstar Lionel Messi, will train and stay in the metro for the duration of the tournament. -
The bill sets new, higher minimum percentages of prison terms to be served before an offender is eligible for parole. -
Commerce Bank's president urges small businesses to reassess their plans and consider creative ways to meet potential demand. -
The proposed legislation could impose a $1,000 fine or see violators jailed for up to 6 months.
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As Bostonians bemoan their long years of suffering without a Super Bowl win, rival fans gripe that Title Town has become Entitled Town. -
Since his first term, President Trump has wanted to be able to fire federal employees for any reason. A new rule vastly expands his authority to do that. -
The Epstein scandal has spread to the Olympic movement. The top organizer of the Los Angeles Summer Games faces calls to step down because of his past contacts with Epstein collaborator Ghislaine Maxwell.
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The 2nd anniversary party continues today with our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few more of our favorite moments from 2025! Balloons by Party Perfectly. February 6, 2026 -
The bill would make it easier for victims to seek damages and allow prostitution convictions to be more easily expunged.
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We're celebrating our 2nd anniversary today with Party Perfectly owner Sam Boisclair - she's responsible for the balloons you see on our set - and our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few of our favorite moments from 2025! February 5, 2026 -
MarkerSqueak Consulting owner Jay Sparks is feeling philanthropic: "Any $1,500 coaching contract I sign, MarkerSqueak will pay $1,200 (the total cost) to sponsor a DreamTree scholar for one year of everything." Details on today's show! February 4, 2026 -
The Columbia City Councilhaspasseda controversialordinancethat will limit how long pedestrians can stand in a median. -
Proposed legislation would allow for out-of-district transfers, potentially helping charter schools and hurting rural ones.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Bill Gates, the director of Arizona State University Mechanics of Democracy Lab.
They spoke about AI in elections — Both how generative AI tools could be responsibly used in election offices and how election officials might combat bad actors spreading mis- and disinformation through AI deep fakes.
They spoke about AI in elections — Both how generative AI tools could be responsibly used in election offices and how election officials might combat bad actors spreading mis- and disinformation through AI deep fakes.
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