Paul Pepper

The theme of this year's Black History Month is 'Black Resistance'. Author and Chair of MU Dept. of Black Studies, DAIVE DUNKLEY, explains: "when we reflect on resistance, we're also reflecting on why people are resisting." February 1, 2023

Today's guest is BARBARA BUFFALOE! She joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about her first 300 days as mayor of Columbia. January 31, 2023

Just before the holidays, Congress passed a "major, ominous bill" that contains a few "goodies," like positive changes to the MOST 529 College Savings Plan and a new number to be on the look out for if you're approaching retirement. Guest: ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial January 30, 2023

On today's show, we ask our resident dental experts, DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, for advice on/solutions for at-home dental emergencies when your dentist's office is closed. January 27, 2023

Two years ago, WILLIE FOX was in bad shape. He was "only in his mid-sixties, but he was feeling closer to 80." That's according to Truman Veterans' Hospital cardiologist DR. ANAND CHOCKALINGAM. Hear Willie's story, and find out why Dr. Chockalingam continues to feel that 80% of our health is in our own hands. January 26, 2023

Does your balance need improving? If so, OsteoStrong can help! Owner DAYNA GLANZ says it all starts by standing - with one leg! - on what they call a "vibration plate." Sign up for an orientation seminar today! Also, JORDAN JOHNSON, head of school at City Garden School, says CGS is about more than just standardized testing: "you will find that we are respecting their minds, their hearts and their hands." (5:04) January 25, 2023

The Missouri chapter of Moms Demand Action is hosting an online event next month that recognizes the "role of survivors in our work to end gun violence," and you're invited! Guests: CATEY TERRY and KRISTIN BOWEN January 24, 2023

Storyteller LARRY BROWN is getting a jump on Black History Month by telling us the meaning behind the 'Emancipation Memorial' monument in Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C. in a story he calls 'Grasping Freedom'. January 23, 2023

Let your pet inspire you in 2023! That's our topic today with DR. MAR DOERING, DVM, All Paws Medical and Behavioral Center. Dr. Doering says those exercise goals you set? Include your pet! That 'new adventures' resolution? Include your pet! Want to live in the moment? Include your pet! January 20, 2023

MOST Policy Initiative has had a busy month so far getting to know Missouri's new group of legislators! Executive director BRITTANY WHITLEY shares with us some of the most common questions her team gets as they go door-to-door trying to break the ice in the capitol building. Also, those red kettles may be put away, but the fundraising continues for The Salvation Army. MAJOR KEVIN CEDERVALL tells us what happens if they don't make their goal of $475,000 by the end of this month. (4:50) January 19, 2023