Travis McMillen
Video ProducerTRAVIS McMILLEN is the video producer for the Futures Lab, located on the lower level of the Reynolds Journalism Institute. As video producer, McMillen directs and produces regular and occasional programming from RJI’s own production studio, including KBIA-FM’s Views of the News, Global Journalist and Radio Friends with Paul Pepper. He is a Columbia native who started working at KOMU-TV, the University of Missouri’s NBC affiliate, at the age of 16. At 18 McMillen became the audio operator for Pepper and Friends, a community variety and talk show that aired on KOMU for 27 years. It was a position he held for almost 10 years. Aside from audio, McMillen’s duties on the show included field segment videographer and editor and, from 2001-2007, primary fill-in director. McMillen also directed KOMU’s daily two-hour morning newscast from 2001-2008. He is married to Jennifer, whom he met at KOMU. She currently produces the CW News at Nine for the station. They have three boys.
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Talk about bad timing: Campus Lutheran Church in Columbia had just completed an expansion project when the pandemic hit. Guest SHARON KINDEN says born out of that unexpected downtime was the idea for this Saturday's spaghetti dinner and bazaar fundraiser! | The events continue this weekend with a children's concert on Sunday at the Columbia Public Library. Guest SARAH HOWARD recommends that those interested in attending sign-up online! (4:31) October 20, 2021 -
Members of OsteoStrong go through a series of stretches on a "vibration plate" before taking on the Osteogenic Loading machines during their routine visit. Owner DAYNA GLANZ says doing so stimulates osteoblastic cells, which is a good thing! Also, JERRY KIESLING, MSW, is available to counsel older adults who are going through depression or anxiety, and stressed caregivers who maybe need a moment for themselves but don't know how to get there. (5:07) October 19, 2021
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Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia wants you to "celebrate the life of a loved one" next month at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia. Lights for Love: A Memorial Event will feature a program, music, and the luminaries as a tribute to those we've lost over the past couple of years. All proceeds will go towards the construction of a permanent home for CHHC. Guests: DORREEN RARDIN and DR. JOE MUSCATO October 18, 2021
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If you're doubtful about the benefits and the practice of intermittent fasting, maybe hearing from today's guest, JAMES MOUSER, will change your mind. James fasts for 24 hours, once a week, much like DR. ANAND CHOCKALINGAM, today's other guest and cardiologist at Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital. Dr. Chockalingam says fasting is "the simplest thing we can do to reverse weight-related metabolic problems." October 15, 2021
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When you're in your teens and twenties, retirement is a distant thought; and it's that same group of people - employees - who change jobs "at a very fast pace." Financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial, has some advice for those who are thinking about moving on: take a good look at your 401K. Leaving a job too soon could mean you're forfeiting vested contributions from your employer. October 14, 2021
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Is it cancel culture or accountability? In the same week Jon Gruder steps down as the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach, Dave Chappelle’s newest Netflix special is called out for transphobic jokes, and Rolling Stone publishes a profile of Eric Clapton detailing racist rants and support of for anti-vaccine, anti-science groups. Also, the Nobel Peace Prize goes to two journalists fighting for free expression and a Reuters investigation shows AT&T is a major funder of far right-wing One America News Network. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Monique Luisi and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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We've got good news for those suffering from advanced COPD in the mid-Missouri area: the very latest in technology can be found right here in Columbia at Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital! Guests: DR. SATISH KALANJERI, MD, and DR. JEREMY JOHNSON, DO October 13, 2021
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Rumor has it that 'Young Frankenstein' is Mel Brooks' favorite out of all of his musicals, and after seeing Capital City Productions' version, guests ROB CROUSE and BEN MILLER think you'll agree! Tickets are sure to go fast for this "show that moves," opening this Thursday in Jefferson City. Also, SCOTT JONES wants MoDOT's Buckle Up Phone Down Day - October 22 - to really be an every day pledge by motorists both young and old. (4:00) October 12, 2021
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The topic for tomorrow's 'Lunch and Learn' is Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Make the Connection with Our Kids. League of Women Voters president MARILYN McLEOD says this free event, co-sponsored by Children's Grove and the Daniel Boone Regional Library, will be on Zoom. Also, it's that time of year again: open enrollment season for health insurance! Missouri CLAIM executive director SCOTT MINIEA is here to tell us what's new, what's not and everything in-between! (4:14) October 11, 2021
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The State Historical Society of Missouri continues to host 'Cultural Crossroads', an early-statehood-themed exhibit at its Center for Missouri Studies on the MU campus. Today, guest JOAN STACK, curator of art collections, talks about the "complexities of politics" in those early days, including why some felt Missouri needed its own paper money. October 8, 2021
