Travis McMillen
Senior Media ProducerTRAVIS McMILLEN is the senior media producer at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. In this role, McMillen directs and produces regular and occasional programming from RJI’s own production studio, including KBIA’s "The Daily Blend w/ AC." He is a Columbia native who started working at KOMU-TV, the University of Missouri’s NBC affiliate, at the age of 16. From 2001-2008, McMillen directed KOMU’s morning newscast. He is married to Jennifer, whom he met at KOMU. They have three boys.
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The Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center first opened its doors in 1934, making it the oldest early-childhood learning facility in Columbia! On today's show, Dr. Melita Walker, administrative director, and Grace Elder, board member and daughter of Mary Lee, talk about the history and ask for your support through CoMo Gives or at its upcoming 'Gingerbread Tea' fundraising event! December 8, 2025 -
On today's show, Sips on the Go founder (and Mizzou senior) Reagan Eaves makes a Pink Orchard and a Dr. Sweet for AC while talking about the origins of her business and what she plans to do after graduation! December 5, 2025 -
Local children's book author Aaron Fox is our guest today. Aaron has written four books, including 'How Truman Found His Roar'. (A great gift for your favorite youngster this Christmas!) December 4, 2025 -
KVC Missouri oversees 159 foster care cases, it runs a therapeutic day school for 40 students, and it operates a psychiatric residential treatment facility for nearly 200 children annually - and all of that costs money. On today's show, Joe P. and Joe K. tell us about the 'Stuff the Jeep' fundraiser! December 3, 2025 -
"I think this is probably one of the most intimidating shows I've ever done, but that was why I was really excited about it." On today's show, actress Adriana Diaz and director Randall Kenneth Jones tell us about "Tell Me On A Sunday," a one-woman musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and soon to be on stage at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia! December 2, 2025 -
Meet Me at the Manger returns this weekend to Campus Lutheran Church in Columbia, and you're invited! Today's guests, Ashley Schultz and Deanna Leimbach, show us just a handful of the over 600 nativity scenes that will be on display during this family-friendly event. December 1, 2025 -
Michael Baker and Angela Guillen set out to create a nightclub experience that centers on Christian faith-based music across modern genres like hip-hop. The result: Worship Nights Niteclub! They say their mission was to provide a positive and safe entertainment alternative for the Columbia community. November 28, 2025 -
The SCHOLAR Clinic provides essential and highly accessible medical care to school-aged children who might otherwise face significant barriers to receiving it. Today's guests, Megan Kruse and Susan Hart, believe fundraisers like CoMo Gives are vital in order to sustain and expand the clinic's services (such as providing glasses for students). November 27, 2025 -
"Bazaar czar" Ed Hanson says this about next Saturday's St. Nicholas Bazaar (you know, the one with the church mice) at Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia: "come prepared to spend and support the community!" Find out what organizations benefit from this year's sale on today's show. November 26, 2025 -
The Children's School at Stephens College is turning 100 years old this year. Founded in 1925, the school's primary purpose was to serve as a lab school, providing Stephens College education students with authentic classroom experience. On today's show, director Dr. Beth Watson explores that history a bit more, and tells us that new students are always welcome! November 25, 2025
