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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Untethered Fulton is a modern co-working office space that offers open desks and private offices with all-inclusive amenities like utilities, internet, and even coffee! Co-owner Seth Weinger tells us, "our whole idea is: let us manage the business side of it and let you manage what you do." March 9, 2026 -
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 -
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 -
Reigning Miss Boone County's Teen Emerson Cohen sees pageantry as an opportunity for personal growth and outreach. On today's show, find out more about her community service initiative - fostering inclusion for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) - which stems from her relationship with her aunt who has special needs. March 4, 2026 -
A change in venue isn't the only thing that's new for this year's ATHENA Awards banquet, hosted by the Women's Network of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Brandi Huebner, chair, as well as Sarah Hudson, chair of the special events committee, join us to talk about what else attendees - yes, men are welcome - can expect to see! March 3, 2026 -
Columbia Supreme is a non-profit that uses sports as a tool to engage youth and teach essential life lessons like teamwork, patience, and the value of a strong work ethic - skills that are applicable outside of athletics. Founder Anthony Johnson, along with his daughter, Jasmine, are here today to invite everyone to a Casino Night fundraiser happening this Saturday in Columbia. March 2, 2026 -
As Black History Month winds down, we take a look back at Columbia's Douglass High School in the 1950s when today's guest, Barbra Horrell (alongside Dr. Eryca Neville, current DHS principal), attended what was then a segregated all-Black school: "I kind of say that we're a tale of two cities." February 27, 2026 -
Financial advisor and LaBrunerie Financial president, Alex LaBrunerie, joins us to talk about Invest America, a new program from the federal government which he says is, "a valuable new tool for long-term wealth creation for the next generation of children." February 26, 2026 -
On today's show, the band Dead Jones (Joe Tyler, "CJ" Smith, Ben Gilmore, Ryan Seaton, and Camden Whitney) is here to perform their original song, 'Sirens'. Catch them locally throughout the year and follow them on social media. February 25, 2026 -
MU Extension has created a "phenomenal opportunity" for older adults with its Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program, nationwide helping 35,000 seniors since its inception in 2005. Stephen Ball, PhD, and Gus Gustavis, program participant, are here to tell us why you should join today! February 24, 2026
