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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We're on location at 573 Tees, a custom apparel printing business located in The District, with co-owner Miki Merritt! Miki tells us about the history of the business - which he runs with his wife, Emily - their recent move to Hitt Street, and the creative approach they take to designing shirts without infringing on trademarks. May 16, 2025 -
Don't miss your chance to see 90s cover band Dope A Sneakers do their thing while raising money for Day Dreams Foundation at the "Dope Dreams Concert" on June 7 at Lakeside Ashland, located just south of Columbia. To tell us all about it are Day Dreams Foundation board member Jeff Blumer, a.k.a. "MC Jables," and Nic Parks, owner of Lakeside Ashland. May 15, 2025 -
Meet four of the eight participants in this year's "Dancing with Missouri Stars" fundraising event for Mareck Center for Dance. Sheena Rice, Josiah Williams, Laura Kitzi and Jed Foster tell us about the challenges of rehearsing and preparing for the dances, and why it's important to support an organization like Mareck Center for Dance. May 14, 2025 (Part 2 of 2) -
Meet four of the eight participants in this year's "Dancing with Missouri Stars" fundraising event for Mareck Center for Dance. Sarah Hudson, Mike Henderson, Ron Fisher and David Eckhoff share their motivations for getting involved, the challenges of the training process, and their newfound appreciation for Mareck and its impact on the local community. May 13, 2025 (Part 1 of 2) -
Kesem wants all children affected by a parent's cancer diagnosis a chance to "be a kid," even if it's just for one week each summer. Kesem at Mizzou outreach coordinator Ariana Karandish tells us how it takes volunteers and donations from people like you to make that dream happen year after year. May 12, 2025 -
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Michele Towns & Lucy Bromer, Safe Families for Children, Mid-Missouri ChapterSafe Families for Children is an organization that aims to support families in crisis by providing a temporary, safe place for their children when the parents have no support network to turn to. Today's guests, Michele Towns and Lucy Bromer, tell us about the organization's mission, the services it provides, and the need for volunteers to serve as a host family. May 9, 2025 -
Grade A Plus is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides academic support, mentoring, and enrichment activities for young people in grades K-12 who may not have the financial means to access such opportunities. Meet its founder and director, Dr. Janice Dawson-Threat, on today's show! May 8, 2025 -
If you've never been to the Columbia Farmers Market's new Wednesday evening market, executive director Corrina Smith tells us, "it's a great space for people to come as they're getting off work, grab some dinner, get their groceries, and shop with a really nice wide selection of vendors." May 7, 2025 -
MOSY executive director Trent Rash says the Firefly Music Festival will return on June 13 with a concert featuring guest artist Xavier Foley at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. Find out about the rest of this year's diverse lineup on today's show! May 6, 2025 -
On today's show, meet Vietnam War veterans Stan Adams and David Hosenfelt, alongside Rita, Stan's wife. Stan has written a book about his time in the service called 'Mokane to Mole City', while Rita has helped to produce a documentary film (with filmmaker Matt Wilcox) about the 1968-1970 Manchus from the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. May 5, 2025
