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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Services for Independent Living (SIL) is a 45-year-old non-profit dedicated to empowering people with disabilities, seniors, and veterans to better integrate into the community. On today's show, executive director Patrick Lee tells us more about their "Senior Connect" program, created because "social isolation is a serious problem for our seniors." September 15, 2025 -
What makes a good lie? These guys know. They're members of The Liars Club, and they let us sit in on the conversation during their regular Thursday morning meet-up at Crane’s Country Store in “in beautiful downtown Williamsburg”! September 12, 2025 -
The Progress Awards honors people and organizations making a positive impact in Columbia across nine unique categories: arts, healthcare, sustainability, social justice, entrepreneurship, education, volunteerism, nonprofit, and the Sherman Brown Jr. Award. Columbia Missourian executive editor Elizabeth Stephens says, "we want to find the people that maybe you don't know are working behind the scenes and doing some great things for our community." September 11, 2025 -
Even casual attendees of the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series will enjoy this comprehensive overview of the upcoming 2025-2026 season courtesy of assistant director Josh Chittum. September 10, 2025 -
Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen tells us she would like to see Stephens College become a "cultural hub and intellectual hub...for the larger community" during her tenure as president, which began in June of this year. September 9, 2025 -
CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen lowers the barrier to entry for passionate food entrepreneurs by "eliminating obstacles." On today's show, kitchen manager Trish Sieckmann tells us about a new monthly orientation program for prospective clients looking to join the 40 other businesses using the space. September 8, 2025 -
Anderson Homes Foundation, with support from Veterans United Foundation and others, continues its work with Love Columbia to provide affordable housing and home ownership education to first-time buyers. Today's guest, Mark Briley, says the effort is worth it to "make our community the best it can be." August 29, 2025 -
The drinks are cold and the wings are hot thanks to Kendell Palmquist from Tipsy Mule Mobile Bar, and Blake and Enrique Fuhlage from Show-Me Bar-B-Q Sauce. We also pass along some great product ideas to bring to your own tailgate party courtesy of Hockman Interiors. It's game day in CoMo, ya'll! August 28, 2025 -
"I was literally nobody. And I really worked really, really hard to be somebody." That's silver medalist Euphénie Andre describing her path from an unknown walk-on athlete at Mizzou to a becoming a decorated champion with Team USA on today's show. August 27, 2025 -
When you sign up to walk in this year's CROP Hunger Walk - its 30th! - you're making an impact on the lives of those who depend on non-profit organizations like Loaves and Fishes, a local soup kitchen that benefits from the funds raised. Today's guests, Ruth O'Neill and Greg Thackery, tell us how you can still take part if you want to help but you don't necessarily want to walk! August 26, 2025
