Vox Magazine

Research has shown that stable employment after incarceration dramatically reduces the likelihood of someone reoffending. One new program in Missouri is helping inmates gain valuable and employable skills — as licensed tattoo artists.

Michelle Collins Anderson discusses her historical fiction novels The Flower Sisters and The Moonshine Women. She'll further talk about her work at Unbound Book Festival's Water of Life panel.

Samuel Kọ́láwọlé discusses his authorial journey. He will appear on two Unbound Book Festival panels: Hit the Road and Tales from the Book Tour.

Naeem Murr discusses his novel, 'Every Exit Brings You Home.' He'll further talk about the work during Unbound Book Festival's Disappearing Acts panel.

In this episode of Behind the Issue, Editor-in-chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with writer Sophie Lindberg about how Columbia doctor Bret Barrier’s marble-making hobby strengthened his connection to community and to God.

In this episode of “Behind the Issue,” Editor-in-Chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with writer Allison Bealmer about how economic pressure is reshaping spending, style and self expression in Columbia.

In this episode of Behind the Issue, Editor-in-Chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with writer and opera singer Katie Grawitch about how Landlocked Opera is redefining what opera means in mid-Missouri.

Editor-in-chief Cayli Yanagida caught up with writer Tyler White about how various arts and culture organizations in mid-Missouri are keeping on in spite of federal funding cuts.

Editor-in-chief Olivia Maillet checks in with contributing writer Sophie Ayers about the Midnight Hoops League in Columbia. Scotty “Doc” Williams Sr., Rufus Broadus and Tracy Edwards started the league in 1989 to keep at-risk kids off the street.

Editor-in-chief Olivia Maillet joins writer Katie Grawitch and editor Averi Norris to discuss the future of Columbia Housing Authority and the impact of federal funding cuts on local affordable housing.