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Author/poet WALTER BARGEN is coming to terms with growing old in his poem called 'Bussing' [2:07]. It's one of two poems he shares with us today - the other being 'Seeds of Revolution' at [5:48] - from his book, 'Too Quick for the Living'. March 23, 2022

Carpet One Floor & Home general manager SCOTT BRADLEY tells us what the difference is between solid hardwood flooring and engineered hardwood flooring, and when to choose one over the other. Also, Meals on Wheels executive director TERI WALDEN talks about 50 years of delivering hot meals to those 65 and over in our community. Their 'big' fundraiser is going on now! (4:45) March 24, 2022

The conflict in Ukraine may be thousands of miles away from those of us here in mid-Missouri, but today's guest, professor SCOTT CHRISTIANSON, says its impact is being felt all over the world, including here in mid-Missouri. Having been there recently, Scott tells us that "one of things that I would say I noticed when talking with people there was how much they value their ability to be a democracy." March 25, 2022

We're spending this day before St. Patrick's Day in the kitchen with Missouri Egg Council director JO MANHART! If omelet's are your thing, you'll love Jo's easy-to-make 'shamrock omelet' recipe. March 16, 2022

A bill before the Missouri House of Representatives stands to limit access to public information under the state’s Sunshine Law. What’s under consideration? Also, Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter and a new boss at the New York Times. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

OsteoStrong Columbia owner DAYNA GLANZ is also an OsteoStrong Columbia customer! On today's show, Dayna explains what osteogenic loading machines do for someone who's been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Also, COLIN SMIALEK and KENT BARNES introduce us to Central Missouri Scale Modelers and invite anyone watching to join! (4:49) February 28, 2022

Here's a fun fact you may not know: "in the 1890's and early-1900's through, say, the 1920's, bicycles - to people of that generation - meant for the first time in history no one had to hitch or saddle a horse [to get around]." That's according to author/journalist/historian and today's guest, PETER JOFFRE NYE. A second edition of his book, 'Hearts of Lions: The History of American Bicycle Racing', is now available. March 4, 2022

Columnist/environmentalist KEN MIDKIFF is holding out hope that anti-vaxxers will eventually come around...on their own terms: "it doesn't do any good to argue with people who believe that vaccinations are bad." March 10, 2022

The best way to learn what goes on at Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) is to volunteer your time in their garden! That's according to co-founder ADAM SAUNDERS, who goes on to tell us what it means to volunteer, other ways you can get involved and about the many partnerships CCUA has with different organizations in the community. March 1, 2022

With two galleries inside one fabulous location in The District, there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy at Columbia Art League. Director KELSEY HAMMOND tells us about the latest show: "Tiny Things." Also, League of Women Voters president MARILYN McLEOD invites everyone to (virtually) meet the new city manager for Columbia, De'Carlon Seewood, at this month's 'Lunch and Learn'. Participants will be able to ask questions. (3:00) March 3, 2022