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More than 20 years after the first stories about R. Kelly’s sexual activities with teenage girls, a federal jury in New York convicted him of sex trafficking and racketeering. This week on Views of the News, a look back on two decades of investigative reporting in that case. Also, the harm created by the over-coverage of missing white women, and when live t.v. doesn’t go as planned. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Ron Kelley: Views of the News.

Friends of Mizzou Botanic Garden is bringing a "rock star of the birding world" to the MU campus! Columbia Audubon Society president JIM GAST and MUBG's DONNA PULEO invite the public to an event next week featuring "bird man" Noah Strycker (the aforementioned rock star), Sarah Kendrick from the Missouri Department of Conservation, and more at the Bond Life Sciences Center in Columbia. October 5, 2021

The State Historical Society of Missouri continues to host 'Cultural Crossroads', an early-statehood-themed exhibit at its Center for Missouri Studies on the MU campus. Today, guest JOAN STACK, curator of art collections, talks about the "complexities of politics" in those early days, including why some felt Missouri needed its own paper money. October 8, 2021

When you're in your teens and twenties, retirement is a distant thought; and it's that same group of people - employees - who change jobs "at a very fast pace." Financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial, has some advice for those who are thinking about moving on: take a good look at your 401K. Leaving a job too soon could mean you're forfeiting vested contributions from your employer. October 14, 2021

If you're doubtful about the benefits and the practice of intermittent fasting, maybe hearing from today's guest, JAMES MOUSER, will change your mind. James fasts for 24 hours, once a week, much like DR. ANAND CHOCKALINGAM, today's other guest and cardiologist at Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital. Dr. Chockalingam says fasting is "the simplest thing we can do to reverse weight-related metabolic problems." October 15, 2021

The FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine use for people over the age of 16, without the emergency use authorization. How will this affect the vaccine rates among the vaccine hesitant, and how might it affect vaccine requirements in the public and private sectors? And, why are some outlets pushing alternative treatments not approved for human use at all? Also, an update on evacuating journalists from Afghanistan, changes to the Sunday editions of the Kansas City Star and journalism’s role in finding the next host of Jeopardy! From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Covering Hurricane Ida: who did it well, who made some missteps, and how reporters – again – became the story. Also, Lester Holt’s exclusive interview with Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd, why the Kansas City Star is suing Overland Park, Kan., and remembering Ed Asner From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Who can be an organ donor? It's a question we've asked before, but one that is worth asking again, especially when LORI CLARK, director of Columbia Operations at Midwest Transplant Network, is on the show. She encourages everyone to go ahead and sign up, saying: "the best time to evaluate them for eligibility is when they pass away." Additional guest: JOE WESTON, Columbia Rotary South September 13, 2021

LaBrunerie Financial's ALEX LaBRUNERIE poses this question to our audience: can you afford to retire (and maintain income into your mid-nineties)? It's a question he says baby boomers need to add to their financial to-do list before saying goodbye to the workforce. "Be aware that retirement could be 30 years!" September 14, 2021

You don't have to be a member of the Sierra Club to take part in their popular 'Outings' program. Osage Group Sierra Club committee member KEN MIDKIFF says participating is a good way to see first-hand, with four or five like-minded individuals, the beauty of nature that you'll then hopefully want to protect! September 16, 2021