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It's a well-known fact that older adults represent a uniquely vulnerable demographic for online and phone scams due to social, cognitive, and financial factors. (The "perfect storm.") On today's show, ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts shares tips to keep that generation safe and fraud-free. January 30, 2026

We're kicking off Black History Month with a visit to Columbia's Broadway Diner and a conversation with owner David Johnson and longtime Columbia resident Barbra Horrell. Ms. Horrell - despite living here her entire life (all 84 years) - has only recently stepped foot inside the diner because of its racial past in a once segregated Columbia. Her story on today's show. February 2, 2026

According to Emma Burnett, Rockin Bod Studio owner and body sculpting specialist, "Some things look like fat but aren't. They're just areas of fluid that can't get out." (Bra fat, anyone?) Take advantage of Emma's new client special - details on today's show! January 29, 2026

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri is in need of 'bigs'! Executive director Ann Merrifield says 70 'littles' are on the waiting list right now. No time to volunteer? Sign up for to participate in the Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser at LevelUp inside Columbia Mall! February 3, 2026

You're invited to a special concert featuring drag queen artist Flamy Grant this Saturday at First Baptist Church in Columbia! Organizers Shelby Pride and Rev. Kristin McAtee tell us while the event is free, any donation(s) made will go to The Center Project. Flamy joins the conversation via Zoom. January 26, 2026

Get to know the new sports director for KOMU-TV 8, Aaron Ladd! Aaron tells us about his career since graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2018, and why he wanted to come back to Columbia and to his alma mater. "There's something special about seeing those columns and being in the 573."

The theme for this year's True False Film Fest is 'You Are Here'. Today's guests, Ragtag Film Society executive director Andrea Luque Káram and Yance Ford, visiting artistic director, tell us why that phrase hits on many levels, including the physical with a plan for more screening locations this year. "Showing up is the story." January 28, 2026

We're celebrating our 2nd anniversary today with Party Perfectly owner Sam Boisclair - she's responsible for the balloons you see on our set - and our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few of our favorite moments from 2025! February 5, 2026

The 2nd anniversary party continues today with our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few more of our favorite moments from 2025! Balloons by Party Perfectly. February 6, 2026

People panic about money, and when there’s a bank failure, people panic even more. Monday morning, people across California and the U.S. worried their bank could fail like the Silicon Valley Bank. What are the best ways to cover a bank run with creating a domino effect? Also, Mike Pence’s comments about January 6, why The Maneater is ending it’s print run and teens upset with a lifetime of social media. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.