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Radio journalist REBECCA SMITH is part of the team behind KBIA's latest podcast, 'The Way Home', which focuses on the challenges military veterans face as they re-enter society. Also, MIKE BURDEN, coach of the Como Composite Raptors, introduces us to the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) and how and why they're teaching youths across the country to ride "really well and safely" in the woods. (3:43) August 26, 2021

It looks like wood flooring but it's actually porcelain tile! Why? Because there seems to be an endless amount of creative, eco-friendly flooring ideas at Carpet One Floor and Home. Guest: SCOTT BRADLEY | Also, C.B. CHASTAIN, professor emeritus at MU's College of Veterinary Medicine, joins us with some dos and don'ts when it comes to keeping your pet(s) cool during these hot summer days. (3:00) August 27, 2021

The Missouri Symphony is doing their 50th year all over again (thanks to the coronavirus pandemic). Executive director TRENT RASH tells us more about this season's lineup than you'll ever find online, beginning with this Sunday's Mostly Mozart concerto competition at the Missouri Theater in Columbia! June 10, 2021

You know her as our resident nephrologist, but today DR. SMRITA DORAIRAJAN introduces us to the Kalanjali School of Indian Classical Dance with an in-studio performance of Bharatanatyam at [4:11]. The school is hosting an end-of-the-year recital later this month that you can watch live online. Link in video! June 15, 2021

Mobility Worldwide is hosting another fundraiser at Logboat Brewery in Columbia so that their mission of building three-wheeled carts (for disabled people in less-fortunate parts of the world) doesn't miss a beat. Guest: JEFF MORAN | Also, JENNIFER BEAN, MS, RDN, LD, Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is holding off on planting her own tomatoes this year so that she can support local farmers. It's just one of a few ideas she shares as we enter the summer growing season! (4:28) June 16, 2021

Tennis star Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open rather than be contractually obligated to speak to reporters sparked interesting conversation about an athlete’s responsibility to the media. Are sports reporters too aggressive with athletes – especially after a losses? Also, leaked documents show how little the ultra-rich pay in income tax, and ransomware attacks on media organizations.

If you're a fan of springtime in Missouri, you're really going to enjoy today's show with local author/poet WALTER BARGEN! He shares two of his original poems inspired by the season (and Missouri's recreational waterways): 'Canoeing the Meramec River' at [2:06] and 'Capsize' at [5:05]. May 24, 2021

If you're not overly confident in your ability to create and/or adhere to a weekly budget (or a monthly budget), Love Columbia is here to help! Executive director JANE WILLIAMS tells us how their financial coaching program works, who they serve and what the qualifications are if you'd like to volunteer as a coach. May 27, 2021

To borrow from a certain song in the musical Gypsy: Curtain up! Light the lights! Because everything's coming up roses for Maples Rep Theatre in Macon! That's right, for the first time since late 2019, the historic Royal Theatre will once again be a home for professional theatre. The first show, 'I Love a Piano', opens June 16. Guest: TODD DAVISON June 4, 2021

There are many forms of labor trafficking, from something as simple as babysitting (yes, babysitting) to selling goods door-to-door, and it can happen to anyone at any age. Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri's NANETTE WARD tells us how to spot the signs of force, fraud and coercion. June 11, 2021