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Will the day come when those with sight impairments get behind the wheel of a car? The answer is yes, according to GARY WUNDER, National Federation of the Blind. In fact, the technology is already out there, but its future is dependent on both blind and sighted people. January 11, 2022

In late October of last year, social media giant Facebook changed its name to Meta, a nod to the future that founder Mark Zuckerberg thinks we'll all be living in one day. For some perspective on this potential shift in society, we're joined by our resident AI expert and MU professor, SCOTT CHRISTIANSON, who shares his thoughts on living in a world that exists - at least partially - in the 'metaverse'. January 13, 2022

Heroes Outreach Program founder JOHN MORLOCK has quite the story to tell. A onetime paramedic in the military, upon his return to society, like many veterans, John experienced PTSD; his PTSD was so severe that he took a gun and blew the top of his head off. (He's alive today because "doctors are just better at keeping me alive than I am at killing myself.") In an effort to curb others from doing something similar, John created the Heroes Outreach Program. January 12, 2022

All eyes are on Ukraine nearly a week after Russian forces invaded the country. This week, we look at the work reporters are doing on the ground, the effects of social media and limiting the spread of disinformation from Russian state media. Also, President Biden’s first State of the Union address and the new boss at CNN. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

All eyes are on Ukraine nearly a week after Russian forces invaded the country. This week, we look at the work reporters are doing on the ground, the effects of social media and limiting the spread of disinformation from Russian state media.

Registered dietitian JENNIFER BEAN walks us through how to find a dietitian in your area by way of an easy-to-navigate website! She tells us "the top reasons people seek out a dietitian is either for their own health or the health of someone they're caring for." Also, JERRY KIESLING, MSW, LCSW, has some pretty simple advice for caregivers who are approaching burnout: seek help from Personalized Counseling of Mid-Missouri, LLC! "Feel good about taking the time for yourself."

Before you go, find out more about The State Historical Society of Missouri's latest exhibit, 'Domesticated Animals and American Identity: A Selection of Artwork by George Caleb Bingham and Thomas Hart Benton,' with curator of art collections, JOAN STACK, and curatorial intern, ISABEL MILLER. March 22, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cracked down on journalists, threatening up to 15 years imprisonment for the reporting of ‘false information.’ What effect is this having on reporting of that nation’s invasion of Ukraine. Also, The Atlantic’s 12,000-word profile of the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, and how a journalist’s identity as a storyteller could be eroding our credibility with the public. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Memory Strategies founder DANIELLE WINTON is back with even more ways you can keep your brain active and healthy, no matter your age! March 15, 2022

Storyteller LARRY BROWN's St. Patrick's Day-themed adventure tale, 'The Giant Steps', goes down as easy as green beer! (It's 5 o'clock somewhere, right?) Enjoy! March 17, 2022