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Have you heard of the Rule of 72? JOHN HOWE, author and professor of finance at MU's Trulaske College of Business, tells us how this common formula is used to determine your future purchasing power. And the so-called "money illusion"? John says that's when you see your salary go up 3% but inflation goes up 5%. "You're actually worse off." July 1, 2021

The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri communication and marketing manager, SETH WOLFMEYER, tells us the feel-good story of a woman in Kahoka, Missouri, who decided to volunteer for the same food panty from which she was receiving assistance. "The people that come to get help with food...they want to give back to their community." June 21, 2021

Haven't been to the dentist in awhile? Don't let misconceptions keep you from going! DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, break down some of those common myths people like to hide behind and tell us what to expect in that first appointment back in the chair. June 22, 2021

Normally, when health psychologist and author LYNN ROSSY stops by, it's to encourage mindful eating; today, however, Lynn's topic is mindful breathing. Find out why using only your mouth to breathe is not necessarily a good thing. October 4, 2021

Now in its 45th year, Burrell Behavioral Health continues to lead the way in prevention, health and community wellness. Its 'Be Well Initiatives' was launched in March of 2020 in response to COVID-19 and is seeing success in working with those affected by illness attributed to brain health. Guest: SHELLY FARNAN October 6, 2021

Columbia's Job Point, long known as "Missouri's premier employment center," is making an impact in the lives of young adults in our community through its YouthBuild program. It's something today's guest, CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, can speak to first-hand as a onetime high school dropout who turned to JERRELL MORTON and his team for help in getting his life back on track. October 7, 2021

The topic for tomorrow's 'Lunch and Learn' is Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Make the Connection with Our Kids. League of Women Voters president MARILYN McLEOD says this free event, co-sponsored by Children's Grove and the Daniel Boone Regional Library, will be on Zoom. Also, it's that time of year again: open enrollment season for health insurance! Missouri CLAIM executive director SCOTT MINIEA is here to tell us what's new, what's not and everything in-between! (4:14) October 11, 2021

Rumor has it that 'Young Frankenstein' is Mel Brooks' favorite out of all of his musicals, and after seeing Capital City Productions' version, guests ROB CROUSE and BEN MILLER think you'll agree! Tickets are sure to go fast for this "show that moves," opening this Thursday in Jefferson City. Also, SCOTT JONES wants MoDOT's Buckle Up Phone Down Day - October 22 - to really be an every day pledge by motorists both young and old. (4:00) October 12, 2021

We've got good news for those suffering from advanced COPD in the mid-Missouri area: the very latest in technology can be found right here in Columbia at Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital! Guests: DR. SATISH KALANJERI, MD, and DR. JEREMY JOHNSON, DO October 13, 2021

A former Facebook employee leaked documents she says proves the company hid research showing teenagers felt worse after using its products and that it intentionally set algorithms to hook users by prioritizing hateful content. Will her testimony before a Senate committee spark regulation? Also, Ozy Media’s “Lazarus moment” and Pat Robertson’s retirement from ‘The 700 Club’ and Christian Broadcasting Network. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.