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We all know the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France back in the late-19th century, but did you know the original design was that of an Egyptian peasant woman, to be dedicated at the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869? When that didn't work out, slight modifications were made and the rest is history! Guest: LARRY BROWN July 4, 2022

Truman Veterans' Hospital cardiologist DR. ANAND CHOCKALINGAM introduces us to 80-year-old MARILYN HOPE LAKE, a student in his Osher@Mizzou course on Siddha Yoga. If you'd like to learn more about Siddha Yoga, or even give it a try, Dr. Chockalingam invites everyone to a three-day event happening later this month in Columbia! July 12, 2022

Plants in Missouri have to be resilient in order to survive the prolonged summer heat (and occasional drought) that happens every year, and thankfully the native ones are! NADIA NAVARRETE-TINDALL tells us what species you should be planting if you want your yard to maintain that lush look even in July and August. July 13, 2022

If you don't know much about the (short) life of country singer Hank Williams, TODD DAVISON says you will after you see 'Hank Williams: Lost Highway' at Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon starting tomorrow night! Actor MICHAEL PERRIE, JR. plays Hank Williams, and he's here to perform two songs to wet your appetite: 'Lovesick Blues' at [2:23] and 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' at [6:26]. July 14, 2022

The life of a caregiver, especially one who's looking after someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, can be a seesaw at times. Advocate/volunteer LOIS LONG says it's that idea of living with ups and downs that inspired her to write a poem she calls - appropriately enough - 'Seesaw', and includes the line: "when frustrations become disabling, I'm reminded of how I am abled." Lois tells us how to find a support group in your area. July 15, 2022

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson overturned abortion rights protected under Roe v. Wade. On this week’s program, we talk about how it was covered, who’s voices were – or weren’t – heard, and how it reignited the debate over journalists’ objectivity. Also, breaking down a ‘surprise’ hearing of the January 6 Committee, and giving credit to journalists working behind the scenes. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson overturned abortion rights protected under Roe v. Wade. On this week’s program, we talk about how it was covered, who’s voices were – or weren’t – heard, and how it reignited the debate over journalists’ objectivity. Also, breaking down a ‘surprise’ hearing of the January 6 Committee, and giving credit to journalists working behind the scenes. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

How did today's guest, SCOTT CHRISTIANSON, manipulate his own voice into sounding like he "hates hedgehogs," something he would never say in real life? (Who hates hedgehogs?!) That and more explained as we dissect #deepfake technology! July 5, 2022

"We call ourselves the intersection of needs and resources because people call with needs and people offer resources." -- JANE WILLIAMS, executive director of Love Columbia, on the network of community partners who help those who are struggling each and every day with any number of situations that are out of their control July 11, 2022

Twitter’s lawyers have filed suit against Elon Musk, trying to force him to make good on his offer to buy the social media company. Also, an Arizona law makes it illegal to record police from closer than eight feet, and why a Florida newspaper editor apologized for an op-ed the paper published. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.