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"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.

You've heard of osteoporosis, but what do you really know about osteopenia? OsteoStrong Columbia owner DAYNA GLANZ tells us it's more common than you might think in people over 50. Also, TIM REINBOTT is back to talk more about the year-long bicentennial celebration of Red Top Christian Church and, as always, you're invited. The big day is just around the corner! (4:49) July 21, 2022

Dogs and cats gravitate toward calm and confident leaders, that's according to DR. MAR DOERING, DVM, All Paws Medical and Behavioral Center in Holts Summit. "If you can spend your life being calm and confident for the dog, it can be life-changing, and I'm an example of it: I came into the world a pretty shy person...to have Conner on my lap I can be on the Paul Pepper Show." July 27, 2022

Show of hands: who's NOT opened their quarterly investment statement(s) because the thought of what they might see - given today's market situation - was too much to bear? Don't worry, you're not alone; and the good news is doing so is not irresponsible, that's according to financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE from LaBrunerie Financial in Columbia. July 28, 2022

"We are national leaders [in energy efficiency]. If you look at, between the two largest utilities in the state: Evergy out of Kansas City and Ameren in St. Louis, they have been able to reduce in the past ten years how much power they have had to produce - because of energy efficiency - by a power plant and a half." -- James Owen, Renew Missouri, on the Show-Me State's solid efforts to reduce its energy footprint July 18, 2022

Looking to improve the look of your home and reduce what goes into the landfill? Purchase recycled decorative glass and/or aluminum tiles from Carpet One Floor & Home! They have options that can work for your flooring, too. Guest: SCOTT BRADLEY | Also, we take a closer look at suicide prevention and why firearm safety is important with Compass Health Network prevention consultant ARTHUR TRASS. (4:04) July 20, 2022

'The Importance of Being Earnest' is "thought to be Oscar Wilde's best work," and it's opening this Thursday at Maplewood Barn Theatre in Columbia! Guests: MORGAN DENNEHY, director, and TERRY SCHOONOVER, actor | Also, ELIZABETH JORDHEIM invites everyone to an art exhibit that's on display now through the end of July at Serendipity Salon and Gallery in Columbia. The twist: proceeds benefit Ukrainian relief and aid. (4:33) July 19, 2022

When might you transition end-of-life care to Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia? Co-founder JACKIE REED says it's more or less when caregiver fatigue sets in. "There's a point where a person can't be left alone and they need a lot more care." Board member DEB PORTELL can speak from personal experience: "everyone deserves to die with dignity." July 22, 2022

Braces aren't just for kids anymore! (Actually, they never were JUST for kids, despite popular opinion.) DR. ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, tells us about some of the latest options for adults - and kids - who are in the market for ways to straighten/realign their teeth. July 25, 2022