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The FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine use for people over the age of 16, without the emergency use authorization. How will this affect the vaccine rates among the vaccine hesitant, and how might it affect vaccine requirements in the public and private sectors? And, why are some outlets pushing alternative treatments not approved for human use at all? Also, an update on evacuating journalists from Afghanistan, changes to the Sunday editions of the Kansas City Star and journalism’s role in finding the next host of Jeopardy! From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Covering Hurricane Ida: who did it well, who made some missteps, and how reporters – again – became the story. Also, Lester Holt’s exclusive interview with Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd, why the Kansas City Star is suing Overland Park, Kan., and remembering Ed Asner From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Who can be an organ donor? It's a question we've asked before, but one that is worth asking again, especially when LORI CLARK, director of Columbia Operations at Midwest Transplant Network, is on the show. She encourages everyone to go ahead and sign up, saying: "the best time to evaluate them for eligibility is when they pass away." Additional guest: JOE WESTON, Columbia Rotary South September 13, 2021

LaBrunerie Financial's ALEX LaBRUNERIE poses this question to our audience: can you afford to retire (and maintain income into your mid-nineties)? It's a question he says baby boomers need to add to their financial to-do list before saying goodbye to the workforce. "Be aware that retirement could be 30 years!" September 14, 2021

You don't have to be a member of the Sierra Club to take part in their popular 'Outings' program. Osage Group Sierra Club committee member KEN MIDKIFF says participating is a good way to see first-hand, with four or five like-minded individuals, the beauty of nature that you'll then hopefully want to protect! September 16, 2021

MOST Policy Initiative, a non-partisan group that brings together scientists with policymakers, wants to see you at their next event in which they'll be discussing 'Urban Heat Islands'. Find out when and where..and why! Guest: BRITTANY WHITLEY | Also, Broadway Christian Church's annual Blessing of the Beasts returns after taking a year off (due to the pandemic). Organizer MICHELLE MARSHALL invites those with or without pets to attend this "very special" service. (3:55) September 17, 2021

Covering Hurricane Ida: who did it well, who made some missteps, and how reporters – again – became the story. Also, Lester Holt’s exclusive interview with Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd, why the Kansas City Star is suing Overland Park, Kan., and remembering Ed Asner From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Today's show goes out to everyone who has - on more than one occasion - underestimated the time it takes to complete a project. It's something today's guest, JOHN HOWE, author of 'The Foolish Corner', calls a "planning fallacy." Why do we do this? Let's blame what's known as 'optimism bias'. September 15, 2021

Advancements in technology has made checking glucose levels easier than ever these days. (And less bloody!) Just ask GARY WUNDER, National Federation of the Blind - he checks his for us right on the air! Gary also shares some advice - speaking from personal experience, of course - for those who are both blind and (newly diagnosed as) diabetic. Plus, get details on a 'Meet the Blind Month' event in October that's open to everyone. August 30, 2021

Summertime can wreak havoc on a child's daily routine, and for good reason: it's summertime! But all that is behind us now and so DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, join us with some tips for children (but really all ages) on how to resume good dental hygiene. August 31, 2021