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If you're a firm believer in happily-ever-afters, then maybe don't see the musical 'Disenchanted' at Capital City Productions in Jefferson City next weekend. But if you're curious about what happens after your favorite fairy tale heroes ride off into the sunset, this could be your kind of show! (For mature audiences only.) Guests: NATALIE EICKHOFF and JORDYN SCHNIEDERS | Also, BETH HENDREN encourages everyone to register for this year's Out of the Darkness Walk and support AFSP's efforts to prevent suicide. (4:44) September 1, 2021

What looks like simple vegetation (on our set today) is actually pokeweed, spicebush, elderberries and more! And if you don't know one thing about any of those, you will in eight short minutes courtesy of Lincoln University's native plant specialist, NADIA NAVARRETE-TINDALL. September 2, 2021

You're invited to once again take about 45 minutes for yourself on the first Tuesday of each month at Broadway Christian Church in Columbia and enjoy the soothing sounds of MARIA TREVOR's harp. Maria performs for us twice, at: [1:49] and [5:46]. Additional guest: TERRY OVERFELT September 3, 2021

Members of OsteoStrong go through a series of stretches on a "vibration plate" before taking on the Osteogenic Loading machines during their routine visit. Owner DAYNA GLANZ says doing so stimulates osteoblastic cells, which is a good thing! Also, JERRY KIESLING, MSW, is available to counsel older adults who are going through depression or anxiety, and stressed caregivers who maybe need a moment for themselves but don't know how to get there. (5:07) October 19, 2021

Talk about bad timing: Campus Lutheran Church in Columbia had just completed an expansion project when the pandemic hit. Guest SHARON KINDEN says born out of that unexpected downtime was the idea for this Saturday's spaghetti dinner and bazaar fundraiser! | The events continue this weekend with a children's concert on Sunday at the Columbia Public Library. Guest SARAH HOWARD recommends that those interested in attending sign-up online! (4:31) October 20, 2021

A longtime advocate for persons with dementia, LOIS LONG uses today's visit to talk about the differences between dementia, an "organic brain disease," and mental illness. "Instead of saying, 'I'm losing my mind', be kind to yourself." Lois shares an original poem titled Pansies at [1:30]. October 27, 2021

MOST Policy Initiative's BRITTANY WHITLEY introduces us to LSEN, or Local Science Engagement Network, an outreach arm of MOST that encourages people in the community (that care about science) to establish a dialogue with their local and state lawmakers. Plus, get details on an upcoming virtual event about food deserts. Also, with cold weather on the way, Carpet One Floor and Home's SCOTT BRADLEY shares a high-tech way to keep your feet warm while walking around your house. (4:36) October 28, 2021

"It was sort of maybe the tradition that the older kids would challenge the younger kids and say, 'I dare you to go some night to the house'. Well, it so happened that that particular fall, Bernie and his best friend Scrub were indeed challenged by some older junior high kids to go to that house." -- 'The House at the End of the Street' by storyteller LARRY BROWN October 29, 2021

Eat your fiber! That's the main takeaway from our chat with CARY SKELTON, RDN, LD, Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She says women, on average, need 25 grams and men need 38 grams of dietary fiber every day. (Most of us just eat 10 grams.) Also, ANN BICKEL joins us from Missouri Coalition for Quality Care to remind us that October is Residents' Rights Month. "We believe that anyone who gets care, should receive good care." (5:05) October 21, 2021

The Spay Neuter Project executive director JANEENE JOHNSTON says her organization is showing some extra special love this month to the pitbulls and pit mixes in our community. Find out more about what they're calling a 'Pit' Stop. Also, Nclusion Plus' BRANDON BANKS and ANTHONY PLOGGER invite everyone to experience All Hallows Eve the LGBTQIA+ way: with a drag show (featuring Maxi Glamour and the "midwest Michael Jackson") and so much more! All ages welcome until 5:00. (3:50) October 22, 2021