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A newspaper trade association has come out against a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes in Washington, D.C. What’s the connection between the National Newspaper Publishers Association, law enforcement and Big Tobacco? Also, UNC-Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees reconsiders tenure for Nikole Hannah-Jones, covering the building collapse in suburban Miami, and landmark decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.Update: Following the taping of this program, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to grant tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones. Read more from Kate Murphy and Martha Quillin at the Charlotte News and Observer.

If you've never seen Shakespeare before, DANA BOCKE says Maplewood Barn Theatre's production of 'Henry V' is a "an excellent show to see" because of its relatively short length and many action sequences. Curtain goes up this Thursday, weather-pending, for a two-weekend run in Nifong Park in Columbia! Additional guest: SARAH JOST | Also, LINDA BENNETT is in the midst of a year-long fundraiser for Parkinson's disease. An endeavor with personal ties, Linda is looking for participants to help raise money for her Team Moose, a local version of Team Fox (The Michael J. Fox Foundation), throughout 2021. (3:53) July 6, 2021

Health psychologist LYNN ROSSY's new book, 'Savor Every Bite: Mindful Ways to Eat, Love Your Body, and Live with Joy', encourages you to slow down, be embodied and put down your phone - and that's just chapter one! July 9, 2021

Artificial intelligence enthusiast SCOTT CHRISTIANSON tells us that the idea to talk about "assisted technologies" today came to mind after thinking about a (mutual) friend whose speech was always difficult to understand. Technology to the rescue! July 14, 2021

A newspaper trade association has come out against a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes in Washington, D.C. What’s the connection between the National Newspaper Publishers Association, law enforcement and Big Tobacco?

Break dancing to music by The Missouri Symphony? (It's true!) It's one of three performances taking place this week, the final week of the 2021 Hot Summer Nights concert series! Details from outgoing music director KIRK TREVOR and executive director TRENT RASH. Also, League of Women Voters Columbia-Boone County president MARILYN McLEOD explains the process behind redistricting. Did you know there are actually two different processes? (3:42) July 5, 2021

"There are funds available for what's called 'respite', for persons who are caring for someone at home, and it is to cover expenses...to allow the caregiver to be out of the house for a short time." -- LOIS LONG, advocate/volunteer for persons with dementia. Lois's poem, 'When?', starts at [1:37]. July 8, 2021

"This is the first time a living relative (of a president) is portraying their famous relative." That living relative is none other than Clifton Daniel, grandson of President Harry Truman. His one-man show, 'Give 'Em Hell, Harry', is coming to Capital City Productions for four performances only beginning July 15! Guest: ROB CROUSE | Also, EDITH PRINCE and BRAD BOYD-KENNEDY tell us why everyone should register for this year's Columbia CROP Hunger Walk (as either a team or an individual)! The walk itself is happening in September. (4:19) July 12, 2021

Looking to stay cool and save a buck this summer? If so, the City of Columbia's MIKE HEIMOS is here with some good advice to help you do both! From setting your thermostat to whether or not you should keep your ceiling fan running all day long, you'll be up-to-date on everything you need to know to survive another blistering summer season in Missouri. July 15, 2021

End-of-life doula MICKEY HAVENER wants you to make a plan now. As difficult as it might be, having that conversation with close family members before you get sick - one that covers any and all major decisions that might arise after you die - is the right thing to do. Not doing so leaves an unfair burden on your survivors. July 16, 2021