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The bad news: overusing antibiotics is a common crutch; the good news: rebounding from such behavior can deliver immediate results. Advocate CHRISTINA FUHRMAN can speak with first-hand experience about this topic and does so on today's show. August 17, 2021

Singer/songwriter/storyteller LARRY BROWN says Harry Chapin's song, 'Remember When' - which he performs at [2:25] - speaks to the "powerful, uniting presence of folk music." Enjoy! August 20, 2021

Good news for area runners: the 2021 Heart of America Marathon and Relay - an annual fundraiser for the Columbia Track Club and the Mid-Missouri Fisher House - is right around the corner and it's not too late to take part! Guest: KATHY LEE | Also, OsteoStrong Columbia's DAYNA GLANZ tells us about some of the more common medications that can "interrupt bone density building." (4:21) August 23, 2021

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri is "preparing for a historic increase in arrivals" of refugees to our community this year, and that's where VALERIE BERTA's work in community outreach begins. Additional guest: GRACE WILDENHAUS | Also, dietitian KRISTEN EIFFERT, RD, has some healthy food ideas for families with an eat-on-the-run lifestyle. (4:03) August 25, 2021

Radio journalist REBECCA SMITH is part of the team behind KBIA's latest podcast, 'The Way Home', which focuses on the challenges military veterans face as they re-enter society. Also, MIKE BURDEN, coach of the Como Composite Raptors, introduces us to the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) and how and why they're teaching youths across the country to ride "really well and safely" in the woods. (3:43) August 26, 2021

It looks like wood flooring but it's actually porcelain tile! Why? Because there seems to be an endless amount of creative, eco-friendly flooring ideas at Carpet One Floor and Home. Guest: SCOTT BRADLEY | Also, C.B. CHASTAIN, professor emeritus at MU's College of Veterinary Medicine, joins us with some dos and don'ts when it comes to keeping your pet(s) cool during these hot summer days. (3:00) August 27, 2021

The Missouri Symphony is doing their 50th year all over again (thanks to the coronavirus pandemic). Executive director TRENT RASH tells us more about this season's lineup than you'll ever find online, beginning with this Sunday's Mostly Mozart concerto competition at the Missouri Theater in Columbia! June 10, 2021

You know her as our resident nephrologist, but today DR. SMRITA DORAIRAJAN introduces us to the Kalanjali School of Indian Classical Dance with an in-studio performance of Bharatanatyam at [4:11]. The school is hosting an end-of-the-year recital later this month that you can watch live online. Link in video! June 15, 2021

Mobility Worldwide is hosting another fundraiser at Logboat Brewery in Columbia so that their mission of building three-wheeled carts (for disabled people in less-fortunate parts of the world) doesn't miss a beat. Guest: JEFF MORAN | Also, JENNIFER BEAN, MS, RDN, LD, Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is holding off on planting her own tomatoes this year so that she can support local farmers. It's just one of a few ideas she shares as we enter the summer growing season! (4:28) June 16, 2021

Tennis star Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open rather than be contractually obligated to speak to reporters sparked interesting conversation about an athlete’s responsibility to the media. Are sports reporters too aggressive with athletes – especially after a losses? Also, leaked documents show how little the ultra-rich pay in income tax, and ransomware attacks on media organizations.