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The ecological benefits of growing and maintaining native plants in our yards and the many different green spaces throughout Columbia will have a positive impact on a variety of different species for decades to come, at least that's the hope of community conservationist and today's guest, DANIELLE FOX, from the Office of Sustainability. September 28, 2021

If you or someone you know in the mid-Missouri area is a talented young string musician, consider joining the new Missouri Academy of Music. Co-directors KIRK and MARIA TREVOR are hoping to provide a "unique" experience for each youth who enrolls. Talented string musicians themselves, Kirk and Maria perform two pieces for us on the cello and harp: The Swan and Beauty and the Beast. October 1, 2021

A little bit of confidence is all it takes to install Marmoleum Click in your home today! (Okay, so some skill is involved.) Really, though, from start to finish, it's probably best to just leave it to SCOTT BRADLEY and his team at Carpet One Floor and Home in Columbia. Also, JENNIFER BEAN, RDN, Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells us about a few of the new changes to the always-changing dietary guidelines. For instance, she says "up until these dietary guidelines, we did not have good guidance on what to feed people who are less than two years old." (3:45) September 20, 2021

The Fisher House Foundation hopes to break ground on a new development (on the grounds of Columbia's Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital) in 2023. STEPHEN GAITHER tells us where the fundraising for this project stands after three short years. Also, KASEY LYNCH invites everyone to come see a series of "cutting-edge original and adapted works" titled 'Climate Change Action Theatre' tomorrow night on the MU campus. It's this year's 'Life and Literature Performance Series' selection. (4:03) September 21, 2021

Mom of two and CMSHTC board member, RICHELLE DOUGLAS, has some advice for fellow parents of young children who own their own phone: be proactive in fostering a dialogue with your child, because when (keyword: when) they make a mistake online, they'll know they can come to you without feeling "shame." Also, help out the Coalition by attending a fundraiser next month in Columbia. NANETTE WARD has details. September 22, 2021

Artificial intelligence expert SCOTT CHRISTIANSON takes a deep dive into deepfake technology, using examples starring "Barack Obama" and "Tom Cruise" as a way to illustrate just how far machine learning algorithms have come in a relatively short period of time. September 24, 2021

Just like us humans, dogs experience life a little differently as they age into their twilight years; and just like us humans, they too need a little extra TLC from time to time. Today's guest, DR. MAR DOERING, DVM, All Paws Medical and Behavioral Center, has some tips to keep Fluffy and Fido (or in Mar's case, Conner) happy and healthy as those dog - and cat - years wear on. September 29, 2021

With the right amount of prep and planning, the death of a loved one can be an enlightening and educational experience; for the person who's dying, it can be a journey filled with many questions and concerns, and that's why end-of-life doula MICKEY HAVENER hosts a monthly "death cafe," to be a sounding board for those whose time may be running out. September 30, 2021

Journalist Danny Fenester is back in the U.S. just days after a judge in Myanmar sentenced him to 11 years in prison. What led to his release, and what’s the situation like for other journalists in that country? Also, why Pope Francis is thanking journalists, localizing a global climate change summit and Taylor Swift’s grab for what is hers. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Journalist Danny Fenester is back in the U.S. just days after a judge in Myanmar sentenced him to 11 years in prison. What led to his release, and what’s the situation like for other journalists in that country? Also, why Pope Francis is thanking journalists, localizing a global climate change summit and Taylor Swift’s grab for what is hers. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.