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Show of hands: who's NOT opened their quarterly investment statement(s) because the thought of what they might see - given today's market situation - was too much to bear? Don't worry, you're not alone; and the good news is doing so is not irresponsible, that's according to financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE from LaBrunerie Financial in Columbia. July 28, 2022

"We are national leaders [in energy efficiency]. If you look at, between the two largest utilities in the state: Evergy out of Kansas City and Ameren in St. Louis, they have been able to reduce in the past ten years how much power they have had to produce - because of energy efficiency - by a power plant and a half." -- James Owen, Renew Missouri, on the Show-Me State's solid efforts to reduce its energy footprint July 18, 2022

Looking to improve the look of your home and reduce what goes into the landfill? Purchase recycled decorative glass and/or aluminum tiles from Carpet One Floor & Home! They have options that can work for your flooring, too. Guest: SCOTT BRADLEY | Also, we take a closer look at suicide prevention and why firearm safety is important with Compass Health Network prevention consultant ARTHUR TRASS. (4:04) July 20, 2022

'The Importance of Being Earnest' is "thought to be Oscar Wilde's best work," and it's opening this Thursday at Maplewood Barn Theatre in Columbia! Guests: MORGAN DENNEHY, director, and TERRY SCHOONOVER, actor | Also, ELIZABETH JORDHEIM invites everyone to an art exhibit that's on display now through the end of July at Serendipity Salon and Gallery in Columbia. The twist: proceeds benefit Ukrainian relief and aid. (4:33) July 19, 2022

When might you transition end-of-life care to Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia? Co-founder JACKIE REED says it's more or less when caregiver fatigue sets in. "There's a point where a person can't be left alone and they need a lot more care." Board member DEB PORTELL can speak from personal experience: "everyone deserves to die with dignity." July 22, 2022

Braces aren't just for kids anymore! (Actually, they never were JUST for kids, despite popular opinion.) DR. ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, tells us about some of the latest options for adults - and kids - who are in the market for ways to straighten/realign their teeth. July 25, 2022

The Mizzou Sleep Research Lab at the University of Missouri is currently recruiting for a study in which they hope to take a closer look at those with chronic widespread pain and find ways to help them "taper off their medications." Lab director CHRISTINA McCRAE, PhD, tells us how it works. July 26, 2022

The summer harvest is in full swing, and nobody knows that better than LEXI LINSENMAN and ADAM SAUNDERS from Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture. Our conversation today is wide-ranging, from how-to safe insect-repellent advice to ongoing outreach programs to yes, even the Harvest Hootenanny! July 29, 2022

Twitter’s lawyers have filed suit against Elon Musk, trying to force him to make good on his offer to buy the social media company. Also, an Arizona law makes it illegal to record police from closer than eight feet, and why a Florida newspaper editor apologized for an op-ed the paper published. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Come one, come all- but more importantly, come hungry! JOE REEDER invites everyone to the 64th Olivet Christian Church Chicken BBQ fundraiser on June 11. Drive-thru only! Also, celebrate the "women of ragtime" at this year's Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival, starting next Wednesday in Sedalia! Guest: BOB WALTERS (4:52) May 26, 2022