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Storyteller LARRY BROWN is getting a jump on Black History Month by telling us the meaning behind the 'Emancipation Memorial' monument in Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C. in a story he calls 'Grasping Freedom'. January 23, 2023

Two years ago, WILLIE FOX was in bad shape. He was "only in his mid-sixties, but he was feeling closer to 80." That's according to Truman Veterans' Hospital cardiologist DR. ANAND CHOCKALINGAM. Hear Willie's story, and find out why Dr. Chockalingam continues to feel that 80% of our health is in our own hands. January 26, 2023

Choral Arts Alliance of Missouri (CAAM) artistic director EMILY EDGINGTON ANDREWS invites everyone to the 7th annual Unity concert (honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) next weekend in Columbia! Also, grab your fellow Parrothead(s) and come to Jefferson City for an evening of Jimmy Buffett's 'Escape to Margaritaville' at Capital City Productions. Tickets are going fast! Guests: T.J. RICHARDSON and KEVIN MAUK, co-directors February 2, 2023

Heart of Missouri United Way's largest investment, the health impact grants (more than $1M!), is up for review this year. It's an area of interest to many as it affects affordable housing, mental health care, basic needs and more. Executive director ANDREW GRABAU is here to tell us about the review process. February 6, 2023

Author/poet BARBARA LEONHARD's new book, 'Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir', is a tribute to her mother - who died at the age of 89 from Alzheimer's Disease - and their life together. Barbara shares with us a poem from the book she calls 'The Caregiver's Craft' at [5:50]. February 15, 2023

Expecting an "active household"? Maybe you have one already! If your floor isn't keeping up, consider switching to something called TuffCore Laminate, an idea shared with us today by Carpet One Floor & Home general manager SCOTT BRADLEY! Also, JERRY KIESLING, MSW, LCSW, Personalized Counseling of Mid-Missouri, has some advice for those who are struggling to "properly" grieve for a friend, a family member, or just someone with whom they were close with who has recently died. (3:58) February 16, 2023

In honor of Black History Month, The State Historical Society of Missouri is taking a "deep dive" into the Missouri Sharecroppers' Strike of 1939. JOAN STACK, Curator of Art Collections, tells us the story of what happened, and shares some poignant images by photographer Arthur Witman that are currently on display inside Ellis Library on the MU campus. February 17, 2023

Services for Independent Living is looking for volunteers for their 'Senior Connect' program. Duties include some grocery shopping, small jobs around the house and maybe just being a friend. Guests: MADISON ANDERSON and MAGGIE LANG | Also, The Spay Neuter Project's popular 'Spay-ghetti' dinner fundraiser is back after a two-year, pandemic-related hiatus! Executive director JANEENE JOHNSTON is here with details. (4:41) February 7, 2023

The League of Women Voters-sponsored 'Lunch and Learn' series will be online only this month, the topic of which is climate action in the city of Columbia. The guest speaker will be Carolyn Amparan. MARILYN McLEOD is here with details on that and more! Also, ag-aficionado TIM REINBOTT is hoping to shed light on all the good that goes on at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station by way of his new video podcast, 'Tim's Take'. (4:11) February 9. 2023

Black History Month allows us to look past the "soundbite" history lesson we all grew up with and really focus on learning more about notable figures from our past (think: Harriet Tubman). University Libraries is hoping you'll put this newfound information to the test at their annual trivia night event later this month! Guest: RACHEL BREKHUS, humanities librarian February 13, 2023