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Why is it that it's recommended you don't eat the fruit from a persimmon tree until after the first frost? Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' SARAH EBER, MPH, RD, LD, CDE says it has to do with the plant's ripening cycle. Once that happens, though, "they're really sweet - they're like an unsung fruit in the state of Missouri." Also, MARILYN McLEOD - dressed as a suffragette - let's us know about two events next week, and one the following week, that will get you ready for the election in November! (5:03) October 3, 2022

Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia is once again hosting its annual 'Lights of Love Memorial Event' next Saturday at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia. Purchase your luminary today! "It truly is a celebration of lives of loved ones lost." Guests: PATRICK LEE and DORREEN RARDIN October 6, 2022

Everything is so "smart" these days, whether you want it to be or not. ITCOMO owner ROBERT RICKETTS pulls back the curtain on a few of our everyday appliances and toys that now come WiFi-enabled. November 10, 2022

The opioid crisis is far from over, that's according to Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services educator HEATHER HARLAN. What's to blame? The "powerful" ingredient fentanyl, which is "cheap, easy to make and transport and is showing up in meth, cocaine, counterfeit pills" and possibly more. What's the solution? Narcan. Also, in lighter news, The MOSY executive director TRENT RASH invites everyone to this year's Symphony of Toys holiday-themed concert. Guaranteed to be fun for "the young and the young at heart!" (4:59) November 14, 2022

GreenHouse Theatre Project co-founder/artistic director ELIZABETH BRAATEN PALMIERI invites everyone to come see 'MO Love: Letters from the Archive', an original piece that's based on a true story and is in collaboration with the State Historical Society of Missouri! Also, JANEENE JOHNSTON has been really busy lately, but it's "a good problem to have!" Janeene is with Columbia's Spay Neuter Project. (4:38) November 15, 2022

Local Motion, formerly known as PedNet, continues to 'pave' the way towards more sustainable transportation in our community - and they practice what they preach! In fact, today's guest, LAWRENCE SIMONSON, biked to our studio. Also, meet RON LYKINS, who is now in his 40th season coaching Mizzou's wheelchair basketball team. (4:16) November 16, 2022

"Suicide here in Missouri is the 3rd leading cause of death for folks ages 10-24..." and "something that we're focusing on within the prevention department is firearm deaths by suicide - 63% of all suicides were by firearm." -- ARTHUR TRASS, LivingWorks trainer (Compass Health Network) November 8, 2022

Looking for a unique gift for that special someone this year? You're in luck! The Montminy Gallery at the Boone County History and Culture Center is trying something new for the holiday season: artwork that's for sale! "You may want to come back several times!" Guest: JO STEALEY | Also, KAREN MARECK GRUNDY is back in our studio for the first time in 10 years to talk about the newly-christened Mareck Center for Dance, formerly known as Missouri Contemporary Ballet. 'Unleashed' is the name of their show happening this weekend - watch for details! (4:45) November 9, 2022

Take a look around the new and improved Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence with its director, KURT GRAHAM! November 11, 2022

It's open enrollment season once again, and there's good news to share! ALLYSSA HUSKEY, Cover Missouri, tells us that pandemic-era tax credits have been extended or increased thru 2025 for about 90% of people who take advantage of the Health Insurance Marketplace. Also, we're less than a month away from Capital City Productions' 'Annie: The Musical'. Actors BEN MILLER and BRYNN MEYER are here to tell us how rehearsals are going and why you shouldn't wait to reserve your seat! (4:24) November 7, 2022