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Is there a better time to quote Aristotle than during National Volunteer Month? Heart of Missouri United Way executive director ANDREW GRABAU doesn't seem to think so; after all, his agency, in 2022, logged over 9,000 hours of volunteer service. "What is the essence of life? To serve others and do good." Also, SETH HOWES, associate professor of German at Mizzou, continues the conversation about Show Me Research Week, happening next week on the MU campus! (4:11) April 10, 2023

The Russian government has formally charged Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich with espionage, while the U.S. government has officially deemed him “wrongfully detained.” What does that designation mean, and how might it affect efforts to gain his release? Also, covering the Tennessee Three, Fox News settles a defamation case (just not that defamation case) and internet influencers get special White House access. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

"I believe that domestic violence is a circle, and that at least creating awareness of it can help prevent the cycle." -- ASPEN MEYER, youth coordinator, A Touch of HopeAspen, 13, and her sister, BRYNN, 10, are a part of the purse project movement at A Touch of Hope, which is a 6-year-old non-profit based in Hermann, Mo. April 12, 2023

Evan Gershovich has been described as a brave reporter, telling the stories from Russia that the world needed to hear. Now Putin’s government is holding him on espionage charges. We’ll talk about efforts to gain his release. Also, covering former President Trump’s arraignment, Marjorie Taylor Greene on ’60 Minutes’ and why math counts when covering the bases. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Keith Greenwood and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

The phrase "high-level conference" takes on a whole new meaning in this rather sentimental and personal story by LARRY BROWN about an old guitar that was gifted to him by a friend on his deathbed. April 5, 2023

Moms Demand Action volunteers KRISTIN BOWEN and CATEY TERRY join us to debunk some well-known, gun-related myths that often find their way into the headlines. Myths like: "mass shootings are the primary reason for gun-related deaths in the U.S." (nope!); or this one: "nothing can be done." (Again, not true!) April 4, 2023

"The Wolves" - a coming-of-age story about nine high school girls who play soccer - opens this Wednesday for a five-day run inside the Studio 4 theatre on the MU campus. Guest: KASEY LYNCH, director | Also, Children's Grove president KIM DUDE-LAMMY joins us during 'Kindness Month' to talk about 'Kindness Clubs', an outreach project for elementary and middle school students throughout Boone County. Children's Grove has a big event coming up this Thursday, watch for details! (3:28) April 17, 2023

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Lee Ann Garrison, Director of Visual Studies in the College of Arts and Science at MU about the upcoming Show Me Research Week.

"Missouri is in a tough spot right now. Adults who might've not finished high school, might've not attended college, or gotten any training, we want them to get in that skilled workforce...in the state." -- KAREN D. HAYES, TRiO Educational Opportunity Center at Columbia College | Also, if you'd like to volunteer at this year's Art in the Park, KELSEY HAMMOND is looking for another 100+ individuals to join in the fun; plus, it's been a "fun month" so far at Columbia Art League - find out why! (4:06) April 20, 2023

Enjoy an evening of music by Stephen Sondheim next Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Columbia. EMILY EDGINGTON ANDREWS and JOY POWELL are here with more about this joint concert from Columbia Chorale and MU Theatre Department, and about the scholarship that will benefit from funds raised! Also, DAYNA GLANZ tells us about OsteoStrong's "very safe way" to build bone density, and if it matters that you step away from treatments for a period of time. (3:46) April 18, 2023