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"During this month of thanks, we should all be thankful for the gifts that we have, we should all be thankful for the home that we have, but I think we can all agree that 61 children living in area motels/hotels, 175 homeless children, is unacceptable." -- ANDREW GRABAU, Heart of Missouri United Way executive director November 2, 2021

Whitney Houston once sang about children being our future, and really, it's true - just ask today's guest, ANN MERRIFIELD, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri. If you're (especially) a male 18+, Ann is asking that you consider becoming a 'Big' (i.e. mentor) to a 'Little' (i.e. youth) and start making a meaningful impact on their life today! November 3, 2021

What better way to kick off a weekend than with a poem or two (it's two!) from mid-Missouri's own poet/author WALTER BARGEN! Up first: 'Transcendent Goat Philosophy' at [1:48]; that's followed by 'Chain of Being' at [5:05]. November 5, 2021

Don't put away that hoe and that spade for the season just yet! Native plant specialist NADIA NAVARRETE-TINDALL tells us about some of the flowers you can plant now (yes, in November) that will be ready to bloom come spring! November 9, 2021

He's back! SEAN SPENCE, a multi-hyphenate member of the Columbia community, is now representing The Salvation Army - and just in time! Their holiday program is well underway and, as always, needs your support. Also, Missouri CLAIM director SCOTT MINIEA uses this visit to explain Part D, the prescription drug plan, and more! Open enrollment season continues into 2022. (5:04) November 11, 2021

What's good for the economy is not always good for the environment, and today's guest, KEN MIDKIFF, has something to say about that. The bone he's picking is in response to the Columbia City Council's approval process when introducing a new or existing industry to the local community. (Here's looking at you, Swift Prepared Foods.) November 17, 2021

For one weekend only, Capital City Productions is putting the spotlight on Broadway courtesy of Curtain Call Theatre! Actor/director ADAM SHEILDS and actor STEVE KRETZER tell us that this show is perfect for someone who says they enjoy musicals, but really they just like the showstoppers. Also, KAREN HOGAN, PhD, and the team at Concentric by Ginkgo feel like Covid testing in schools should be 'as simple as A-B-C, 1-2-3', and they've got a plan to make it happen. (3:56) November 4, 2021

November's 'Lunch and Learn' will take a deep dive into the workplace benefit known as paid leave. It's not as common as you might think; in fact, MARILYN McLEOD, president of the League of Women Voters Columbia-Boone County, says what inspired this month's theme was research done by the Kansas City League of Women Voters. They'll present their findings. Also, meet DANIELLE WINTON. She's the owner/founder of Memory Strategies, a company based in Columbia that aims to "help others achieve more than they ever thought they could." (4:23) November 8, 2021

"Antibiotics save lives, without a doubt. They are so instrumental in our health care, but we use them irresponsibly. We use them for a cold or virus, which are totally unnecessary; they won't do anything for a virus. We use them as a preventative measure, and a lot times you don't need that, either." -- CHRISTINA FUHRMAN, antibiotic stewardship advocate

We're talking with ROBERT WELLS about some of the upcoming shows slated to take the stage during the 2021-2022 University Concert Series season. "Big Broadway shows are returning!" Also, Voluntary Action Center executive director ED STANSBERRY and holiday program coordinator CHRISTY LOWE are seeking volunteers and sponsors (and more!) as the agency's most popular program, the Holiday Program, gets underway. (2:58) November 12, 2021