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Renew Missouri's PHILIP FRACICA says his organization is "pretty happy" with the progress being made by Missouri's "big" energy companies (Ameren, for example) to invest in more renewable energy practices and resources. So what about the rural areas, areas controlled by co-ops who continue to burn coal and who think "renewable energy is stupid"? December 16, 2022

A tipster told CBS News that WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony was imminent, but at the request of the White House, the network agreed not to report it until the she was free. When should journalists heed to these types of requests? Also, the sudden death of popular soccer writer Grant Wahl, the dissolution of Twitter’s Trust and Safety Council, and a work stoppage at the New York Times. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Unsure what to grow in your heavily-shaded yard? NADIA NAVARRETE-TINDALL, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, has a few ideas like bloodroot and Sweet William and one that's even edible! April 7, 2023

"Dogs with anxiety need to know who can be their protector. If they do not have a protector, then they often think they have to do the protecting." -- DR. MAR DOERING, DVM, All Paws Medical and Behavioral Center, on why you being a leader is important to an anxious pet April 3, 2023

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