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In this final appearance on our show, ITCOMO owner ROBERT RICKETTS talks about the various ways in which the internet reaches your home, explaining some of the nuances and the pros and cons of each method. (There's a 'con' to fiber internet?!) November 2, 2023

Should ESPN apologize? Sports radio hosts and commentators across the country are calling on ESPN to apologize for doctoring a three-year-old video interview done by another network and publishing it on their X, formerly known as Twitter. They said they didn’t mean to mislead, but did they go far enough in acknowledging their error? Also, President Biden’s executive order regulating artificial intelligence, another U.S. journalist jailed in Russia, and the release of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

This is our last show, but before we say goodbye, we take a trip down memory lane with our director, TRAVIS McMILLEN, and our producer, JAMES MOUSER (they've both been here since day 1); plus, we've got two special performances to share: the first is from CATHY BARTON and DAVE PARA (from 2019) at [4:38], and then singer/songwriter LARRY BROWN closes out 14 years on the air with his rendition of 'River' at [8:40]. Thank you for watching! November 3, 2023

Mark your calendar for a FREE event called 'Human Trafficking 101: Stealing Freedom for Profit' happening this Saturday in Jefferson City! Today's guest, NANETTE WARD, hopes you'll come away from this three-hour seminar with "a good understanding about human trafficking." Sponsored by Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. October 23, 2023

"The pandemic really did rip a Band-Aid off of the care and what was going on within our nursing homes. They are understaffed; the staff the does not make a lot of money." That's the reality of the situation from ANN BICKEL, Missouri Coalition for Quality Care, on the state of assisted-living facilities post-COVID-19. October is Residents' Rights Month. October 16, 2023

Earn. Save. Invest. Repeat. Those are the wise words of author KURT REID, who wrote the book, 'Financial Freedom Simplified', after realizing not enough young people were doing just that. Also, DAYNA GLANZ, OsteoStrong Columbia owner/operator, is back for one last look at a non-pharmaceutical approach to improving bone density; this time, it's all about easy exercises you can do at home! (4:05) October 17, 2023

Don't miss your chance to see 30 of the finest youth pianists this side of Highway 63 perform at the 2023 Piano Student Showcase in Columbia! NANCY GRIGGS says 60, 5-19 year-olds auditioned, half of which will get the chance to shine on stage at the Missouri Theatre next Sunday. Also, ED HANSON is back, this time representing Calvary Episcopal Church. They're hosting their annual All Saints Bazaar (famous for those collectible church mice) next Saturday for four hours only. (4:37) October 20, 2023

"1 in 5 people (roughly 30,000+) in our community benefit from United Way-funded services." Heart of Missouri United Way executive director ANDREW GRABAU hopes that number resonates, and continues to resonate, as we approach November 16, or what's known as Live United Day. October 24, 2023

KBIA's Darren Hellwege in a conversation from several years ago with local historian David Sapp as the Boone County Historical Society worked towards preservation of the Easley Store, an old general store in the small town of Easley, about 14 miles south of Columbia. Nearly lost to the years, and the great flood of 1993, the store is now restored and is part of the Boone Village exhibit at the Historical Society at Nifong Park in Columbia.

History is made – once again – in Washington, D.C. Tune in to hear the latest on the coverage of Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s removal from the House speakership and the election to replace him. Also, the suspension of the Marion, Kan. police chief; Evan Gershkovich’s mom describes her communication with her son, and why training opportunities for journalists are in peril. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.