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If you're a fan of artist and naturalist John James Audubon, you're going to want to visit The State Historical Society of Missouri's latest exhibit, "Native Creatures: The Indigenous Mammals and Birds of Missouri." If you're not familiar with Audubon's work, this'll be a great introduction, and also a great way to celebrate Missouri's bicentennial! Guests: JOAN STACK and MAGGIE BECKETT May 14, 2021

"We will respect one another, and I think that word - and holding respect for one another - is part of what is ours to do. No matter how well we function, whether we can do what we used to do or not, we need to figure how we're going to take care of one another." -- LOIS LONG, caregiver and persons with dementia advocate/volunteer, speaking broadly to those affected by Alzheimer's Disease May 18, 2021

LaBrunerie Financial's ALEX LaBRUNERIE compares this time last year to today, and where the country now stands in terms of electric vehicles and airline stocks, and the impact the vaccines are having on the stock market in general. June 24, 2021

Lincoln University's native plant specialist, NADIA NAVARRETE-TINDALL, explains the acronym FINCA and how it relates to her teaching greenhouse in Jefferson City. Get details on an upcoming tour to see this "hidden treasure" for yourself! June 25, 2021

If there's anyone who needs "the healing power of laughter and joy" (from an affirmation by Catherine Ponder), it's author/humorist JOE DILLARD. Joe tells us about a few of the "medical speed bumps" he's experienced since his last visit in March of this year, and how through it all his smiled never faded. June 30, 2021

We're kicking off Sunday's big day today with local storyteller LARRY BROWN! Larry deconstructs some of the more controversial words, so-to-speak, that populate the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence. We also say goodbye to our longtime floor director, GRACE VANCE. Grace started with us in 2018 and recently graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism! July 2, 2021

What was the real cause of the COVID-19 pandemic? Were journalists too quick to dismiss the ‘lab leak’ theory? We’ll look at why several leading publications are revisiting their reporting from a year ago and giving what some once called a conspiracy theory another look.

What was the real cause of the COVID-19 pandemic? Were journalists too quick to dismiss the ‘lab leak’ theory? We’ll look at why several leading publications are revisiting their reporting from a year ago and giving what some once called a conspiracy theory another look. Also, a look at this year’s Pulitzer Prize award winners, the final flight for American Way magazine, and how we cover unidentified flying objects. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

First-time guest RACHEL OWEN, PhD, is the executive director of MOST Policy Initiative, a non-partisan organization with a mission to, in its simplest form, "get more scientific information into the hands of policy makers in Jefferson City" and around the state. Established in 2016, Rachel tells us about the success she's seen in its five short years. June 23, 2021

Local columnist/environmentalist KEN MIDKIFF hasn't been with us for awhile, that's because earlier this year he was diagnosed with a very dire case of COVID-19. On today's show, he shares with us his personal journey, from first discovering he had the disease to the ongoing recovery efforts. "The takeaway message is: get vaccinated." June 28, 2021