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City of Refuge engagement director Garrett Rucinski says that anywhere between 8,000-10,000 refugees are living in mid-Missouri right now. His job, and the job of his organization, is to - in the broadest sense - make them feel welcome here. April 18, 2024

Owner Candace Hulsizer likes to think of Black Tea Bookshop as an indie-Barnes & Noble: "you can come in and find really anything that you want, but the work is featuring black authors and black stories." April 17, 2024

Military Appreciation Day is not something Columbia College takes lightly. In fact, they honor our veterans, past and present, all month long! Rob Boone, associate vice president for strategic partnerships, tells us about some of the events happening throughout the month of May. April 29, 2024

CNN journalist Laura Coates was interviewing a jury consultant outside former President Trump’s trial in Manhattan when a man set himself on fire. Coates reported, live, for more than two minutes on what she saw, heard and smelled. A master class in reporting or unnecessarily televising violence? Also, the death of former AP journalist and one-time hostage, Terry Anderson, and how Kansas teens fought their school district – and won. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

David Clithero invites everyone to come hear local folk duo The January Lanterns (Andrew and Kristen Camp) at the annual Hawthorn Bank Spring Makers Market happening early next month in Columbia! They perform 'I Don't Know'. April 24, 2024

Get to know Jentry Mills and Austin Ilsley and find out why they decided to take part in this year's Dancing With Missouri Stars benefitting Mareck Center for Dance. April 30, 2024

K&K Co. specializes in vegan, plant-based clean body care, and candles, which are handmade in small batches to ensure quality. On today's show, owner Krystal Martin talks about their new product line for the fall and invites everyone to an upcoming product release party (alongside other local vendors) on Sept. 4 in Columbia! August 25, 2025

"I was literally nobody. And I really worked really, really hard to be somebody." That's silver medalist Euphénie Andre describing her path from an unknown walk-on athlete at Mizzou to a becoming a decorated champion with Team USA on today's show. August 27, 2025

When you sign up to walk in this year's CROP Hunger Walk - its 30th! - you're making an impact on the lives of those who depend on non-profit organizations like Loaves and Fishes, a local soup kitchen that benefits from the funds raised. Today's guests, Ruth O'Neill and Greg Thackery, tell us how you can still take part if you want to help but you don't necessarily want to walk! August 26, 2025

The Center Project can be the center of the world for Columbia's LGBTQIA community. Board member Camaron Nielsen tells us about the many programs and events their all-volunteer crew hosts each year, and how you can get involved! July 3, 2024