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Looking for "an easy way to jump into gun violence prevention"? 20 minutes of your time each week is all it takes to be a part of something called the 'Summer Action Series', sponsored by Moms Demand Action! Guests: KRISTIN BOWEN and CATEY TERRY July 6, 2022

The Columbia CROP Hunger Walk returns in September! It's because of the CROP Walk that Russell Chapel Food Pantry, for example, can provide for those who struggle to put a meal on the table each day. Guests: LETITA DenHARTOG and TYLISHA JOHNSON | Also, don't miss this year's Fayette Festival of the Arts, returning to the square on July 30! Sure, there's music, food, art, and more, but CONNIE SHAY wants you to set aside extra time to peruse the quilts at the Peacemakers Quilt Show. (3:33) July 7, 2022

There's an election coming up next month, and the League of Women Voters Columbia-Boone County want you to be prepared! To help get you there, MARILYN McLEOD tells us about a candidate forum for the contested races happening next week in-person and online. Also, sex trafficking survivor APRIL DeTIENNE tells us her story and invites everyone to a free community awareness event tomorrow evening in Fulton called 'Hugs Not Drugs', sponsored by Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. Additional guest: NANETTE WARD (3:00) July 8, 2022

We all know the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France back in the late-19th century, but did you know the original design was that of an Egyptian peasant woman, to be dedicated at the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869? When that didn't work out, slight modifications were made and the rest is history! Guest: LARRY BROWN July 4, 2022

Truman Veterans' Hospital cardiologist DR. ANAND CHOCKALINGAM introduces us to 80-year-old MARILYN HOPE LAKE, a student in his Osher@Mizzou course on Siddha Yoga. If you'd like to learn more about Siddha Yoga, or even give it a try, Dr. Chockalingam invites everyone to a three-day event happening later this month in Columbia! July 12, 2022

Plants in Missouri have to be resilient in order to survive the prolonged summer heat (and occasional drought) that happens every year, and thankfully the native ones are! NADIA NAVARRETE-TINDALL tells us what species you should be planting if you want your yard to maintain that lush look even in July and August. July 13, 2022

If you don't know much about the (short) life of country singer Hank Williams, TODD DAVISON says you will after you see 'Hank Williams: Lost Highway' at Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon starting tomorrow night! Actor MICHAEL PERRIE, JR. plays Hank Williams, and he's here to perform two songs to wet your appetite: 'Lovesick Blues' at [2:23] and 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' at [6:26]. July 14, 2022

The life of a caregiver, especially one who's looking after someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, can be a seesaw at times. Advocate/volunteer LOIS LONG says it's that idea of living with ups and downs that inspired her to write a poem she calls - appropriately enough - 'Seesaw', and includes the line: "when frustrations become disabling, I'm reminded of how I am abled." Lois tells us how to find a support group in your area. July 15, 2022

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson overturned abortion rights protected under Roe v. Wade. On this week’s program, we talk about how it was covered, who’s voices were – or weren’t – heard, and how it reignited the debate over journalists’ objectivity. Also, breaking down a ‘surprise’ hearing of the January 6 Committee, and giving credit to journalists working behind the scenes. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson overturned abortion rights protected under Roe v. Wade. On this week’s program, we talk about how it was covered, who’s voices were – or weren’t – heard, and how it reignited the debate over journalists’ objectivity. Also, breaking down a ‘surprise’ hearing of the January 6 Committee, and giving credit to journalists working behind the scenes. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.