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We're on location at one of Columbia's most well-loved restaurants, Big Daddy's BBQ & Soul Food! Co-owner Fontella Henry tells us how it all started and - most importantly - what makes a good rib! July 19, 2024

Today's a big day for AC: she's turning the big 5-0! To help celebrate, we've enlisted the talents of Blue Diamond Events (including DJ Johnny Fuzion), A Case of Cakes and Cheerful Air Balloon Co. to throw us a seven-minute, in-studio birthday bash you won't want to miss! July 18, 2024

On today's show, we're taking a walk down Court Street in Fulton, one of six streets collectively known as the Brick District, to showcase some of the unique local businesses that operate there. August 15, 2024

The "We Always Swing" Jazz Series has been entertaining and educating central Missouri for almost 30 years; in fact, this upcoming season - kicking off in less than 10 days - will mark three decades in operation! Executive/artistic director Jon W. Poses says, "I'd like think we have and are having an impact on the cultural landscape." August 9, 2024

Reduce the likelihood of your elderly friends and family falling victim to scams (phone, internet, otherwise) with these helpful tips from ITCOMO owner/operator Robert Ricketts. August 13, 2024

The Douglass Athletic Association started back in 1996 because "a bunch of old baseball players" wanted to make baseball an affordable and convenient experience for the youth of Columbia. Today's guest, John Kelly, was there on day one; Emily Haynes came up through the program and is now a board member. August 16, 2024

The City of Columbia wants reach those in our community who maybe feel a little left out with a new program called Community Connectors. Still in its early stages, city manager De'Carlon Seewood and engagement coordinator Shawna Johnson are hoping this new program, with its three paid employees, will help bridge the engagement gap and give a voice to the voiceless on issues big and small. August 7, 2024

'Church & State' director Mary Paulsell says playwright Jason Odell Williams has crafted a "painfully relevant and timely" story, especially so during a presidential election year. The writing is what attracted actor Chris Campbell to want to audition: "it really pops off the page." This comedy/drama opens this Friday at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia. August 6, 2024

The Montminy Gallery is putting Boone County on display thanks to 30+ "influential" artists in its latest exhibit, 'Over Time: 100 Years of Art Scene/Seen in Boone County'. Curator Betsy Knabe Roe says, "it's exciting to see that breadth of history" in one room. July 30, 2024

Meet Justina Dial, the new chair of Women's Network, a division of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce! Unfamiliar with the mission of Women's Network? Justina explains its purpose, and tells us how even non-members (and men!) can get involved, on today's show. July 31, 2024