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This past August, the High Turnout Wide Margins team headed to Indianapolis for the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Legislative Summit, which brings together lawmakers from all across the country.Hosts Brianna Lennon and Eric Fey did a live taping at the event where – for the first time – they spoke with state legislators. They spoke about how state legislators and local election administrators can work together to foster trust and confidence in American elections.

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Derek Bowens, the Elections Director in Durham County, North Carolina.They spoke about crafting narratives to help election administrators share and showcase the need for local investment in elections and about the importance of having election administrators that represent and reflect the voters they serve.

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country.In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Mark Coakley. He’s the General Registrar of Henrico County, Virginia.They spoke about Mark’s long history working in elections and the unique way that local election administrators in Virginia are setting their own educational priorities and learning from each other.

Ariana Grande's deluxe edition of her 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine, catapults it from No. 87 all the way back to No. 1. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther (feat. SZA)" sits in the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a seventh consecutive week, and Pat Boone makes his long-awaited move toward chart domination.

Whitney Houston once sang about children being our future, and really, it's true - just ask today's guest, ANN MERRIFIELD, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri. If you're (especially) a male 18+, Ann is asking that you consider becoming a 'Big' (i.e. mentor) to a 'Little' (i.e. youth) and start making a meaningful impact on their life today! November 3, 2021

It isn't well-known that Missouri used to be the largest fur-trading center in the world or the world's leading shoe manufacturer, but that's okay, that's why we have people like NICOLE JOHNSTON around to tell us- and better yet, show us, 200 years of fashion in the Show Me State. See for yourself now through June 17 at the Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia! Additional guest: JOAN STACK May 20, 2022

Tennis star Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open rather than be contractually obligated to speak to reporters sparked interesting conversation about an athlete’s responsibility to the media. Are sports reporters too aggressive with athletes – especially after a losses? Also, leaked documents show how little the ultra-rich pay in income tax, and ransomware attacks on media organizations. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Dogs and cats gravitate toward calm and confident leaders, that's according to DR. MAR DOERING, DVM, All Paws Medical and Behavioral Center in Holts Summit. "If you can spend your life being calm and confident for the dog, it can be life-changing, and I'm an example of it: I came into the world a pretty shy person...to have Conner on my lap I can be on the Paul Pepper Show." July 27, 2022

'The Importance of Being Earnest' is "thought to be Oscar Wilde's best work," and it's opening this Thursday at Maplewood Barn Theatre in Columbia! Guests: MORGAN DENNEHY, director, and TERRY SCHOONOVER, actor | Also, ELIZABETH JORDHEIM invites everyone to an art exhibit that's on display now through the end of July at Serendipity Salon and Gallery in Columbia. The twist: proceeds benefit Ukrainian relief and aid. (4:33) July 19, 2022

Mark your calendar for this Saturday's bazaar and spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Campus Lutheran Church in Columbia. SHARON KINDEN is here with a taste of what's to come! Also, Talking Horse Productions is opening a "great show for the spooky season" this Friday! Director TRENT RASH and actor DANE JOHNSON can only say so much about this "dark show" (it's a rock musical!) in which someone in the cast, yes, gets murdered. (4:28) October 12, 2022