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The Pulitzer Prizes have been announced, honoring the best in journalism from the past year. Each of the honorees have one thing in common. What is it? Also, why the U.S. dropped 10 spots on Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Index, Kim Godwin’s retirement from ABC News, and a special announcement you won’t want to miss. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Walk alone, walk with a friend or walk with a team - whatever you do, just don't miss out on participating in this year's CROP Hunger Walk event supporting Church World Service. Helen Robinson and Don Harter tell us everything we need to know on today's show! June 20, 2024

There's a reason there's a 5 gallon (empty) water jug on our set today, but we'll let today's guest, Heart of Missouri United Way president/CEO Andrew Grabau, tell us. Hint: it has something to do with that loose change you find in the most random of places. August 26, 2024

Douglass High School principal Dr. Eryca Neville is putting on her volunteer hat for this visit in order to promote the upcoming West Middle School Back to School Bash on Friday, August 16 at the MU Health Care Pavilion in Columbia. Dr. Neville says it's going to be "a wonderful event"! August 5, 2024

MU Extension has created a "phenomenal opportunity" for older adults with its Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program, nationwide helping 35,000 seniors since its inception in 2005. Stephen Ball, PhD, and Gus Gustavis, program participant, are here to tell us why you should join today! February 24, 2026

Meet Sarah Byland! She's in the Special Olympics Missouri Hall of Fame, she's a regular 'plunger' in the annual Polar Plunge event, and she finds golf relaxing(!). If you're interested in volunteering with Special Olympics Missouri, central area development director Alex Jones says there are many opportunities throughout the state to get involved year-round. November 18, 2024

Meet four of the eight participants in this year's "Dancing with Missouri Stars" fundraising event for Mareck Center for Dance. Sarah Hudson, Mike Henderson, Ron Fisher and David Eckhoff share their motivations for getting involved, the challenges of the training process, and their newfound appreciation for Mareck and its impact on the local community. May 13, 2025 (Part 1 of 2)

Meet four of the eight participants in this year's "Dancing with Missouri Stars" fundraising event for Mareck Center for Dance. Sheena Rice, Josiah Williams, Laura Kitzi and Jed Foster tell us about the challenges of rehearsing and preparing for the dances, and why it's important to support an organization like Mareck Center for Dance. May 14, 2025 (Part 2 of 2)

Budding thespians take note: TRYPS Children's Theater is holding auditions for their next show, 'Seussical Jr.', later this month in Columbia. If it's your first time, fear not! Corey Dunne, executive artistic director, tells us, "it is our mission to make people feel welcome..." There are also opportunities for those who wish to remain backstage, too! August 12, 2025

It's our first show of 2026! Joining us on set is Beth Orns, LCSW, therapist and owner of Better Together Mental Health. If you're thinking of making a resolution, or this is day one of your resolution, watch this interview because it'll give you some guidance going forward! January 1, 2026