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The song "Brandy" by Looking Glass was No. 1 in 1972. For singer-songwriter Todd Snider, the song is a reminder of happy times. He was 6 years old when he first heard the song, but it left a lasting impression.

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 Commissioner Tom Hicks, one of the longest serving members of the Election Assistance Commission, or EAC.They spoke about Tom’s time as a commissioner, how elections can be more accessible for disabled voters, and how the EAC could play a role in developing the election administration workforce.

The megalodon went extinct 3.6 million years ago and is thought to be the largest shark that ever swam the Earth — until now. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on January 23m 2023.)

Liz Cheney’s new book, Oath and Honor, has sparked conversation around several doomsday scenarios, should Donald Trump regain the presidency. We’ll break down the coverage and it’s timing ahead primary voting just weeks away. Also, remembering Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O’Connor, why a Harvard University professor claims she was fired for researching disinformation at Facebook and what’s next for the Marvel Universe. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

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 the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Isaac Cramer. He’s the Executive Director of the Charleston County Board of Elections in South Carolina, as well as a member of the EAC’s Technical Guidelines Development Committee. This committee is currently looking at ways the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines, or VVSG, may be updated in the future.They spoke about Cramer’s role on this board, the importance of including voices and perspectives from voters of all abilities and about what these new guidelines could mean for election administrations in South Carolina and across the country.

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Tom Rogers, who was the Australian Electoral Commissioner from 2014 to 2024.They spoke about the structure of Australian elections, how the country counts its ballots, and the importance of democracy sausages.

The 2nd annual Firefly Music Festival kicks off June 22nd, and Trent Rash, executive director of The Missouri Symphony, wants to see you there! He tells us who's coming and when on today's show. May 29, 2024

Radio journalist REBECCA SMITH is part of the team behind KBIA's latest podcast, 'The Way Home', which focuses on the challenges military veterans face as they re-enter society. Also, MIKE BURDEN, coach of the Como Composite Raptors, introduces us to the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) and how and why they're teaching youths across the country to ride "really well and safely" in the woods. (3:43) August 26, 2021

The Fisher House Foundation hopes to break ground on a new development (on the grounds of Columbia's Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital) in 2023. STEPHEN GAITHER tells us where the fundraising for this project stands after three short years. Also, KASEY LYNCH invites everyone to come see a series of "cutting-edge original and adapted works" titled 'Climate Change Action Theatre' tomorrow night on the MU campus. It's this year's 'Life and Literature Performance Series' selection. (4:03) September 21, 2021