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Job Point rehabilitation services director JOHN SCALISE tells us how his department helps those with a disability maintain long-term employment that doesn't affect their SSI or SSDI benefits (Ticket to Work). Also, KEVIN WALSH invites everyone to a special screening of a documentary about the Ozark Mountain Music Festival, a Woodstock-like event that took place in Sedalia in 1974. (4:55) May 30, 2023

Now in their 16th year, Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri is still going strong, having helped "hundreds" of people get away from trafficking of all kinds. Longtime volunteer NANETTE WARD is here to tell us about some of the more recent cases from right here in central Missouri, a few of the warning signs to be on the lookout for, and ways we can all get involved. July 12, 2023

Earlier this month, the U.S. credit rating was downgraded to AA+ (from AAA) for only the second time in history. Financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial, says the impact of the lower score affects everyone: "if you think about it, why would you want to loan an entity, be it you or me - or this case the government - money...if they're threatening to default." August 21, 2023

A tipster told CBS News that WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony was imminent, but at the request of the White House, the network agreed not to report it until the she was free. When should journalists heed to these types of requests? Also, the sudden death of popular soccer writer Grant Wahl, the dissolution of Twitter’s Trust and Safety Council, and a work stoppage at the New York Times. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

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

Safe Families for Children is an organization that aims to support families in crisis by providing a temporary, safe place for their children when the parents have no support network to turn to. Today's guests, Michele Towns and Lucy Bromer, tell us about the organization's mission, the services it provides, and the need for volunteers to serve as a host family. May 9, 2025

Artistic director Dave Para joins us via Zoom from Albuquerque, New Mexico to talk about the 33rd annual Big Muddy Folk Festival happening April 4-5 in Boonville! From who's coming to perform to where we can find the best BBQ, Dave tells us everything we need to know before we go. March 14, 2025

Dr. Arminta Phelps, Achieve Balance Chiropractic, wants you to stay healthy this season and next by boosting natural immunity, getting proper sleep and exposing oneself to early morning sunlight to regulate body rhythms. "If your brain's unhealthy because your spine's not moving appropriately, your gut's unhappy; if your gut's unhappy, your immune system's going to be unhappy." October 28, 2025

Say you're headed to an outdoor cookout or barbecue or a family reunion but you don't want to show up empty-handed. What do you bring? Chefs Edward Lee, Amy Thielen and James Rigato offer suggestions.

Remarks about the 2013 Wimbledon champion's appearance angered many listeners. France's Marion Bartoli beat Germany's Sabine Lisicki 6-1 6-4 Saturday, winning her first major tournament.