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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

February is American Heart Month. Did you know that symptoms of cardiovascular disease in women are more subtle compared to the "classic" symptoms men experience? Today's guests are Susan Hart, 2026 Mid-Missouri Go Red for Women chair, and Melissa Gerke, development director for the American Heart Association. February 13, 2026

President and CEO John Lansing plans to leave NPR nine months before his term is set to expire. His tenure has been defined by the pandemic, a racial reckoning, and economic headwinds.

A torrent of satellite images and cell phone videos are shaping the public's view of the war in Ukraine. The speed and scale at which the information spreads is powerful, but it can also be deceiving.

Kalush Orchestra's Oleh Psiuk told NPR that representing Ukraine on the world stage was a huge responsibility. He hopes people will continue to support his country.

The moves come as U.S. tech platforms are under pressure to take a stronger stance against Russia and limit disinformation.

The Palestinian militant group says it will delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages, citing violations by Israel in the terms of the fragile ceasefire agreement. Israel, in turn, accused Hamas of violating the agreement

In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bruce Hoffman of Georgetown University about what information intelligence agencies need to keep the U.S. safe.