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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

MU rose in this year's rankings, while Truman remained towards the top of its category.

The immensely popular lottery will distribute a total of $2.8 billion in prizes this year, much of it in small prizes. Street and bar celebrations normally break out with winners singing and dancing.

Susan Davis asks Illinois Republican Rep. Rodney Davis about security at the U.S. Capitol.

NPR's Ari Shapiro and Tim Mak look at humanitarian efforts in Poland and Ukraine, which involve major international organizations and small grass-roots groups to bring supplies into Ukraine.

Nick Harkaway grew up hearing his dad read drafts of his George Smiley novels. He picks up le Carré's beloved spymaster character in the new novel, Karla's Choice.

SIMON/POGGIOLI: PASTA: SCOTT SIMON TALKS WITH NPR'S SYLVIA POGGIOLI IN ROME ABOUT A REPORT PUBLISHED THIS WEEK IN THE NEW YORK TIMES THAT STATES THAT FOOD SCIENTISTS NOW BELIEVE THAT PASTA CARBOHYDRATES CAN BE FATTENING, EVEN WITHOUT THE SAUCE TOPPINGS.

Economists' forecasts for 2015 have gotten even more optimistic as oil prices have declined. Most now say inflation will remain low as hiring strengthens. That should lead to more consumer spending.