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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat, about the questions that Congress is launching about the Secret Service security that allowed a direct line of fire at Trump.

In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027. This has some countries and organizations worried that on top of the US aid cuts, this could be unsurvivable.

Is it time for journalists to get off Twitter? One of the nation’s leading newspapers has made a presence on the social platform optional. We’ll talk about why, and what effects this could have on the quality of reporting and the safety of reporters. Also, Warner Bros. Discovery’s takeover of CNN and HBO, the collapse of Black News Channel and the USA Today’s innovative use of comic journalism. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Is there a better time to quote Aristotle than during National Volunteer Month? Heart of Missouri United Way executive director ANDREW GRABAU doesn't seem to think so; after all, his agency, in 2022, logged over 9,000 hours of volunteer service. "What is the essence of life? To serve others and do good." Also, SETH HOWES, associate professor of German at Mizzou, continues the conversation about Show Me Research Week, happening next week on the MU campus! (4:11) April 10, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri's "biggest fundraiser of the year," Countdown to Kickoff, is changing locations this year. Marketing director ADAM BRIETZKE tells us about the move to Midway Golf & Games, how much they hope to raise, and how you can get involved! Also, BARRY LEWIS and ALVIN COBBINS, Fifth Street Christian Church, encourage everyone to sign up now for the 28th annual CROP Hunger Walk, which will take place this September at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia! (4:06) July 7, 2023

Columbia's The Zipper Fest is gearing up for its second year in style! Never heard of it? Co-creators KELLI CANADA and JOSIE THOMPSON are here with the who, the what and - most importantly - the when! Also, adults 50+ interested in recreation education take note: Osher@Mizzou has 21 classes available to enroll in for the upcoming semester. GLORIA CRULL says the best part is there are no exams and no homework! Enrollment is now open. Additional guest: NANCY GRIGGS (4:29) August 24, 2023

Denmark's foreign minister summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country for talks after the main national broadcaster reported that at least three people with connections to President Donald Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland.

GOP Rep. Bob Goodlatte's son has publicly criticized his father in recent days. The Goodlattes join a growing list of political families airing their differences in public.

More athletes are refusing to be exploited, from high school, to college, to the pros. It’ll be a big trend in 2019, and we’ll dive in.

As the New Year's Eve deadline approaches, the two sides are still trying to negotiate a deal to avert major economic and trade disruptions. Here are some of the top issues at play.