The Daily Blend
8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Monday-Friday
Listen to "The Daily Blend with AC" at 8:50 a.m. Mondays-Fridays over-the-air or watch online at kbia.org. The show features guests from around Mid-Missouri that have deep connections with the arts, civic life, health, finance, technology, community building and more. Guests featured are not required to but may be connected with the University of Missouri and may be sponsors of “The Daily Blend” or underwriters with KBIA. To inquire about being a guest on “The Daily Blend” or sponsoring the show or KBIA, please contact us at: https://bit.ly/beonwithAC
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Michele Snodderley and John Scalise of True North of Columbia and Job Point, respectively, join us on the couch to talk about their organizations and what it means to be recognized as finalists for non-profit of the year by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. November 7, 2025 -
Sharlet Finley says Operation Christmas Child is a simple yet powerful way to make a positive, personal impact on a child in need. She tells us participation means packing a shoebox full of fun, personalized gifts, including a special "wow" item to make a big impression. November 6, 2025 -
"Those red kettles fund our work all year long." - Major Nancy Powers, The Salvation Army | Services funded by the Red Kettle Campaign include shelters for families and individuals, rent and utility assistance, and long-term case management aimed at helping families achieve self-sufficiency. November 5, 2025 -
A record 90 students auditioned for 21 roles in MU Theatre's production of 'Into the Woods', opening Thursday in the Rhynsburger Theatre on the MU campus. Not familiar with the show? Its director, Dr. Joy Powell, says, "It takes the original Grimms' Fairy Tales and brings them together and asks the question: what happens if you go off the path that you're used to? November 4, 2025 -
Junior Achievement (JA) is a national non-profit organization that focuses on teaching students about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness. On today's show, JA in Central Missouri district manager Morgan Dennehy tells us about a new JA Trades program, and invites everyone to a fundraiser with Santa Claus happening later this month in Columbia! November 3, 2025 -
On today's show, we're talking about MarkerSqueak Consulting with owner Jay Sparks while making Halloween-themed cocktails. Cheers! October 31, 2025 -
When it comes to molotherapy (or, "movement you love"), Softwave by Molotherapy owner Derek Parker practices what he preaches: "after my first treatment, that was the first night in two years I slept without pain and I was like, I'm sold. This is cool." October 30, 2025 -
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Regina Alexander, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, "Free Giveaway Event"Regina Alexander believes that it's crucial to provide essential goods to vulnerable populations in a dignified manner completely free of charge. Born from that mindset is a now bi-annual event hosted by Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. "There's not a price tag on anything." Watch for details! October 29, 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 -
Downtown Columbia (a.k.a. The District) kicks off its holiday season with a family-friendly 'Holiday Shop Hop & Holiday Lighting' this Saturday in the courtyard by Serendipity Salon & Gallery on Walnut Street. Executive director Nickie Davis says, "if you have not experienced it, you absolutely have to come out and experience it." October 27, 2025
