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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Christina Kelley, marketing director for The Blufftop at Rocheport, tells us about the many holiday events happening this month and next. From a festive holiday open house featuring an apple butter Old-Fashioned to family-friendly brunches with Santa, she reveals how to plan the perfect seasonal getaway! November 3, 2026 -
LaBrunerie Financial president Alex LaBrunerie breaks down why rising bond rates and persistent inflation should have everyone checking their financial plans before year-end. From tax-loss harvesting to reviewing your risk tolerance, he shares the critical money moves you can't afford to put off until April! November 2, 2026 -
Patch and Porch founders Jori Rose and Kristin Witt-Bell want to bring gorgeous fall pumpkin displays straight to your doorstep—complete with hay bales, custom color schemes, and even removal services so you don't have to lift a finger. Whether you're too busy, can't physically handle the heavy lifting, or just want your porch to look like a magazine cover, these two have you covered with everything from "quiet luxury" muted pastels to Mizzou black-and-gold or Chiefs red-and-yellow themed stacks! October 30, 2026 -
JulieClaire Lane, director of retail at Clementine's Ice Cream, reveals how founder Tamara Keefe went from making ice cream in her kitchen to building a 14-location empire in 12 short years. Inside the new Columbia parlor, discover the story behind the hand-painted art, surprising flavor collections like the Edgar Allan Poe series, and why their coconut fudge non-dairy ice cream might just convert any skeptic! October 29, 2026 -
Tina and Nick Balser share how they became the new co-owners of The Connection Exchange, a local welcome service that's been connecting residents, businesses, and now new homeowners to community resources for over a decade. Discover how this Columbia couple is expanding the service with automated digital journeys and targeted meetups to help newcomers find exactly what they need, from pet care to plumbers, at just the right time! October 28, 2026 -
Ellen Young, Mizzou Alumni Association, reveals how the first-ever MizzouMade Holiday Market on November 8th will showcase over 35 alumni and student-owned businesses—from jewelry and clothing to wine sampling and holiday photos with Truman the Tiger. Whether you're shopping for gifts or bringing the kids for crafts and storytelling, this family-friendly event at the Reynolds Alumni Center aims to support small businesses during their most crucial season while building a new Tigers tradition! October 27, 2026 -
Voluntary Action Center's Stacie Pottinger and Christy Lowe join us to share how you can help make the holidays brighter for over 1,200 local families in need through their 44th annual holiday program. Sponsor a family, volunteer, or donate—and discover why teaming up with friends or family might be the most rewarding gift you give this season! October 26, 2026 -
Joe Price, dean of the Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts, discusses the conservatory's hands-on approach with at least five annual productions and its faculty of Broadway veterans who understand what it takes to succeed professionally. He also previews upcoming shows including "Eurydice," "She Loves Me," "The Addams Family," and William Inge's "Picnic." October 23, 2026 -
Chris Campbell and Haille Norris from the Boone County History and Culture Center preview Merry Maplewood, their upcoming holiday event featuring mini portraits, a petting zoo with Highland cows, and the big man in the red suit at the historic Maplewood house. They also reveal exciting news about an 1881 church being moved to their history village for future weddings! October 22, 2026 -
League of Women Voters president Susie Adams and past president Marilyn McLeod break down the confusing November 3rd ballot measures—including Amendments 3, 6, 7, 8, Proposition A, and Proposition L for the Boone County Jail—with easy-to-understand voter guides and candidate surveys. Early voting is going on now, including weekend options at Columbia Mall and Douglass High School. October 21, 2026
