Author Interview

Author Michelle Struemph shares her journey from sexual trauma victim in the Armed Forces to speaking up for those with a similar story in her "deeply personal" memoir, Living with Trauma, Finding the Light Again. October 9, 2024

Author and historian and today's guest, Jeremy Amick, takes a deep dive into '70s midwest rock music in his latest book, 'Movin' On: The Legacy of Ron West and the Rock Band Missouri'. August 1, 2024

Today's guest is author Brendon Steenbergen. He takes a closer look at the undefeated 1960 Mizzou Football team in his new book, 'Respectable Roughnecks: The True Story of a Forgotten Champion'. June 27, 2024

It was back in 2018 that today's guest, author Ed Varnum, first paid a visit to our studio to talk about his book, 'In Pursuit of Something Better'. Today he joins us to talk about that book's sequel, 'Metamorphosis: In Pursuit of Something Better Book Two'. June 3, 2024

Author and freelance writer John Robinson has, over the past 13 years, driven every mile of every road on the Missouri highway map. He says, "the books aren't travel guides, per se, it's just some idiot driving around Missouri aimlessly to see what the next golly is around the corner." May 14, 2024

Local author Laura McHugh's fifth book comes out today! Get the story behind the story of 'Safe and Sound' - and then go read it! April 23, 2024

Author/journalist/podcaster/foodie Nina Mukerjee Furstenau is preparing a delicious dish in our studio today! She's got a new book out called 'Green Chili and Other Imposters'. March 12, 2024

Earn. Save. Invest. Repeat. Those are the wise words of author KURT REID, who wrote the book, 'Financial Freedom Simplified', after realizing not enough young people were doing just that. Also, DAYNA GLANZ, OsteoStrong Columbia owner/operator, is back for one last look at a non-pharmaceutical approach to improving bone density; this time, it's all about easy exercises you can do at home! (4:05) October 17, 2023

In this final installment of our long-running, eco-friendly flooring ideas segment with Carpet One Floor & Home general manager SCOTT BRADLEY, we take a closer look at a cork and rubber composite that's made for "extreme durability." Also, author GINA PROSCH is here to talk about her book, 'Joy! You Find What You Look For'. It's not just for children! (4:17) October 12, 2023

"Money illusions" are all around us, from the credit card rewards we earn to the roller coaster ride that is inflation these days. Author and MU professor emeritus JOHN HOWE is here to tell us how we can avoid looking 'foolish' on our next bank statement. October 9, 2023