Paul Pepper

Among the many feathers in the University of Missouri's proverbial research cap is the ability to say that the very first orally-induced "miracle drug" known as aureomycin was first discovered on Sanborn Field (on the Columbia campus) by botany professor Benjamin Duggar in the mid-1900s. Present day Sanborn Field director TIM REINBOTT gives us a little history lesson on today's show! July 31, 2023

"Nearly 66% of the U.S. adult population - which is 131 million people - are on chronic prescription medication... but ...only 50% are taking it as prescribed." -- DR. SMRITA DORAIRAJAN, nephrology specialist, Truman Veterans' Hospital, on an issue not often discussed: "medication compliance" July 28, 2023

A child's first visit to the dentist can be a delicate situation. What happens at that first appointment? Is there anything a parent can do ahead of time? How often should they be coming for a check-up? And are any tears shed reserved only for the child? We've got answers to those questions and more courtesy of Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, on today's show! July 27, 2023

What happens when you call or text the now year-old Missouri 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for yourself or on behalf of someone you know? Burrell Behavioral Health director of crisis services CARISA KESSLER has the answer on today's show. July 26, 2023

After the Supreme Court revoked the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program last month, a lot of young families may be looking for answers when those payments come due again starting September 1st. Financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE and his team at LaBrunerie Financial are here to help with several upcoming (short!) seminars that are free to attend. July 25, 2023

Proper nutrition isn't as complicated as you might think. That's according to DR. CHRIS LINK, Integrative Medicine Clinic, who on today's show takes a closer look at six, readily-available foods that everyone should eat "on a consistent basis"! July 24, 2023

Cancer survivor and OsteoStrong Columbia member HEATHER GEHLERT tells us about her journey from diagnosis (and a "prevention mindset") to signing up for weekly strength training sessions at OsteoStrong: "it's more effective than traditional weight-bearing exercise." Additional guest: DAYNA GLANZ [From October 27, 2022] | Also, Missouri Prairie Foundation executive director CAROL DAVIT tells us why it's a win-win when farmers incorporate prairie strips - planting prairie plants amongst crops - into their farmland. (4:49) July 21, 2023

Caregivers and persons with dementia are encouraged to attend Daniel Boone Regional Library's monthly 'Memory Cafe' event "to do things that stimulate memory and engage them in an activity." They also have something called 'Memory Care Kits' available for check-out. Advocate, volunteer and today's guest, LOIS LONG, has details. Lois shares her original poem titled 'Steps' at [2:17]. July 20, 2023

The summer season is well underway, and no place is that more evident than at the Orr Street Farmers and Artisans Market, which happens every Sunday behind the Wabash Station in Columbia. CHUCK BAY is here with just some of the items you'll find for sale each week! Also: have you ever heard of pine straw? If your answer is no, it's because you probably live in the midwest. That's according to STEVEN KIRK, who is the owner/operator of Missouri Pine Straw Company, the only producer of pine straw in the state! (4:19) July 19, 2023

Maples Repertory Theatre opens 'Mamma Mia!' later this week, but if you just can't wait that long, we've got a performance of 'Dancing Queen' at [2:38] that should hold you over until the curtain goes up (to the general public) on Friday. Ladies take note: tomorrow night's show is just for you! Guests: TODD DAVISON and cast July 18, 2023