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Heart of Missouri United Way's largest investment, the health impact grants (more than $1M!), is up for review this year. It's an area of interest to many as it affects affordable housing, mental health care, basic needs and more. Executive director ANDREW GRABAU is here to tell us about the review process. February 6, 2023

Clinical psychologist-turned-author GERRY HEISLER, PhD, joins us to talk about his book, 'Relationship Boot Camp', which takes a deep dive into "navigating relationships in a modern world." The research and the stories shared in this book are based on Dr. Heisler's many years of experience as a therapist. February 3, 2023

Choral Arts Alliance of Missouri (CAAM) artistic director EMILY EDGINGTON ANDREWS invites everyone to the 7th annual Unity concert (honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) next weekend in Columbia! Also, grab your fellow Parrothead(s) and come to Jefferson City for an evening of Jimmy Buffett's 'Escape to Margaritaville' at Capital City Productions. Tickets are going fast! Guests: T.J. RICHARDSON and KEVIN MAUK, co-directors February 2, 2023

The theme of this year's Black History Month is 'Black Resistance'. Author and Chair of MU Dept. of Black Studies, DAIVE DUNKLEY, explains: "when we reflect on resistance, we're also reflecting on why people are resisting." February 1, 2023

Today's guest is BARBARA BUFFALOE! She joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about her first 300 days as mayor of Columbia. January 31, 2023

Just before the holidays, Congress passed a "major, ominous bill" that contains a few "goodies," like positive changes to the MOST 529 College Savings Plan and a new number to be on the look out for if you're approaching retirement. Guest: ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial January 30, 2023

On today's show, we ask our resident dental experts, DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, for advice on/solutions for at-home dental emergencies when your dentist's office is closed. January 27, 2023

Two years ago, WILLIE FOX was in bad shape. He was "only in his mid-sixties, but he was feeling closer to 80." That's according to Truman Veterans' Hospital cardiologist DR. ANAND CHOCKALINGAM. Hear Willie's story, and find out why Dr. Chockalingam continues to feel that 80% of our health is in our own hands. January 26, 2023

Does your balance need improving? If so, OsteoStrong can help! Owner DAYNA GLANZ says it all starts by standing - with one leg! - on what they call a "vibration plate." Sign up for an orientation seminar today! Also, JORDAN JOHNSON, head of school at City Garden School, says CGS is about more than just standardized testing: "you will find that we are respecting their minds, their hearts and their hands." (5:04) January 25, 2023

The Missouri chapter of Moms Demand Action is hosting an online event next month that recognizes the "role of survivors in our work to end gun violence," and you're invited! Guests: CATEY TERRY and KRISTIN BOWEN January 24, 2023