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"It's really easy to break character, if you're not careful, when you're on stage." -- SARAH SICHT, director of 'The Producers: The Musical', on just how funny the show can be. See for yourself starting this Thursday, June 8 at Capital City Productions in Jefferson City! Additional guest: BEN MILLER | Also, meet Fulton's director of administration, RENEE TYLER. Renee tells us about this "quintessential small town," her role in its operation, and the award it hopes to win! (3:43) June 5, 2023

Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia is a free service for someone who needs a little something more in their final 30 days of life: "hospice provides the medical; we provide the home". Take a look inside that new home on today's show. Guests: DORREEN RARDIN and DR. JOE MUSCATO June 2, 2023

Clinical psychologist and author DR. GERRY HEISLER, PhD, pulls back the curtain on what makes people angry, and what they can do to keep it from escalating. At its most basic, Dr. Heisler says controlling one's anger is really just a matter of understanding, acceptance and forgiveness. June 1, 2023

Thomas Hart Benton is making history yet again, this time as the largest statue (we're talking 5,000 lbs) at the Center for Missouri Studies! JOAN STACK, curator or art collections for The State Historical Society of Missouri, tells us the story of its journey from the U.S. Capitol, where it's been since 1899, to right here in Columbia. May 31, 2023

Job Point rehabilitation services director JOHN SCALISE tells us how his department helps those with a disability maintain long-term employment that doesn't affect their SSI or SSDI benefits (Ticket to Work). Also, KEVIN WALSH invites everyone to a special screening of a documentary about the Ozark Mountain Music Festival, a Woodstock-like event that took place in Sedalia in 1974. (4:55) May 30, 2023

From saving early for college to estate planning, we're covering a lot of ground with LaBrunerie Financial partner LESLIE WILBERS on today's show! May 29, 2023

We're about a week out from Art in the Park, Columbia Art League's biggest event of the year, and one that director KELSEY HAMMOND says is, "a lot of work." So go! No excuses: the parking is easy, there'll be something like 8 food trucks on site and plenty of activities for the kiddos; oh, and about 100 artist booths to browse and support. May 26, 2023

June 14th is sure to be a big day in Macon, Missouri this year, that's because it's the kickoff of Maples Repertory Theatre's 20th season; and with shows like 'Big River' and 'Mamma Mia!', it's one that BRIDGET GRACE SHEAFF says won't disappoint! May 25, 2023

Aphthous ulcers, commonly known as canker sores, are no fun, but they're also not anything to overly concern yourself with since most come and go within a week or two. That's just one topic today in another wide-ranging (but mouth-related) conversation with Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, DDS. May 24, 2023

Heart of Missouri CASA is hosting their annual 'Voices of Columbia' fundraiser in a new location this year! ANGELA CARSON and KELLY HILL tell us how the money raised (the goal is $50K!) will be spent. Also, LINDA REED BROWN invites everyone to the 65th annual Olivet Christian Church barbecue/fundraiser, happening June 10th in Columbia! Proceeds benefit a small number of local early-childhood learning centers. (5:35) May 23, 2023