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Black History Month allows us to look past the "soundbite" history lesson we all grew up with and really focus on learning more about notable figures from our past (think: Harriet Tubman). University Libraries is hoping you'll put this newfound information to the test at their annual trivia night event later this month! Guest: RACHEL BREKHUS, humanities librarian February 13, 2023

"As internet has gotten better (especially in these last few years with fiber being deployed, and even the cable companies providing faster internet than they used to), that's no longer the weak link for most folks; it's the wifi transmitter inside their home that's holding up their performance." -- ROBERT RICKETTS, owner, ITCOMO February 10, 2023

The League of Women Voters-sponsored 'Lunch and Learn' series will be online only this month, the topic of which is climate action in the city of Columbia. The guest speaker will be Carolyn Amparan. MARILYN McLEOD is here with details on that and more! Also, ag-aficionado TIM REINBOTT is hoping to shed light on all the good that goes on at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station by way of his new video podcast, 'Tim's Take'. (4:11) February 9. 2023

Artistic director TODD DAVISON pulls back the curtain on Maples Rep Theatre's upcoming 20th(!) season, one that will be filled with fan favorites like 'Mamma Mia', 'Big River', 'Church Basement Ladies' and many more! February 8, 2023

Services for Independent Living is looking for volunteers for their 'Senior Connect' program. Duties include some grocery shopping, small jobs around the house and maybe just being a friend. Guests: MADISON ANDERSON and MAGGIE LANG | Also, The Spay Neuter Project's popular 'Spay-ghetti' dinner fundraiser is back after a two-year, pandemic-related hiatus! Executive director JANEENE JOHNSTON is here with details. (4:41) February 7, 2023

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