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Today's topic comes from a listener: is there a *cure* for pet anxiety? DR. MAR DOERING, DVM, All Paws Medical and Behavioral Center, says it's "complicated." One idea she shares puts whatever outcome on you, the owner. She says dogs (and cats) look for a calm, confident leader, and so being that to them will put them at ease. July 14, 2023

Native plant expert NADIA NAVARRETE-TINDALL invites everyone to learn more about the "garden of excellence" at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, and how you can turn your own backyard into something 'excellent' at a free lecture she's giving later this month at Missouri River Regional Library! Also, Carpet One Floor & Home general manager SCOTT BRADLEY has some flooring ideas for those of you who are tired of walking on plastic. (4:38) July 13, 2023

Now in their 16th year, Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri is still going strong, having helped "hundreds" of people get away from trafficking of all kinds. Longtime volunteer NANETTE WARD is here to tell us about some of the more recent cases from right here in central Missouri, a few of the warning signs to be on the lookout for, and ways we can all get involved. July 12, 2023

No home office is complete without the ability to print. ITCOMO owner ROBERT RICKETTS is here with advice for those who can't decide between laser or inkjet. July 11, 2023

Have you marked your calendar? We're less than a week away from this year's 'Craft Beer & Carts', a "major fundraiser" for Mobility Worldwide, the non-profit that builds three-wheeled carts for disabled individuals in third-world countries. Guest: JEFF MORAN | Also, First Student Bus Company in Jefferson City is looking for drivers and monitors for the upcoming school year. NATALIE DAMAS tells us about a few upcoming events in which you're invited that could lead to a job behind the wheel! (4:31) July 10, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri's "biggest fundraiser of the year," Countdown to Kickoff, is changing locations this year. Marketing director ADAM BRIETZKE tells us about the move to Midway Golf & Games, how much they hope to raise, and how you can get involved! Also, BARRY LEWIS and ALVIN COBBINS, Fifth Street Christian Church, encourage everyone to sign up now for the 28th annual CROP Hunger Walk, which will take place this September at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia! (4:06) July 7, 2023

"A lot of people, my generation - the baby boomers - are retiring and they don't really have sufficient savings to support the lifestyle that they have had or they want to have and that's because the 'present bias' has been at work." -- JOHN HOWE, author and MU professor emeritus

If you've not heard the story of Wayne Powers, you're going to want to settle in and listen because this is movie-quality kinda stuff. Really. In short: Mr. Powers was born near Blue Mound, Missouri, and was drafted into the Army in 1943 only to become a deserter, a husband, a father, and a man on the run from authorities - in that order. Guests: JOE DILLARD and BROCK JONES, co-authors of 'The Blue Mound Chronicles' July 5, 2023

Columnist. Environmentalist. Park Patrol volunteer? It's true! KEN MIDKIFF is a member of the City of Columbia's 'Park Patrol' squad, which is a group of volunteers who are tasked with keeping our trail system and our parks clean and safe. Find out who are the biggest offenders on today's show! July 4, 2023

"When women come through the high risk breast program we, of course, teach them what to look for; we do a breast exam and make sure we don't feel anything and make sure they know how to do that." -- TONYA LINTHACUM, family nurse practitioner, Boone Medical Group High Risk Breast Clinic | Also, meet the new music director for The Missouri Symphony, WILBUR LIN! Wilbur tells us about the remaining three performances in the inaugural Firefly Music Festival. (4:38) July 3, 2023