The Daily Blend w/ AC

Even if you can't make the opening reception this Saturday, April 11, there's still plenty of time to stop by the Montminy Gallery in Columbia and check out 'For the Love of Locals', an art exhibit featuring works by Lisa Bartlett, Jane Mudd and David Spear, who's on the show today along with gallery director Callie Brinkman. April 7, 2026

For nearly 40 years, Show Me Central Habitat for Humanity has benefitted from Broadway Christian Church's annual community garage sale. On today's show, John Poehlmann and Jennifer James join us to talk about this year's sale - which is always a "massive undertaking" - and what specific housing project will benefit from the proceeds. April 6, 2026

Our District After Dark series makes its next stop at Hittsville, home of Uprise Bakery, Ragtag Cinema, and Hitt Records. We chat with Tim Pilcher, Ragtag Cinema director, and Kyle Cook, owner of Hitt Records, as we tour this historic property that was once a Coca-Cola bottling plant. April 3, 2026

Get at least three of your co-workers or besties or neighbors together for lunch from Panera and help raise money for Meals on Wheels Columbia! Executive director Teri Walden is here with details on this year's Big Wheels fundraiser. April 2, 2026

Get ready to mark your calendar because Jazz Appreciation Month is jam-packed with events you won't want to miss! 'We Always Swing' Jazz Series assistant director Josh Chittum is here with details on some of the visiting artists "we're really lucky to have." April 1, 2026

This year's Unbound Book Festival takes place April 16-19 in Columbia. Executive director Kerry Townsend joins us to talk about this year's keynote speaker, Terry Tempest Williams, and share general festival information. Plus, author and panelist Lisa Knopp, via Zoom, talks about her book, 'Bread: A Memoir of Hunger'. March 31, 2026

'That's What She Said Columbia' returns for its fourth year on April 11 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. Producer/director Allie Teagarden, along with T'Keyah Thomas, who is one of this year's featured speakers, talk about how an event like this can serve as a vital platform for local women to share their untold stories, which in turn fosters deeper community connection and empathy. March 30, 2026

Missouri School of Journalism senior Jacob Siciliano loves sports, loves being on TV and loves to cook. We cater to all three of his passions on today's show as we get to know the man who fronted the Tiger Kickoff Show for two seasons while he prepares his favorite dish, Honey Bacon Brussels Sprouts! March 27, 2026

Jacob Adams and Tara Lowe are both majoring in communication at William Woods University in Fulton. For their senior capstone project, they're partnering with Columbia's Day Dreams Foundation - an organization of which AC is the executive director - on a multi-platform project that furthers Day Dreams' mission of removing financial barriers in order for children to participate in extracurricular activities. March 26, 2026

The Undergraduate Visual Art and Design Showcase (VADS) is "not just an art show," according to Dr. Linda Blockus, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research at Mizzou. Across-the-board creative disciplines participate each year, like artist and guest Amani Zaire. She shows us an award-winning piece she made for last year's show! March 25, 2026