The Daily Blend w/ AC

"It's been the most amazing experience ever and I really don't see my life taking me anywhere else." -- Kalli Ward, student entrepreneur and owner of Shop the Foxxy, a fashion boutique that operates both online and on the MU campus November 21, 2025

Community Foundation of Central Missouri serves a 10-county area from Kirksville to Jefferson City and is widely known for its annual CoMoGives fundraiser (that kicks off in just a few days). Executive director Eric Sappington joins us to talk about this year's campaign! November 20, 2025

Brittany Dodson of The Elderberry Momma joins AC at the home of Trish and Jim Koetting (Hoss's Seasonings) to talk about all the healthy benefits of the elderberry while AC makes an elderberry & bourbon cocktail that is sure to wow your Thanksgiving guests. November 19, 2025

In one corner, we've got Trish Koetting with advice on how to decorate your table; in the other, Jim "Hoss" Koetting prepares a 22 lbs turkey. Needless to say, if you love Thanksgiving, you'll love today's show! November 18, 2025

"It's not *will* my data be stolen or misused, it's *when* and *how often*?" On today's show, ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts is all doom and gloom as he pulls back the curtain on app and web designs intentionally created to trick or mislead users for the benefit of the website owner. November 17, 2025

Aging Best is a non-profit organization in Columbia that provides local support to aging adults, their caregivers, and the community. On today's show, learn more about volunteering opportunities and a new program called Aging Best on the M.O.V.E. from guests Ronecia Duke and Brenda Doyle. November 14, 2025

Michele Snodderley and John Scalise of True North of Columbia and Job Point, respectively, join us on the couch to talk about their organizations and what it means to be recognized as finalists for non-profit of the year by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. November 7, 2025

Sharlet Finley says Operation Christmas Child is a simple yet powerful way to make a positive, personal impact on a child in need. She tells us participation means packing a shoebox full of fun, personalized gifts, including a special "wow" item to make a big impression. November 6, 2025

"Those red kettles fund our work all year long." - Major Nancy Powers, The Salvation Army | Services funded by the Red Kettle Campaign include shelters for families and individuals, rent and utility assistance, and long-term case management aimed at helping families achieve self-sufficiency. November 5, 2025

A record 90 students auditioned for 21 roles in MU Theatre's production of 'Into the Woods', opening Thursday in the Rhynsburger Theatre on the MU campus. Not familiar with the show? Its director, Dr. Joy Powell, says, "It takes the original Grimms' Fairy Tales and brings them together and asks the question: what happens if you go off the path that you're used to? November 4, 2025