Bishop Damian Dean tells us about the new Beacon of Light Community Center, a critical resource opening soon in northeast Columbia, a community he identifies as a "resource desert" lacking basic amenities like a public playground and after-school care. January 15, 2026

Since 1994, WIN for Columbia - a volunteer-led organization - has celebrated, promoted, and empowered girls and women in sports and physical fitness. On today's show, board members Ellen Young and Mitzi Clayton tell us about National Girls & Women in Sports Day, which has been expanded from one day to a full week (February 4-11). January 14, 2026

Looking for a unique place to host your next event? Try Cooper's Ridge Event Venue! Owner Brandi Huebner joins us to talk about this versatile, indoor/outdoor location that's located between Columbia and Boonville. She also promotes two upcoming ticketed events you won't want to miss! January 13, 2026

Eric Sappington has good news: CoMoGives 2025 exceeded its goal by more than $50K! "Central Missouri showed up for sure." Full campaign wrap-up on today's show. January 12, 2026

If you're a college student affected by the elimination of the federal government's SAVE plan, Alex LaBrunerie, president of LaBrunerie Financial, says there's a website you can use to calculate your loan repayment options. "You probably want to check that sooner rather than later." January 2, 2026

The fifth season of "Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan" concludes with a very special guest: U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. A highly acclaimed writer and artist in her own right, Harjo joined the podcast to discuss Bob Dylan's “All Along the Watchtower," as well as Jimi Hendrix's classic cover.

It's our first show of 2026! Joining us on set is Beth Orns, LCSW, therapist and owner of Better Together Mental Health. If you're thinking of making a resolution, or this is day one of your resolution, watch this interview because it'll give you some guidance going forward! January 1, 2026

We're ringing in the new year with local musician Audra Sergel! She performs a jazzy rendition of Sleigh Ride and then Auld Lang Syne. December 31, 2025

Access Arts provides accessible and diverse art education for the entire mid-Missouri community, including vulnerable and underserved populations (specifically children from low-income families and military veterans). On today's show, executive director Sarah Catlin tells us why its annual fundraising event, CelebrARTy, is moving from September to April. December 30, 2025

"If we didn't buy it or nobody else picked it up, we would lose Bluestem, and that is a crown jewel of our community." -- Stephen McBee, telling us why he and his wife decided to purchase Bluestem Missouri Crafts, a downtown Columbia mainstay for the past 42 years December 29, 2025