KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Martina Hoyt-Vail, CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Missouri about their mission and how they've been assisted over the year by the Boone County Community Trust

Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen tells us she would like to see Stephens College become a "cultural hub and intellectual hub...for the larger community" during her tenure as president, which began in June of this year. September 9, 2025

CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen lowers the barrier to entry for passionate food entrepreneurs by "eliminating obstacles." On today's show, kitchen manager Trish Sieckmann tells us about a new monthly orientation program for prospective clients looking to join the 40 other businesses using the space. September 8, 2025

In this Grandparents Day special episode, KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Megan Gilligan, an Associate Professor at HDFS on the numerous types of relationships grandparents have with adult grandchildren in the modern age, and how can technology can bridge divides among multigenerational families.

High Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to the 40th annual Election Center conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spoke with election administrations and officials from across the county about how they do the work of elections in their communities.In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Eddy Zerbe. He’s the deputy director of the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition, which works to engage college-aged voters.They spoke about some of the barriers that college-aged and first-time voters commonly face and how election administrators can work directly with students to educate and empower them to use their vote.You can find many of the reports and guides mentioned in this episode – here: https://slsvcoalition.org/resource-library/

Anderson Homes Foundation, with support from Veterans United Foundation and others, continues its work with Love Columbia to provide affordable housing and home ownership education to first-time buyers. Today's guest, Mark Briley, says the effort is worth it to "make our community the best it can be." August 29, 2025

The drinks are cold and the wings are hot thanks to Kendell Palmquist from Tipsy Mule Mobile Bar, and Blake and Enrique Fuhlage from Show-Me Bar-B-Q Sauce. We also pass along some great product ideas to bring to your own tailgate party courtesy of Hockman Interiors. It's game day in CoMo, ya'll! August 28, 2025

"I was literally nobody. And I really worked really, really hard to be somebody." That's silver medalist Euphénie Andre describing her path from an unknown walk-on athlete at Mizzou to a becoming a decorated champion with Team USA on today's show. August 27, 2025

When you sign up to walk in this year's CROP Hunger Walk - its 30th! - you're making an impact on the lives of those who depend on non-profit organizations like Loaves and Fishes, a local soup kitchen that benefits from the funds raised. Today's guests, Ruth O'Neill and Greg Thackery, tell us how you can still take part if you want to help but you don't necessarily want to walk! August 26, 2025

K&K Co. specializes in vegan, plant-based clean body care, and candles, which are handmade in small batches to ensure quality. On today's show, owner Krystal Martin talks about their new product line for the fall and invites everyone to an upcoming product release party (alongside other local vendors) on Sept. 4 in Columbia! August 25, 2025