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Being comfortable doesn't come cheap, but ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts says the ROI is worth it in the long run: "Your average office worker is sitting 2,000 hours a year in their chair, and so we want to make that as comfy as we can." February 18, 2026 -
Moy ZhongIn this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Christopher Mann, the Research Director at the Center for Election Innovation & Research, and Stuart Holmes, the Director of Elections for Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs.They spoke about the centralized system for responding to public records requests that Washington state implemented in 2023, as well as how the system is helping combat misinformation and is returning some time to local election administrators who continue to receive an increased number of public records requests.
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Mizzou College of Arts & Science director of the arts, Cathleen A. Fleck, PhD, says the annual Chancellor's Arts Showcase is worth a visit each year because, "the students' art work is changing, the music is changing, the theatrical productions are changing." Make it a date night on Feb. 20th! February 12, 2026 -
KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Brandi Hamilton, a environmental specialist with the Missouri State Department of Health and Senior Services and Environmental Epidemiology, about the dangers of household radon. This tasteless and odorless gas can greatly increase risk of lung cancer and other cancers. The good news is the State of Missouri provides free, easy to use radon test kits, and if radon is detected they can recommend mitigation measures. MO Department of Health and Senior Services radon test kits -
The 2nd anniversary party continues today with our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few more of our favorite moments from 2025! Balloons by Party Perfectly. February 6, 2026 -
We're celebrating our 2nd anniversary today with Party Perfectly owner Sam Boisclair - she's responsible for the balloons you see on our set - and our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few of our favorite moments from 2025! February 5, 2026 -
MarkerSqueak Consulting owner Jay Sparks is feeling philanthropic: "Any $1,500 coaching contract I sign, MarkerSqueak will pay $1,200 (the total cost) to sponsor a DreamTree scholar for one year of everything." Details on today's show! February 4, 2026 -
In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Bill Gates. He’s the director of Arizona State University Mechanics of Democracy Lab, as well as the former chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in Arizona.They spoke about AI in elections — Both how generative AI tools could be responsibly used in election offices and how election officials might combat bad actors spreading mis- and disinformation through AI deep fakes.You can learn more about the Mechanics of Democracy Lab at https://modl.spa.asu.edu/ -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri is in need of 'bigs'! Executive director Ann Merrifield says 70 'littles' are on the waiting list right now. No time to volunteer? Sign up for to participate in the Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser at LevelUp inside Columbia Mall! February 3, 2026 -
KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Brian Kisida of Mizzou's Open Minds Initiative about a visit to Columbia from Sebastian Junger, author of the recently released book, "Tribe: On Homecoming And Belonging." Junger will be appearing as part of the University's Thomas Lecture and Performance Series. Darren and Brian also discuss the Open Minds Initiative at M.U. Open Minds Initiative from Mizzou A&S -
KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Stacia Schaefer of the State Historical Society of Missouri about many events happening at the Center for Missouri Studies around the 100th anniversary of Route 66. 100 Years of Route 66 at State Historical Society of Missouri -
We're kicking off Black History Month with a visit to Columbia's Broadway Diner and a conversation with owner David Johnson and longtime Columbia resident Barbra Horrell. Ms. Horrell - despite living here her entire life (all 84 years) - has only recently stepped foot inside the diner because of its racial past in a once segregated Columbia. Her story on today's show. February 2, 2026
