Twain: Missouri BBQ and Taproom is getting a jump on Christmas by offering its popular drink, snack and movie series, 'Holiday Hideaway', throughout the month of July! On today's show, bartender Leyla Kiknadze, and Corté Allen, executive chef, prepare two unique items found on the menu. July 1, 2025

If you're anything like Scott Mansker, you too think of the Missouri River as an underutilized "adventure playground." 20 years ago, Scott founded MR340 - a 340-mile, non-stop paddling race - to take advantage of the nation's longest river while also raising money for Missouri River Relief. On today's show, meet past participant, Scott Swafford, and race director, Steve Schnarr. June 30, 2025

We're on location at the new Sophia's restaurant in south Columbia today with co-owner Matt Jenne and famed local artist David Spear. David created all the iconic artwork inside not only Sophia's, but Addison's and Addison's South. On today's show, hear how this perfect partnership got its start more than 25 years ago! June 27, 2025

Next up on Mizzou Theatre's summer repertory lineup is Disney's "The Little Mermaid," and we've got the actresses playing Ariel (Israeli Jones) and Flounder (Emma Webel) on today's show! June 26, 2025

Get to know the 2025 ATHENA International Award winners - Jen Hedrick and Arminta Phelps - on today's show! These awards are given to exceptional women in business (or their profession) who have made significant contributions to their community and helped develop and support other women. June 25, 2025

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Barbara Smith Warner, the current executive director of the National Vote at Home Institute, a national organization working to “increase voters’ access to, use of and confidence in voting at home.”They spoke about how local election administrators can best work to inform state legislators about election administration, as well as about the resources the National Vote at Home Institute has for election administrators across the country – both those in universal vote from home states and those in states with more limits on ballot access.

Columbia Black Professional Society wants to build community for black professionals in the Columbia area. Today's guest, Brittany Hilderbrand, says in its first two years the organization has had a positive impact, connecting black professionals with each other and with opportunities, and providing exposure for black-owned businesses. June 24, 2025

Voluntary Action Center has been keeping Boone County cool since 1996 thanks to its popular 'fan club' program. Chief development officer Stacie Pottinger says they're looking for donations - whether monetary or an actual box fan - to keep this year going as supplies have dropped to only about a dozen fans left. Find out more on today's show. June 23, 2025

ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts tells us how to safely use a mobile phone while traveling internationally. From using airplane mode to connecting to hotel WiFi, if your summer travel plans include a trip overseas, you'll want to pay attention to today's show! June 20, 2025

Today's Juneteenth-themed show features a poetry reading by T'Keyah Thomas and a performance of a Sam Cooke classic by Biscuits and Groovy. June 19, 2025