You're invited to a special concert featuring drag queen artist Flamy Grant this Saturday at First Baptist Church in Columbia! Organizers Shelby Pride and Rev. Kristin McAtee tell us while the event is free, any donation(s) made will go to The Center Project. Flamy joins the conversation via Zoom. January 26, 2026

We're in the kitchen today with Ashley Inez Cole and Louis Marrero from La Bruja CoMo, a woman and veteran-owned business specializing in Latin fusion food in Columbia. Louis, the head chef, prepares a Cuban sandwich. January 23, 2026

Erica Dickson and Matthew Smith, Sr. are the owners of The Herbal Joint, a new wellness spot in downtown Columbia! On today's show, Matthew prepares a variety of their signature drinks, including a wellness shot, a dairy-free smoothie, a fresh-pressed juice, and more. "We press everything on the spot." January 22, 2026

Proceeds from Unity 2026: A Benefit Concert will support a local organization in mid-Missouri, just as it has for the past 10 years. On today's show, Choral Arts Alliance of Missouri artistic director Emily Edgington Andrews tells us about this year's show, which will feature Columbia College's gospel choir and other special guests! January 21, 2026

It's been a big first year for Columbia's Escuelita Alegría Spanish Immersion Preschool. Board president and founder, Janice Rivero Morris, and director, Idritzy Martinez, join us to talk about some of the highlights, including expansion and the hiring of new teachers from various Spanish-speaking countries! January 20, 2026

Trischa Splitter was a seasoned wedding photographer when she and Austin Johnson opened Junebug Photography in Ashland, Mo. in 2024. "When I hear pet owners say, 'Oh my gosh, that's so her in that photo.' That's why we do what we do..." January 19, 2026

Westminster College in Fulton is bringing back academic summer camps in 2026 for high school students after a seven-year hiatus. On today's show, professors Dawn Holliday and Tobias Gibson tell us about their respective courses. January 16, 2026

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