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

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Audra West about the upcoming Children's Mission and Movie Day at Columbia's First Presbyterian Church. You can sign up at First Presbyterian Church

It's a well-known fact that older adults represent a uniquely vulnerable demographic for online and phone scams due to social, cognitive, and financial factors. (The "perfect storm.") On today's show, ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts shares tips to keep that generation safe and fraud-free. January 30, 2026

According to Emma Burnett, Rockin Bod Studio owner and body sculpting specialist, "Some things look like fat but aren't. They're just areas of fluid that can't get out." (Bra fat, anyone?) Take advantage of Emma's new client special - details on today's show! January 29, 2026

The theme for this year's True False Film Fest is 'You Are Here'. Today's guests, Ragtag Film Society executive director Andrea Luque Káram and Yance Ford, visiting artistic director, tell us why that phrase hits on many levels, including the physical with a plan for more screening locations this year. "Showing up is the story." January 28, 2026

Get to know the new sports director for KOMU-TV 8, Aaron Ladd! Aaron tells us about his career since graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2018, and why he wanted to come back to Columbia and to his alma mater. "There's something special about seeing those columns and being in the 573."