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Voluntary Action Center's Stacie Pottinger and Christy Lowe join us to share how you can help make the holidays brighter for over 1,200 local families in need through their 44th annual holiday program. Sponsor a family, volunteer, or donate—and discover why teaming up with friends or family might be the most rewarding gift you give this season! October 26, 2026
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Joe Price, dean of the Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts, discusses the conservatory's hands-on approach with at least five annual productions and its faculty of Broadway veterans who understand what it takes to succeed professionally. He also previews upcoming shows including "Eurydice," "She Loves Me," "The Addams Family," and William Inge's "Picnic." October 23, 2026
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Todd Davison is bringing the rock-and-roll energy of The Rocky Horror Show to life at Maples Repertory Theater in Macon. The production promises a fun, silly musical comedy experience that's "nothing like watching it at home," complete with audience callbacks, costumes encouraged, and special midnight performances on October 23rd and 24th! October 19, 2026
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Come along as AC and Nickie Davis, executive director of The District, explore what it's like at a typical "First Friday" in the North Village Arts District! October 16, 2026
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Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen is back in Columbia with a fresh new look, classic favorites, and Sunday brunch with mimosas. Owner Ben Davidson also brings Teriyaki Madness to town, where fully customizable bowls mean you could order something different every single day of the year! October 15, 2026
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In this episode, hosts Brianna Lennon and Eric Fey speak with Michael Siegrist. He’s the Canton Township Clerk in Wayne County, Michigan, as well as the current president of the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.They spoke about the state of elections administration in Michigan, about some of the work the association is doing to help better prepare its many clerks, and about why it’s important to just take a moment and take a deep breath as the November General Election approaches.
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Did you know that cash bail can trap people in a cycle of poverty, even for minor offenses like traffic violations? Listen as host AC sits down with Peggy Placier and Roger McKinney from the Boone County Community Bail Fund to learn how their all-volunteer organization is working to break that cycle -- one bailout at a time. October 14, 2026
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In this episode, hosts Brianna Lennon and Eric Fey speak with Tonya Wichman, the director of the Defiance County Board of Elections in Defiance, Ohio. She is also currently serving on the Election Center Board of Directors.They spoke about Wichman’s career in elections, how she found the energy and community to keep her motivated as the job became harder, and about some of the ways she has brought joy into her county’s election process.
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Ragtag Film Society's Andrea Luque Káram and Tim Pilcher are bringing family-friendly fun to Columbia with a Parents Night Out event and a Screen Time series designed to get kids excited about the magic of cinema. From affordable childcare right next door to classic film screenings like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ragtag is breaking down the barriers for families to enjoy a night -- or morning -- at the movies! October 13, 2026
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Hosts Brianna Lennon and Eric Fey speak with Carly Koppes, the County Clerk & Recorder in Weld County, Colorado, and Lori Mitchell, the County Clerk & Recorder in Chaffee County, Colorado. Both have held many leadership positions within the Colorado County Clerks Association.They spoke about what the association has learned about responding to a crisis — in light of a Colorado clerk being convicted of numerous voting related felonies in 2024. They also addressed how that crisis brought Colorado’s clerks closer together, as well as how they are trying to pass down institutional knowledge to clerks who are just now entering the field.
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Is your workspace slowing you down and wrecking your body? Robert Ricketts, owner of ITCOMO, breaks down the computers, monitors, desks, chairs, and headsets that can transform your workday and keep you healthier! October 12, 2026
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Since 1959, Central Bank and the Columbia Art League have been transforming a bank into a full-scale art gallery and calling it the Boone County Art Show. Sydney Olsen and Kelsey Hammond are here to tell us all about it: no entry fees, artwork from students to professionals, and everything on display is for sale. This is one community event you will not want to miss! October 9, 2026