Lauren Williams and Kat Stone Underwood - Remarkably Bright Creatures

The votes are in! “Remarkedly Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt has been chosen as this year’s One Read book. Lauren and Kat tell us copies are now available for check out at the Daniel Boone Regional Library. Lots of related events are being planned for later this summer!

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe - Safety Tax Ballot Vote - Allegiant Air

A busy agenda for the City Council this evening. A vote to put a 1% sales tax for Public Safety on the August ballot, a proposed ban on video lottery terminals, and a possible delay in processing applications for proposed data centers. A preview with Mayor Baffaloe.

Alisa Nelson with MoNET - Final Stretch of the Legislative Session

Missouri’s 2026 Legislative Session comes to end on Friday. MissouriNet News Director Alisa Nelson joins the show to go over what bills have gotten across the finish line in this last week, and what legislative priorities have not.

MU Health Care Dr. Jordan Parker - Skin Cancer

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. A good time to check in with MU Health Care dermatologist Dr. Jordan Parker. She highlights safety in the sun, the importance of early detection, and ways of prevention.

Nickie Davis - Mothers Day-Parades-Treasure Hunts

We check in with Nickie Davis to highlight what’s happening in The District for the month of May. There’s the Gold Star Memorial Day Parade on the 25th, and the Stranger Than Fiction Film Fest… a showcase for documentaries by undergrads at the Mizzou School of Journalism. Great options downtown for…

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe - Vote To Place Safety Tax On Aug Ballot

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins the show to discuss the process for filling the 4th Ward seat following Nick Foster’s announced departure. The City Council votes this evening on placing the Public Safety Sales Tax on the August ballot.

City Manager De'Carlon Seewood - April 2026 Visit

Columbia City Manager De'Carlon Seewood checks in to share his takes on the newly approved definition of Data Centers in Columbia, and related needed requirements. The Opportunity Campus has it’s first occupants. The State of the City comes up in May.

Michael Limmer - Como Brick and Mortar Project

CoMo Preservation and The District have launched The CoMo Brick & Mortar Project. The history project highlights the stories behind Downtown Columbia’s historic buildings. CoMo Preservation Board Member Michael Limmer provides the details.

Valerie Carroll - Incumbent Candidate For 1st Ward City Council

The municipal election is just one week from today. Running for reelection (and unopposed) for the 1st Ward City Council seat is Valerie Carroll. The incumbent is passionate about pedestrian safety, renter rights, and affordable housing.

Don Waterman - Incumbent Candidate for 5th Ward City Council

Our interviews with Columbia City Council candidates running in the April 7 municipal election continue. Don Waterman is the incumbent 5th Ward City Council candidate. His reason for running for reelection is “unfinished business”. We discuss his key issues.