Father Dan Merz from Columbia's Newman Center talks about what the election of American-born Pope Leo XIV means to him and why his church recently underwent a name change.

Father Dan Merz from Columbia's Newman Center talks about what the election of American-born Pope Leo XIV means to him and why his church recently underwent a name change.

Journalist and former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen delivers this daily program that is all about Columbia.  Join Ted as he speaks with local leaders and keeps us informed on the issues that matter the most.  Listen live every weekday afternoon from 4-6pm on KFRU.

Journalist and former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen delivers this daily program that is all about Columbia.  Join Ted as he speaks with local leaders and keeps us informed on the issues that matter the most.  Listen live every weekday afternoon from 4-6pm on KFRU.

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Journalist and former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen delivers this daily program that is all about Columbia.  Join Ted as he speaks with local leaders and keeps us informed on the issues that matter the most to KFRU listeners. 

Journalist and former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen delivers this daily program that is all about Columbia.  Join Ted as he speaks with local leaders and keeps us informed on the issues that matter the most to KFRU listeners.

Father Dan Merz, Newman Center

For one of Ted Farnen's Final interviews on KFRU, Ted spoke with Roger B. Wilson.  Wilson is originally from Boone Country, and served as the 52nd Governor of Missouri from 2000-2001.  They spoke about the state of modern politics, and an upcoming event that benefits the families of fallen public safety employees.

For one of Ted Farnen's Final interviews on KFRU, Ted spoke with Roger B. Wilson.&nbsp; Wilson is originally from Boone Country, and served as the 52nd Governor of Missouri from 2000-2001.&nbsp; They spoke about the state of modern politics, and an upcoming event that benefits the families of fallen public safety employees.

Former Missouri Governor Roger B. Wilson

For one of Ted Farnen's last interviews on KFRU, he spoke with Ray Beck.  Beck worked for the City of Columbia for over 45 years, including 21 yeas as City Manager.   He spoke with us about his history with the city, and an upcoming book about his career.

For one of Ted Farnen's last interviews on KFRU, he spoke with Ray Beck.&nbsp; Beck worked for the City of Columbia for over 45 years, including 21 yeas as City Manager.&nbsp; &nbsp;He spoke with us about his history with the city, and an upcoming book about his career.

Ray Beck, longtime Columbia City Manager speaks with KFRU

During one of Ted Farnen's last segments on Columbia Today,  we looked back at some of the best interviews from across the past two years.  

During one of Ted Farnen's last segments on Columbia Today,&nbsp; we looked back at some of the best interviews from across the past two years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Father Dan Merz, Newman Center

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