The Morning Meeting

An update on the Canvas hack and lots of useful information about AI on this visit with the Computer Guy, Robert Ricketts.

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey addressed the Commission this week about the need for a sales tax to fund a new county jail.  Hear Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick's response on this MM with Simon.

It's another MODOT Monday and we talk predominantly about the Improve I-70 project including the date for the demolition of the Providence Road overpass.

Lots of comings and goings especially when it comes to restaurants in COMO.  Pete Bland is back with all the latest news on restaurants and other business in Columbia.

The state of education funding in Missouri and the state of late night talk on TV.  Those are the topics covered by Ted Farnen in his latest Missourian columns.  We get into each subject in depth on this MM.

From high speed chases to cold cases to funding CPD.  A lot of ground covered as assistant CPD chief, Lance Bollinger returns to the program.

Eli Hoff joins us on this MM to discuss the latest news in the Ahmad Hardy shooting case.

The Canvas website was hacked last week affecting hundreds of colleges and millions of students across the country including MU.  Who are Shinyhunters, the group responsible?  Only one person to ask, Robert Ricketts, The Computer Guy on this MM.

It has been a turbulent couple of months at Boone Health and the Missouri Heart Center.  Now Boone Health will start seeing heart patients on May 11th.  There are many questions of course and Christian Basi from Boone Health tells us how you can get those questions answered.

A teenager going 100MPH and a possible tax to fund a new jail.  Just a couple of topics that Captain Brian Leer discusses on this MM with Simon.

A distressing story from last month concerning abuse of paddlefish is just one of the things conservation agents Adam and Brandon get into on this MM with Simon.

There is a Memorial Day concert coming up at the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda with the Jefferson City Community Band.  Find out more about the concert and the band itself on this MM with Simon.

Sherry Wyatt has a very personal stake in organizing the Memorial Day Parade.  Here, she tells her story and adds how you can help with this year's parade.

May 3-9th is Children's Mental Health Awareness week.  Dr Laine Young-Walker is an MU Healthcare Psychiatrist heading up a project dedicated to kid's mental health.  She explains the project on this MM with Simon.

A big 911 and 311 tech problem afflicted the whole area on May 4th.  Service has now been restored and Christie Davis, BCJC Director, tells us more about the outage and what is thought to have caused it.

Will a public safety sales tax be approved in the near future? That was one of the major topics at the latest city council meeting.  We talk about that and other council matters on this MM as Vera Elwood visits with Simon.

Henry Cho is on his Empty Nest Tour, it brings him to the Missouri Theatre on May 30th.  On this MM Henry tells some great stories and remembers Deja Vu fondly.

What was so special about October 1965 at Buckingham Palace?  Simon's Mum was there and reveals all in this great story!

It is the 25th anniversary of Bike, Walk, Wheel, Week and some new events have been added for this year as well.  Mike and Gabi are back on this MM to talk about this year's event.

Recently, guest host Ted Farnen met with Scott Charton, owner of Charton Communications and Consulting.  They talk about Amendment 4, and the future of citizen proposed initiatives in Missouri. #amendment4 #missouri

Guest host Ted Farnen meets with Ike Eisenmann, author and former child star.  We talk about what it was like being a child actor, and some of the famous people he once worked with.

You have a chance to see in person some of the most historic documents in the 250-year history of America.  They are on display for a limited time at the Truman Museum in Independence.  Director Mark Adams is back with Simon on this MM with the details.

Guest Host Ted Farnen meets with Jess Piper, Democratic activist.  They talk about the current state of the Democratic party, and possible strategies moving forward. #Democrats

Guest host Ted Farnen meets with John Anderson, former ESPN Sportscenter Anchor.  He talks about what it's been like teaching at the University, the role of technology in journalism, and they even discuss some issues in college sports. #Espn #Sportscenter #Mizzou

Ted Farnen guest hosts and meets with Ron Graves, administrator of the "You Know You're From Columbia Mo When..." Facebook page.  They talk about the importance of remembering Columbia's rich history.  #como #history

Guest host Ted Farnen is joined by Russell Boyt and Jim Horton to talk about local Real Estate!  #como #realestate 

Buying a used car safely.  What to look out for and how to do it.  Khesha Duncan is back with solid car buying advice on this MM.

Solar energy legislation is being debated in Jefferson City.  James Owen is back to talk about what is in store for solar power in Missouri.

Week 2 of the Spring rec soccer season is upon us.  Dave Golan from SC tells us there are nearly 1800 kids participating in the "beautiful game" this season.

So much talk and controversy about data centers at the moment.  Robert is back to put it all in "layman's" terms.

Plenty on the Boone County Commission's plate at the moment.  Justin Aldred has the details on this MM with Simon.

Saturday is Record Store Day and Kyle and Taylor from Hitt Records are back to tell you what's hot and what's not this Saturday.

The 2026 Unbound Book Festival starts on Thursday.  Director Kerry Townsend has all the details.

The Columbia-wide Army Ants Robotics Team are going back to the FIRST Championship in Houston Texas.  Ellis and Langston are two team members to tell us all about their success and how you can help on this MM with Simon,

If you've driven down West Broadway lately and have seen the sign for the Inspiration Home, Fred Parry is here to tell you what it is all about.

The 60th annual Senior All Night Party is set for May 23rd.  Organizer Tracy Hager has all of the latest details and tells how you can help.

Bring your appetite and the family to the first Rumble of the Food Trucks at the Columbia Mall on April 25th.  Organizer Vidal Ransom visits with Simon on this MM with all of the details.

The Boone County History and Culture Center's 2026 Hall of Fame inductees have been announced.  Find out who they are on this MM as Simon visits with Executive Director, Chris Campbell.

A unique event coming to DT Columbia this weekend.   Jamie Varvaro has all the details.

CPD Asst. Chief Bollinger is back to give us an update on the latest law and order topics.

A clear definition of what constitutes a data center was just one of the things the council grappled with in their latest meeting.  Betsy Peters fills us in.

Where do gas prices go from here?  What can you do to conserve gas?  Just a couple of questions for Nick Chabarria on this MM with Simon.

Columbia and the surrounding area has a great and longstanding musical history.  Autumn Cuddy at SHSM tells us about the CoMo Music Project, an archive documenting as much of it as possible.

John Lyman is one of 3 incumbents running for school board in the April 7 election.  Here he talks about why he thinks he should be re-elected.

Keary Husain is a Columbia native and is running for school board.  On this MM he explains his reasons for running.

Making sure you buy tickets from reputable dealers.  Very much on Tiger fan's minds at the moment.  Khesha Duncan is back to tell you how to do it safely.

Breaking news on this MM as Ed and Stacey reveal the official move in date for the 5 years in the making VAC Opportunity Campus.

Having a hard time keeping space available on your smartphone?  Robert is back to give you some tips on cleaning that phone up.

Election day is April 7th.  April Ferrao is running for re-election to the school board.  Listen to her on this MM with Simon.

Ted is back with thoughts on the Missouri Plan to select judges and his personalized Oscar picks on this MM with Simon.