The Morning Meeting

As it turns out the White House has now got themselves controversially and directly involved in the World Cup.  It was surely only a matter of time.  Eli Hoff is back to discuss this hugely important and distressing development with Simon.

Every spring and summer in Missouri is filled with dread for people who suffer from allergies.  It doesn't have to be like that according to Simon's guest on this MM, Dr Christine Franzese.

The CMHS is looking for foster families for a brief period of time to help them navigate the heatwave and keep their animals safe.  She also brought a cute guest with her!

St Louis has the biggest Bosnian population in the US.  On July 1 loyalties will be split in St Louis as the USMNT plays Bosnia in the World Cup round of 32.  Eli Hoff previews the matchup and what it means in St Louis on this MM with Simon.

Moira Thies is back with all the last-minute details you need to know for Fire in the Sky on Saturday July 4th.

Are you sick of AI "customer service"?  As it turns out 91% of BBB surveyed people are.  Khesha Duncan with BBB is back to talk about this and some scams to watch out for.

James is back to address some of the criticism of the City's Renewable Energy goals.

Birdman Mel is back with lots of great Summer birding advice for your backyard.

Trent and Kirsten are back with another I-70 Improvement Project update on this MM with Simon

Shiny Hunters are back and more AI news, all on this MM with the Computer Guy.

It was a historic night at "Kansas City Stadium" as the World Cup finally came to KC earlier this week.  Despite the great game, there were some glitches getting to the game.  Vahe Gregorian with the KC Star is back to explain all.

Christina Hartman joins us on the MM for her first appearance since being elected to the 5th Ward Council seat.

Janet joins us from the Missouri Data Center Conference in Jefferson City.  Hear what she had to say on this MM with Simon.

Guest host Ted Farnen meets with Quinn Walker of the Missouri Reign.  He talks about the local soccer program, and gives us some insight on the World Cup.

Guest host Ted Farnen meets with Laurence Bowers.  He talks about his upcoming basketball camp, the excitement around the Mizzou Men's Basketball team, and the sudden passing of his friend Aldon Smith.

Guest host Ted Farnen talks with Jonathan Ratliff, a spokesperson for Missouri Amendment 1.  The measure would impact Missouri Sales Tax for Parks and Conservation.

Guest host Ted Farnen talks with Peter Hessler, Author and Staff Writer for The New Yorker.  His nostalgic essay, "The Paperboy's Secret", details his childhood years delivering papers for the Columbia Missourian.  The piece reflects on his preteen experiences with grueling early-morning routes, cold Midwestern winters, and a haunting secret he kept for decades.

You might have heard that the World Cup has started!  Taking a look at the TV coverage is Nate Gatter experienced football, soccer and baseball play by play commentator.

The COMO bear is still in town and quite a bit bigger than first thought.  Nate Bowersock with MDC is on the case.

So many exciting events taking place this Summer with Columbia Parks and Rec.  We get into all of it on this MM with Events Co-Ordinator, Moira Theis.

You might have heard but the World Cup kicks off today.  Eli Hoff from the Post Dispatch is back to preview the tournament warts and all.

A couple of big arrests and a vote upcoming for a law enforcement tax, just a couple of the things we cover with Lance Bollinger on this MM with Simon.

Scott Charton is back on the MM to tell you why he thinks you should vote "no" on Amendments 4 and 5 in August.

Live, free music at the Historical Society building on Elm street on June 13th, what's not to like?  Autumn Cuddy is back with a COMO Music Project update and who will be playing the latest Live on Elm music show.

Swimming bears and some proposed changes to a number of MDC policies.  Find out more as conservation agent Brandon Cotter visits with Simon on this MM.

Sheriff Dwayne Carey says that Boone County needs a new jail.  Hear his reasons why on this MM with Simon.

A lot going on with the Downtown Optimists starting with the annual Soapbox Derby on June 14th.  Rick McKernan has all the details on this MM with Simon

Don't miss Nick Foster's final appearance on the Morning Meeting before he moves to Atlanta with his family.  Here we talk about the latest council meeting, the law enforcement tax proposal and we look back at his time on the council.

The new Cooper's Landing building is close to completion.  Richard King updates us on the progress and when he expects to be fully open on this MM with Simon.

Look out for "employment based" scams.  That is the message from Khesha Duncan with the BBB as she returns to the MM.

A huge adoption event and a great award for CMHS on Saturday.  Michelle Casey explains all on this MM with Simon and has a special guest with her!

The brand-new Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment has just opened in Columbia.  Dr Connie Brooks and Miles Hinkel explain just what this means for treatment of patients in Missouri.

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.