The Morning Meeting

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.

Lots of pressing issues and more things to achieve that is why Paul Harper is running as an incumbent for CPS School Board.   

Birdman Mel is back!   Lots of great advice ahead of birds returning this spring, and some good questions as well on this MM.

Did you know we nearly saw CPD on the reality show "PD Live"?  Lance Bollinger tells the story and updates us on the excellent detective work that went into solving a quarter century old cold case.

What was it like to be caught up in the unrest in Mexico after the death of El Mencho?  Well, KC Star columnist Vahe Gregorian and his wife were there.  Hear his first-hand experience on this MM with Simon.

Severe weather preparedness is a big deal for the MU PD when, as Chief Brian Weimer points out, you are dealing with a small city that is the MU campus.  

The March March is one of the most fun True False events.  It wouldn't happen without the Parade Queen of Queens and King of Queens.  Check out this MM with Simon.

So many scams to be aware of at the moment and Boone County Sheriff's Captain Brian Leer wonders what would happen if these people used their skills for positive purposes?!

What does Mizzou football, conservation in South Dakota and conservation in Missouri have in common?!  Find out on this MM with Simon.

The True/False film festival was founded by David Wilson and Paul Sturtz.  David is back to talk about another creation of his, Booneanza 26.  Also, with T/F starting tomorrow we had to mention that as well!

Dr Toby Arquette began this week in his new role as the 19th President of Columbia College after David Russell's retirement.  Hear the new President's vision for CC on this MM as he joins Simon.

From feral cats to stopping drunken soccer hooligans running riot in the streets of Columbia, Don Waterman is back to review Monday's council meeting.

It's Thank a Farmer week all week long.  Dustin Stanton is back to fill us in on related events and the importance of agriculture in the state of Missouri.

It is the 60th anniversary of the Columbia High School All Night Senior Party.  Tracy Hager is this year's coordinator, and she tells you how you can help out on this MM with Simon.