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Lots of people have lots of feelings about the electoral college.  Professor James Endersby of the Truman School of Gove...
09/16/2024

Lots of people have lots of feelings about the electoral college. Professor James Endersby of the Truman School of Government & Public Affairs and Marilyn McLeod of the League of Women Voters joined the show to invite listeners to a presentation on the subject.

On Tuesday September 17th, the League of Women Voters will hose "The Electoral College: it's Origins, History, Problems, and Possible Solutions" with help from professors James Endersby (who joins the show alongside Marilyn McLeod), and Jay Dow.

Trent Brooks and Jeff Gander are in for another edition of MoDOT Central Missouri District Monday alongside guest host B...
09/16/2024

Trent Brooks and Jeff Gander are in for another edition of MoDOT Central Missouri District Monday alongside guest host Brian Freeman talking Improve I70, tri-levels, nearly completed bridges and finding a new way in to the City of Jefferson, Missouri.

It's a MODot Monday alongside District Traffic Engineer Trent Brooks and the project director of Project 1 of Improve I-70, Jeff Gander, and they dive into Improve I70, the tri-level in Jefferson City, and the nearly completed Rocheport Bridge over the Missouri River alongside guest host Brian Freem...

  Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joined David in the   studio this morning, where she reacted to Tanya Heath's announcement of r...
09/16/2024

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joined David in the studio this morning, where she reacted to Tanya Heath's announcement of running for the mayor's seat. Buffaloe verifies that she intends to run again as well.

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joined David in the KFRU studio this morning, where she reacted to Tanya Heath's announcement of running for the mayor's seat. Buffaloe verifies that she intends to run again as well.

Former minister John Baker and his wife, former State Rep Judy Baker, join the Friday Forum and talk issues from local t...
09/16/2024

Former minister John Baker and his wife, former State Rep Judy Baker, join the Friday Forum and talk issues from local to national with host Ted Farnen.

one of the most well known couples in Columbia, John and Judy Baker, spent time in the Friday Forum talking local, state and national issues with host Ted Farnen.

Sunday Business Spotlight -- September 15th, 2024.  This week we talk with Brady DuBois, the Chief Executive Officer of ...
09/15/2024

Sunday Business Spotlight -- September 15th, 2024. This week we talk with Brady DuBois, the Chief Executive Officer of Boone Health . At the helm of the "county" hospital for nearly a year now, Brady brings us up to date on where Boone stands, talks about the day-to-day challenges of keeping things running in a positive direction, talks about some of the challenges facing Boone Health and proudly talks about awards the facility has received with the latest distinction of being a "5 Star Hospital", the only one in central Missouri.

Sunday Business Spotlight -- September 15th, 2024. This week we talk with Brady DuBois, the Chief Executive Officer of Boone Health. At the helm of the "county" hospital for nearly a year now, Brady brings up up to date on where Boone stands, talks about the day-to-day challenges of keeping things r...

SHORTAGE ALERT: American Red Cross Blood Donors blood supply is rapidly dropping as hospital needs are outpacing donatio...
09/15/2024

SHORTAGE ALERT: American Red Cross Blood Donors blood supply is rapidly dropping as hospital needs are outpacing donations coming in. You can help overcome the shortage! Give now: rcblood.org/donate

The Hall of Leaders event for Columbia Public Schools Foundation will celebrate alumni and staff for Columbia Public Sch...
09/13/2024

The Hall of Leaders event for Columbia Public Schools Foundation will celebrate alumni and staff for Columbia Public Schools. Executive Director Katie Harris invites everyone to the The State Historical Society of Missouri when she joins the show.

Katie Harris is the executive director of the Columbia Public Schools Foundation and she has all the details for their Hall of Leaders event on 9/25 at 530pm.

The American Red Cross Blood Donors type O blood supply is so low right now that distributions of this vital blood type ...
09/13/2024

The American Red Cross Blood Donors type O blood supply is so low right now that distributions of this vital blood type to hospitals have been reduced below what they need recently. Hospitals must have both O+ & O- blood readily available for the most emergent situations. Give: rcblood.org/donate

From famous lawyers to prison releases to lessons from  , there was lots to discuss with KFRU alum and   winner Tony Mes...
09/13/2024

From famous lawyers to prison releases to lessons from , there was lots to discuss with KFRU alum and winner Tony Messenger of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch when he joined the show.

Pulitzer Prize winning columnist (and KFRU alum) Tony Messenger talks Rush Limbaugh (no, not that Rush), prision releases, and lessons from Ferguson.

It'll be an exciting and intense few weeks with the Civic Academy alongside the City of Columbia, Mo. Government.  Const...
09/12/2024

It'll be an exciting and intense few weeks with the Civic Academy alongside the City of Columbia, Mo. Government. Constituent services and legislative affairs administrator Stacey Weidemann joined the show with the details of the program.

Stacey Weidemann is the constituent services and legislative affairs administrator with the City of Columbia and talks the details of their upcoming Civic Academy beginning in October.

There's a new exhibit at the America's National Churchill Museum in Fulton about Churchill and Blenheim Palace.  To cele...
09/12/2024

There's a new exhibit at the America's National Churchill Museum in Fulton about Churchill and Blenheim Palace. To celebrate, Chief Curator Tim Riley joined the show to preview the September 12th webcast and more about the exhibit.

Tim Riley is the chief curator of the National Churchill Museum in Fulton and they'll be hosting a Webcaset alongside Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England on September 12th, Churchill's 116th wedding anniversary.

  football is off to an impressive start and Rock M Nation beat writer Quentin Corpuel joins the show to look at the fir...
09/11/2024

football is off to an impressive start and Rock M Nation beat writer Quentin Corpuel joins the show to look at the first two wins, the surprising next two opponents and what may be ahead for the Tigers.

The CPOA's criticism of the mayor was a news story earlier this week.  On this MM Simon asks CPD assistant chief Lance B...
09/11/2024

The CPOA's criticism of the mayor was a news story earlier this week. On this MM Simon asks CPD assistant chief Lance Bollinger about that as well as fights at a local high school and gunshots downtown.

The CPOA's criticism of the mayor was a news story earlier this week. On this MM Simon asks CPD assistant chief Lance Bollinger about that as well as fights at a local high school and gunshots downtown.

❗️🩸❗️ Maintaining the U.S. blood supply takes all of us! The American Red Cross Blood Donors national blood supply has d...
09/11/2024

❗️🩸❗️ Maintaining the U.S. blood supply takes all of us! The American Red Cross Blood Donors national blood supply has dropped 25% since July 1. There's an EMERGENCY BLOOD SHORTAGE and your blood type is needed NOW to help save lives. Don't wait – donate: rcblood.org/donate

If you're tuning in to the Stephens Basketball, you'll hear Esteban Velez bringing you all the action.  He joined the sh...
09/11/2024

If you're tuning in to the Stephens Basketball, you'll hear Esteban Velez bringing you all the action. He joined the show to talk about a very busy fall at Stephens College, , and Central Methodist University.

Esteban Velez keeps busy. Not only does he work as the Assistant SID for Central Methodist, but you can hear him as the voice of the Stephens Stars.

There's a lot to discuss with Rudi Keller from the Missouri Independent when he joins the show and talks abortion petiti...
09/10/2024

There's a lot to discuss with Rudi Keller from the Missouri Independent when he joins the show and talks abortion petitions, vetos, and a new podcast he's a part of.

Rudi Keller returns to the show and talks a new podcast, the abortion rights initiative, and recent veto sessions in Missouri.

You can enjoy a great menu, live entertainment and carnival games at Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture's 15th Annual...
09/10/2024

You can enjoy a great menu, live entertainment and carnival games at Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture's 15th Annual Harvest Hootenanny. The event is coming to Columbia's Agriculture Park on 9/21. Raffle tickets are available online. Adam Saunders breaks down the details.

CCUA's 15th Annual Harvest Hootenanny is coming to Columbia's Agriculture Park this month. Adam Saunders breaks down the menu, live entertainment and carnival games that are planned. Raffle Tickets are available online. The event is 9/21

Brian Hawkins will help the The State Historical Society of Missouri kick off their fall season of "History on Elm" and ...
09/10/2024

Brian Hawkins will help the The State Historical Society of Missouri kick off their fall season of "History on Elm" and joins the show to preview his movie "Missouri's Brench Creole History and Folklore"

Brian Hawkins and his film "Missouri's French Creole History and Folklore" kicks off the fall season of "History on Elm" at the State historical Society on September 10th.

It's the final school year for Dr. Dianne Lynch to serve as Stephens College President. She reflects on her tenure in th...
09/09/2024

It's the final school year for Dr. Dianne Lynch to serve as Stephens College President. She reflects on her tenure in that role, and remains excited for what's to come for the school. The visit also covers Fall semester numbers, block scheduling, and a new scholarship program.

It's the final school year for Dr. Dianne Lynch to serve as Stephens College President. She reflects on her tenure in that role, and remains excited for what's to come for the school. The visit also covers Fall semester numbers, block scheduling, and a new scholarship program.

Will 380,000 Missourians who signed an initiative petition be denied a chance to enshrine abortion rights in the Missour...
09/09/2024

Will 380,000 Missourians who signed an initiative petition be denied a chance to enshrine abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution? Emily Wales with Planned Parenthood GP talks about the last-ditch effort to keep this question off the ballot.

Will 380,000 Missourians who signed an initiative petition be denied a chance to enshrine abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution? A final hearing on Amendment 3 is Tuesday September 10th. Emily Wales with Planned Parenthood Great Plains talks about the last-ditch effort to keep this question o...

The Daniel Boone Regional Library has another week of fantastic events tied to this year's One Read Book "Migrations" by...
09/09/2024

The Daniel Boone Regional Library has another week of fantastic events tied to this year's One Read Book "Migrations" by Charlotte McConaghy. Lauren Z. Williams runs through their calendar for the week, including a panel discussion moderated by former KFRU radio host David Lile.

The Daniel Boone Regional Library has another week of fantastic events tied to this year's One Read Book "Migrations" by Charlotte McConaghy. Lauren Williams runs through their calendar, including a panel discussion moderated by former KFRU radio host David Lile.

Sports, Society, debates, and downtown.  It's all part of the   with Ted Farnen, the Reverend James Gray, and   professo...
09/09/2024

Sports, Society, debates, and downtown. It's all part of the with Ted Farnen, the Reverend James Gray, and professor Tony Lupo.

Reverend James Gray and Mizzou professor Tony Lupo join Ted Farnen in the Friday Forum talking sports' role in society, presidential debates, and other local issues around Columbia.

Sunday Business Spotlight -- September 8th, 2024. This week we talk with Jonathan Seppo of Andrea Lyn Events  about two ...
09/08/2024

Sunday Business Spotlight -- September 8th, 2024. This week we talk with Jonathan Seppo of Andrea Lyn Events about two events you can participate in during the month of September. First we break down the Curated-Crafted-Created Fall Makers Market on September 15th at the Columbia Mall. There will be much to see from local artisans. Bring your gift list. Then the last weekend of the month on September 28th and 29th, it' the inaugural Mid-Mo Home & Garden Expo. A home and garden lifestyle event. Two bonuses: A BBQ contest on Saturday and a car show on Sunday. Then we talk with Brad Boyer about NEMOPRESSBOX.COM. Brad and two of his colleagues were laid off from their radio jobs and have developed this website for fans to listen to high school games in northeast Missouri. It's a great story as they continue a rich tradition and history of play-by-play and interviews with coaches.

Sunday Business Spotlight -- September 8th, 2024. This week we talk with Jonathan Seppo of Andrea Lyn Events about two events you can participate in during the month of September. First we break down the Curated-Crafted-Created Fall Makers Market on September 15th at the Columbia Mall. There will be...

🚨 S.O.S. = Save Our Supply! The American Red Cross Blood Donors national blood supply fell more than 25% since 7/1 due t...
09/08/2024

🚨 S.O.S. = Save Our Supply! The American Red Cross Blood Donors national blood supply fell more than 25% since 7/1 due to a 19K donation shortfall & strong hospital blood use. A robust blood supply is needed for accident victims, surgical patients & people with cancer. Give: rcblood.org/donate

The Boone County Nature School is up and running!  Ragan Webb, CPS Elementary science coordinator, and Molly Wheatley, o...
09/08/2024

The Boone County Nature School is up and running! Ragan Webb, CPS Elementary science coordinator, and Molly Wheatley, one of the teachers at the school, joined the show for a look at what the school can provide for students.

Ragan Webb and Molly Wheatley from Columbia Public Schools talk the importance and excitement of the brand new Boone County Nature School.

Sports director of the Missourinet News, Bill Pollack, joins the show to talk  ,  ,  , and more.
09/07/2024

Sports director of the Missourinet News, Bill Pollack, joins the show to talk , , , and more.

Bill Pollack, Sports Director at the MissouriNet, talks the opening of the NFL season (inclucing Chiefs/Ravens), Mizzou, and the approaching end of the MLB regular season for St Louis and Kansas City.

The Ready Festival will help people be better prepared for emergencies.  Deputy Director of the Boone Co Office of Emerg...
09/06/2024

The Ready Festival will help people be better prepared for emergencies. Deputy Director of the Boone Co Office of Emergency Management Jacob Waller joined the show for all the details.

on Thursday September 12th, the Ready Festival will help everyone understand how to be better prepared. Deputy Director of the Boone County Office of Emergency Management Jacob Waller has all the details.

The fall season of rec soccer kicks off this weekend in Columbia, with record numbers once again.  Dave Golan, Director ...
09/06/2024

The fall season of rec soccer kicks off this weekend in Columbia, with record numbers once again. Dave Golan, Director of Rec. Soccer for Sporting Columbia, fills us in.

The fall season of rec soccer kicks off this weekend in Columbia, with record numbers once again. Dave Golan, Director of Rec. Soccer for Sporting Columbia, fills us in.

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