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11/13/2025

In this month’s segment, Megan and Adam chat about upcoming events. We also put a special focus on the city landing host duties for the 2025 NCAA Championships. That event is coming up on Saturday, November 22.

In this month’s Tourism Talk segment, Megan and Adam chat about upcoming holiday events. We also put a special focus on the city landing host duties for the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships. That event is coming up on Saturday, November 22.

11/13/2025

Missouri's Republican legislators have targeted the LGBTQ+ community for a number of years now and it is having a tangible, negative economic effect on the state. Annelise Hanshaw with The Missouri Independent has been investigating, and she visits with Simon on this MM.

Missouri's Republican legislators have targeted the LGBTQ+ community for a number of years now and it is having a tangible, negative economic effect on the state. Annelise Hanshaw with The Missouri Independent has been investigating, and she visits with Simon on this MM.

11/13/2025

November is packed with action for U.S. Soccer fans ⚽️ Tune in to the U.S. Soccer Podcast for behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, and exclusive coverage as both the Men's and Women’s National Teams gear up!

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11/12/2025

We've been talking about the Kinney Point project for more than 10 years. Now residents are finally moving in. Randy Cole, the CEO of CHA talks all about the completion of this project on this MM with Simon.

We've been talking about the Kinney Point project for more than 10 years. Now residents are finally moving in. Randy Cole, the CEO of CHA talks all about the completion of this project on this MM with Simon.

11/11/2025

Do you have a flight from COU in the next few days? How might the shutdown affect your flight plans? Find out the very latest from COU GM Mike Parks.

Do you have a flight from COU in the next few days? How might the shutdown affect your flight plans? Find out the very latest from COU GM Mike Parks.

11/09/2025

KFRU Business Spotlight -- November 8-9-2025. Ken Rice, former candidate for Ward 2 Columbia City Council and Columbia School Board, joins me to talk about the latest budget for the city, his participation in alternative version of the downtown walk the same night Dr. Mun Choi walked after bringing forward his concerns about homeless, panhandling and violence in downtown and university campus area. He's been a participant the last few weeks in the Columbia Civic Academy, describing some details that offer education about the inner workings of the City. We also comments on his latest concerns for the Columbia Public Schools.

11/07/2025

The winner of the Palme D'Or at , begins its run at Ragtag Cinema today. Plus, special this week of a couple of from the 1940’s, “The Best Years of Our Lives” and “Stormy Weather”. Details from Tim Pilcher!

The winner of the Palme D'Or at Cannes, “It Was Just an Accident” begins its run at Ragtag Cinema today. Plus special screenings this week of a couple of classics from the 40’s, “The Best Years of Our Lives” and “Stormy Weather”. Details from Tim Pilcher!

11/07/2025

It's time to get your Thanksgiving food orders in! Brook Harlan tells you how to do it on this MM with Simon.

It's time to get your Thanksgiving food orders in! Brook Harlan tells you how to do it on this MM with Simon.

11/06/2025

A visit with Jeremiah Hunter, Assistant Chief with Columbia Missouri Police Department. Seasonal shifts, addressing the issue, and an update on the increased weekend presence and assistance from other agencies.

A visit with Jeremiah Hunter, Assistant Chief with the Columbia Police Department. Seasonal crime shifts, addressing the homeless issue, and an update on the increased weekend presence downtown and assistance from other agencies.

11/06/2025

How to care for your trees, what invasive species and climate change are doing to Missouri's forests and plants and what you can do to prevent damage. All topics covered on this MM with Robbie Doerhoff from MDC.

How to care for your trees, what invasive species and climate change are doing to Missouri's forests and plants and what you can do to prevent damage. All topics covered on this MM with Robbie Doerhoff from MDC.

11/06/2025

I am so proud of my brother!

11/05/2025

A very fun event benefitting Welcome Home, is Friday at The Crossing. Megan Sievers says the fundraiser, which is in its 10th year, assists the local non-profit with its goal of combating . Tickets are available!

A fun event benefitting Welcome Home, Casino Night is Friday at The Crossing! Megan Sievers says the fundraiser, which is in its 10th year, assists the local non-profit with its goal of combating veteran homelessness. Tickets are available!