KCOU News: Recent Episodes
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In this episode of The Pulse, we discuss the MLB lockout and the new Batman movie. Hosted by Luke Swezy and Dominique Hodge.
Originally Airdate: 3-4-2022
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In this episode of The Pulse, we discuss this year's True/False festival. Hosted by Luke Swezy and Dominique Hodge.
Originally Airdate: 2-25-2022
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In this episode of The Pulse, we discuss local music and arts shows in and around Columbia. Hosted by Harshawn Ratanpal, Galen Zavala and Emma Gomez.
Originally Airdate: 2-22-2022
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In this episode of The Pulse, we discuss why musicians like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell are removing their discographies from Spotify. Hosted by Luke Sweazy, Sam Hijazi and Dominique Hodge.
Originally Airdate: 2-11-2022
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In this episode of The Pulse, we discuss recent events surrounding the lawsuit against the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity — commonly known as “Fiji." Hosted by Meghan Lee, Carrington Peavy and Abby Milligan. Content Warning: emotional and mental manipulation, hazing and discussion about illegal activities.
Original Airdate: 2-10-2022
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In this episode of The Pulse we discuss how the current labor shortage is affecting different parts of the economy. Hosted by Andreas Busse, Claudia Linder, and Carrington Peavy.
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In this episode of The Pulse we discuss everything Mizzou Homecoming, including the gunshots that were heard downtown and near MU's campus. Hosted by Emma Murphy, Savannah Taffe, and Truecere Surles.
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In this episode of The Pulse we discuss non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, and the current rise in interest surrounding NFTs and online content. Hosted by Luke Swezy, Sam Hijazi, Dominique Hodge, and Hunter Walterman.
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In this episode of The Pulse we discuss the Pandora Papers, a year-long investigation led by the International Consortium for Investigative Journalists and hundreds of media outlets around the world. What do these financial documents tell us about how billionaires and influential politicians avoid paying taxes? Hosted by Andreas Busse, Claudia Linder, and Carrington Peavy.
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In this episode of The Pulse we discuss the sexual harassment allegation against CNN journalist Chris Cuomo, brother of former New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Hosted by Andreas Busse and Carrington Peavy.
TW: Mentions of Violence of a Sexual Nature
In this episode of The Pulse we discuss Germany's recent parliamentary election and what it means for the future of Germany, Europe, and the world. Hosted by Emma Murphy, Savannah Taffe, and Truecere Surles.
In this episode of The Pulse we discuss protests against fraternities across the country and right here at MU with special guest Joe Miller from KCOU's Sports department. Hosted by Harshawn Ratanpal, Hailey Skorik, Isablle Marak.
In this episode of The Pulse we discuss the migrant crisis at the US southern border and President Joe Biden's response. Hosted by Andreas Busse, Carrington Peavy, Claudia Linder.
In this episode of The Pulse we discuss the recent gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York and President Joe Biden's attempt to reclaim the United States' role as "leader of the free world." Hosted by Emma Murphy, Truecere Surles, and Harshawn Ratanpal.
In this episode of The Pulse we cover campus updates of note, including information on vaccine mandates, MU's NextGen Health facility, university rankings, and how the university is restructuring its social justice departments. Hosted by Luke Swezy, Hunter Walterman, and Dominique Hodge.
Global warming and growing constructions change the habitats for wildlife species everywhere. I speak to bird expert Roger Holloway from the World Bird Sanctuary about Missouri Native birds. KCOU's Katie Quinn talks to Robert Hemmelgarn about the different plants that support backyard animals.
House Bill 357 would lift restrictions in Missouri around Cottage Food Law. If HB 357 is passed, Missouri sellers would be legally allowed to sell baked goods over the internet to Missouri buyers. Today's interviews include the sponsor of the bill Rep. Ben Baker and the Institute of Justice.
In this episode of The Pulse we discuss the direction the Republican Party is headed, as well as how Donald Trump's Presidency has influenced Republican politics. Hosted by Andreas Busse, Emmet Jamieson, Lily Dozier, and Julia Igel.
Founded in the spring of 2020, Brian Wingbermuehle started a nonprofit to help Missouri preserve indigenous plant species. The Missouri Biodiversity Project works to restore natural habitats and educate the public on conservation.
Learning about the stock market is confusing, so today's show is going back to the basics. KCOU's Katie Quinn talks to Portfolio Manager Kyle Reynolds about how college students can start investing. We discuss the different kinds of accounts and how to get started.
In this episode of The Pulse we discuss the rise of far-right extremism in the United States and abroad and what has been done to mitigate this threat. Hosted by Andreas Busse, Emmet Jamieson, Lily Dozier, and Julia Igel.
In this episode of The Pulse we discuss President Biden's history-making cabinet. Hosted by Andreas Busse, Lily Dozier, and Emmet Jamieson.
According to data from the National Retail Federation, holiday shopping has increased steadily for the past decade, but how is the state of the pandemic going to affect this shopping season? KCOU's Katie Quinn talks to Katherine Cullen, NRF's Senior Director of Industry and Consumer Insights, about the changes happening for 2020's Black Friday.
In this episode of The Pulse we discuss the current conflict between Ethiopia and its Tigray region. Hosted by Andreas Busse, Isabella Paxton, and Lily Dozier
Through Sustain Mizzou, the sustainability office was created to hire staff to track data on waste and the environment as well as focus on more programming. The pandemic has slashed budgets across campus leaving the sustainability office in limbo.
Tensions are high during this historical election and the young vote is being cast. KCOU's Katie Quinn talk to the Mizzou College Democrats and the Mizzou College Republicans about their experience in politics. We discuss the political climate of Missouri and what it is like to be a college-aged voter.
Coronavirus has put the tourism industry to a halt in Missouri- at least in most places. KCOU's Katie Quinn talks to the Director of the Missouri Division of Tourism about the economic numbers. I also speak to businesses around Missouri including the Lake of the Ozarks and Columbia to how they have been impacted.
Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon talks to KCOU's Katie Quinn about this year's election process. She goes over the guidelines for voting absentee versus in-person and where to go to the polls. The last day to request an absentee ballot is October 21st. On November 3rd, polling places are open from 6 am to 7 pm.
Clean Missouri is against Amendment 3. An Amendment that will appear on Missouri's November 3rd ballot. It deals with the redistricting of Missouri with a partisan demographer. Listen to see why Clean Missouri is fighting to reject the Amendment.
KCOU does not endorse Clean Missouri or Amendment 3
Obesity is high among adults in Missouri at 35 percent. KCOU's Katie Quinn talk to Connie Diekman about solutions and strategies on eating healthily. The second half of my show features the President of the School Nurses Association Laurie Combe who gives recommendations for childhood obesity issues.
The USDA has put four billion dollars into the Farmers to Families program. Katie Quinn talks to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, C & C Produce, and SEMO food bank about where that food comes from and where it goes.
I sit down with Executive Director Dale Roberts who runs the Columbia Police Officer's Association. We talk about the current state of policing and police reform.
Currently in Missouri, the Ameren plant is apart of a new EPA proposal to approve it’s air quality standards. KCOU's Katie Quinn tells us more.
Host Maddie Hawse discusses history of the Pantone. The company is known for its Pantone Color Matching
The Tiger Wears Prada is KCOU's newest fashion news show. Learn about fashion in the headlines, decade defining trends and fashion history with host Maddie Hawes.
Reporter Austin Woods interviews Emma Winter, a 4th grader who organized the March for Our Earth.