Columbia Morning with David Lile: Recent Episodes
Columbia Morning with David Lile
Prior to the Columbia City Council meeting of 3/19/18. Topics include: the city's plan for a sports fieldhouse at the Philips property, a report the mayor requested on crime reduction, and the forming of a group to look at electricity and water needs in Columbia's future.
Terry Ganey talks about his story on THE COLUMBIA DAILY TRIBUNE and about newspaper journalism in general.
Candidate for Boone Hospital Board of Trustees at League of Women Voters forum March 13, 2018
Candidates for Boone County Fire Protection District race at League of Women Voters Forum March 13, 2018
Dr. Stiepleman at a League of Women Voters forum presenting information about the bond issue on the April 3 ballot.
Conversation about school security, a student walkout, bond issue, his thoughts as he leaves the board.
James Turner is a retired civil rights attorney and author of SELMA AND THE LIUZZO MURDER TRIALS. Berkely Hudson is a journalism professor at University of Missouri.
Before the council meeting of March 5, 2018, the mayor talks Philips Lake Park development and why there instead of at the old fairgrounds; why he has asked for a performance audit of the city; and a little policing, among other items.
Raw audio of Prof. Berkley Hudson talking about the upcoming visit to Mid Missouri by former civil rights attorney and MU grad Jim Turner.
Matthes discusses new flights at Columbia Regional Airport, Airbnb impact and regulations, his selection to head the study of community policing, and the decision to proceed with a sports facility at Philips Park.
Pulitzer-Prize-winning author and Dean of Columbia University School of Journalism Steve Coll (GHOST WARS) talks about his newest book DIRECTORATE S.
Mayor Treece discusses community policing and current needs at the Columbia Police Department.
Cassie (Dins) Brandt competed as a speed skater. She talks about the sport and how to watch it in the Olympics.
Topics: Community policing, end of traffic unit, remodeling at police station, new joint com technology.
Dr. Choi discusses why MU Health Care and Boone Hospital have paused conversation about uniting, also the University's task force that is analyzing programs and positions, and revising (not repealing) the Missouri law that ties increases in tuition to the CPI.
City Manager Matthes discusses reaction to the presentation he gave on January 11 at the Columbia Values Diversity breakfast.
Rep. Walker discusses the importance of the University of Missouri to the state and to his district. He says the UM system may take a budget hit again this year. He also addresses the governor's situation and reiterates that he thinks Gov. Greitens should resign his office.
Christine King discusses Jan. 8 meeting of Columbia Public Schools board of education meeting. Topics included: a survey of public opinion about the school district, adding a year to superintendent's contract, budgeting for the future and the expected drop in reserve funds.
Ila Borders achieved several firsts as a female baseball player in college and in the pros. She will speak in Columbia, Missouri, at the WIN banquet on Feb. 6
Chief Burton talks illegal drug use's impact on crime, new staffing, budgeting for the department.
Mayor Treece previews the Columbia City Council meeting of January 2. Topics include a new sports park and a new airport terminal.
Mayor Treece talks about developments with the Columbia Regional Airport new terminal and about the need for a traffic unit for the Columbia Police Department.
Pastor McEntyre discusses Christmas, attitudes, results of a Pew Research Survey that asks current feelings about the holiday.
School board member Helen Wade discusses a $30 million dollar school bond proposal that will be on the April ballot, board members' reactions to weapon incidents recently, Jefferson Middle School's future, and road improvements for the vicinity of the new middle school.
Mayor Treece discusses a proposal for a new sports part, a TIF request, and annexation issues.
Madeline McIntosh describes the Penguin Hotline that helps users get book suggestions for holiday gift giving.
Thomas McClary, original member and founder of the Commodores, talks about his career and his memoir called ROCK AND SOUL.
A discussion about how SNL may have influenced the 1976 election between Ford and Carter.
Sen. McCaskill discusses the still-being-created tax plan, sexual assault, what it takes to get compromise candidates, and why contacting family members of deceased military men has become political.
The guests discuss the upcoming ballot issue in Boone County. Shall the county and the city pass a Use Tax that will allow sales taxes to be applied to online purchases from out-of-state vendors?
Mayor Treece discusses roundabouts on Nifong, TIFs for the Broadway Hotel, and annexations.
Laura Schroff talks about her new book ANGELS ON EARTH: INSPIRING REAL-LIFE STORIES OF FATE, FRIENDSHIP, AND THE POWER OF KINDNESS.
Jonathan Sessions discusses two main issues that were part of the October 9, 2017 school board meeting. The topics are: how immigrant students will be treated and the plan for drawing new attendance boundaries for the schools.
Jane Callahan describes a survey that the Women's Foundation of St. Louis is conducting to arrive at a scorecard for how women fare in the state's workforce.
Mayor Treece reacts to the killings in Las Vegas. He also talks about making Columbia a destination for medical care.
Chancellor Cartwright talks about what attracted him to the job, about MU enrollment, about cost of higher ed, and about the purpose of higher education.
Flournoy's novel is the Daniel Boone Regional Library's One Read selection this year. The author discusses her book and other aspects of writing.
Dr. Stiepleman discusses plans for the school district for the next ten years. That includes asking whether Jefferson Middle School could become a magnet, also plans for drawing new attendance lines, etc.
Chris Wilson discusses the Audubon Conservation Ranching program which preserves native grasslands, certifies grazing programs, and helps birds.
Gary Pinkel talks about the book THE 100-YARD JOURNEY: A LIFE IN COACHING AND BATTLING FOR THE WIN. He wrote the book with St. Louis Post-Dispatch sportswriter Dave Matter.
David Collins, Professor Emeritus of English at Westminster discusses the book he wrote about a former student and his partners efforts to change the gay marriage law in Texas.
Mayor Treece discusses the city council meeting of Sept. 18, 2017. This is the meeting when the council will pass the budget for FY2018.
Kurt Jefferson talks about Westminster's Hancock Symposium called ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM: LEADING FROM WHERE YOU ARE.
Mr. Master is the CEO of MCS Industries. He talks about the proposal from Sen. Sanders to create Medicare for All.
Dr. Sirois is the Corporate Chair for the Arthritis Jingle Bell Run in Columbia, Missouri. Kyleigh is the Youth Honoree. They talk about the kickoff event for the run.
The mayor talks about problems with the city's water and light department, about his skepticism to agree to a budget where utility rates are increased, about a roundabout at Green Meadows and Forum.
Dr. Stannard talks about the recently opened expansion to Missouri Orthopaedic Institute.
Mayor Treece discusses the solar eclipse, putting a use tax on the November ballot, whether to ask for bids on a contract to discuss policing in the community, and the effect on apartment capacity with a drop in MU students.
Dr. Gray is with MU Health Care. He talks about Friday Night Lights, a service of MU Health. It's a walk-in clinic to address sports injuries that occur during high school athletics.
Siskin talks about the book TREAT YOURSELF and the 93 recipes for no-bake crispy rice treats.
Darin Preis discusses the plans for a new middle school, also the first day of school and plans for the eclipse at the public schools in Columbia, Missouri.
Both guests are physical therapists. They speak of the importance of movement for older persons.
A conversation about foster parenting--requirements, training, rewards, challenges, experiences.
Mayor Treece discusses topics that will be on the agenda for the Columbia City Council meeting August 7. Among the topics: use tax, Boone County road tax extension, utility rate increase.
Wilson and Parry discuss Proposition 1 that would extend a road sales tax in Boone County.
Chief Burton discusses community policing, reaction to Pres. Trump's words to police about being "too nice," and other topics.
Secretary of State Ashcroft discusses the new voter requirements under the voter photo ID law.
Dr. Dalrymple talks about Columbia College, its mission, its success, its eSports program, and its plan of a new building.
Mike Matthes discusses his decision to give every city employee a one-time $1,000 salary bump.
Michela Skelton is the Democratic candidate for the Missouri State House 50th district.
John Bowders recently completed the Handbike Battle in Austria. He talks about the experience.
Tim Rich discusses the new Welcome Home facilities and the grand opening that was July 20. He talks about homeless vets in the Mid-Missouri area.
Sgt. Cleeton discusses the CIT Council. He leads the training for the Crisis Intervention Team.
Mayor Treece before the July 17, 2017, Columbia City Council meeting. Most of the time was spent discussing the proposed contract with United Way to conduct a Community Engagement Process about Policing.
This is the audio from an event July 11, 2017 at Columbia Public Library. This part of the program was the Introduction and overview and Impacts on system resources.
Part 2 of the event from July 11, 2017 includes the portions called "De-institutionalization and lack of access to health care: trading one problem for another" and "Joe's Life."
This part of the event from July 11, 2017 covers the portion of the program "What agencies are doing now."
A discussion about the STEP program organized with the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
Sen. McCaskill discusses healthcare legislation, rural Missouri's concern about federal funding for public education, and her reaction to the Donald Trump Jr. email story.
Jen Wheeler is the founder and board president for City of Refuge in Columbia. Joel Meyers is a magician. He will perform at a fundraiser for the organization on July 14. She explains the work of City of Refuge.
Beth Kobliner explains the importance of personal financial acumen for people in their twenties and thirties. Her book is GET A FINANCIAL LIFE.
Dr. Greitens discusses the situation with North Korea. She talks about the prospects for containing the country's nuclear capabilities short and long term.
Chief Burton talks about the need and the plans for a new precinct, about the upcoming Focus on Deterrence efforts, about gangs, and about the balance that's difficult to find between raising wages of current officers and hiring new officers.
Mayor Treece discusses the Columbia, Missouri, city council meeting scheduled later in the day on July 3, 1017. Topics include the projects on the Capital Improvements list for FY2018. Airport, sewer, roads.
Greg Fontenot discusses the history of the 1st Infantry Division and the changes in the Army post Vietnam War up to Desert Storm.
Dr. Galen discusses her research into using microphones to study the presence of bees and the importance of these insects in the plant world.
Clyde H. Farnsworth, author of TANGLED BYLINES: A FATHER AND SON COVER THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.
Steve Yates' novel is set in Springfield, Missouri. He uses a "real" legend as the inspiration for his novel.
Sheriff Carey talks about budgeting for new department employees, about why lowering standards for potential hires is something he will not do, about what Wendy Noren's retirement means for the county, and about other topics.
Adm. Stavridis talks about his new book SEA POWER: THE HISTORY AND GEOPOLITICS OF THE WORLD'S OCEANS.
Mayor Treece discusses what is known as Option E for the route of high power transmission lines that the city looks to erect. Ameren has finished a study that says the city could use that company's right of way, but controversy about the path of the lines still exists.
Dr. Wingert, principal of Grant Elementary School in Columbia, Missouri, and Chris Davis, architect for the Grant addition, discuss the project and its effect on the school.
A conversation with the author of AN AMERICAN SICKNESS: HOW HEALTHCARE BECAME BIG BUSINESS AND HOW YOU CAN TAKE IT BACK.
Dr. Lana Zerrer talks about the services of the Truman VA Hospital, about her concerns with efforts to privatize some of the hospital's services, and about the nation's healthcare in general.
A conversation with Shakir Homoodi about Ramadan and about Islam and about the local Muslim community. Don Lanier organized the interview and did the research for the segment.
Columbia, Missouri, Mayor Brian Treece discusses his signing of the Climate Mayors statement, the recent police shooting and police meeting with the media, about police disparity numbers, and about the Columbia Regional Airport.
Actress/singer Jennifer Holliday performs at Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri, June 9. She talks about the show and about her career.
Jacob and Zackary are co-organizers of a Youth Town Hall on June 9. They are inviting state representatives and other elected officials to take questions from young people.
Police Chief Ken Burton talks about the police shooting of Clarence Coats and, briefly, about funding for community policing.
Kelly Wallis (Boone County Community Services) and Steve Hollis (Columbia/Boone County Department of Public and Human Services) discuss a new grant to study homelessness and justice issues in the county. The grant comes from CSH.)
Pamela Paul talks about her book MY LIFE WITH BOB: FLAWED HEROINE KEEPS BOOK OF BOOKS, PLOT ENSUES.
Khristen Bryant, from Columbia Independent School, discusses pole vaulting and her record-setting performance at the state high school track and field championships.
Andrew Carroll talks about his book MY FELLOW SOLDIERS: GENERAL JOHN PERSHING AND THE AMERICANS WHO HELPED WIN THE GREAT WAR. He also talks about the War Letters project he heads. www.WarLetters.us
Simon and Renee visit with Simon's brother-in-law on the day after a terrorist detonated a bomb outside an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. The guest was in Manchester.
Guests talk about the services and work of Great Circle in Columbia. Susan Reeves and Beatrice Stewart are staff members; Chris DuPerron is a young person who has been helped there.
Four actors from the Maplewood Barn Theater's production of "Pump Boys and Dinette" perform.
Dr. Jarstad talks about his recent international travels including working on a Mitt Romney mission trip to Indonesia. He also discusses Mason Eye Institute and what might be in the future of eye surgery.
Jeffrey Kluger talks about his most recent book: APOLLO 8: THE THRILLING HISTORY OF THE FIRST MISSION TO THE MOON.
Prof. Lichtman discusses the reasons he predicts Donald Trump will face impeachment charges.
Mayor Treece discusses the Henderson Branch sewer extension, a hotel's request for a TIF, and the impact that the decrease in enrollment at the University of Missouri will have on the city.
Paul Schwarz's father died from food poisoning. Recently, he went to Washington D.C. to talk about the need for regulations and food standards.
Cory Crosby describes his one-year-old fitness gym, the origin of the name, the three rules he lives by, and the turnaround that has occurred in his life.
Dr. French talks about the important information we need to understand to recognize stroke symptoms, to reduce our chances for a stroke, and other related topics.
Dr. Stiepleman discusses changes in the administration at CPS, state funding intricacies, new principals, course evaluation.
City Manager Matthes discusses Columbia's bus service and community policing, among other topics.
Alzheimer's Association Roastees Bob Pugh (2016) and Mark Fenner (2017) discuss the fundraiser.
Dr. Ekirch talks about his new book AMERICAN SANCTUARY: MUTINY, MARTYRDOM, AND NATIONAL IDENTITY IN THE AGE OF REVOLUTION.
Ellen Thomas explains the purpose and history of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, her story as an activist against nuclear weapons, and her upcoming visit to Columbia.
Cheryl Unterschutz, executive director; Josie Ward, volunteer; Delaney Coyle, participant talk about the upcoming Girls on the Run 5k.
Captain Hoskins talks about the county jail and the types of prisoners who are there, number of misdemeanors and felonies, and the report on the jail from Judge Gary Oxenhandler.
Mayor Treece discusses More's Lake and its restoration, also the future of Columbia's power and where new high voltage power lines may go, and he talks about the public bus system.
Kathleen Madigan will be performing with Lewis Black on April 17 at Missouri Theater in Columbia. The event will raise money for the Thompson Center for Autism.
Kim will be the featured speaker at the MU School of Nursing Oncology Conference. She gives a preview of her message.
Dr. Armer tells details about the upcoming 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness and Survivorship event.
Amy Jameh from the Rotary Youth Exchange program in Mid-Missouri, students Milla Costa, Ryu Kondo, and Alison Scrivner discuss the experiences from participation in Rotary Youth Exchange.
Chief Burton answers questions about recent murders in Columbia and about department policy in regard to pursuits.
Mark Antonacci discusses the Shroud of Turin and why he believes it can be authenticated with new scientific testing.
Mayor Treece answers questions about downtown development, about the city's water quality, about testifying as a lobbyist on an issue that could involve the city, and about endorsing city council candidates.
Nikki McGruder talks about the work of Diversity Awareness Partnership is Columbia and her work as a consultant for the City of Columbia.
Drs. Sloman and Fernbach discuss their book THE KNOWLEDGE ILLUSION: WHY WE NEVER THINK ALONE
Howell Woltz talks about JUSTICE RESTORED: 10 STEPS TO END MASS INCARCERATION IN AMERICA.
Hope Jahren's LAB GIRL is now out in paperback. In it she discusses her work as a scientist and the intrigue and importance of plants.
Rebekah talks about the upcoming Service Leadership Celebration that she is organizing.
For Kiwanis Week, we interviewed two elementary and two high school students. They explain their clubs' activities and why they belong to their groups.
Columbia, Missouri, native Randy Jones shares thoughts about interviewing celebrities for his column and his book.
Dr. Frederick vom Saal discusses his new book: INTEGRATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE. He talks about his research on the dangers of BPA and how study on the impact of chemicals in our life is stymied by government regulations.
Randy Jones will be coming to Columbia, Missouri, to do a fundraiser for Columbia Entertainment Company. He talks about his book SHOW ME and his upcoming visit.
Jonathan Sessions discusses the March 13, 2017, meeting of the Columbia Public School Board. The topics include searching for land for the next middle school, adjusting the attendance lines for six elementary schools, voting on whether to endorse the next Chapter 100 business tax abatement proposal, and technology in school.
State Auditor Galloway discusses the audit she released yesterday. It criticized the University of Missouri system for inappropriate incentive/bonus pay and for payments made to former MU chancellor R. Bowen Loftin and for luxury car allowances.
Author Stephen Kinzer talks about the debate of 1899 when the U.S. confronted whether it should practice imperialism as its foreign policy. His new book is THE TRUE FLAG: THEODORE ROOSEVELT, MARK TWAIN, AND THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN EMPIRE.
Dr. Angela Speck discusses the potential impact and the details of the total eclipse coming August 21.
Haig Mardirosian, dean of the College of Arts at The University of Tampa. He talks about the Make a Joyful Noise: A Benefit Concert for the Stephens College Chapel Organ.
Chief Burton talks about community meetings that will ask the public to tell what kind of police department they want and about the numbers released for police contact with citizens and complaints.
Dr. Zitter talks about her new book EXTREME MEASURES: FINDING A BETTER PATH TO THE END OF LIFE.
Chase Robinson discusses his new book about some of the personalities and key individuals from Islam's first thirty years.
Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses her new book FED UP: AN INSIDER'S TAKE ON WHY THE FEDERAL RESERVE IS BAD FOR AMERICA
Sen. McCaskill answers questions about her trip to the U.S./Mexican border, about immigration laws, about changing the Affordable Care Act, about governing in the time of Trump, and about her strategy for winning a statewide election as a Democrat.
Dr. Govindarajan talks about an interview he did with and an article he wrote about Susan Schneider Williams the widow of Robin Williams. The topic of the article and this interview is dementia.
Mayor Treece visits before the February 20 city council meeting. He discusses downsizing in the Benton-Stephens neighborhood, receiving a report about creating a medical destination for Columbia, and starting public comments about revising zoning codes.
Derek Thompson talks about his new book HIT MAKERS: THE SCIENCE OF POPULARITY IN AN AGE OF DISTRACTION.
Paul Cushing reports on the Columbia Public Schools board of education meeting from February 13. Main topic: deciding on attendance areas/policy for Gentry and Jefferson Middle Schools. Also, the board decided to support Chapter 100 bonds for Aurora Organic Dairy.
Dr. Stiepleman discusses the district's need to move up the building of a new middle school. Other topics: boundary changes for Gentry and Jefferson Middle Schools, state and federal conversations about charter schools and vouchers, the importance of the Department of Education.
Tim Vos has conducted research that shows that national journalists use a narrow group of sources. Lack of diverse sources affects news coverage. The research also says that journalists often have an elite view of democracy, and this differs from the general public's view.
Dr. Kim and Sheena Greitens are co-directors of the MU Institute for Korean Studies which opens officially February 9. He discusses the plans for the institution, its goals and work, and he summarizes some of the political scene in South Korea and the plight of refugees from North Korea.
Organist John Walker talks about the history of pipe organs, performance, and his February 4, 2017 concert at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, Missouri.
Mayor Treece discusses issues that the Columbia, Missouri, city council takes up in February. Those topics include the revision of the Unified Development Code, city's sale of land to Aurora Organic Dairy, and two development projects that will affect established neighborhoods.
Nargess Golshan came to the U.S. to pursue a PhD in accountancy. She holds a visa from Iran. She discusses the affect of the Trump order on travel bans for people from seven countries, including Iran.
Dr. Parry talks about the renewed interest in Sinclair Lewis' 1935 novel IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE. She addresses similarities between that book and the current political scene in the U.S.
Dr. Stealey discusses the exhibit ROOTED, REVIVED, REINVENTED: BASKETRY IN AMERICA. The exhibit opens at the Museum of Art and Archaeology before heading on a national tour. She also talks about the upcoming Visual Art & Design Showcase.
University of Missouri history professor Steven Watts discusses his newest book: JFK AND THE MASCULINE MYSTIQUE: SEX AND POWER ON THE NEW FRONTIER
Jonathan Chait discusses the legacy of Barack Obama on the day that Obama became "former" President.
City Manager Matthes discusses the potential for Aurora Organic Dairy to bring a facility to Columbia, a city forum to discuss racial profiling, and when the recent survey of citizens about city services will be available.
Natasha Kaiser Brown talks about competing at the world-class level, coaching, and more. She is the speaker at the 2017 WIN Banquet which recognizes the accomplishments of females in sports.
Mayor Treece discusses ongoing interest in the police department and the future of Chief Ken Burton. Other topics: the announcement of the coming of Aurora Organic Dairy to Columbia, rezoning issues and whether neighborhood connectivity or isolation fits best, and the planning and zoning work on the current zoning code.
Coach Dorsey talks about the Ambassadors and about the team's upcoming game against the Calloway Hoopsters.
A discussion about Dr. Cornelison's recent recognition as a PECASE winner. She is one of 102 nationally receiving the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.
Dr. Cornelison reacts to her recent recognition as a recipient of the Presidential EarlY Career Awards for Scientists and EngineerS (PECASE).
A conversation with the former CIA analyst who was the first to give positive identification of Hussein and spent many sessions questioning the former president of Iraq.
A discussion about the Columbia School District's efforts to alleviate overcrowding at Gentry Middle School by sending some students to Jefferson Middle School.
Shane Winter from Metro Rotary Club in Columbia, Missouri, and Teri Walden from EnCircle Technologies. The rotary club is having a trivia night. Proceeds will go to support EnCircle.
Matt McCormick discusses the legislative priorities for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce for 2017. He covers topics of airport development, support for projects and University of Missouri, and other topics.
Chief Burton, during his regular appearance on Columbia Morning, discusses reporting accidents in bad weather, how police officers prepare for bad weather patrolling, policing Uber drivers and golf-cart shuttles, hiring officers through the recently approved federal grant, and community policing.
Sheriff Carey talks about his department's staffing, end-of-year evaluations, younger employees, and efforts to evaluate jail population. He gives details about felons versus those in jail because of misdemeanors.
Dr. Shenker helps prepare families for gatherings where a loved one is struggling with dementia. What is the best attitude and approach to take?
Mayor Treece discusses appointing members of the Downtown Columbia Improvement District, a grant to fund four police officers, Vision Zero, and other topics.
Mr. Isaacks and Dr. Zerrer talk about the VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, its mission, and the importance of keeping privatization from interfering with that mission.
Dr. Gaines discusses the UM Board of Curators decision to fund phase one of a new School of Music building. She also tells what is needed to reach phase two.
Dr. Parker-Oliver talks about surviving the holidays. She speaks from her personal and professional experiences about dealing with loss during the holidays.
Ken Dean talks about the upcoming Western Farm Show set for the final weekend in February in Kansas City.
Mary Ann Shaw discusses her life in Boone County as teacher, parent, wife to superintendent, and tells her experience in Hawaii as a nine-year-old girl when Pearl Harbor was attached.
Dr. Govindarajan discusses research on bio markers and recent information about Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Shenker discusses a recent study that says there has been a decline in the rate of dementia in the U.S. He also offers some advice about how to connect with a family member who has Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Joel Shenker talks about a recent study that says the rate of dementia is dropping in the U.S. He also offers tips on how to reach out to family members who are in various stages of dementia.
Mayor Treece discusses Columbia, Missouri, city council business. Topics include the importance of the University of Missouri to the community, meeting with Jefferson City and Ashland mayors, zoning laws, student housing, inconvenience fees.
Dr. Sunna talks about lung cancer, symptoms, treatment, prevention. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Lisa Napoli discusses her new book RAY & JOAN: THE MAN WHO MADE THE MCDONALD'S FORTUNE AND THE WOMAN WHO GAVE IT ALL AWAY.
Terry Ganey talks about the tone of this year's political campaign and the state of news and media in light of the Presidential campaign.
Sen. McCaskill discusses Amendment 2 on the Missouri ballot. It would restrict campaign contributions. The conversation centers on the role of money in elections.
Authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans put into print the lessons they teach at Stanford in the Life Design Lab.
Dr. Shenker talks about bio-markers and research and trying to discover what might indicate whether or not a person will develop dementia. He also discusses what is known about lifestyle that wards off Alzheimer's.
Mayor Treece discusses the city's interest in purchasing land to extend Flat Branch Park near Broadway and Providence. And he also talks about the need for an ordinance to charge developers when they block sidewalk, streets, or alleys.
Helen Wade discusses the CPS school board meeting of Monday, October 10. Most of the time is spent on the need to readjust attendance lines for Gentry and Jefferson Middle Schools.
Tim Harford discusses the "messy" nature of political campaigns, city planning, and our office desks.
Steve Sapp explains how an FAA grant of $11.1 million dollars will be used to improve the second runway at Columbia Regional Airport.
Chief Burton talks about what he has learned from public meetings about attitudes on racial profiling, about scheduled meetings with citizens, and about changing the work shifts for officers.
Hickman ends its 18-game losing streak on the road at Central Academy of Excellence in Kansas City. September 30, 2016
Mayor Treece discusses the city's business October 3, 2016. Topics include extending Flat Branch Park toward the southeast corner of Broadway and Providence, sewer service to the Henderson extension, and airport improvements.
Two political science organizations at University of Missouri host a state representative forum.
City Manager Mike Matthes talks about getting feedback at community input meetings, also police morale, budgeting, and Columbia Regional Airport.
Maj. Reddin talks about the effects of SB656. The bill has to do with carrying concealed weapons.
Mayor Treece talks about city/university issues, about the progress toward an ordinance that will charge developers when streets and sidewalks are blocked during construction, about the city's budget. He appeared before the city council met later on 9/19/16.
Dr. Kim discusses the life and attitude of those living in North Korea, meaning of nuclear tests, how we should better understand North Koreans.
The guests talk about the candidate round table event that Y2C is hosting on September 20. Local legislative candidates have been invited to participate and to learn about three issues affecting the youth in Mid-Missouri. Those areas are mental health, disparity in educational opportunities, and drug abuse.
George Hodgman discusses BETTYVILLE, his National Book Critics Award finalist memoir and the One Read selection for Daniel Boone Regional Library in 2016.
Dr. Livio is a speaker at the Westminster College Hancock Symposium September 14. In this interview, he discusses Brilliant Blunders, mathematics, Hubble discoveries, and cosmic puzzles.
Dr. Stiepleman sings carpool karaoke (briefly), talks about Columbia Public Schools' three important areas of emphasis, growing hometown teachers, his involvement in a national superintendent group sharing ideas and practices, ideas about increasing attendance, and presenting information about the attendance boundaries of middle schools to the board in October.
Dr. Ilboudo is assistant professor of child health at MU School of Medicine and pediatric infectious diseases physician at MU Health Care. She discusses the Zika viruse.
Natasha talks about coaching track and field, her new duties at Mizzou, her Olympic memories; and she offers observations about the Rio Olympics track and field performances.
Mayor Treece talks about his first one hundred days in office--how his accomplishments connect to his campaign promises. In particular, he talks about city government transparency, infrastructure needs, and developments costs.
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece discusses race relations in the city, the police chief, transparency ordinance, and the vote on the hotel tax.
City manager Matthes talks about police officer morale, efforts to determine if racial profiling exists in the city's law enforcement department, and the plan for a new airport terminal.
Proponent for Proposition 1 on the August 2 Columbia ballot explains why increasing the hotel tax in order to build a new Columbia Regional Airport terminal is a good idea.
Opponents of Proposition 1 on the August 2 Columbia ballot explain why increasing the hotel tax to raise funds for a new Columbia Regional Airport terminal is a bad idea.
Sheriff Carey talks about hiring practices that might help the department attract good candidates in the future, also about the privately contracted healthcare provider at the jail, and about the current atmosphere confronting law officers nationally.
The officers discuss the Neighborhood BBQ for the East Strategic Plan Neighborhood that occurs July 16. Officers Shull and Rodriguez explain the community policing efforts that are happening in the area.
Prof. Roberts talks about his new book FOUR CRISES OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. The book will be published late fall/early winter.
Dr. Gaines, the director of the University of Missouri School of Music, talks about the new director of Marching Mizzoui. Erin Cooper comes from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Urban is assistant professor of clinical family and community medicine at MU Denise Pinkerton is a social worker with family and community medicine at MU. The discussion is about "Keeping young as you grow older: resources for seniors."
Police Chief Ken Burton discusses LEXIPOL contract and CALEA accreditation. Also, responses to news about the difficulty in filling Sunshine Law requests.
Psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist Mavis Himes talks about her study of names and the mystery of what we are called.
Mayor Treece discusses a Columbia Daily Tribune article that tells of challenges to retrieve information from city departments. He also talks about the Henderson Branch Sewer Extension that will be voted on by the council.
The director and supervisor of MU's Law School Veterans Clinic talks about the work of the students who take veterans as clients and present their cases to the Veterans Administration. The veterans are seeking reversals of the denials for benefits in most cases.
CIS Head of School Adam Dube', students Charlie Bondurant and Nathan Weil talk about their recent experiences during a Be the Change trip to Papua New Guinea.
Sasha Chanoff, executive director of RefugePoint, talks about his new book FROM CRISIS TO CALLING: FINDING YOUR MORAL CENTER IN THE TOUGHEST DECISIONS. He builds his story around a rescue mission in the Congo. More info available: Facebook www.facebook.com/fromcrisistocallingchanoff Twitter twitter.com/SashaChanoff Web www.chanoff.com
Dr. Becevic talks about her study into the importance of reaching rural young people with tele-psychiatry.
Dr. Rahman discusses his research into "extreme overvalued beliefs." The study's title is "Anders Breivik: Extreme Beliefs Mistaken for Psychosis." It has been published in THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PSYCHIATRY AND THE LAW.
Mayor Treece discusses roundabouts. Columbia City Council is to debate and vote on a roundabout at the corner of Fairview and Chapel Hill. The mayor hears from many callers who have opinions about whether the roundabout should be built.
Coach Smith discusses the Missouri Wrestling Foundation and J'Den Cox, Columbia and MU's Olympic wrestler.
Judge Oxenhandler discusses mass incarceration, its costs, its effect on lives. He advocates using alternative sentencing plans and offering ways for ex-prisoners to reclaim some of the rights the rest of us have.
Chancellor Foley talks about enrollment numbers, about the loss of three deans from MU recently, about campus climate, about funding issues, and about relationship with the community.
Matt McCormick represents the "for" side of the hotel tax issue slated for the August 2 ballot in Columbia.
Mayor Brian Treece discusses the administrative delay on new student housing construction, parking downtown, advocating for gun safety, and handling developers' requests to close sidewalks and streets during phases of construction projects.
Chief Burton reacts to the posting of the racial disparity in traffic stops report from the Attorney General Chris Koster's office. The 2015 report shows Columbia police with a racial disparity index of 2.97. The state's is 1.61. Chief Burton says the process is flawed and leads to poor conclusions about his department.
Ed Baker, owner of Holiday Inn Executive Center, and Heather Hargrove, former president of Columbia Chamber of Commerce and sales exec for KRCG, discuss why they are against the increase of hotel room sales tax from 4% to 5%. The proposal will be on the ballot for Columbia voters in August.
Marilyn Upton and Sara Wohler talk about the Rotary Exchange Program. Marilyn's daughter was a participant. Sara is participating now as a student from Switzerland. Marilyn has begun the Elizabeth J. Upton Foundation to help participants defray some of the costs of taking part in the program.
Author, comedian, musician Dave Hill talks about his newest book. He recalls his meeting with Donald Trump and playing "Stairway to Heaven" with Hill's father.
Mayor Brian Treece discusses high-voltage transmission lines, a proposed "administrative delay" on student development, and raising the local hotel room tax.
Dr. Jim Spain, vice-provost at University of Missouri-Columbia, discusses the school's enrollment challenges and the efforts to retain current students and repair perceptions that prevent MU from being considered by potential new students.
Dr. Stephen Kanne from MU's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders talks about SPARK, a research program that is the largest autism study undertaken in the United States. The Thompson Center is one of three pilot sports for the kickoff of the study.
Bob Costantini was at the Cruz event when the Senator suspended his campaign after the Indiana Presidential Primary.
Dr. Gaines visits about the Missouri State High School music contests held at MU, scouting and recruiting talented students, and about how budget cuts are affecting Marching Mizzou.
A conversation with Tom Griffiths, co-author along with Brian Christian of ALGORITHMS TO LIVE BY: THE COMPUTER SCIENCE OF HUMAN DECISIONS. He explains "overfitting" and "the secretary problem" and the 37% rule.
The head of MU's forestry department, Hank Stelzer, answers questions about the health of trees in Mid-Missouri.
The author of LAST CHILD IN THE WOODS and THE NATURE PRINCIPLE discusses his newest book which gives 500 ways to enrich the health and happiness of families and communities. The website for more info is www.vitaminNforNature.com
Author Joe Hart talks about his new suspense thriller THE LAST GIRL. It's the first in his Dominion Trilogy.
What albums do you treasure or do you want back? Eric Spitznagel talks about trying to track down the exact albums that he had in his youth. The book's complete title is OLD RECORDS NEVER DIE: ONE MAN'S QUEST FOR HIS VINYL AND HIS PAST.
A discussion with Shelli Adams, the Director of School Improvement and Federal Regulations for Columbia Public Schools.
The story of what happens with Ken Ilgunas decides to walk from Alberta to Texas, following the path of what would be the Keyston XL oil pipeline. The book's whole title is TRESPASSING ACROSS AMERICA: ONE MAN'S EPIC NEVER-DONE-BEFORE (AND SORT OF ILLEGAL) HIKE ACROSS THE HEARTLAND.
Co-author Andrea Pino talks about the book WE BELIEVE YOU: SURVIVORS OF CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT SPEAK OUT. She says it's time to move to an atmosphere of accountability on U.S. campuses.
Author Ken Robinson discusses his book CREATIVE SCHOOLS. He talks about the need to personalize schools and to improve education.
Prof. Galambos from University of Missouri's School of Social Work and Sinclair School of Nursing explains advance directives the day before National Healthcare Decisions Day 2016.
Missouri S&T history professor John McManus discusses his latest book HELL BEFORE THEIR VERY EYES: AMERICAN SOLDIERS LIBERATE CONCENTRATION CAMPS IN GERMANY, APRIL 1945
How might the parable of the Good Samaritan change if a state legislator asks Jesus how to win permanent election?
A visit with author Carlynne McDonnell about her book THE EVERY WOMAN'S GUIDE TO EQUALITY: HOW ACHIEVING REAL EQUALITY WILL CHANGE WOMEN'S LIVES FOREVER
Jesuit Priest James Martin discusses Jesus' seven last phrases spoken while on the cross. Martin's newest book is a devotional called SEVEN LAST WORDS.
Benton students visit about being in K Kids, a club that is associated with Little Dixie Kiwanis Club. The young fourth and fifth graders also share insights about the school and life.
Dr. Stiepleman at the March 21, 2016 League of Women Voters forum. He explains the reasons for the bond and levy questions for the April 5 election.
Dr. Lynch discusses the school's new academic programs, professional requirements for all students, diversity, and the school's connection to the Unbound Book Fest.
Bishop's book's subtitle is JUSTICE, MERCY AND MAKING PEACE WITH MY SISTER'S KILLER. Bishop forgave her sister's killer before he sought forgiveness. She speaks out against the death penalty.
Jay Nixon describing why he supports Hillary Clinton and whether he expects a position in her administration. Plus his reaction to the tone of the campaigns.
After a month in the position, Interim President Mike Middleton visits with David Lile.
February 19, 2016: Debbie Parker Oliver from MU Interdisciplinary Center on Aging talks about her husband David Oliver's death.
February 4, 2016: Former Senator Gary Hart discusses his newest book, The Republic of Conscience.