We're on location at 573 Tees, a custom apparel printing business located in The District, with co-owner Miki Merritt! Miki tells us about the history of the business - which he runs with his wife, Emily - their recent move to Hitt Street, and the creative approach they take to designing shirts without infringing on trademarks. May 16, 2025

Don't miss your chance to see 90s cover band Dope A Sneakers do their thing while raising money for Day Dreams Foundation at the "Dope Dreams Concert" on June 7 at Lakeside Ashland, located just south of Columbia. To tell us all about it are Day Dreams Foundation board member Jeff Blumer, a.k.a. "MC Jables," and Nic Parks, owner of Lakeside Ashland. May 15, 2025

Meet four of the eight participants in this year's "Dancing with Missouri Stars" fundraising event for Mareck Center for Dance. Sheena Rice, Josiah Williams, Laura Kitzi and Jed Foster tell us about the challenges of rehearsing and preparing for the dances, and why it's important to support an organization like Mareck Center for Dance. May 14, 2025 (Part 2 of 2)

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Amanda McColley. She’s the Regional Supervisor for the Division of Elections Region III office in Alaska, which covers Fairbanks and the interior of Alaska.They spoke about some of the unique challenges Alaskan election administrations can face – think having to load election equipment onto small charter planes – as well as some of the challenges they share with the lower 48, such as voter education around rank choice voting and training election staff.

Learn more about the results from 2025's spring turkey harvest on this week's Discover Nature.

Meet four of the eight participants in this year's "Dancing with Missouri Stars" fundraising event for Mareck Center for Dance. Sarah Hudson, Mike Henderson, Ron Fisher and David Eckhoff share their motivations for getting involved, the challenges of the training process, and their newfound appreciation for Mareck and its impact on the local community. May 13, 2025 (Part 1 of 2)

Kesem wants all children affected by a parent's cancer diagnosis a chance to "be a kid," even if it's just for one week each summer. Kesem at Mizzou outreach coordinator Ariana Karandish tells us how it takes volunteers and donations from people like you to make that dream happen year after year. May 12, 2025

Safe Families for Children is an organization that aims to support families in crisis by providing a temporary, safe place for their children when the parents have no support network to turn to. Today's guests, Michele Towns and Lucy Bromer, tell us about the organization's mission, the services it provides, and the need for volunteers to serve as a host family. May 9, 2025

Grade A Plus is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides academic support, mentoring, and enrichment activities for young people in grades K-12 who may not have the financial means to access such opportunities. Meet its founder and director, Dr. Janice Dawson-Threat, on today's show! May 8, 2025

If you've never been to the Columbia Farmers Market's new Wednesday evening market, executive director Corrina Smith tells us, "it's a great space for people to come as they're getting off work, grab some dinner, get their groceries, and shop with a really nice wide selection of vendors." May 7, 2025