A one-stop overview to help you make your choice.  Candidates for Columbia mayor answer your questions posed by residents of the community, followed by analysis of each candidate from two political journalists.

Panelists:
Scott Swafford, public life editor, Columbia Missourian
Sara Wittmeyer, assistant news director, KBIA

The upcoming election of three new school board members provides an opportunity to consider the priorities for Columbia's classrooms.  Three insiders give a well-rounded view of the challenges and possible solutions ahead.

Panelists:
Karla DeSpain, member, Columbia School Board
Becky Elder, 4th grade teacher, West Boulevard Elementary School
Kim Weber, president, Columbia Council PTA

What is already being done to help teens in the community, and what else could be done to smooth the transition into adulthood?

Panelists:
Lorenzo Lawson, founding director, Youth Empowerment Zone
Ryan Worley, assistant coordinator, Youth Community Coalition

Almost one year into the job, Chief Burton discusses what he has done so far and his plans for the future.

Panelists:
Ken Burton, Columbia Police Chief

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court gave corporations and labor unions the right to spend more freely in political elections.  Leaders of the nation's two main political parties have taken sides.  Who's right?

Panelists:
Sandy Davidson, professor of journalism and law, University of Missouri
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Richard Reuben, James Lewis Parks professor of law, University of Missouri
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