The present and future of jazz music 04/25/2011
From ragtime to swing to fusion and funk, jazz music has a rich heritage. In this discussion we find out what’s happening with jazz music in mid-Missouri – both as performance and as part of music education.  Panelists: Jon Poses, executive director of the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series Arthur White, director of jazz studies and assistant professor, University of Missouri School of Music Steve Williams, former band director and current Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education consultant for fine arts, health and physical education, and driver education Add Comment Meet the new Columbia City Council members 04/18/2011
Two newly-elected Columbia City Council members join us in the studio to share their vision for Columbia... and to take audience questions. The discussion includes their views on topics such as downtown parking, city growth, low-income housing, public safety, city budgeting, and more.  Panelists: Fred Schmidt, Columbia First Ward city councilman Helen Anthony, Columbia Fifth Ward city councilwoman Nuclear power in Missouri 04/11/2011
Ongoing problems at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have raised questions about nuclear power safety in the United States. What safety precautions are in place at the nuclear power plant in Callaway County? How might the situation in Japan affect plans for a second nuclear reactor there? And what is the latest in the science of nuclear power in general?  Panelists: Scott Bond, manager of nuclear development, Callaway Power Plant Sudarshan Loyalka, Curators’ Professor of Nuclear Engineering, University of Missouri Election preview 04/04/2011
As a result of voting on April 5, Columbia City Council members will be paid in the future, and the City of Columbia is authorized to buy the Columbia Energy Center. Several cities in mid-Missouri also elected new city council and school board members. In advance of the election, our guest panel of Columbia-area journalists discussed the candidates and issues on the ballot.  Panelists: Matt Beezley, public life reporter, Columbia Missourian Pat Sweet, assistant city editor, Columbia Missourian Lora Wegman, city editor, Columbia Daily Tribune RELATED LINK: Election coverage from the Columbia Missourian RELATED LINK: Election coverage from the Columbia Daily Tribune | PodcastsClick here to browse
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