Since the Occupy Wall Street protests began in New York more than a month ago, similar groups have sprung up across the country, including downtown Columbia. How did this movement emerge? How has it been sustained? And why do some grassroots movements flourish while others fizzle out? Hosted by KBIA's Ryan Famuliner.

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Panelists:
Mark Haim, director of Mid-Missouri Peaceworks
David Mitchell, associate professor of law at the University of Missouri
Spencer Vyrostek, Occupy Como activist
Gretchen Arnold, assistant professor of sociology and women's studies at St. Louis University (joining the program by phone)
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What does war look like through the eyes of an artist like Thomas Hart Benton? An exhibit at the National Churchill Museum in Fulton showcases work Benton did for the Navy during World War II. With that exhibit open -- and with America currently involved in two wars overseas -- we take a look at the symbolism and imagery of art during wartime. We'll also learn more about the life and work of one of Missouri's most important artists.

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Panelists:
Liz Murphy, archivist-curator at the National Churchill Museum
Joan Stack, curator of art collections at the State Historical Society of Missouri
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Can current economic incentives actually lead to the creation of jobs, or is it going to take something else to get people back to work? We explore the various ways communities in mid-Missouri work to attract and encourage businesses that create jobs.

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Panelists:
Mike Brooks, president, Regional Economic Development Inc. (REDI)
Phil Tate, director of job creation, Kirksville Economic Regional Development Inc. (K-REDI)
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After months of discussion, the Columbia City Council is expected to soon settle on a redrawn ward map. We follow up our discussion from July with a look at the latest ward reapportionment options under consideration. What are the changes proposed in each of the four maps options -- Trial A, Trial B, Trial D and Trial E? What are the implications of the proposed maps? How might the new boundaries affect the character of individual wards? And most importantly... why are people so worked up over some of the potential changes?

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Panelists:
Andrew Denney, Columbia Daily Tribune reporter who has been covering ward reapportionment
Karen Miller, Columbia Missourian reporter who has been covering ward reapportionment
Karl Skala, former third ward councilman
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According to a report released by the Missouri Attorney General, black drivers were more likely than people of any other race to be stopped by Columbia Police. A coalition of groups recently convened the first in a series of public meetings designed to address the issue. But what steps could law enforcement agencies take to reduce the effects of bias? And how well might they work?

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Panelists:
Noor Azizan-Gardner, interim chief diversity officer, University of Missouri
Ken Burton, chief, Columbia Police
Mary Ratliff, president of the Missouri and Columbia unit of the NAACP
Don Love, chairman, Missouri Association of Social Welfare Human Rights Task Force (joining the program by phone)
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