We hear from the author of a new book that retraces the route William Least Heat-Moon took in his bestselling book, Blue Highways. But first, a conversation with MU Provost Brian Foster about the latest developments concerning the University of Missouri Press. Hosted by Rehman Tungekar.  Panelists:
Brian Foster, provost, University of Missouri-Columbia
Ed Ailor III, author, "Blue Highways Revisited:
William Least Heat-Moon, author, "Blue Highways"
| In light of the announced closure of the University of Missouri Press, we explore the current state of academic publishing and find out what the future holds for university presses. Hosted by Rehman Tungekar.
|  Panelists:
Tom Quirk, professor of English, MU
Nancy Rediger, director, Truman State University Press
Clair Willcox, editor-in-chief, UM Press
Richard Brown, director, Georgetown University Press (joining by phone)
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| As educators across the country work toward increasing achievement in math and science, we'll find out what's being done in our own community to engage young people in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Hosted by Rehman Tungekar.
|  Panelists:
Craig Adams, practical arts coordinator, Columbia Public Schools
Troy Hogg, principal, Benton Elementary
Troy Sadler, director, MU Science Education Center
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After the shooting deaths of two Columbia teenagers this spring, we follow up with this discussion about youth violence and efforts to prevent it in our community. We hear from two teenagers about the challenges and opportunities young people encounter, and we discuss programs that encourage teens to get involved.
 Panelists:
Josh Bass, teacher at Douglass High School
Nakita Cade, junior at Hickman High School
Tarrence Davis, sophomore at Hickman High School
Sherrod Ellis, empowerment coordinator for Silence the Violence
More than a quarter of Missouri’s population lives in rural areas. We examine some of the challenges -- and benefits -- of life as a rural teenager. Our guests include the producers of a multimedia series that chronicles the experience of growing up in small-town Missouri. 
_In advance of elections on Tuesday, we discuss the two school funding measures on the ballot. We also examine how the city council and school board races are shaping up. The discussion of school-related items fills the first half of the program; the second half is devoted to city council races.  _Panelists:
Andrew Denney, city government reporter, Columbia Tribune
Catherine Martin, K-12 education reporter, Columbia Tribune
Jan Mees, member, Columbia School Board
Jonathan Sessions, member, Columbia School Board
Kip Hill, public life reporter, Columbia Missourian (joining the program by phone)
_Being a parent can be difficult enough, but with the advent of social media and new technology, it can at times feel overwhelming. We talk to a panel of experts about how modern technology can make parenting even more of a challenge.  _Panelists:
Bradd Anderson, Missouri 4-H youth development specialist
Meg Ladd, ParentLink program manager
Jen Reeves, associate professor, Missouri School of Journalism
Scott Steinberg, author of "The Modern Parents Guidebook to Kids and Video Games" (joining the program by phone)
_The University of Missouri football team recently landed the nation’s top high school recruit. But before he even announced his official intent to attend the school, crowds inside the Mizzou Arena were already chanting his initials. We look at the buzz and behind-the-scenes efforts surrounding Mizzou's star football catch and explore the growing celebrification of college athletes.  _Studio panelists:Greg Bowers, sports editor Columbia Missourian; and associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism Ben Frederickson, former intern and freelance reporter, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Karen Mitchell, assistant professor at the Missouri School of Journalism Joining us by phone:Bruce Feldman, CBS sports columnist/commentator and author of " Swing Your Sword" and " Meat Market: Inside the Smash-Mouth World of College Football Recruiting" Dave Ridpath, assistant professor of sport administration, Ohio University
_Colleges and universities in Missouri could lose about an eighth of their state funding if the governor’s proposed budget for 2013 goes through. We discuss how the proposed cuts might affect the cost and quality of higher education across the state and, in particular, at MU.  Panelists:
Brady Deaton, chancellor, University of Missouri-Columbia
Paul Wagner, deputy commissioner, Missouri Department of Higher Education
_A plan for new boundaries for the Columbia Public Schools is being presented this week to the board of education. Our panelists explain how those changes could affect students, parents, and the city at large.  _Panelists:
Chris Belcher, superintendent of Columbia Public Schools
Jan Mees, member of the Columbia School Board
Darin Preis, co-chair of the committee in charge of redrawing Columbia’s school boundaries
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