Intersection on KBIA - archive

Preventing teen violence

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:46:12 -0800

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

The future of downtown Columbia

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:46:28 -0800

A spate of new development has taken off in downtown Columbia, in particular the construction of several multi-story student housing developments. Amid the current building boom, we take a look at the vision for Columbia's downtown and consider what it might mean to have hundreds of students living in the area.

Panelists:
Carrie Gartner, executive director, Downtown Community Improvement District.
John Ott, developer and owner of Alley A Realty and several downtown properties, including the Stephens Building at Broadway and Hitt.
Debbie Sheals, historic preservation consultant and founding member of the Columbia Historic Preservation Commission

Life as a rural teenager

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:32:01 -0800

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.

Panelists:
Brian Kratzer, director of photography for the Columbia Missourian
Katie Currid, staff member at the Missourian who helped edit a series of pieces about rural teens
Bradd Anderson, a state 4-H development specialist
Craig Schroeder, director of Youth Development for the Rural Policy Research Institute (joining the program by phone)

News and information during a disaster

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:36:38 -0800

Nearly a year after a severe tornado ripped through Joplin, a new documentary is being premiered this week in Columbia that chronicles the efforts of the Joplin Globe newspaper staff to keep the community informed in the wake of the disaster. We talk about the communication challenges a community faces in these types of situations. We also check in about crisis communication plans for mid-Missouri.

Panelists:
Beth Pike, filmmaker
Zim Schwartze, City of Columbia director of emergency management
Wally Kennedy, reporter, Joplin Globe (joining the program by phone)

Related events in Columbia this Thursday (May 3):
* PANEL DISCUSSION: Joplin Globe editors and reporters will share their first-hand accounts of the tornado and discuss their work to keep the community informed. 2-3:30 p.m., Fred W. Smith Forum (200A Reynolds Journalism Institute) on the MU campus. Free.
* FILM SCREENING AND SILENT AUCTION: A silent auction to benefit disaster victims will be followed by the debut screening of “Deadline In Disaster.” The film is presented by the Missouri Press Association. 6-7 p.m. silent auction, 7 p.m. film screening, Missouri Theatre. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
For more information about the film and its premier, click here.

Fostering community engagement

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:06:06 -0800

How do political campaigns drum up support? How do marketers increase brand loyalty? And how do community organizers bring people together? In this public discussion on community engagement, our panel of experts -- and our live audience -- talk about what real engagement looks like as we explore some of the tools that organizations are using to connect individuals and foster a sense of community. This program is part of Innovation Week at the Reynolds Journalism Institute.

Panelists:
Jana Byington-Smith, CFRE, president, Second Gift
Joy Mayer, director of community outreach, Columbia Missourian
Sam Robinson, director of healthy community initiatives, PedNet

The early arrival of spring weather

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:53:49 -0800

Spring is officially upon us, and for many in the country it arrived early this year. We get some possible explanations for the record high temperatures in March. You'll also hear how the early spring could benefit farmers, consumers and even the insect population. (Program was recorded Thursday, April 12.)

Panelists:
Rob Lawrence, forest entomologist, Missouri Department of Conservation
Tony Lupo, chairman, University of Missouri Department of Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences
Michael Monson, chair, University of Missouri Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Lowell Schachtsiek, a farmer from northeast Missouri (joining the program by phone)
Janice Stillman, editor of the Old Farmers Almanac (joining the program by phone)

Ways to increase state revenues

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:57:36 -0800

Discussions about balancing the budget for the state of Missouri tend to focus on ways to cut spending. Today we look at the other side of the equation and explore some ideas for increasing revenue to pay for state government programs.

Panelists:
Amy Blouin, executive director, Missouri Budget Project
Chris Kelly, 24th District Missouri House Representative
Misty Snodgrass, legislative and government relations director for the American Cancer Society.

Columbia municipal elections

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:44:59 -0800

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)

Parenting in the digital age

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:02:24 -0800

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)

Messages around farm and food controversies

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:40:27 -0800

Is factory farming evil? Is the Humane Society a bunch of bunny-hugging extremists? How can you as a consumer reconcile the extreme messages on either side of farm and food fights? Four experts with diverse views discuss the messages and motives behind these controversies in this special Intersection event, recorded Friday, March 16, at Broadway Brewery & Restaurant in Columbia, Mo. This program is a collaboration with Harvest Public Media; The University of Missouri's Mizzou Advantage and the Food Dialogue Center.

Panelists:
Mike Adams, host of the syndicated program AgriTalk
Chris Chinn, fifth generation family farmer
Bruce Friedrich, senior director for strategic initiatives at Farm Sanctuary
Wes Jamison, associate professor of communication, Palm Beach Atlantic University