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The drought and its impact

7/30/2012

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As drought conditions ravage much of the Midwest, we hear how farmers are being affected and discuss how they’re responding. Discussion includes perspective on the weather situation, as well as explanation of how well farmers might be covered by insurance.
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Panelists:
Patrick Guinan, extension assistant professor, Atmospheric Science, University of Missouri
Raymond Massey, extension professor, Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Missouri
Steve Wright, vice president, Missouri Farmers Union
Lonnie Duckworth, president, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (joining the program by phone)


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Affordable housing in Columbia

7/23/2012

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With the Columbia Housing Authority looking to upgrade public housing facilities and new apartment buildings springing up alongside inexpensive older neighborhoods, we explore the state of affordable housing options in the city and discuss efforts to maintain them.
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Panelists:
Randy Cole, community development coordinator, City of Columbia
Pat Fowler, president, North Central Neighborhood Association
Phil Steinhaus, CEO, Columbia Housing Authority

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Blue Highways revisited

7/16/2012

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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.
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Panelists:
Brian Foster, provost, University of Missouri-Columbia
Ed Ailor III, author, "Blue Highways Revisited:
William Least Heat-Moon, author, "Blue Highways"

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University of Missouri Press

7/9/2012

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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.
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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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