Dan Chaon, author of "Await Your Reply" (joining us by phone)
Elaine Larson, psychologist at the Fulton State Hospital
Doyne McKenzie, One Read co-chair and collections manager at Daniel Boone Regional Library
The book chosen for this year's One Read program follows three sets of mysteriously connected characters as their lives unveil several intertwined themes: individual identity, personal reinvention, connection to others, mental illness, sudden disappearance, and how the Internet is reshaping a lot of these ideas. On today's Intersection, we talk about how the themes in the book play out in real life. We also hear how the mid-Missouri community has responded to the book. Whether or not you read "Await Your Reply," today's conversation provides a thought-provoking look at how we all turn into the characters we are. Panelists:
Dan Chaon, author of "Await Your Reply" (joining us by phone) Elaine Larson, psychologist at the Fulton State Hospital Doyne McKenzie, One Read co-chair and collections manager at Daniel Boone Regional Library
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The "Twilight" books and films have engrossed fans of all ages with their romantic portrayal of high school student Bella Swan and her vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen. But what do the popularity and media coverage of the series say about our culture? And what effect is the central story having on its legion of female fans? Panelists:
Jennifer Aubrey and Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz, University of Missouri assistant professors and co-editors (along with Melissa Click) of the book “Bitten by Twilight: Youth Culture, Media and the Vampire Franchise.” Across the nation people are worried about the future of classical music and its ability to draw audiences and sell tickets. And in Columbia, the classical music scene certainly has its share of uncertainty. Today on Intersection we ask: "Can classical music survive and thrive in Columbia and mid-Missouri?" Panelists:
Alex Innecco, music director at Missouri United Methodist Church, director of the Columbia Chorale, and co-director of Carpe Diem. Robert Shay, director of the MU School of Music With its river culture and a history as a place where regional sounds mix, Missouri has been home to a thriving community of folk musicians. On today's program, we discuss the folk tradition and how the musicians of mid-Missouri have kept the music playing. You'll also hear plenty of live music performed by our studio guests. Panelists:
Lee Ruth, musician, songwriter, and host of "Radio Omega" on KOPN/89.5 FM John Schneller, folk singer-songwriter and member of the bands Crooked Jack and SRE. Many residents of Columbia call our town an “oasis” – by that they seem to mean a more open-minded urban center in the middle of Missouri. But, how diverse are we really? Do we really mix with diverse groups or do we tend to “stick with our own”? Is whatever town we call home really welcoming for all kinds of people? Panelists and members of the community discuss these and other issues during a special live town-hall style Intersection program hosted at the Reynolds Journalism Institute. Panelists:
Ibtisam Barakat, international author based in Columbia Eduardo Crespi, director and founder of Centro Latino Marie Glaze, human rights specialist for the City of Columbia Nathan Stephens, director of the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center at MU Roger Worthington, chief diversity officer at MU Between now and the year 2025, Missouri's senior population is expected to rise from about one in every seven residents to about one of every five. Panelists discuss new approaches to meeting the needs of seniors in mid-Missouri. They also address what you can do to prepare for your own future. Panelists Jean Leonatti, executive director, Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging Marilyn Rantz, professor of nursing, University of Missouri Keith Knapp, CEO of Christian Care Communities, a not-for-profit organization based in Louisville, Kentucky (joining the program by phone) Panelists:
Noor Azizan-Gardner, director of diversity programming and professional development, MU Chancellor's Diversity Initiative Brandon Pope, MU graduate student Renee Powers-Scott, counselor and referral coordinator, MU Counseling Center LuAnne Roth, MU professor of American folklore and film studies |