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Each week, we start with an issue that affects people like you in mid-Missouri. Then we line up a group of panelists who can speak intelligently about that topic, and bring them into the studio for a live discussion every Monday at 2 p.m.
Recent discussions

Mo. legislators review 2013 legislative session (May 20)

Missouri’s legislative session came to a close on Friday. It marked the conclusion of a period that saw a number of accomplishments, and upsets, particularly for Gov. Jay Nixon, who this year faced veto proof majorities in both the House and Senate. On today’s Intersection, we’ll take a look back at the year and hear from lawmakers about what was and wasn’t accomplished.
Panelists:
Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, 45th House District
Rep. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, 44th House District
Sen. Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia, 19th Senate District
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The future of symphony orchestras (May 13)

The Hot Summer Nights music festival kicks off next month in Columbia. On this episode of Intersection, we preview some of this year’s offerings, and explore what the future holds for symphony orchestras.

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Inside the debate over gun control (May 6)

Several weeks ago, a series of gun control measures failed in the US Senate. The legislation may have failed, but the debate over gun control isn’t expected to go away anytime soon. In this episode of Intersection, we explore both sides of the debate, and see if any middle ground could be reached.

Immigration reform in mid-Missouri (April 29)

Earlier this month, the so-called "Gang of Eight" group of senators unveiled their comprehensive immigration reform package. On the next Intersection, we’ll parse through the bill, and examine its effect in Missouri and beyond.

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Managing growth in Columbia (April 22)

City leaders are in the midst of discussing strategies to manage Columbia's growth in the coming years. In this episode of Intersection, we'll take a closer look at future development in the city's downtown area, and find out how zoning changes could affect that. Later on in the program, we'll discuss proposed improvements to Providence Road.
Reducing high school dropout numbers (April 15)
Over the past 30 years, the cost of getting a college degree increased twelve-fold, according to Bloomberg News. In this conversation we look into why and how that happened. We also explore how state law in Missouri limiting the amount of tuition increases affects the finances and quality of education at our state's institutions of higher learning.
Addressing childhood obesity (April 8)
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Across the country, about 17% of young people under 20 are considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here in Missouri, some analysts estimate that nearly a third of children between 10-17 are obese or overweight. And those numbers are on the rise.

So what’s contributing to this upward trend? This week on Intersection, we'll take a closer look at childhood obesity.
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