In this episode of "Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan," University of Maryland graduate Mekhi Abbott joined Stephanie to discuss the thematic differences between “Bound” by Ponderosa Twins Plus One and “Bound 2” by Kanye West. The original song, released in 1969, is full of affection and yearning, and was relatively unknown until Kanye West sampled it in 2013. But Kanye's interpretation of the song is a lot more coarse, and it’s often viewed as a dark twist on a love song.
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Parks across the state will participate in the “First Day Hikes” program.
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The bomb squad will now only involve the Columbia Police Department and the MU Police Department. -
When looking for new experiences, some just seem to sizzle more than others - literally. A group of brave amateur chefs in Columbia gathered to cook steaks in toasters. -
A Hawley-sponsored bill to update the museum’s designation passed the Senate unanimously this week.
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President Trump claims the warship will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built." A month ago, the Navy scrapped plans to build a new, small warship, citing delays and cost overruns. -
Judge James Boasberg said the U.S. denied due process to the Venezuelan men it deported to a prison in El Salvador after President Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. -
The attorney generals say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states.
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The "Library-To-Go" locker system - already popular in smaller mid-Missouri communities - is Daniel Boone Regional Library's way of modernizing services and increasing accessibility, and now it's Columbia's turn! On today's show, DBRL development manager Joe Facteau says the cost to make it happen is $43K, and it won't happen without your support. December 22, 2025 -
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Eduardo Repilloza Fernández. He’s the Director General of Transparencia Electoral, an election organization in Latin America that is working to promote and protect democracy through election observation, research and training.
They spoke about the work of the organization, the focus the organization has placed on data privacy for individual voters and about how the work of the organization is important to the security of democracy in the region.
They spoke about the work of the organization, the focus the organization has placed on data privacy for individual voters and about how the work of the organization is important to the security of democracy in the region.
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