Travis McMillen
Senior Media ProducerTRAVIS McMILLEN is the senior media producer at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. In this role, McMillen directs and produces regular and occasional programming from RJI’s own production studio, including KBIA-FM’s Views of the News and The Daily Blend with AC. He is a Columbia native who started working at KOMU-TV, the University of Missouri’s NBC affiliate, at the age of 16. From 2001-2008, McMillen directed KOMU’s morning newscast. He is married to Jennifer, whom he met at KOMU. They have three boys.
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Actors Julia Robinson-Carney and James Wakefield are here to talk about 'The Mousetrap', opening next Thursday at Columbia's theatre under the stars, Maplewood Barn! May 7, 2024
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According to today's guest, Trish Koetting, what makes Columbia so unique is that we have Regional Economic Development Inc. - better known as REDI - working for us day in, day out. But do you really know about what they do? We scratch that proverbial itch on today's show. May 6, 2024
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Attention area golfers! Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries is hosting a golf tournament fundraiser at The Country Club of Missouri later this month, and you're invited. Today's guest, Joe Knight, says every dollar raised will go towards supporting Coyote Hill's mission of giving foster care children "a safe place to be a child." May 3, 2024
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On our couch today is Betsy Knabe Roe, director and curator of The Montminy Gallery, and artists Amy Stephenson and Jeff Rogers. Amy and Jeff are both taking part in 'For the Love of Locals', a multimedia art showcase that you can see for yourself inside the Boone County History & Culture Center now through mid-June! May 2, 2024
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After nearly 20 years, Dan Rather made a return to CBS News this weekend, sitting down in conversation with reporter Lee Cowan. What did the former anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News have to say about his departure from the network and how he continues his work at the age of 92. Also, President Biden’s interview with Howard Stern and why the Federal Trade Commission bans noncompete clauses from employee contracts. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Get to know Melissa Boldan and Mike Schooley and find out why they decided to take part in this year's Dancing With Missouri Stars benefitting Mareck Center for Dance. May 1, 2024
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Get to know Jentry Mills and Austin Ilsley and find out why they decided to take part in this year's Dancing With Missouri Stars benefitting Mareck Center for Dance. April 30, 2024
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Military Appreciation Day is not something Columbia College takes lightly. In fact, they honor our veterans, past and present, all month long! Rob Boone, associate vice president for strategic partnerships, tells us about some of the events happening throughout the month of May. April 29, 2024
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It's shaping up to be a fantastic season at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, and we've got producing artistic director Quin Gresham on our couch to give us a quick synopsis of each show, from '42nd Street' to the 10th anniversary of 'A Christmas Carol'! April 26, 2024
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April is Stress Awareness Month, and so today's show is all about recognizing - and then knowing what to do - when your stress level goes off the deep end! Our guest is Better Together Mental Health owner Beth Orns, LCSW. April 25, 2024