Radio Friends with Paul Pepper (2009-2023)
For 14 years, longtime TV host Paul Pepper brought you his deep connections with the people in the arts and civic life who make this area a great place to live. The final show aired November 3, 2023.
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There's one week left to nominate a community member or organization in the 7th annual Missourian Progress Awards! Executive editor ELIZABETH STEPHENS is here to tell us a little bit about each category and how the judging process works. Also, GLENN PICKETT wants to give away money! Not his own, mind you, but from a grant program established over a decade ago by the Hawthorn Chapter of the Missouri Native Plant Society. Find out what it takes to qualify! (4:18) October 6, 2023
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What's in your pocket: Android or iPhone? And why? ITCOMO's ROBERT RICKETTS is here to explain some of the more nuanced differences between the two: "there's pros and cons to each." October 5, 2023
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Get the story behind the story of Peter Pan when you go see 'Peter and the Star Catcher' at Capital City Productions, opening next Thursday in Jefferson City: "this really is make-believe on stage." Guest: actor BRANDON McELWAIN | Also, Columbia Art League executive director KELSEY HAMMOND and her team about gearing up to take over Central Bank in downtown Columbia for the 63rd annual Boone County Art Show. Find out how it all comes together! (4:03) October 4, 2023
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"It has been an amazing year for wild plums" at Lincoln University in Jefferson City according to native plant specialist NADIA NAVARRETE-TINDALL. She says, in total, a thousand pounds will have been harvested! See for yourself at this year's FincaFest - details on today's show! October 3, 2023
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MU's Department of Black Studies (and its Peace Studies department) are co-hosting a free, two-day, in-person and online conference next week called 'Peace and Security in Africa and the African Diaspora'. Professor DAIVE DUNKLEY is here to tell us what to expect and how you can take part! Also, Broadway Christian Church minister TERRY OVERFELT and Central Missouri Humane Society associate director MICHELLE CASEY invite everyone to the 13th 'Blessing of the Beasts' event this Sunday at BCC in Columbia. (4:52) October 2, 2023
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Poet/author/southern Boone County resident WALTER BARGEN shares with us two original poems today: "Downside Help" at [3:44] and "Climate Change" at [5:24]. September 29, 2023
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People are living longer these days, and while that's most definitely a good thing (depending on quality of life), living well into your nineties can also put a strain on your pocketbook. Financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial, is here with some ideas to help you stretch that dollar for many years to come. September 28, 2023
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Older dogs and cats need the love, want the love just as much as their younger counterparts. DR. MAR DOERING, DVM, All Paws Medical and Behavioral Center, makes the case for why you should consider bringing a more mature pet into your home. September 27, 2023
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Columnist/environmentalist KEN MIDKIFF has been doing some Googling lately. He wanted to know how many of today's meteorologists (who are also "climate scientists") agree that climate change is indeed a thing and is indeed happening. His findings, while slightly varied from poll to poll, show that it's pretty close to being unanimous. So what now? He has some thoughts... September 26, 2023
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The fall sports season is in full swing, and with it comes excitement, disappoint and, unfortunately, injuries. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, tell us about the most common mouth-related sports injuries they see this time of year. September 25, 2023