In this season premiere of Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan, Stephanie sits down with KBIA Morning Edition host Darren Hellwege to discuss "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest. It's a rebellious track about running amok under the cover of night. The Donnas covered it in 2001.
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Nick Nack is transgender man who underwent top surgery. He spoke a little about the process and about the happiness and euphoria he now feels.
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Senate members disagree on the effect of this provision and some worry about its effect on the industry. -
The closure will allow crews to construct a new roundabout to connect Business Loop 70 to eastbound Interstate 70. -
Messages on the USDA's homepage and several state websites have blamed both parties for the shutdown. -
Studies are showing that Missouri's laws targeting gay and transgender people have already pushed LGBTQ+ residents to move — taking their tax dollars, and even businesses, elsewhere. One analysis estimates that Missouri has lost between $362 million to $879 million in household income, and that's expected to increase. -
Misael Covarrubias, 23, faces felony charges in connection to the Sept. 27 shooting that killed 21-year-old Aiyanna Williams. -
Several flights into the Columbia Regional Airport have been delayed or canceled due to federal flight cut orders.
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The Alt.Latino and El Tiny host shares his favorite records of the year, including jazz musicians from across Latin America as well as vocalists inspired by folk, rock and pop whose work defies genre. -
The NPR Music critic and All Songs Considered contributor's favorite records of the year include the best of British rap, whimsical and melancholy electronic experiments and spellbinding dreampop.
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Officials working on the Missouri Hemp Hoax Report sent 55 products bought at smoke shops, gas stations and other retailers for testing. -
The initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, paid producers for fruits, vegetables and proteins that were then distributed at no cost to families in need - was eliminated amid federal spending cuts. -
Utility provider Ameren disconnected more than 17,000 Missouri households in October for lapsing on payments, according to documents filed with the Public Service Commission. -
While the federal government has reopened and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits have been reinstated — for LGBTQ+ individuals, the ability to access food assistance remains difficult and uncertain. -
The Black Leaf Collective "...is not just a pop in and walk out. There will be an opportunity for you to sit, enjoy your book, enjoy your tea, your treat that you purchase... just pause for a second and enjoy it." Guests: Candace Hulsizer, owner of Black Tea Bookshop and Ebony Eigh, co-owner of A Case of Cakes by Robin Cason November 24, 2025 -
Fifty volunteers are expected to help prepare and serve meals. Organizers are still looking for donations of pies.
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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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