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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Distributing food stamps could get even harder for Missouri’s aid system, which a judge has called “broken and inaccessible.” -
Multiple sportsbooks announced opening-day celebrations, including Caesar’s Sportsbook, DraftKings and Fanatics. -
The construction of a pre-engineered metal building would cost the city an estimated $3.6 million. -
Tisya Cooke is a Jewish transgender woman and spoke about her experiences coming out and about how she personally defines gender affirmation. -
University of Missouri Extension is expanding its “Freeze It!” program to help more rural families reduce food waste, save money and improve access to healthy, home-cooked meals. -
The federal case is one of multiple legal battles over the mid-decade redistricting.
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Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric street musician Moondog. -
Managing a full December calendar can quickly take you from festive to frazzled. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season. -
Was Judge Hannah Dugan trying to obstruct a proceeding or trying to run her courtroom when ICE agents came to arrest an undocumented immigrant? A federal jury will decide
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Public health experts say lingering skepticism and controversy surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine have fueled hesitancy toward other immunizations. -
University of Missouri researchers have developed a new AI-powered chatbot, called the Work Zone Assistant, that helps organizations and workers follow federal safety regulations in traffic work zones. -
As Missouri families prepare for the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits, Columbia's school district and the area's main food bank are bracing for the ripple effects that could hit thousands of children and households across Boone County. -
Columbia and Boone County will together provide $100,000 to The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. -
Worker shortages have cities attempting to entice new residents with advertising and gifts. -
Junior Achievement (JA) is a national non-profit organization that focuses on teaching students about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness. On today's show, JA in Central Missouri district manager Morgan Dennehy tells us about a new JA Trades program, and invites everyone to a fundraiser with Santa Claus happening later this month in Columbia! November 3, 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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