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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Amid a chaotic coaching carousel in college football, the future for Mizzou head football coach Eli Drinkwitz may become more clear this week. -
City leaders hope the update will focus resources on more readily achievable goals. -
Although the team has been investigating the mid-Missouri area since January, the decision to launch “Operation Brightside” was made several weeks ago after the death of a Stephens College student in a downtown Columbia shooting. -
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. -
Missouri has been working on updating its computer systems to improve how it administers social safety net programs since 2013. New federal rules mean that work will wait until at least 2028.
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Republican-led states have raced to redraw congressional lines to advantage their own party. But the effort has hit unexpected pushback in Indiana, and become a test of Trump's grip on his party. -
Philip Rivers is coming out of retirement at age 44 for a shot at playing for the Indianapolis Colts, who are struggling to make the playoffs. He last played in the NFL in 2021. -
As the year wraps up, we bring you some final notable titles — including The Sea Captain's Wife and The Rest of Our Lives — publishing before 2025 comes to a close.
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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. -
"Bazaar czar" Ed Hanson says this about next Saturday's St. Nicholas Bazaar (you know, the one with the church mice) at Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia: "come prepared to spend and support the community!" Find out what organizations benefit from this year's sale on today's show. November 26, 2025 -
The Children's School at Stephens College is turning 100 years old this year. Founded in 1925, the school's primary purpose was to serve as a lab school, providing Stephens College education students with authentic classroom experience. On today's show, director Dr. Beth Watson explores that history a bit more, and tells us that new students are always welcome! November 25, 2025 -
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
A stocking stuffer for the beer enthusiast in your life.
Redeem your beer book at 20 establishments across Mid-MO and support KBIA
Redeem your beer book at 20 establishments across Mid-MO and support KBIA
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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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