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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In a daring nighttime martime operation, U.S. veterans whisked Venezuela's María Corina Machado out of the country to claim her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo -
As they mark the first anniversary of toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syrians also celebrate another coming milestone: the lifting of sanctions, which could help give the country a new start. -
The Department of Justice has sued four more states as part of the Trump administration's far-reaching attempt to access sensitive voter data. The DOJ is also suing Fulton County in Georgia.
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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 -
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. -
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 -
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.
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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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