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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On today's show, we take a look back at the two musical performances from The Holiday Blend w/ AC, which was recorded in front a live audience in early November at the Reynolds Journalism Institute in Columbia. First up is Camryn Faith, followed by Merry Ol' Missouri. December 12, 2025 -
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The Missouri Department of Social Services sent out an alert warning health care organizations about the phishing expedition.
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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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