In this episode of "Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan," University of Maryland graduate Mekhi Abbott joined Stephanie to discuss the thematic differences between “Bound” by Ponderosa Twins Plus One and “Bound 2” by Kanye West.
The original song, released in 1969, is full of affection and yearning, and was relatively unknown until Kanye West sampled it in 2013. But Kanye's interpretation of the song is a lot more coarse, and it’s often viewed as a dark twist on a love song.
The original song, released in 1969, is full of affection and yearning, and was relatively unknown until Kanye West sampled it in 2013. But Kanye's interpretation of the song is a lot more coarse, and it’s often viewed as a dark twist on a love song.
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Tomorrow is Christmas - a time for togetherness and joy. But as KBIA’s Rebecca Smith reports, last weekend one community organization chose a unique way to celebrate the holiday with a different kind of Christmas punch.
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A major tax incentives package approved Monday by Kansas lawmakers will help the Chiefs build a new $3 billion domed stadium. -
While the university’s total faculty grew 10% from 2013-2023, the proportion of Black professors on campus rose by less than one percent. -
Changes to the “cold weather rule” in effect this winter. -
The cut was sold as reducing revenue by about $111 million annually. Now the state budget director says the revenue loss could be as much as $500 million the first year and $360 million annual thereafter -
Rescheduling won’t allow interstate commerce, federal legalization or an instant federal regulatory takeover. But it will give Missouri marijuana companies some tax relief -
The bomb squad will now only involve the Columbia Police Department and the MU Police Department.
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Asfura won Honduras' presidential election, electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending a weeks-long count that has whittled away at the credibility of the nation's electoral system. -
The 1995 adaptation of Terry McMillan's novel celebrated the beauty of Black sisterhood. -
Also in theaters this week, Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in a meta reimagining of Anaconda, Amanda Seyfried in a Shaker origin story, and Ralph Fiennes plays a World War I-era choirmaster.
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Merry Christmas, everyone! We hope you enjoy these two performances - "Christmas Cookies" and "Hard Candy Christmas" - courtesy of local musicians Audra Sergel and Meredith Shaw. December 25, 2025 -
Self-described "nerdy" girl Erica Martin joins us to talk about her web design company, Pixel Jam Digital. She recently organized the "Small Business, Big Heart" campaign, challenging local small businesses to raise money for The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Her company matched up to $5,000, contributing to a total of over $14,400 raised! December 24, 2025 -
What is Sleep in Heavenly Peace? Build manager and today's guest, Andy Upham, alongside Sherri Helm, tells us, "we build beds for kids three to 17 that don't have beds, and it's pretty much that simple." It's "...amazing how Columbia's come together to take on this entire - what we're going to call - an epidemic of bedlessness." If you'd like to help, they're taking part in this year's CoMo Gives. December 23, 2025 -
The "Library-To-Go" locker system - already popular in smaller mid-Missouri communities - is Daniel Boone Regional Library's way of modernizing services and increasing accessibility, and now it's Columbia's turn! On today's show, DBRL development manager Joe Facteau says the cost to make it happen is $43K, and it won't happen without your support. December 22, 2025 -
When looking for new experiences, some just seem to sizzle more than others - literally. A group of brave amateur chefs in Columbia gathered to cook steaks in toasters. -
A Hawley-sponsored bill to update the museum’s designation passed the Senate unanimously this week.
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 Tom Rogers, who was the Australian Electoral Commissioner from 2014 to 2024.
They spoke about the structure of Australian elections, how the country counts its ballots, and the importance of democracy sausages.
They spoke about the structure of Australian elections, how the country counts its ballots, and the importance of democracy sausages.
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