The Morning Meeting
Join Simon Rose for a lively discussion about topics impacting Columbia, Missouri. Every weekday, Simon talks with Columbia's decision makers, and takes your phone calls. Listen live weekdays from 9am - 11am on Newstalk 98.9 FM and 1400 AM KFRU.
Episodes
There is a Memorial Day concert coming up at the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda with the Jefferson City Community Band. Find out more about the concert and the band itself on this MM with Simon.
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Sherry Wyatt has a very personal stake in organizing the Memorial Day Parade. Here, she tells her story and adds how you can help with this year's parade.
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May 3-9th is Children's Mental Health Awareness week. Dr Laine Young-Walker is an MU Healthcare Psychiatrist heading up a project dedicated to kid's mental health. She explains the project on this MM with Simon.
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A big 911 and 311 tech problem afflicted the whole area on May 4th. Service has now been restored and Christie Davis, BCJC Director, tells us more about the outage and what is thought to have caused it.
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Will a public safety sales tax be approved in the near future? That was one of the major topics at the latest city council meeting. We talk about that and other council matters on this MM as Vera Elwood visits with Simon.
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Henry Cho is on his Empty Nest Tour, it brings him to the Missouri Theatre on May 30th. On this MM Henry tells some great stories and remembers Deja Vu fondly.
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What was so special about October 1965 at Buckingham Palace? Simon's Mum was there and reveals all in this great story!
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It is the 25th anniversary of Bike, Walk, Wheel, Week and some new events have been added for this year as well. Mike and Gabi are back on this MM to talk about this year's event.
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Recently, guest host Ted Farnen met with Scott Charton, owner of Charton Communications and Consulting. They talk about Amendment 4, and the future of citizen proposed initiatives in Missouri. #amendment4 #missouri
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Guest host Ted Farnen meets with Ike Eisenmann, author and former child star. We talk about what it was like being a child actor, and some of the famous people he once worked with.
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You have a chance to see in person some of the most historic documents in the 250-year history of America. They are on display for a limited time at the Truman Museum in Independence. Director Mark Adams is back with Simon on this MM with the details.
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Guest Host Ted Farnen meets with Jess Piper, Democratic activist. They talk about the current state of the Democratic party, and possible strategies moving forward.
#Democrats
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Guest host Ted Farnen meets with John Anderson, former ESPN Sportscenter Anchor. He talks about what it's been like teaching at the University, the role of technology in journalism, and they even discuss some issues in college sports.
#Espn #Sportscenter #Mizzou
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Ted Farnen guest hosts and meets with Ron Graves, administrator of the "You Know You're From Columbia Mo When..." Facebook page. They talk about the importance of remembering Columbia's rich history. #como #history
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Guest host Ted Farnen is joined by Russell Boyt and Jim Horton to talk about local Real Estate! #como #realestate
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Buying a used car safely. What to look out for and how to do it. Khesha Duncan is back with solid car buying advice on this MM.
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Solar energy legislation is being debated in Jefferson City. James Owen is back to talk about what is in store for solar power in Missouri.
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Week 2 of the Spring rec soccer season is upon us. Dave Golan from SC tells us there are nearly 1800 kids participating in the "beautiful game" this season.
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So much talk and controversy about data centers at the moment. Robert is back to put it all in "layman's" terms.
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Plenty on the Boone County Commission's plate at the moment. Justin Aldred has the details on this MM with Simon.
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