The Morning Meeting

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

December 19, 2025 13 mins

What is the AAA forecast for holiday travel in Missouri and beyond?  Nick Chabarria tells us on this MM with Simon.

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More big news at Columbia Regional Airport this week.  Mike Parks, COU manager explains all on this MM.

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James Owen is back to discuss the legacy and life of film director, actor and producer, Rob Reiner.

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Janet Thompson is back to take a look back at 2025 and a look forward to 2026 for county government.

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December 16, 2025 23 mins

Betsy Peters is back on the MM to update us on the last council meeting of the year.

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December 15, 2025 25 mins

On this MODOT Monday we get a full update on the next stage of the I-70 Improvement project from Trent, Kirsten and Project Lead, Spencer Robinson.  It is quite a feat of engineering as you'll  hear on this MM with Simon.

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December 12, 2025 18 mins

Lookout for the "12 Scams of Christmas"!  Khesha Duncan with BBB tells you how to avoid being scammed by "Scrooges" this holiday season.

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December 12, 2025 13 mins

Want to help out kids at the MU Children's Hospital this holiday season? Find out how with our own "Secret Elf" D Larimer!

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December 11, 2025 17 mins

Stephen Webber has pre-filed some gun legislation that would seem to be common sense.  Find out more on this MM with Simon.

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December 10, 2025 21 mins

AI generated crime reports, a Governor's meeting on crime in COMO without the presence of CPD and Operation Brightside, a busy hour and lots to cover with the Assistant Chief.

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Continuing our occasional visits with former KFRU staffers to celebrate 100 years.  We had to talk to the legend who is Chris Gervino!

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December 8, 2025 13 mins

Who called the public safety meeting involving the governor last week?  Was gun control discussed?  Why was CPD and the Sheriff's office not involved?  Some of the questions that MUPD Chief Brian Weimer answers on this MM with Simon.

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How busy was the Sheriff's Department in the snow on Monday?  Just one of the things tackled as Captain Brian Leer joins Simon on this MM.

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December 4, 2025 15 mins

You would think things would slow down at this time of year in the Missouri Conservation Department.  "Not at all" says Adam Doerhoff.

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COMO Gives is underway, and Eric Sappington is back to tell you how you can donate, what the target is this year and how your dollars can help nearly 180 organizations in our area.

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How long will it be before we have a recycling structure rebuilt for the city?  Nick Foster is here to tell us and to update us on other city business on this MM with Simon.

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Joe Moseley was Boone County's Prosecuting attorney for 14 years.  He tried many high-profile cases but none more so than the Susan Davis case.  Joe talks about that case and previews an upcoming presentation on it at the State Historical Society on this MM.

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Its Thanksgiving Wednesday on the MM and that only means one thing.... the return of Brook Harlan to literally "talk turkey"!

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We've got a big travel holiday coming up once again and that means Nick Chabarria with AAA is back with Simon on this MM to tell you what to expect.

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November 24, 2025 15 mins

What is Cloudflare and why did its outage last week cause such mayhem?  The Computer Guy, Robert Ricketts, is here once again to explain all.

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