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
Big news headlines over the past couple of weeks with regard to super advanced AI technology and the infamous AWS glitch which caused all kinds of havoc. Who to make sense of it all? "The Computer Guy" Robert Ricketts of course on this MM with Simon.
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The first section of the MKT trail was dedicated 40 years ago this month. Parks and Rec are celebrating with a pop-up event. Get all the details on this MM with Simon.
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How has Columbia Mall managed to thrive for 40 years when other malls have not? Plus, GM Rusty Strodtman reveals Trader Joe's nearly ended up at the mall, all on this MM with Simon.
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A number of topics covered in this segment with our southern district commissioner, Justin Aldred.
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Our good friend and former colleague, David Lile is back as we continue to celebrate 100 years of KFRU. See what this KFRU legend is up to now and hear some of his stories from "back in the day"!
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Vera Elwood discusses homelessness, panhandling and the "letter" that she and her 1st and 3rd ward colleagues sent to MU President Mun Choi.
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So much work going on with the I-70 project. The latest on that roadwork plus the impending removal of the dreaded "chutes" on this MODOT Monday with Trent and Kirsten.
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Bears and mountain lions in the news so you know we are all about it on the Morning Meeting! Josh Wisdom with the Department of Conservation tells us how to stay "BearWise".
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Bruce Jones started at KFRU under the tutelage of the legendary Mahlon Aldridge. Hear the valuable lessons Bruce learned back in those days of KFRU as we continue our celebration of 100 years of KFRU.
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With the government shutdown dragging on into its third week Columbia College stepped forward this week with an innovative scheme to help their military students. Hear about it on this MM with Simon.
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It was Day of Change once again for Ronald McDonald House charities and, as always, we were broadcasting live from the Ronald McDonald House. Terri Gray, the director of the house, tells Simon why this day is so important to their mission.
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Ellen Schenk was a vital part of KFRU in the late '80s through the early '90s. Hear Ellen's memories of her time here as part of our series celebrating 100 years of KFRU.
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Owen Ramsingh is a long time Columbia resident who was detained by ICE on his return to the country in September. Find out the latest on his case with his wife Diana, and friends Chad, Robert and Sam on this MM with Simon.
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There are some MU Healthcare drive through vaccination clinics coming up and Dr Laura Morris has the details on this MM with Simon. She also addresses some of the confusion surrounding vaccinations in general right now and sets the record straight.
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What are the facts around homelessness in our community and how will the soon to open Opportunity Campus Shelter help? Jessica McNear is the newly appointed director of the shelter, and she has the expertise and answers on this MM.
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Should your hummingbird feeders still be out? Birdman Mel is back to answer that question and a bunch more on this MM with Simon.
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Gabi Jacobs is a 3 time All American Discus thrower just returned from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. On this MM Gabi talks about her road to Tokyo and beyond.
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Assistant Chief of police Lance Bollinger was back on the street last weekend in Downtown Columbia. Hear about his experience of this MM with Simon.
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Downtown Columbia crime enforcement has been the hot topic after the events of last weekend. 1st Ward councilwoman Valerie Carroll talks about what the city is doing to get to grips with the problem as well as talking about a number of other important issues from Monday's council meeting.
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After the latest downtown shooting and an outburst from the University of Missouri's President, we hear from D'Markus Thomas-Brown the city's violence prevention coordinator on measures the city is and has been working on to try to get a grip on crime, especially when it comes to guns.
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