Columbia Today

Paul Friedman joined us for his weekly entertainment report.  Will there be a new Quentin Tarantino movie starring Brad Pitt?  We also discussed the deaths of legendary music composers Sly Stone and the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson.  #BeachBoys #SlyStone #Tarantino #BradPitt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're entering a new era in College Sports, but who will pay the price?  How will recent changes impact the fan experience?  Ted Farnen, Tom Whelihan, and D. Larimer discuss. #CollegeSports #NIL #TransferPortal #Mizzou #NCAA #AthletePay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brady Dubois, CEO of Boone Health, discusses the hospital's new four-year agreement with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, which will ensure Boone patients with Anthem insurance will be considered in-network.  #BooneHealth #Insurance #HealthInsurance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missouri lawmakers approved hundreds of millions of dollars in financial aid to encourage the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to stay in the state.  Ted Farnen reacts to the news, and talks about what could happen next. #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom #Royals #StadiumFunding  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbia Public Schools had its first season of boys volleyball, and Ted Farnen interviewed Hickman coach Greg Gunn and rising sophomore libero Cole Freed about their inaugural season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The university’s designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research has been extended through academic year 2030.  We spoke with Mizzou's Dr. Prasad Calyam about the importance of cybersecurity. #cybersecurity #mizzou #Columbia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Farnen interviewed Parks and Recreation director Gabe Huffington on "Columbia Today" about the city's "Fire in the Sky" celebration, which will be held Friday July 4 at Stephens Lake Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Life of a Murder" is a book about the true local story of a senseless  murder and a dogged cop's 35-year pursuit of the killer, all told by judge Gary Oxenhandler who tried the case.  We spoke with Oxenhandler about the case, and his incredible book.   #truecrime #Columbia #Como  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke with Brad Johnson and Jennifer Rodewald of Shelter Insurance about the 50th anniversary of the Shelter Gardens, a longtime Columbia favorite attraction. #Columbia #Como See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke with Eli Hoff, Mizzou beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, about the game-changing ways financing for college athletics was revised by a multi-billion dollar court settlement.  #ncaa #NIL #collegesports #athletepay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Viets, local attorney, joined KFRU to discuss President Trump's attacks on higher education and college students, the status of expunging past Missouri cases involving marijuana law violations, how Columbia should handle recycling, and President Trump's bizarre claim that former President Biden was executed and replaced by a clone or robot. #Trump #BidenRobots #marijuana #Como See omnystudio.c...

Paul Friedman called in from Hollywood for his weekly Entertainment Report.  Paul discussed George Clooney's upcoming live play on CNN, the annual Tony Awards presentation, the Brad Pitt movie sequel, and new movies appearing on streaming services and in theaters.  #Clooney #BradPitt #Hollywood  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Stull, the director of media relations for the St. Louis Battlehawks, discussed the spring football team's conference championship game on June 8, and tornado victim relief efforts the team is undertaking.  #Battlehawks #STL #KawKaw #KawIsTheLaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the winners of the Missouri History Day Contest, sponsored by the State Historical Society of Missouri, was Sophia Wack of Gentry Middle School. She joined her teacher, Heather Bruns, to discuss the winning project.  #Missouri #CPSBest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke with Tom Warhover, chair of the MU Faculty Council, to discuss what the Faculty does, its recent meeting with President Mun Choi, how budget cuts might affect teachers, and the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. #AI #Mizzou #Como #Columbia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we be cutting funding to local libraries?  We spoke with Robin Westphal, executive director of the library system, about funding cuts at the state and national level.  We also talked about the summer reading program at Daniel Boone Regional Library.  #mogov #libraries #columbia #como See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The St. Louis Zoo is widely regarded as one of the best in the nation.  Ted spoke with Michael Macek, the director of the Zoo about unique animal exhibits and how the zoo responded to the May 16th tornado that swept through the area.  #STL #Zoo # See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had a chance to talk with Scott Innes, the voice of Scooby Doo, Shaggy, and many other great characters!  We learned about how Scott got into voiceover work, and his history in Columbia!  You can see Scott in person on June 5th at Boster Castle Studio in Columbia from 4pm-8pm.  #Scooby #ScoobyDoo #Como #Shaggy #Voiceover See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missouri lawmakers have reconvened for a special legislative session.  One focus of the session is stadium funding for the Chiefs and the Royals.  Rudi Keller joined us from Jefferson City with the latest details.  #Chiefs #Royals #moleg #JeffersonCity #ChiefsKingdom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we learn more about Columbia Public Schools' Partners in Education program.  Ted spoke with Molly Delgado, Community Relations Specialist with CPS, and Laura Gerding, Corporate Communications Strategist at Missouri Employers Mutual. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood insider Paul Friedman talks about big numbers at the Box Office this summer.  He also gives us details about the new "Karate Kid: Legends" movie that is in theatres now.  #Hollywood #KarateKid #KarateKidLegends #movies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From health and well-being to housing and recreation, Mizzou offers a wide variety of services for it's students.  Ted talked with Angela King Taylor, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, to break it all down.  #Mizzou #studentlife #Columbia  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodie Jackson, editor of COMO magazine and Columbia Business Times, talked to Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" about the "legacy issue" he's working on and the legacy of former city administrator Ray Beck.  #Columbia #Como #History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittney Harper, director of the Centralia Anchor Festival, provided the details about this fun May 30-June 1 event in northern Boone County on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen." #Anchorfest #Centralia #BooneCounty #Missouri  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbia's Juneteenth events were the focus of a discussion featuring the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau's Amy Schneider and Megan McConachie on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen."  #juneteenth #columbia #como See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.