The Morning Meeting

An anniversary for the SWAT team and how was the 4th of July?  Just a couple of things covered in this MM as Simon visits with CPD assistant chief, Lance Bollinger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As it turns out the White House has now got themselves controversially and directly involved in the World Cup.  It was surely only a matter of time.  Eli Hoff is back to discuss this hugely important and distressing development with Simon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every spring and summer in Missouri is filled with dread for people who suffer from allergies.  It doesn't have to be like that according to Simon's guest on this MM, Dr Christine Franzese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The CMHS is looking for foster families for a brief period of time to help them navigate the heatwave and keep their animals safe.  She also brought a cute guest with her! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St Louis has the biggest Bosnian population in the US.  On July 1 loyalties will be split in St Louis as the USMNT plays Bosnia in the World Cup round of 32.  Eli Hoff previews the matchup and what it means in St Louis on this MM with Simon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moira Thies is back with all the last-minute details you need to know for Fire in the Sky on Saturday July 4th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you sick of AI "customer service"?  As it turns out 91% of BBB surveyed people are.  Khesha Duncan with BBB is back to talk about this and some scams to watch out for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James is back to address some of the criticism of the City's Renewable Energy goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birdman Mel is back with lots of great Summer birding advice for your backyard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent and Kirsten are back with another I-70 Improvement Project update on this MM with Simon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shiny Hunters are back and more AI news, all on this MM with the Computer Guy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a historic night at "Kansas City Stadium" as the World Cup finally came to KC earlier this week.  Despite the great game, there were some glitches getting to the game.  Vahe Gregorian with the KC Star is back to explain all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Hartman joins us on the MM for her first appearance since being elected to the 5th Ward Council seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janet joins us from the Missouri Data Center Conference in Jefferson City.  Hear what she had to say on this MM with Simon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Ted Farnen meets with Quinn Walker of the Missouri Reign.  He talks about the local soccer program, and gives us some insight on the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Ted Farnen meets with Laurence Bowers.  He talks about his upcoming basketball camp, the excitement around the Mizzou Men's Basketball team, and the sudden passing of his friend Aldon Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Ted Farnen talks with Jonathan Ratliff, a spokesperson for Missouri Amendment 1.  The measure would impact Missouri Sales Tax for Parks and Conservation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Ted Farnen talks with Peter Hessler, Author and Staff Writer for The New Yorker.  His nostalgic essay, "The Paperboy's Secret", details his childhood years delivering papers for the Columbia Missourian.  The piece reflects on his preteen experiences with grueling early-morning routes, cold Midwestern winters, and a haunting secret he kept for decades. See omnystudio.com/listen...

You might have heard that the World Cup has started!  Taking a look at the TV coverage is Nate Gatter experienced football, soccer and baseball play by play commentator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The COMO bear is still in town and quite a bit bigger than first thought.  Nate Bowersock with MDC is on the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many exciting events taking place this Summer with Columbia Parks and Rec.  We get into all of it on this MM with Events Co-Ordinator, Moira Theis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have heard but the World Cup kicks off today.  Eli Hoff from the Post Dispatch is back to preview the tournament warts and all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple of big arrests and a vote upcoming for a law enforcement tax, just a couple of the things we cover with Lance Bollinger on this MM with Simon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Charton is back on the MM to tell you why he thinks you should vote "no" on Amendments 4 and 5 in August. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.