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Thinking Out Loud

KBIA Hosts Darren Hellwege, T’Keyah Thomas, and Rachael Norden discuss business, technology, poetry, books, music, arts, culture, and more with notable individuals and organizations in Columbia and mid-Missouri.In the past, the show broadcast Maplewood Barn Radio Theatre, a radio drama put on by the Maplewood Barn community theater on Friday evenings. On Saturday it tackled the college sports scene.

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17:07

Essentials of early learning: School readiness and...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/04/07

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Francisco Palermo, Associate Professor at HDFS on National Kindergarten Day, the impacts of technology on early learning, and how early childhood education emphasizes developing the social skills children require before academia.

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4:00

Holy Week Recognized at Columbia's First Presbyterian...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/04/02

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Rev. Katie Collins of First Presbyterian Church about their Holy Week observances and the meaning of events like Maunday Thursday and Good Friday. First Presbyterian Church, Columbia MO

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15:42

Mosaics of personal pursuit: 4-H and career readiness...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/03/03

Growing up, what did you want to be? KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Kellie Seals, Assistant Extension Professor and 4-H State Specialist in College and Career Pathways on Career Awareness Month happening in March, and how programs like 4-H are equipping young people with the skills necessary to be life and work-ready.

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3:58

State of Missouri Providing Free Radon Test Kits

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/02/10

KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Brandi Hamilton, a environmental specialist with the Missouri State Department of Health and Senior Services and Environmental Epidemiology, about the dangers of household radon. This tasteless and odorless gas can greatly increase risk of lung cancer and other cancers. The good news is the State of Missouri provides free, easy to use radon test kits, and if radon is detected they can recommend mitigation measures. MO Department of Health and Senior Services radon

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15:35

Maintenance and preventative care: Centering...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/02/03

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Kale Monk, Associate Professor at HDFS on how framing our relationships through a lens levity and preventative care can ensure we remain connected in our partnerships, and create greater sense of commitment with loved ones of all kinds.

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5:58

Author Sebastian Junger Coming To Mizzou

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/02/02

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Brian Kisida of Mizzou's Open Minds Initiative about a visit to Columbia from Sebastian Junger, author of the recently released book, "Tribe: On Homecoming And Belonging." Junger will be appearing as part of the University's Thomas Lecture and Performance Series. Darren and Brian also discuss the Open Minds Initiative at M.U. Open Minds Initiative from Mizzou A&S

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14:07

Get Your Kicks! State Historical Society Recognizes...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/02/02

KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Stacia Schaefer of the State Historical Society of Missouri about many events happening at the Center for Missouri Studies around the 100th anniversary of Route 66. 100 Years of Route 66 at State Historical Society of Missouri

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5:48

Children's Mission and Movie Day Coming to First...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/01/30

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Audra West about the upcoming Children's Mission and Movie Day at Columbia's First Presbyterian Church. You can sign up at First Presbyterian Church

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16:30

House vs home: Neighborhood Services’ Rental...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/01/27

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Leigh Kottwitz, Neighborhood Services Manager and Adam Friesz, Code Enforcement Specialist at the City of Columbia on the tenant resources offered by Neighborhood Services, including the Rental Inspection Program and Energy Scoring, and how the City can assist in managing the relationship between tenants, landlords, and property managers.

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14:49

Youth mentoring month: How engaged mentorship sets...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/01/27

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Steven Krauss, Associate Professor at HDFS on Youth Mentoring Month, taking place this January, and the different ways engaged mentorship can impact youth, and sew the seeds for lifelong success and relationships.

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8:08

Bond Connector Helps Missourians Understand Research...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/01/15

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Christal Huber, Senior Engagement Programming Director with Bond Life Sciences Center, about the Connector which enables the public to interact with the researchers from Bond and to learn about the science and discovery happening at Mizzou. The discuss the upcoming Columbia Young Scientists Fair and Expo, happening at Mizzou in February. Columbia Young Scientists Fair and Expo

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8:08

Connector Helps Missourians Understand Research At...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2026/01/15

The Connector Helps Missourians Understand Research at MizzouKBIA’s Darren Hellwege talks with Senior Engagement Programming Director Christal Huber about her work at The Connector — a team that connects Missourians to people, resources, tools and ideas from Mizzou's research and creative activity. They discuss the upcoming Columbia Young Scientists Expo, happening at Mizzou on Saturday, Feb. 28.The Connector Young Scientists Fair and Expo

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21:39

Reflections and resolutions: Living history and...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2025/12/31

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Antoinette Landor, Associate Professor at HDFS on reflecting on lived history in 2025, the ‘3 buckets’ of effective goal setting, and how prioritizing connection with loved ones can make our new year resolutions feel more satisfying and sustainable.

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12:22

The business of agriculture: Leadership training...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2025/12/30

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Keri Jacobs, Executive Director of the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL) on providing research-based executive and emerging leader education, and the unique challenges and opportunities facing agricultural cooperatives.

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24:28

Reproductive technology and genomics: Developing...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2025/12/30

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Jamie Courter, Director of the National Center for Applied Reproduction (NCARG) and advisor the Show Me Select Replacement Heifer Program on the evolving reproductive technologies of the American cattle industry.

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14:57

Combining science: How agroforestry creates...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2025/12/29

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Ron Revord, Director of the MU Center for Agroforestry on the numerous ways the Center contributes to the science and practice underlying agroforestry, which combines trees and shrubs with crops or livestock.

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6:50

First Presbyterian Hosts Blue Christmas Service

Thinking Out Loud ·

2025/12/22

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks about the Blue Christmas service happening at First Presbyterian Church with their Senior Pastor, Rev. Kati Collins. First Presbyterian Church

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MU Choral Union to perform 'Mass: A Celebration of...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2025/11/10

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Paul Anderson II, a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the MU School of Music on the upcoming Fall 2025 Choral Union concert, presented by the University Concert Series and featuring the works of guest conductor Dr. Andre Thomas - including Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy.

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4:10

Columbia Home Builders Present Parade of Homes

Thinking Out Loud ·

2025/10/23

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Jami Clevenger, Executive Officer of the Columbia Home Builders Association, about this year's Parade of Homes.

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19:25

Witnesses of life: how the science of tree rings...

Thinking Out Loud ·

2025/10/21

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Michael Stambaugh, Director of CAFNR-MU's Center for Tree Rings Science on their research, and how the science of tree rings studies, or dendrochronology, helps us understand our world through climate change and more.

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