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Columbia Today

Cumulus Columbia-Jefferson City

Journalist and former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen delivers this daily program that is all about Columbia. Join Ted as he speaks with local leaders and keeps us informed on the issues that matter the most. Listen live every weekday afternoon from 4-6pm on KFRU.

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23:00

Excitement Surrounds the Missouri State Fair

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/11

All of the attractions at the Missouri State Fair (Aug. 7-17) were discussed when State Fair Director Jason Moore joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:33

A Recycling Initiative at Rock Bridge High School

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/11

Nora Schneider and Zijie Jiang, recent graduates of Rock Bridge High School, talked with Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" about the recycling initiative they started at the school. #CPSBESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:46

Beating the Summer Heat with Buck's Ice Cream!

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/11

Ice cream and food science were the main topics of discussion with Stephen Evans, manager of Mizzou's Buck's Ice Cream, and Dr. Andrew Clarke, associate professor of food science, when they appeared on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:46

A Forgotten Football Game After an Atomic Bombing.

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/11

Greg Mitchell, a well-known author and filmmaker, joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to discuss his new PBS documentary about a military football game that was played in Nagasaki, Japan soon after a nuclear bomb was dropped on the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:27

State Representative Reacts To The Governor's Vetoes...

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/11

Rep. Adrian Plank of Boone County's 47th Missouri House District talked to Ted Farnen of "Columbia Today" about the governor's vetoes of state budget items affecting Boone County and why he is running for a seat on the board of the Boone County Electric Cooperative. #MoLegSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:20

Superman stands the test of time

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/10

Why is Superman such a beloved character? Is the new movie more true to the comic book character? We discuss with Columbia Comic Books founder Drew Stuart and Superman superfan Todd Alan of 101.5 KPLA. #Superman #ManOfSteelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:45

News from across Missouri with Matthew Pilger

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/08

The Missourinet's new reporter, Mathew Pilger, joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to talk about his background, and recent stories that he produced regarding the Highway Patrol, the Miss Missouri Pageant, competitive eating contests, and the MU Health Care/Anthem health insurance stalemate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:13

The New CPS Director of Secondary Education

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/08

Josh Johnson, a former teacher and administrator with Columbia Public Schools (CPS), was recently named the CPS executive director of secondary education. Josh joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" and recounted his days as a student, teacher, and administrator with the district and described his duties in his new job. #CPSBESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:09

The Missouri Scholars Academy

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/08

The Missouri Scholars Academy, a three-week program for Missouri high school rising juniors, was the topic of discussion with Academy co-directors Steve Keller and Doug Valentine when they appeared on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:14

Tax Dollars Funding Private Stadiums

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/08

Tannor Enyart, a reporter with Missouri Business Alert, talked to Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" about the national trend of public financing for private sports stadiums, and more specifically, about the effort of Missouri to keep the Royals and Chiefs in the Show-Me State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:51

A new book and exhibition from the State Historical...

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/02

Joan Stack and Susan Vale of the State Historical Society of Missouri joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to discuss a new book and exhibition that focuses on photographs taken during the 1950s through the early 1970s by a Howard County rural mail carrier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:22

What to expect at the Boone County Fair

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/02

Jessie Kempf, fair manager of the Boone County Fair, previewed the special events and activities of the fair, which will be held July 15-19, as a guest on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:58

The next James Bond movie, and new movies to see this...

Columbia Today ·

2025/07/02

The weekly entertainment report with Paul Friedman. Paul discussed the deaths of musical composer Lalo Schifrin and journalist Bill Moyers, who will be the new director of the next James Bond movie, and the new movies opening before the July 4th holiday. #JamesBondSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:09

Mizzou recruiting, the upcoming schedule, and more...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/30

Football recruiting, men's basketball's upcoming season schedule, and other Mizzou topics were the focus of the discussion between Calum McAndrew, Mizzou beat writer for the Columbia Daily Tribune, and Ted Farnen, host of "Columbia Today." #MizzouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:06

A conversation with Miss Missouri

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/30

Miss Missouri 2025, Courtney Rowe, joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to discuss her background, what it was like to win the Miss Missouri Pageant, how she's preparing for the Miss America Pageant, and why raising awareness about domestic abuse is important to her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:52

The Columbia Public Schools Foundation reduces school...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/26

Katie Harris, executive director of the Columbia Public Schools Foundation, was a guest on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen", and she discussed the foundation's recent donation to a fund to reduce the amount of school lunch debt, and she also revealed this year's six upcoming inductees to the foundation's Hall of Leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:15

Political Communication in the Modern Era

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/26

How government officials and political candidates effectively communicate was the topic of discussion with Professor Ben Warner of the University of Missouri when he appeared on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:53

Beating the Summer Heat with Matt Beckwith

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/26

Chief Meteorologist Matt Beckwith of KOMU-TV joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to explain the recent heat wave, safety tips for dealing with the heat, and how cuts could affect future weather research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:17

Summertime at the Columbia Missourian

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/25

Elizabeth Stephens, executive editor of the Columbia Missourian, joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to talk about the newspaper's new subscription rates, what stories are popular in the paper, and how the paper is published with a reduced staff in the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:10

Sports Tourism, The Columbia Mall, and more with COMO...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/25

On "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen," Jodie Jackson discussed topics such as sports tourism and the 40th anniversary of Columbia Mall as they were covered in COMO Magazine and the Columbia Business Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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