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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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32:22

Missouri-Based B-2 Bombers and the attack on Iran

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/25

Alisa Nelson, news director of the Missourinet, talked to Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today," about the use of the Missouri-based B-2 Stealth bombers in the attack on Iran, conservation programs targeted for women at Boone County's Nature School, Gov. Mike Kehoe's trade mission to France, and two new reporters at the Missourinet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:02

The Streaming Wars, The Jonas Brothers, and New...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/23

Our weekly report with Hollywood Insider Paul Friedman. This week, we talk about the streaming wars. You might be surprised to find out who is winning! We also talk about a new Jonas Brothers tour, and the latest releases at the box office. #Hollywood #JonasBrothers #Elio #28yearslaterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:07

Columbia Public School Finances

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/20

How do local schools spend taxpayer dollars? The finances of Columbia Public Schools were the topic of discussion with CPS' Chief Financial Officer Heather McArthur. #CPSBESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:57

The Show Me State Games

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/20

The Show-Me State Games start in one month, and Ted Farnen of "Columbia Today" hosted three Show-Me Games representatives, Director Bruce Ungles, Volunteer Coordinator Jessie Sida, and Intern Tommy Lock, to preview Columbia's largest summertime event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:26

The Heart of Missouri United Way campaign.

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/20

Wally Pfeffer and Nancy Toalson, this year's co-chairs of the Heart of Missouri United Way community campaign, joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to discuss the details of this year's campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:02

Short term rentals, increasing home values, and...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/20

Jim Horton and Russell Boyt joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" for their monthly segment on housing issues. This show includes discussion on short-term rentals, the increased assessed valuation for many properties, the monthly Boone County housing numbers, and Columbia's most expensive property currently on the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:50

Online scams and more with the Better Business Bureau

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/18

Tips about Real ID-compliant forms of identification and various scams that people could fall prey to were the focus of the discussion between Khesha Duncan, regional director of the Better Business Bureau, and Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today." #cybersecuritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:26

Missouri State politics with Rudi Keller

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/18

Rudi Keller of the Missouri Independent spoke with KFRU about what passed during the legislative special session and what could happen because of the legislature's actions. #MoLegSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:46

State Senator Stephen Weber talks about the Special...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/18

State Senator Stephen Webber spoke with KFRU to discuss the recent end of the regular legislative session, his questions about the governor's executive order for possible actions during protests, how he helped get funding for Mizzou's research reactor, and why he didn't vote for the incentive package for the Chiefs and Royals.#MoLeg #ChiefsKingdom #RoyalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:34

Talking about Good Dads

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/17

How to be a good dad was the topic of a Fathers Day weekend edition of "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen" with Raymond Hall of the organization "Good Dads."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:40

Brian Wilson, Quentin Tarantino, and more on the...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/17

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 #BradPittSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:51

The Cost of a New Era in College Sports.

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/13

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 #AthletePaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:11

Boone Health and Anthem Sign New 4 year Deal

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/13

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 #HealthInsuranceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:18

Kansas City stadium subsidies head to the Governor's...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/12

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 #StadiumFundingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:36

Columbia's first year of boys volleyball

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/12

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.

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16:32

Mizzou leads the way in Cybersecurity

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/12

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 #ColumbiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:10

Fire in the Sky lights up Columbia on the 4th of July

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/12

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.

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32:27

A Columbia true crime story with Gary Oxenhandler

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/11

"The Life of a Murder" is a book about the true local story of a senselessmurder 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 #ComoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:50

Shelter Garden celebrates 50 years in Columbia

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/11

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 #ComoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:44

A Transformative Era in College Sports

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/10

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 #athletepaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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