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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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32:20

Trump, marijuana, recycling, Biden robots and more...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/09

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 #ComoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:19

George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and more in our weekly...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/09

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 #HollywoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:02

Talkin' Battlehawks with Brian Stull

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/06

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 #KawIsTheLawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:22

Winner of the Missouri History Day Contest from...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/06

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 #CPSBestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:37

Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/05

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 #ColumbiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:08

Funding Cuts for Local Libraries

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/04

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 #comoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:15

Spotlighting the St. Louis Zoo

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/04

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.

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22:37

Ted Farnen interviews Scooby Doo (kind of).

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/03

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 #VoiceoverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:23

Will Missouri help finance stadiums for the Chiefs...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/03

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 #ChiefsKingdomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:50

Columbia Public Schools' Partners in Education program

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/02

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.

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11:25

Box office records, Karate Kid Legends, and more with...

Columbia Today ·

2025/06/02

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 #moviesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:49

So many services for Mizzou Students

Columbia Today ·

2025/05/29

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 #ColumbiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:50

The editor of COMO magazine talks about the upcoming...

Columbia Today ·

2025/05/29

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 #HistorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:42

Get ready for Anchorfest in Centralia

Columbia Today ·

2025/05/28

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 #MissouriSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:27

Juneteenth events with the Columbia Convention and...

Columbia Today ·

2025/05/28

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 #comoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:30

Talking Pasta with an Award Winning Columbia...

Columbia Today ·

2025/05/27

Shelly La Fate, owner of Columbia's Pasta La Fata, talked to Ted on "Columbia Today" about why she opened her restaurant, the type of food she served, and her winning of a statewide award. #Columbia #Food #Foodie #pasta #localSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:35

Summer Blockbusters with Paul Friedman

Columbia Today ·

2025/05/27

Ted talks with Hollywood Insider Paul Friedman about this year's summer blockbusters. We also get details about Billy Joel canceling his concert tour for health reasons, and new life for the S.W.A.T TV show. #movies #liloandstitch #missionimpossible #tomcruise #columbiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:25

Lawrence Bowers, former Mizzou Basketball star

Columbia Today ·

2025/05/22

Ted had former Mizzou basketball star Laurence Bowers on the program to talk about the Mizzou Alumni Basketball Game and his summer basketball camps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:26

Dr. Kerry Townsend, CPS Library Media Coordinator

Columbia Today ·

2025/05/22

Encouraging summer reading for local students was the focus of discussion during Dr. Kerry Townsend's appearance on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:20

Dr. Joy Powell, Mizzou Summer Repertory Theatre

Columbia Today ·

2025/05/22

Joy Powell, artistic director of the Mizzou Summer Repertory Theatre, discusses this summer's lineup of plays and musicals on the Mizzou campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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