Two presidents are joining Mayor Rickenmann in the studio for this week's episode. Join the trio as they discuss the future of the university, how to keep students in town and how to connect the university to its city. 

The founder of Soda City Market, Emile DeFelice joins Mayor Rickenmann on the podcast to talk about how the city got its name and how we can improve Cola moving forward. He also gives a few hints for what he is doing next. 

Robert Lominack from the Richland One School Board joins the show to talk about the issues in the Columbia public school system and what he is doing to fix them. 

Kassy Alia Ray has an incredible story and an even greater mission. Today she is sitting down with the mayor to talk about improving relationships between the police and the communities they serve. 

In just a few short months on the job Lamont Paris is already making big moves. Listen to the Mayor and Coach Paris discuss the upcoming season and how Coach is fitting in to his new city.

On the heels of launching his new restaurant Railroad BBQ, Kevin Gray joins the mayor on this episode of Around Town. Nobody knows Columbia like Kevin, so tune in for a reflection on how the city became what it is today and how it will improve over the next few years. Stick around after that for plenty of hilarious stories and hot takes from Kevin and Mayor Rickenmann. 

Mayor Rickenmann sits down with legendary artist, producer, and engineer, Jay Matheson, to talk about the music scene in Columbia. They discuss their favorite artists from the past and new artists that excite them. Join the conversation as they take you back in time, swapping stories about the days of Hootie, Tootie and the Jones, and Widespread Panic. 

New buildings are popping up in all four corners of Columbia and everyone wants to know what is coming next. For today’s episode, Mayor Rickenmann is joined by Frank Cason to discuss all the improvements and developments coming to Cola over the next few years.

The real estate boom has taken Columbia by storm. Everybody is buying, selling, renovating, or doing all three. It's a tricky market to navigate, but thankfully, Taylor Oxendine from Central Carolina Realtors Association, is joining the show to educate eager buyers and sellers on how to handle their investments. Tune in!

Emilie Blanchard's grab-n-go storefront, Tasty As Fit, has changed the health food scene in Columbia forever. Find out how she did it, what inspired her, and what's next for her business.