Columbia Today

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."

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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. #CPSBEST

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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."

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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.

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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. #MoLeg

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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 #ManOfSteel

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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.

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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. #CPSBEST

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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."

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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.

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