In addition to exploring common dream symbols and using dreams as a problem solving tool, Tom and Nicole discuss her first book "How Dreams Speak" as well as the the process for getting a book published.

The city landfill is filling more quickly than expected and one reason is people throw away many things that can be recycled. Laurie Davis, with Springfield's Department of Environmental Services, joins Tom to discuss the ins and outs of recycling.

Daily Citizen reporters Jackie Rehwald and Steve Pokin join Tom to discuss their investigation of domestic violence in Greene County. While abuse affects thousands of lives here every year, many people still don't believe it's widespread or much of an issue.

Regina Greer Cooper, executive director of the Springfield-Greene County Library District, provides insights into the contentious issue of banning books, shedding light on new Missouri regulations and the potential impact on both library patrons and librarians.

Brian Fogle, president of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, talks with Tom about the organization's humble beginnings, its extraordinary growth and impact on Southwest Missouri as CFO approaches its 50th anniversary.

Springfield author Nancy Allen shares her nonlinear career path, from high school activist to trial lawyer to becoming a bestselling author of legal thrillers.

Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller provides an overview on Missouri elections procedures, as well as processes implemented to maintain election integrity, as voters prepare for the April 4 municipal elections.

Local historian and realtor Richard Crabtree discusses how past development has shaped Springfield, its neighborhoods and some of the present challenges facing the city's future growth.

Fine art photographer Julie Blackmon discusses inspiration, her approach to making images and the trajectory of her career with Kansas City gallerist Bill Haw of Haw Contemporary.

Tom visits with Judge Michael Cordonnier about career highlights — and his thoughts about the current and future of Missouri's judicial system — as Cordonnier nears retirement after 15 years on the bench, including the last five years as presiding judge for Greene County Circuit Courts.