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In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with HALO Founder/CEO Rebecca Welsh about The HALO Foundation, a nonprofit that helps homeless youth through housing and programs. 

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell about her background, the evolving role of women in the legal profession and challenges and opportunities facing the Missouri Supreme Court today.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Taisir Yanis about his history as the owner of Yanis Coffee Zone and its success in downtown Jefferson City as well as his new business venture, Izzy's Burgers and Shakes.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with News Tribune reporters about the News Tribune's annual "A Christmas Wish" series in which we share the stories of those whose lives have been impacted by United Way of Central Missouri and its partner agencies. He chats with the reporters about the stories they wrote for this year's "A Christmas Wish" and their takeaways from the experience.

Read this year's A Christmas Wish stories at the links below:

A Christmas Wish: Series to highlight enriching work of United Way agencies

A Christmas Wish: Boys and Girls Club becomes second home to teen

A Christmas Wish: Disabled worker grateful for opportunity at Capitol Projects

A Christmas Wish: Common Ground helps single mother find stability

A Christmas Wish: Little Explorers provides family entertainment, support for mother of three to return to work

A Christmas Wish stories will continue to be shared each day through Dec. 24. To learn more about the United Way and ways to donate or get involved, visit unitedwaycemo.org.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Tiffany George, a licensed professional counselor at SSM Health, who offers tips and coping strategies to manage stress and mental health issues, find balance and create a more realistic, healthy way of living during the holidays -- or any time of year.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Don Hentges, Jefferson City Veterans Council president and Wreaths for Heroes chairman, about Wreaths for Heroes, an annual event where volunteers place wreaths on the graves of veterans at Jefferson City National Cemetery.

To volunteer at Wreaths for Heroes on Saturday, Dec. 9, bring a truck to the warehouse on Jefferson Plaza at 7:30 a.m. or arrive at Jefferson City National Cemetery, 1024 E. McCarty St., by 8:30 a.m.

Related news: Russellville High School students lay wreaths at Enloe Cemetery

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Melissa Hatfield, lead pastor at First Baptist Church, where Jefferson City Room at the Inn is now located. They chat about how the overnight winter shelter operates, why First Baptist Church decided to become involved, changes that come with the relocation, and how the community can help address the needs of the homeless population in Jefferson City.

Click here to read our recent story about Room at the Inn, and click here for opportunites to donate and volunteer.

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In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Cara Alexander Stark, Downtown Association president and Living Windows chairwoman, and Alex Bobbitt, communications/film manager at the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau and Living Windows committee member, about the 35th annual Living Windows taking place Dec. 1 in downtown Jefferson City. They chat about the history of the event, the classic and new features taking place this year, and what they personally enjoy most about Living Windows.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Wardsville, about priorities for the legislative session beginning Jan. 3.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Toxic Tournaments co-founder Caleb McGennis about esports and the upcoming Outbreak '23 eSports training camp and tournament in Jefferson City.

Click here to learn more about the Outbreak '23 eSports Camp, and click here to learn more about the Outbreak '23 Tournament.