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In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Helias Catholic High School Principal Spencer Allen about artificial intelligence. They explore the definition of AI, discussing its applications -- both positive and negative -- in everyday life and in the school setting. He offers tips for those wanting to use AI in practical ways, touching on the importance of maintaining ethical use, fostering soft skills and using AI as a tool for learning.

Read our recent news story about AI here: Helias Catholic finds new ways to teach ethics, use of AI technology

Read our opinion story here: Our Opinion: Helias offers good lesson about AI

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Kevin Lohraff, manager of Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City, about deer hunting season in Missouri, including how big the deer population is, how conservation manages the size and health of the population, and an upcoming managed deer hunt at Runge.

Learn more about deer hunting season in Missouri at mdc.mo.gov.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Jefferson City Police Chief Eric Wilde about fentanyl, including what it is, the dangers of it, approaches to try to abate it, and how prevalent it is in the community.

Read our recent story about fentanyl in Jefferson City here: Police, EMS: Fentanyl cases on downswing

In this week’s episode, we dive into the topic of child care and get three perspectives from leaders in our community. Editor Gary Castor chats with Angela Hirsch, executive director of the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, Erin Vader, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Jefferson City, and Paula Benne, owner of C&S Employment Solutions.

Read our recent story on child care here: Local groups look to address child care crisis

Click here to take a survey on child care for parents, providers and employers in Cole County.

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Do you have a story or podcast idea? We’d love to hear it! Send your ideas to Editor Gary Castor at [email protected].

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Karen Taylor, associate pastor at First United Methodist Church, who works on various initiatives to address homelessness in Jefferson City. They discuss Jefferson City's current state of homelessness, possible solutions, and initiatives such as Project Homeless Connect and Room at the Inn homeless shelter.

For more information about organizations that aim to address homelessness in Jefferson City, visit the links below.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Leann Porrello, Porchfest JCMO organizer and cultural arts specialist for Jefferson City Parks and Recreation, about the upcoming Porchfest scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Oct. 1 on Forest Hill Avenue.

Visit jcparks.com/event/porchfest or check out Porchfest JCMO on Facebook for more information.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Redemption Inside the Walls founder and co-organizer Paula Benne about the history of Redemption Inside the Walls and everything you need to know about this year's event.

The fifth annual Redemption Inside the Walls, featuring the presentation of the Fisher Family Good Samaritan Awards and headliner Natalie Grant, is Sept. 23 at the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fairgrounds, 1445 Fairgrounds Road.

Click here to learn more about the concert, and here to learn more about the Fisher Family Good Samaritan Award winners. To buy tickets and learn more about Redemption Inside the Walls, visit redemptioninsidethewalls.com.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Puppies for Parole Program Director Jennifer Liebi about Puppies for Parole, a program where selected offenders in Missouri prisons have the opportunity to become trainers to rescue dogs.

Click here to learn more about Puppies for Parole in our recent story, and click here to read our opinion piece about the program.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with United Way of Central Missouri President Lee Knernschield about the United Way's addition of three local nonprofits as partner agencies and how this year's campaign is going.

To donate or learn more about the United Way of Central Missouri, visit unitedwaycemo.org.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Caster chats with Lincoln University President John Moseley about ongoing initiatives and goals for Lincoln University. Moseley highlights the importance of supporting students through programs like paid internships and the university's bridge program to improve retention and success rates, as well as efforts to break down misconceptions and increase engagement between Lincoln University and the broader community.