The Joplin Globe

In this week's episode, Addison Langford, of Pocketoid (pocketoidpodcast.com), speaks to us about Sen. Josh Hawley's proposed legislation dealing with pay-to-win video games and their microtransactions and loot boxes. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, www.incompetech.com.

In this week's episode of "In Case You Missed It," we speak with Justin Titus, a senior forecaster with the National Weather Service, about Tuesday's string of tornadoes and how storm detection has improved in the years since the Joplin tornado of 2011.

In this week's podcast, attorney Mark Pedroli talks about government use of confidential messaging apps, why that practice doesn't line up with Missouri law and what can be done to strengthen Missouri's open records laws in the future.

In this week's episode, Ann Lile, associate professor of theater at Missouri Southern State University, talk about the upcoming "These Things Fall Apart" series of student-directed one-act plays, the values of a black box theater and why these plays are treats for theatergoers.

Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode of "In Case You Missed It," Jean Kiddoo, of the FCC, explains why TV stations switching frequencies will help usher in new 5G internet networks across the country, especially in rural areas. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode, we dive into one of the Globe's most popular recurring features: Ryan Talken, assistant director of the Joplin Health Department, will share more about the department's health inspections that appear in each Monday's edition. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode of "In Case You Missed It," Stephen Gilbreth joins us to talk about his appointment as the new principal of Joplin High School, covering bullying, security, graduation and the one music award he'd like to win one day.

Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode of "In Case You Missed It," we celebrate the return of Third Thursday. Lori Haun, director of the Downtown Joplin Alliance, talks about the event and what's on tap for the rest of the year. Music: "Happy Alley," by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode of "In Case You Missed It," Globe columnist Bill Caldwell talks about the upcoming Globe Spelling Bee, what it's like to be a judge and how it makes a difference for participants.

In this week's episode of "In Case You Missed It," Nadine Strossen, author of "Hate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship," speaks to us about free speech and open records in advance of Missouri Sunshine Week.