Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
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On this edition of the show, we get an update on the latest happenings with SEMO Alumni Director George Gasser; Nancy Palmeri tells us about "Innovation Dock" and how it gets high school students on campus to learn about what SEMO offers students on the River Campus and Brady Barke provides an update on SEMO Athletics.
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As we observe Veterans Day week, our attention naturally turns to gratitude. But across Missouri, supporting those who have served extends far beyond a seasonal thank you, it is deeply embedded in our state's economy, supply chains, and business community.
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Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women.
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President Trump is shaking up his closest advisers after Democrats made huge gains in the midterm elections.
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The president selected Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Miles Taylor, a former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff who worked with Miller.
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Through civic participation and liberal education, South Korean educators hope to "quietly stitch the fabric of our democracy…before it unravels beyond repair."
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Following Tuesday's "blue wave," Democrats have vowed to reign in ICE's power. What could they actually accomplish?
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Visitors, ecologists, park rangers and residents all love this wild barrier island off the coast of southern Georgia. But they have different ideas of how to best protect it.
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Countries are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the annual U.N. climate conference. Many are frustrated with the lack of focus on fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change.
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On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', Caffe Concerto host Mary Mims speaks with Michelle Tran, assistant director of Sikeston Little Theatre's production of 'Don't Dress For Dinner'. The show runs November 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th at 7:00 PM; and November 8th & 15th at 2:00 PM.
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