Going Public
Covering everything from education and politics to conservation efforts and health/science, nothing is off-limits on KRCU's Going Public. This locally-produced program provides a space for officials and community members to speak on the latest news in - and issues facing - the southeast Missouri region.
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With details about food assistance being quickly changing and uncertain in recent months, attention turns to non-profits as they endeavor to keep people well-fed. On this episode of Going Public we speak will Heather Collier, the Donor Relations and Communications Manager of Southeast Missouri Food Bank, about what both those in need of food assistance and those considering donating may be wondering.
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Dr. Steven Hoffman talks about the historic preservation program, some of the work students do and the hands-on experience they receive as well as some of the behind the scenes work that goes into saving historic buildings.
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A highlighting coverage of the Arrow's latest print product, the the special section piece "Cut Ties" discusses the decline in international students at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), noting their vital contributions to campus culture and diversity.
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SEMO Chief of Police Dr. Rich Flotron sat down with Dan Woods to discuss recent changes within the University Police Department.
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In this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with 'Abide In Love' board member, Susie Johnson, about the group's support for local immigrants and family members who are ICE detainees in the Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center.
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On Monday, October 27, we spoke with Heather Collier, the Donor Relations and Communications Manager, about the upcoming 'Empty Bowls' funding events on Fri. Nov. 7, and the looming Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits cut due to the ongoing federal shutdown.
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KRCU's Dan Woods spoke with Hidden Brain host Shankar Vedantam as the show celebrates 10 years on the air.
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On this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with Dr. Kay Kizer, with 'Kays Carry-On' and Matiss Vitols Vitolins', founder of 'Impact1More', who teamed up for the month-long clothing and essentials drive, 'Socktober', to fill the needs of foster care youth and others in the area.
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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Manager Jojo Stuart sat down with us to discuss the openings of afternoon flights to Dallas, Texas beginning in December as well as the seasonal flights to Pensacola, Florida starting in April. Stuart speaks on the Department of Transportation's decision to renew Cape Airport’s contract with Contour Airlines as well as repairs and additions to airport facilities such as the new terminal, repairs of the taxiways, and a larger hangar built for the SEMO Aviation program
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On Thursday, Sept. 4, The Safe House of Southeast Missouri announced that its Executive Director, Jessica Hill, had accepted the position of Chief Public Affairs Officer with the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MOCADSV) and will be leaving the Safe House at the end of September 2025.