Columbia Morning With David Lile

Chris Bowling, Megan McNew, Ryan DeLeon talk about CEC's performance of Heathers.

Dr. Kim and Sheena Greitens are co-directors of the MU Institute for Korean Studies which opens officially February 9. He discusses the plans for the institution, its goals and work, and he summarizes some of the political scene in South Korea and the plight of refugees from North Korea.

Organist John Walker talks about the history of pipe organs, performance, and his February 4, 2017 concert at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, Missouri.

Mayor Treece discusses issues that the Columbia, Missouri, city council takes up in February. Those topics include the revision of the Unified Development Code, city's sale of land to Aurora Organic Dairy, and two development projects that will affect established neighborhoods.

Nargess Golshan came to the U.S. to pursue a PhD in accountancy. She holds a visa from Iran. She discusses the affect of the Trump order on travel bans for people from seven countries, including Iran.

Dr. Parry talks about the renewed interest in Sinclair Lewis' 1935 novel IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE. She addresses similarities between that book and the current political scene in the U.S.

Dr. Stealey discusses the exhibit ROOTED, REVIVED, REINVENTED: BASKETRY IN AMERICA. The exhibit opens at the Museum of Art and Archaeology before heading on a national tour. She also talks about the upcoming Visual Art & Design Showcase.

University of Missouri history professor Steven Watts discusses his newest book: JFK AND THE MASCULINE MYSTIQUE: SEX AND POWER ON THE NEW FRONTIER

Jonathan Chait discusses the legacy of Barack Obama on the day that Obama became "former" President.

City Manager Matthes discusses the potential for Aurora Organic Dairy to bring a facility to Columbia, a city forum to discuss racial profiling, and when the recent survey of citizens about city services will be available.

Natasha Kaiser Brown talks about competing at the world-class level, coaching, and more. She is the speaker at the 2017 WIN Banquet which recognizes the accomplishments of females in sports.

Mayor Treece discusses ongoing interest in the police department and the future of Chief Ken Burton. Other topics: the announcement of the coming of Aurora Organic Dairy to Columbia, rezoning issues and whether neighborhood connectivity or isolation fits best, and the planning and zoning work on the current zoning code.

Coach Dorsey talks about the Ambassadors and about the team's upcoming game against the Calloway Hoopsters.

A discussion about Dr. Cornelison's recent recognition as a PECASE winner. She is one of 102 nationally receiving the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.

Dr. Cornelison reacts to her recent recognition as a recipient of the Presidential EarlY Career Awards for Scientists and EngineerS (PECASE).

A conversation with the former CIA analyst who was the first to give positive identification of Hussein and spent many sessions questioning the former president of Iraq.

A discussion about the Columbia School District's efforts to alleviate overcrowding at Gentry Middle School by sending some students to Jefferson Middle School.

Shane Winter from Metro Rotary Club in Columbia, Missouri, and Teri Walden from EnCircle Technologies. The rotary club is having a trivia night. Proceeds will go to support EnCircle.

Matt McCormick discusses the legislative priorities for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce for 2017. He covers topics of airport development, support for projects and University of Missouri, and other topics.

Chief Burton, during his regular appearance on Columbia Morning, discusses reporting accidents in bad weather, how police officers prepare for bad weather patrolling, policing Uber drivers and golf-cart shuttles, hiring officers through the recently approved federal grant, and community policing.