Columbia Morning With David Lile

Sheriff Carey talks about his department's staffing, end-of-year evaluations, younger employees, and efforts to evaluate jail population. He gives details about felons versus those in jail because of misdemeanors.

Dr. Shenker helps prepare families for gatherings where a loved one is struggling with dementia. What is the best attitude and approach to take?

Mayor Treece discusses appointing members of the Downtown Columbia Improvement District, a grant to fund four police officers, Vision Zero, and other topics.

Mr. Isaacks and Dr. Zerrer talk about the VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, its mission, and the importance of keeping privatization from interfering with that mission.

Dr. Gaines discusses the UM Board of Curators decision to fund phase one of a new School of Music building. She also tells what is needed to reach phase two.

Dr. Parker-Oliver talks about surviving the holidays. She speaks from her personal and professional experiences about dealing with loss during the holidays.

Ken Dean talks about the upcoming Western Farm Show set for the final weekend in February in Kansas City.

Mary Ann Shaw discusses her life in Boone County as teacher, parent, wife to superintendent, and tells her experience in Hawaii as a nine-year-old girl when Pearl Harbor was attached.

Dr. Govindarajan discusses research on bio markers and recent information about Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Shenker discusses a recent study that says there has been a decline in the rate of dementia in the U.S. He also offers some advice about how to connect with a family member who has Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Joel Shenker talks about a recent study that says the rate of dementia is dropping in the U.S. He also offers tips on how to reach out to family members who are in various stages of dementia.

Mayor Treece discusses Columbia, Missouri, city council business. Topics include the importance of the University of Missouri to the community, meeting with Jefferson City and Ashland mayors, zoning laws, student housing, inconvenience fees.

Dr. Sunna talks about lung cancer, symptoms, treatment, prevention. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Steven Johnson talks about how our "delights/play/trifles" change serious history.

Tristan Gooley discusses his newest book. Gooley is the Natural Navigator.

Lisa Napoli discusses her new book RAY & JOAN: THE MAN WHO MADE THE MCDONALD'S FORTUNE AND THE WOMAN WHO GAVE IT ALL AWAY.

Terry Ganey talks about the tone of this year's political campaign and the state of news and media in light of the Presidential campaign.

Sen. McCaskill discusses Amendment 2 on the Missouri ballot. It would restrict campaign contributions. The conversation centers on the role of money in elections.

Colin Dickey talks about his book GHOSTLAND: AN AMERICAN HISTORY IN HAUNTED PLACES