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Journalist and former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen delivers this daily program that is all about Columbia. Join Ted as he speaks with local leaders and keeps us informed on the issues that matter the most.
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- Aug 11, 202518 min
Former Missouri Governor Roger B. Wilson
For one of Ted Farnen's Final interviews on KFRU, Ted spoke with Roger B. Wilson. Wilson is originally from Boone Country, and served as the 52nd Governor of Missouri from 2000-2001. They spoke about the state of modern politics, and an upcoming event that benefits the families of fallen public safety employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 11, 202539 min
Ray Beck, longtime Columbia City Manager speaks with KFRU
For one of Ted Farnen's last interviews on KFRU, he spoke with Ray Beck. Beck worked for the City of Columbia for over 45 years, including 21 yeas as City Manager. He spoke with us about his history with the city, and an upcoming book about his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 6, 202516 min
A look back on Columbia Today
During one of Ted Farnen's last segments on Columbia Today, we looked back at some of the best interviews from across the past two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 6, 202530 min
Ted Farnen and the All-Star Sports Panel
During Ted Farnen's final episode of Columbia Today, he hosted an all-star sports panel! Listen in as Ted talks with Calem McAndrew from the Columbia Daily Tribune, Eli Hoff from the St. Louis Post Dispatch, and former Mizzou athlete Tom Whelihan about all things sports!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 6, 202522 min
Mizzou Athletics with Laird Veatch
For one of Ted Farnen's final interviews on KFRU, he spoke with Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch. He spoke about his past career as a college football player, how college athletics has changed so much in the past few years, and what the future holds for student athletes and college sports programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 6, 202530 min
College Sports with John Anderson
Before signing off, Ted Farnen hosted some great guests on Columbia Today! On this podcast, Ted talks with former ESPN anchor and current MU journalism professor John Anderson. They discussed his new teaching career, the cross country national championship that will be held in Columbia in November, and the future of Mizzou and college athletics in general.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 29, 202531 min
Local Attorney Dan Viets
Local attorney Dan Viets was a guest on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen," and he discussed the resolution of the "stacked tax" issue for recreational marijuana sales, the Jeffrey Epstein files, whether law enforcement should engage in vehicle chases with suspected law breakers, and whether cuts for public radio and TV are a good idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 25, 202534 min
Mizzou Broadcaster Chris Gervino
Chris Gervino, Mizzou football and basketball commentator and former sports director at KFRU and KOMU-TV, talked about his career and the upcoming Mizzou sports season on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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