The Current: The Future of Vidwest
Since 2019, Columbia’s non-profit Vidwest Studios has “worked to advance the art of cinematic storytelling in Missouri and to serve Columbia’s growing grassroots media community.” For all of those years, funding for the community media center was provided by the City of Columbia. That funding is not guaranteed for next year. Vidwest co-founder and studio…
The Current: The Center Project looks ahead and Boone County’s Clerk talks elections
The Center Project The Center Project provides safe, affirming space, programs and resources for LGBTQIA+ people in Mid-Missouri. On a recent episode of ‘The Current’, the Project’s new Executive Director Mel Constantine Miseo discussed their work and plans for the future of the Columbia-based non-profit. Also on the show, Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon previewed…
The Current: Live in-studio with The Onions
Local Columbia, Missouri pop band The Onions stopped by KOPN recently. Heather and Trevor visited with Taylor Bacon and John Galbrith about their musical histories, their friendship, and how success looks to them. The show featured a few live performances from the band’s latest albums. This program originally aired on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 on…
The Current: True/False Preview
This weekend, the True/False Film Festival returns to Columbia. Heather O’Connor and Trevor Harris interviewed three members of the fest team with a look ahead to some of the films and concerts happening this weekend.
The Current: Mick Brewer on the Power in Communication
Our communications are what we say and what we don’t say. Some people say what they want, when they want. Others monitor what you say in order to seem more like members of the dominant group. Communications scholar Dr. Mick Brewer talked with Trevor Harris in advance of a lecture Brewer gave on how we…
The Current: No Mo’ Income Tax?
Among the major issues that the Missouri General Assembly is considering during its 103rd session is a proposal to eliminate the state’s income tax. Trevor Harris visited with The Missouri Independent’s Deputy Editor Rudi Keller about the what such a move could mean for those who work and shop in Missouri. This segment originally aired…
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