Talk about a tough job but D'Markus Thomas Brown is taking on the task of reducing violent crime in the city especially among younger people. How does he plan to tackle the mission? Find out on this MM with Simon.

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Sunday's tornado that destroyed the city's recycling facility could have been even worse as we find out on this MM with Simon. Also, could a second roll cart now be in our future once that facility is re-built? Listen to Jason West with the City of Columbia's Utility department.

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It's an extremely hostile time for refugees in the US at the moment. How is that affecting the mission of Columbia's City of Refuge? We find out on this MM with Garrett Rucinski, Director of Engagement for City of Refuge.

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Big news for the Columbia Regional Airport this week as the council signed off on funds to resurface the gravel parking lot. Mike Parks talks about that and other airport improvements as well as the chances of another airline joining American Airlines on this MM with Simon.

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What can the city do while we have no recycling after the tornado on Easter Sunday? Don Waterman has some ideas and discusses possible solutions on this MM with Simon.

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Well, in a bit of good news for travelers, gas prices are down in Missouri, and you might be surprised to find out where you'll find the most expensive gas over Easter Weekend (hint: not Columbia!). Nick Chabarria with AAA has the details.

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Jadie Arnett is a Columbia native and graduate of Rock Bridge High School. Her artwork "Woven Together" was selected as the official FIFA World Cup poster for Kansas City. It's a massive honor and you may also be familiar with some of Jadie's other artwork if you enjoy a certain Kansas City area beer! Find out more on this MM with Simon.

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CACC Culinary Arts Director Brook Harlan joined Simon to tell listeners how you can help send some of the award-winning kids in his program to Nationals in Atlanta in June.

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