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Studio Live Call In

Studio Live is a monthly show that features conversations about current issues and challenges facing our community. We bring together a panel of experts on each show to answer your questions. From religious diversity to sustainability to child abuse, this program tackles important topics in an intelligent way. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and meaningful public dialogue.

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Journalism, Information Consumption, and the 2012 Election Season

Missy Shelton

The in-studio guests for this program included Dr. Andy Cline, Dr. Brian Calfano, and Kevin Swift, all professors at Missouri State University.

Poverty, Homelessness, and Kids

Missy Shelton

Tuesday, April 5th at 10am, we'll discuss how poverty and homelessness are impacting kids and youth in Springfield. Our guests will include Becky Morgan, Attendance Coordinator for Springfield Public Schools and Michelle Garand, Director of Community Collaborative Initiatives for Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Join our discussion during the program by calling in or emailing us your questions and comments.

November Election Preview

Missy Shelton

Join us Friday, June 25th at noon as MSU Political Science Professors Dr. Brian Calfano and Dr. Mark Rushefsky take your questions about this November's election. We'll discuss the big races, including the U.S. Senate race, and how the political landscape looks across the state.

The Importance of Non-Profits Having Strong Leadership

Missy Shelton

Our discussion focuses on the importance of having strong leadership in the non-profit sector and how these leaders and their organizations impact our community. Our guests are Brian Fogle from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Dr. Mike Stout, assistant professor of sociology at Missouri State University. KSMU's Missy Shelton co-hosts the program with Dr. Libby Rozell, Director of the MBA program in the MSU College of Business Administration.

Getting Youth Interested in Science

Missy Shelton

This month's program examines ways to get young people involved in science. Our guests will be Dean of the MSU College of Natural and Applied Sciences Dr. Tammy Jahnke, Executive Director of JVIC Ryan Giedd, and Springfield Public Schools Science Coordinator Anne Wallenmeyer. MSU Provost Dr. Belinda McCarthy will co-host the program with KSMU's Missy Shelton.

The Cultural and Ethnic Heritage of the Ozarks

Missy Shelton

This month's program examines international influences on the Ozarks from a historical and cultural perspective. We'll discuss settlement patterns and the cultural legacies that remain from these early groups that came to the Ozarks. Our guests will be musician and author Gordan McCann and Missouri State University History Professor Brooks Blevins. MSU Vice President of Research and Economic Development Dr. Jim Baker will co-host the program with KSMU's Missy Shelton.

International Business Influences on the Ozarks

Missy Shelton

Join KSMU Friday, February 12 at noon for our next Studio Live call-in program. Our topic will be international business influences on the Ozarks. Guests will include Carie Samuel of Marisol and Kathy Simon of Allen Filters. Your co-hosts for the program will be Dr. Jim Baker, Vice President of Research and Economic Development at MSU and KSMU's Missy Shelton.

International Business Influences on the Ozarks

Missy Shelton

In this Studio Live discussion, our co-hosts Missy Shelton and Missouri State Vice President of Research and Academic Development Jim Baker discuss with the panel international business influences on the Ozarks. Our guests, local business professionals Kathy Simon and Carie Samuel respond to listener calls and emails.

Ethics in Business

Missy Shelton

In this Studio Live discussion, our co-hosts Missy Shelton and Missouri State Professor Dr. Libby Rozell discuss with the panel how the role of ethics in business. Our guests, local business owner Shawn Askinosie and Dr. Mary Coulter of the Missouri State Management Department respond to listener calls and emails.

The Role of Medical Ethics in Modern Medicine

Jennifer Moore

In this Studio Live discussion, our co-hosts Jennifer Moore and Missouri State Professor Libby Rozell discuss with the panel how the study of medical ethics has affected issues such as the doctor-patient relationship and end-of-life decisions. Our guests, Dr. Bob Lunn of MSU and Dr. Robert Saylor of St. John's, weigh in with the latest research and respond to listener calls and emails.

Literacy and Multi-cultural literacy issues

Missy Shelton

Co-hosts Missy Shelton and Missouri State University Provost Dr. Belinda McCarthy discuss literacy and multi-cultural literacy issues with our panel of guests.

International Influences on the Ozarks

Missy Shelton

Co-hosts Missy Shelton and Dr. Jim Baker discuss International Influences on the Ozarks. The guests are Dr. Madeleine Kernen, Department Head for Modern and Classical Languages and Brad Bodenhausen, Executive Vice President, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

Experts Discuss Migraines And Pain Involving The Face And Jaw

Jennifer Moore

Migraine headaches and facial/jaw pain: what causes them, what are the local options for people who suffer from them, and what local research is done to learn more about them? Listen in as co-hosts Jennifer Moore and Dr. Michael Nietzel discuss the situation with guests Dr. Paul Durham, professor of biology at MSU, who studies what causes migraines; and Dr. Joseph Kerwin, a Springfield dentist who has limited his practice to TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) and Facial Pain. TMJD deals with the joints, muscles, ligaments of the jaw. As always, we invite your questions and comments on Studio Live Call-in on KSMU.

Growing Older In the Ozarks: Issues Facing The Elderly

Missy Shelton

Dr. Michael Nietzel and co-host Missy Shelton discuss issues and options for the elderly in the Ozarks. Our guests were Dr. Bradley Fisher, Professor of Psychology at Missouri State University, and Janice Piper, Information and Assistance Director with the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging. Listen in as they discuss the issues and take your calls.