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      <description><![CDATA[In celebration of International Day of Play happening June 11, KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Rachel Thibodeau-Nielsen, Associate Professor at HDFS on the importance of play for children – namely, the evolving narratives around childhood play versus adulthood preparation, how play styles exist across a spectrum, and how adults can help facilitate true playtime for children, founded in a joy for play within themselves.<img src="https://feedpress.me/link/9515/17352757.gif" height="1" width="1"/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[KBIA's Rachael Norden continues her conversation with Dr. Kale Monk, Associate Professor at HDFS, on all things relationships – the good, the bad, and the lonely. In this episode, we explore loneliness, breakups, and what it can look like to navigate the natural ebb and flow of our relationships. Plus, resources for rural community members through HDFS’ new ShowMe Connection project.<img src="https://feedpress.me/link/9515/17350244.gif" height="1" width="1"/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Emily Ehling who directs "Catalyst," an upcoming dance concert, and about the new dance program within Mizzou's Theatre Department.Mizzou Theatre Department<img src="https://feedpress.me/link/9515/17322869.gif" height="1" width="1"/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[KBIA’s Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Brandon Boyd, Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Missouri on the MU Choral Union’s upcoming spring performance, Franz Schubert’s Mass in E flat Major, presented by the University Concert Series and in collaboration with the Columbia Civic Orchestra. Plus, a look at what’s coming down the line as the Choral Union plans its celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.<img src="https://feedpress.me/link/9515/17306843.gif" height="1" width="1"/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Growing up, what did you want to be? KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Kellie Seals, Assistant Extension Professor and 4-H State Specialist in College and Career Pathways on Career Awareness Month happening in March, and how programs like 4-H are equipping young people with the skills necessary to be life and work-ready.<img src="https://feedpress.me/link/9515/17288889.gif" height="1" width="1"/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Melissa Herzog, Associate Teaching Professor at HDFS and co-pilot of ShowMe Healthy Relationships (SMHR) on how SMHR provides free researched-based, federally funded relationship education to Missourians state-wide, changing how both single and coupled people navigate their relationships in all aspects of life.<img src="https://feedpress.me/link/9515/17278825.gif" height="1" width="1"/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Brandi Hamilton, a environmental specialist with the Missouri State Department of Health and Senior Services and Environmental Epidemiology, about the dangers of household radon. This tasteless and odorless gas can greatly increase risk of lung cancer and other cancers. The good news is the State of Missouri provides free, easy to use radon test kits, and if radon is detected they can recommend mitigation measures. MO Department of Health and Senior Services radon test kits<img src="https://feedpress.me/link/9515/17273802.gif" height="1" width="1"/>]]></description>
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