In this bonus episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Sports Editor Tom Rackers about the process and approach to coverage during the fall sports season, which begins with Friday’s jamborees. To stay up to date on sports coverage, check out the Goal Lines podcast , subscribe to the sports newsletter , and follow @NTsports and our sports reporters on Twitter: @tjrackers , @trevhahn3 , @kyle_mcareavy and @actionjaxon05 . Stay tuned for a special section in the News Tribune on Aug. 26 previ...
Aug 18, 2022•12 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with JC Parks Director Todd Spalding about the challenges and opportunities facing Jefferson City parks. Click here to read our latest story about the parks department.
Aug 17, 2022•24 min
In this bonus episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Community Engagement Editor Layne Stracener about the Fisher Family Good Samaritan Awards and Redemption Inside the Walls concert. Links: Nominate someone for a Good Samaritan Award at newstribune.com/goodsamaritan . Read about the Good Samaritan Awards here. Learn more about this year's Redemption Inside the Walls concert here. Learn more about Redemption Inside the Walls and order tickets at redemptioninsidethewalls.com . Listen and...
Aug 12, 2022•10 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with City Government Reporter Anna Watson about the unclear future of Jefferson City transit as facilities, buses and equipment near the end of their lives, the Jefferson City budget faces a gap between transit revenue and expenses, and transit operators across Missouri face demands they can’t meet. If you have thoughts about how transit services could be improved or how the city should address it, email awatson@newstribune.com or gary@ne...
Aug 11, 2022•17 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with new Jefferson City School District Superintendent Bryan McGraw about his background and the challenges and opportunities facing the district.
Aug 03, 2022•22 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with longtime News Tribune Photographer Julie Smith about how she got into photojournalism, how the job has changed throughout the years, and what it’s been like to capture the highs, lows and everyday life the community for more than 30 years.
Jul 27, 2022•24 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Julie Allen, local author of “A History of Enslaved People of Osage County,” about the hidden stories of slaves who lived, suffered and died in Mid-Missouri and why it’s important to share these stories today. Allen spoke Monday at a night of remembrance for people who had lived enslaved in Osage County, hosted by the Missouri NAACP and First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City. Click here to watch the video of the event....
Jul 20, 2022•30 min
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with reporter Joe Gamm about allegations that a former Wardsville pastor absconded with about $320,000.
Jul 13, 2022•7 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Jefferson City Police Chief Eric Wilde about the public perceptions of police officers, how the job has changed over the years, the challenges and opportunities facing the police department, and what Wilde’s goals are as the new police chief.
Jul 07, 2022•26 min
In this bonus episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Mary Russell about her journey from farm girl to reporter to Missouri Supreme Court justice , how she's navigated the male-dominated field, and the challenges and opportunities the court system faces.
Jul 01, 2022•27 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Salute to America Event Coordinator Penny Smith about the annual Salute to America event in Jefferson City taking place July 3 and 4. For more information about the event, visit https://www.newstribune.com/special-sections/
Jun 29, 2022•10 min
In this bonus episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with City Government Reporter Anna Watson about Capt. Eric Wilde becoming the city's next police chief . We also hear from Wilde on what he’s most excited about and what he plans to bring to the table.
Jun 26, 2022•17 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Education Reporter Anna Campbell about transgender policies in schools and a policy in a local school district that has recently gained controversy.
Jun 22, 2022•18 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with reporter Ryan Pivoney about Lincoln University’s recruitment approach and how LU President John Moseley aiming to merge the two identities as an HBCU and regional college has gained criticism from the president of the university's National Alumni Association....
Jun 15, 2022•13 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Community Engagement Editor Layne Stracener about the News Tribune’s engagement efforts, including its involvement with Trusting News.
Jun 01, 2022•13 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and Education Reporter Anna Campbell chat about advanced placement and dual credit classes, as recent legislative changes could make college credits even more accessible to Missouri high school students. At the end of the episode, Anna also shares how she got into woodworking and talks about some of her favorite projects!
May 25, 2022•14 min
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and Public Safety Reporter Jeff Haldiman chat about police body cameras, as the Jefferson City Police Department plans to apply for a grant to implement a body camera program for officers.
May 18, 2022•16 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with artist Jim Dyke about his daily editorial cartoons, including how he gets inspiration, the process of creating them and some of his favorite ones.
May 11, 2022•11 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with reporter Ryan Pivoney about the history, demographics, enrollment and “dual identity” of Lincoln University, and how LU President John Moseley seeks to merge the two identities as an HBCU and regional college through different recruitment efforts. If you’re a Lincoln University student or alum, we would love to hear your perspective! Feel free to email Ryan at rpivoney@newstribune.com ....
May 04, 2022•16 min
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Leann Porrello, JC Parks cultural arts specialist and PorchFest organizer, about the upcoming PorchFest, including what to expect, how it has grown, and how it brings the community together. The event, which is in a different location this spring, includes music, art, activities, food and fun for the whole family.
Apr 27, 2022•15 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and Nicole Hillen, who covers City Council, chat about the demolition, repairs and redevelopment of properties along East Capitol Avenue.
Apr 13, 2022•26 min
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and Opinion Page Editor Gerry Tritz chat about the process of the News Tribune's opinion page.
Apr 06, 2022•19 min
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chat with reporters Jeff Haldiman and Joe Gamm about the Cole County Commission flipping a decision to install signage along county roads used as bike routes and how commissioners' road-sharing comments upset the cycling community....
Mar 30, 2022•16 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and reporter Joe Gamm talk about Alzheimer’s, including the science behind it, how it affects people, risk factors, and new information released in the Alzheimer’s Association’s report titled “2022 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures.”...
Mar 22, 2022•16 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and reporter Joe Gamm chat about a group of local veterans’ efforts to expand the Jefferson City National Cemetery.
Mar 16, 2022•12 min
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and Public Safety Reporter Jeff Haldiman chat about the Missouri State Penitentiary , which began its tour season last weekend with Housing Unit 4 back on the tours.
Mar 09, 2022•13 min
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and Education Reporter Anna Campbell chat about Gov. Mike Parson's proposed teacher pay raise plan.
Mar 03, 2022•14 min
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and reporter Ella McCarthy chat about the HALO Foundation’s upcoming art auction and efforts to address homelessness in Jefferson City.
Feb 23, 2022•10 min
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with business reporter Cameron Gerber about a state employee pay raise plan and local lawmakers' views on the issue.
Feb 16, 2022•16 min
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and reporter Ryan Pivoney chat about the latest news at Lincoln University, including how they have handled recent bomb threats made against historically Black colleges and universities, the state's long history of withholding land grant funds to support LU's agriculture department, and a $1 billion national grant to support climate-friendly farming, ranching and forestry practices at LU....
Feb 09, 2022•16 min
