Thinking Out Loud

<p class="MsoNormal">KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with returning guest, Dr. Melissa Herzog, Associate Teaching Professor at HDFS on National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (APAW), happening April 20-24, 2026 as a time to recognize, appreciate, and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours and make a profound difference in the lives of youth.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Francisco Palermo, Associate Professor at HDFS on National Kindergarten Day, the impacts of technology on early learning, and how early childhood education emphasizes developing the social skills children require before academia.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">KBIA&rsquo;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&rsquo;s upcoming spring performance, Franz Schubert&rsquo;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&rsquo;s coming down the line as the Choral Union plans its celebration of America&rsquo;s 250^th anniversary.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>MU CHORAL UNION w/ COLUMBIA CIVIC ORCHESTRA</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Presented by the University Concert Series</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, April 16 | 7:00 PM | Jesse Auditorium, MU Campus</p> <p class="MsoNormal">$23-29, inclusive of fees</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>EPISODE LINKS:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://music.missouri.edu/ensemble/choirs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MU Choral Union Page | </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/jesse-hall-columbia-mo-united-states/spring-choral-union-concert-and-civic-orchestra/2049615112457653/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook Event | </a><a href="https://am.ticketmaster.com/muconcerts/buy/ism/NkNKMDQxNg==" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purchase Tickets</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dr Boyd's Contact Information:</span> <em><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">[email protected]</span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Outro Music Credit:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Franz Schubert (1797-1828) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUa7Q68IDVs&amp;list=RDEUa7Q68IDVs&amp;start_radio=1&amp;t=5s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mass No. 6 in E flat Major, D 950: I. Kyrie</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>