Columbia Today

About Columbia Today

Journalist and former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen delivers this daily program that is all about Columbia.  Join Ted as he speaks with local leaders and keeps us informed on the issues that matter the most.  Listen live every weekday afternoon from 4-6pm on KFRU.

Publisher

Cumulus Columbia-Jefferson City

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2023

Latest episode

11 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

591 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Aug 2025

   Former Missouri Governor Roger B. Wilson

   For one of Ted Farnen's Final interviews on KFRU, Ted spoke with Roger B. Wilson. Wilson is originally from Boone Country, and served as the 52nd Governor of Missouri from 2000-2001. They spoke about the state of modern politics, and an upcoming event that benefits the families of fallen public safety employees. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   11 Aug 2025

   Ray Beck, longtime Columbia City Manager speaks with KFRU

   For one of Ted Farnen's last interviews on KFRU, he spoke with Ray Beck. Beck worked for the City of Columbia for over 45 years, including 21 yeas as City Manager. He spoke with us about his history with the city, and an upcoming book about his career. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   6 Aug 2025

   A look back on Columbia Today

   During one of Ted Farnen's last segments on Columbia Today, we looked back at some of the best interviews from across the past two years. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Who has been a guest on Columbia Today

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Matthew Pilger
• Josh Johnson
• Steve Keller
• Doug Valentine
• Tannor Enyart

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

16,957,183

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

82

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.