Around Town with @ColaMayor

Latest Episodes:

G.A.N.G.S. in Peace Initiative and ReCreation Athletics with Bishop Eric Davis of Word of God Church Jun 29, 2022

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Join Mayor Rickenmann and Bishop Eric Davis for their discussion on the G.A.N.G.S. IN PEACE initiative. A groundbreaking moment in Columbia's history that will change the city for the better. Bishop Davis was instrumental in bringing together gang leaders with public officials to broker this historic accomplishment. Hear his side of the story right here.

Preserving History and Revitalizing the City with Historic Columbia's Robin Waites & Kim Crafton Jun 22, 2022

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Columbia has a history unlike any other, and who better to talk about it than Robin Waites and Kim Crafton from Historical Columbia? From the launch of the new Hampton Preston greenhouse to future plans for performing arts centers, there is no shortage of fresh and interesting conversations on this epidsode.

The Biggest Improvements Coming to Columbia with Susan Boyd & George Bailey from the Boyd Foundation Jun 15, 2022

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Fresh off the ribbon cutting of the new Hampton-Preston greenhouse, the Boyd foundation is sitting down with Daniel to talk about their upcoming projects and their ongoing mission to make Columbia a more beautiful city.

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The Rising Cost of Development in Columbia with Todd Corley Jun 08, 2022

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As Columbia continues to develop and expand, our contractors are more important than ever. Todd Corley has been in the game for a long time, so tune in to hear Mayor Rickenmann and Todd discuss the the pains and pleasures of developing a booming city.

The Best Places to Eat in Columbia with Chris Trainor from The State Jun 01, 2022

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For years, Chris Trainor has served Columbia in different roles for many of the city's best publications. Now he's making brackets about burgers and reporting on all the best food this city has to offer. Join Daniel and Chris for their conversation on Cola's food scene, the peaks and valleys of a growing city, and iconic Columbia art.

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Bringing Businesses Back to Five Points with Amy Beth Franks from The Gourmet Shop May 25, 2022

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Amy Beth Franks, the owner of The Gourmet Shop, talks fixing Five Points, the challenges of a restaurateur, and her favorite cheeses.

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New Restaurants and Old Flames with Kristian Niemi May 18, 2022

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One of Cola's best restaurateurs sits down with Mayor Rickenmann to talk about finding motivation, rebuilding Mr. Friendly's, and what's next for Cola's food scene.

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Life Changing Moments and Leather Working with Laddie Howard May 04, 2022

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Laddie Howard sits down with Mayor Rickenmann to talk law, lobbying, and leather making.

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