The Check-In

@KBIA's LIVE weekly call-in show where we connect through crisis, justice, and democracy. Check-in with us Thursdays at noon central time: 573-882-4991.

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This photo montage says it all - thank you, Check-In neighbors for showing up for this program. It has been such an honor meeting you on air, and also working with these people. Hats off to the brilliant @ispeakmedia who took us to new levels, and we have plans. Stay tuned!

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Our #TheCheckIn team's reaction to our last show... and @IsabellaPaxton2's great news! Tune into our rebroadcast to hear all about it.

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Miss today’s show? Don’t worry, The Check-In will re-broadcast on 91.3FM @KBIA tonight at 7pm. Tune in to hear our graduates receive wonderful advice from #TheCheckIn community!

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This has been the last show for his season of #TheCheckIn! We have big plans for the future of our show, so stay tuned!

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@IsabellaPaxton2 and @HannahMFrance look forward to the Tiger Walk "I think that's a really important part of saying goodbye and moving on to something that has been such a big part of your life for four years," Hannah said.

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"I was worried I was going to fail pre-school," @HannahMFrance said. "But my dad's always been in my corner reminding me that I won't fail. After 16 years of education, I'm ending my time as a student. And you can't flunk out of life."

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"We did not make it through this many years of homework assignments and weird professors to give up now," @IsabellaPaxton2 agrees.

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David still has schoolwork to finish before he graduates in ten days. "Everyone that is going to graduate will find their way to the end. It's all about endurance. That tsunami of relief is coming." Are you working on that mad dash? Comment below to share your story!

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@FrancescaHecker, also graduating from @Mizzou soon, reminds us that "nobody else has it together, so don't feel bad if you feel like you're not on the right path. Be nicer to yourself."

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@labbate_mariana is moving to New York for an internship with @nytimes and going to graduate school at @ColumbiaUniversity in the fall! She said that Bella saying that there's no right way "really calmed me down".

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"There's no one right way to do things," @IsabellaPaxton2 emphasizes, "there's 50,000 paths you could go down that would lead to happiness and success."

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@IsabellaPaxton2 gets sentimental: "Since this is our last episode of #TheCheckIn, our producers @ispeakmedia and @theradiogirl have been huge inspirations for me. Seeing them thrive has been a huge motivator for me."

[Mawa Iqbal (she/her) @mawa_iqbal]

Thanks for having me on! Miss you guys @KBIA 🥺

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Radio mom @theradiogirl says "I'm just dancing inside listen to the show with you two." She shares her wisdom: "Follow what you're passionate about. A lot of people have an idea of what success is, but stick to what you think is important and what your values are."

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"I have a deep deep love for public radio," Bella says. "I'd love to keep doing this until the sun explodes." Bella will be taking a gap year and hopefully be teaching English in Japan!

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"After I graduate, I'm going to I'm just going to try to find my new career opportunity," @HannahMFrance says "I've grown to love public radio through my time at KBIA." The world is her oyster, so keep a look out for our amazing digital producer!

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Shray emphasizes that when one closes, another opens. "Even though you might not end up succeeding now," he says, "there's always opportunities later on."

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Janet, @HannahMFrance's mom, calls in to congratulate our hosts. "Even though you're going through this transition period, you'll do great," she says. "Even when life throws you a scenario you never saw coming, take what life gives you and make the best of it."

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@mawa_iqbal graduated in December as well and understands the feeling of not knowing what's coming next. "Just take your time with it, be kind with yourself, and surround yourself with people that love and support you," she advises our graduates.

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Mizzou student Shelby graduates this week, She says saying goodbye is the hardest part. "It's a bittersweet moment, getting to say 'goodbye' and 'I'll see you later' to all my favorite people."