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COMO Vanguard
by David Lile and Nick Knoth
The COMO Vanguard podcast is the companion show to Columbia, Missouri's trusted source for news and intelligence covering local policymaking and politics. Check out the written publication on Substack: https://comovanguard.substack.com/aboutSupport the podcast by becoming a member at: https://buymeacoffee.com/comovanguard
Episodes
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Ep 21: Betsy Peters, Student Housing, and Urban Camping
Ward 6 Councilwoman Betsy Peters joins David Lile and Nick Knoth to discuss the denial of a proposed 194-unit, 720-bedroom student housing development near Rock Quarry Road and Grindstone Parkway, the city’s ongoing housing challenges, and concerns about traffic and infrastructure. They also...
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Ep 20: Rebecca Roesslet, Health & Human Services Director
Nick Knoth and David Lile sit down with Rebecca Roesslet, Director of the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department, for a wide-ranging conversation about the department and the many ways public health touches daily life. Rebecca discusses her career in public service, the...
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Ep 19: Valerie Carroll, Council Security, and Flock
Ward 1 Councilwoman Valerie Carroll joins Nick Knoth and David Lile to discuss the latest Columbia City Council meeting, including several FY27 budget amendments, including funding for utility assistance and social services, and the debate over security protections for council members. The...
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Ep 18: Shane Creech, Public Works Director
What does it actually take to keep Columbia moving? In this episode of the COMO Vanguard Podcast, Nick Knoth and David Lile sit down with Shane Creech, Director of Public Works for the City of Columbia, for the inaugural episode of a new series focused on the people behind city government. Creech...
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Ep 17: Carrie Gartner & The Loop
Carrie Gartner, Executive Director of The Loop, joins David Lile and Nick Knoth to break down the latest City Council meeting, including debates around downtown safety, homelessness, public funding and other issues. Then, we turn our attention to The Loop — what it is, how it fits into Columbia’s...
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Ep 16: Betsy Peters & Everything Costs More
Hosts David Lile and Nick Knoth are joined by Ward 6 Councilwoman Dr. Betsy Peters to break down the latest City Council meeting. They discuss the wave of fee and permit increases, ongoing development challenges, and why Council may need to rein in its marathon meetings and decision-making…
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Ep 15: Jacque Sample, DNR, and Increased Costs
David Lile and Nick Knoth are joined by Ward 3 Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Jacque Sample to unpack the most consequential decisions from Columbia's latest City Council meeting. The conversation covers the Council's approval of the City's 2026 Renewable Energy Plan and where Columbia stands on...
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Ep 14: Public Safety Tax
This special edition of the COMO Vanguard podcast is dedicated entirely to Columbia’s proposed Public Safety Tax, which voters will decide this August. Hosts David Lile and Nick Knoth sit down with Police Chief Jill Schlude and Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer, followed by Matt Nichols, President of…
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Ep 13: Vera Elwood, ADUs, and Police Surveillance
Ward 2 Councilwoman Vera Elwood joins David Lile and Nick Knoth for a conversation on some of Columbia's latest issues, including short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), police surveillance technology, and the challenges of growth and governance in Columbia. Visit…
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Ep 12: Mayor Barbara Buffaloe
Mayor Barbara Buffaloe returns to the show for a detailed discussion on local governance, city council dynamics, community engagement, and the future of Columbia's infrastructure and transportation. Hosted by David Lile and Nick Knoth, the conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in...
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Ep 11: De'Carlon Seewood
City Manager De’Carlon Seewood joins the show to discuss his State of the City address, including his vision and priorities for the City of Columbia moving forward. Together we tackle everything from utilities and infrastructure to parks, housing, and community engagement. Visit...
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Ep 10: City Council Retreat 2026
In this episode, we break down the biggest takeaways from Columbia’s 2026 City Council retreat — including proposed changes to public comment rules, discussions about the growing demands of council service, meeting and governance reform, and the city’s long-term priorities. We also discuss a...
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Ep 9: Nick Foster Returns & Leaves
Councilman Nick Foster returns to discuss the public safety tax delay, Council best practices and lack thereof, and his forthcoming resignation. Visit www.comovanguard.com to submit questions and support the show
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Ep 8: Nickie Davis, Taxes, & Public Input
Nickie Davis, Executive Director of The District, joins us to discuss her organization’s role in managing and advocating for downtown Columbia, the forthcoming public safety tax, how public input processes are playing out, and the unforgiving nature of local road construction. Learn more, ask...
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Ep 7: Jacque Sample, Data Centers, & Downtown Safety
Ward 3 Councilwoman Dr. Jacque Sample joins David Lile and Nick Knoth to unpack the City’s evolving stance on data centers, a new downtown safety partnership, and what it all means moving forward. Submit questions and support the show at www.comovanguard.com
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Ep 6: Nick Foster on Council Pay, Housing & the Airport
Hosts David Lile and Nick Knoth sit down with Ward 4 Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Nick Foster for a breakdown of Columbia’s latest City Council meeting - digging into affordable housing, the future of the airport, and the debate over council pay. Visit comovanguard.com to submit questions and...
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Ep 5: Don Waterman & Feral Cat Colonies
Ward 5 Councilman Don Waterman joins hosts David Lile and Nick Knoth to break down the latest City Council meeting, including affordable housing progress, a clean FY25 audit, and a lengthy debate on animal control revisions. We also touch on rising liabilities under new accounting rules, February...
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Ep 4: Sydney Olsen & City Communications
In this episode, hosts David Lile and Nick Knoth are joined by Sydney Olsen, the City of Columbia’s Engagement and Communications Manager, to discuss City Council’s latest deliberations on a proposed public safety tax, next steps for a major transmission line project, and the potential use of...
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Ep 3: Police Chief Jill Schlude
In this episode of the COMO Vanguard podcast, hosts Nick Knoth and David Lile are joined by Police Chief Jill Schlude to break down the recent City Council meeting, with a focus on the pedestrian safety ordinance and its community impact. They also discuss the historic preservation plan,...
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Ep 2: Housing vs. Traffic, Chariot Races, and more
David Lile and Nick Knoth discuss the most recent Columbia City Council meeting, from policy resolutions to contentious development proposals - and even chariot races downtown.
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Ep 1: Mayor Barbara Buffaloe
Hosts David Lile and Nick Knoth are joined by Mayor Barbara Buffaloe. Together they discuss the City of Columbia’s DIVERT Program, short term rental regulations, City revenue trends, and more. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://buymeacoffee.com/comovanguard Check out the…
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Episode Zero
Hosts David Lile and Nick Knoth introduce COMO Vanguard’s companion podcast, outlining the purpose of the show and the rationale behind its launch, while setting expectations for the conversations and analysis to come.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The COMO Vanguard podcast is the companion show to Columbia, Missouri's trusted source for news and intelligence covering local policymaking and politics. Check out the written publication on Substack: https://comovanguard.substack.com/aboutSupport the podcast by becoming a member at: https://buymeacoffee.com/comovanguard
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David Lile and Nick Knoth
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How many episodes does COMO Vanguard have?
COMO Vanguard currently has 22 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is COMO Vanguard about?
The COMO Vanguard podcast is the companion show to Columbia, Missouri's trusted source for news and intelligence covering local policymaking and politics. Check out the written publication on Substack: https://comovanguard.substack.com/aboutSupport the podcast by becoming a member at:...
How often does COMO Vanguard release new episodes?
COMO Vanguard has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts COMO Vanguard?
COMO Vanguard is created and hosted by David Lile and Nick Knoth.
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