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That's Shocking!

That's Shocking!

Written by: City Utilities of Springfield MO
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So...how does electricity work?

Why not bury all power lines?

Can I seriously not turn on my lights right now because of...squirrels!?

No question is too dumb, so let us ask the experts for you!

Cara Erwin & Daniel Posey host and speak to smart, specialized crew members within City Utilities of Springfield, MO. Discover more about your utilities, how they work and why squirrels are both cute and a serious problem. New episodes release every first and third Wednesday of each month.

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Episodes
  • CU Leader Looks Back & Public Power Benefits

    CU Leader Looks Back & Public Power Benefits
    Oct 21 2026

    Former City Utilities General Manager, Scott Miller, returns to talk about his career, the biggest achievement of his and his honest answer about whether we're doing a good enough job to inform the community about the benefits of public power. Additionally, in honor of Public Energy Week, we dive deeper into what makes CU different to other investor-owned utility companies.

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    29 mins
  • A SHOCKING Celebration! Our 6th-Anniversary & Listener Questions

    A SHOCKING Celebration! Our 6th-Anniversary & Listener Questions
    Oct 7 2026

    We've made it to a SHOCKING milestone - the podcast is celebrating its 6th-month anniversary! We're looking back on our first 15 episodes, answering questions from listeners with notes shared with us from experts in their respective fields here at City Utilities.

    What has been the most shocking discovery you've learned while listening to our podcast? Let us know!

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    15 mins
  • A Commitment to Community

    A Commitment to Community
    Sep 16 2026

    City Utilities isn't just committed to community service, but also setting a standard in the Springfield area. How exactly? CU's Communications & Community Relations Specialist, Whitney Mann, and United Way of the Ozarks Region President/CEO, Brandi VanAntwerp, explain. We do a deep dive into the various fundraising events that CU hosts each year, how much money the utility has raised, and the ways it goes back into the community. Plus, we return to the 3-Second Rule Game, United Way edition!

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    23 mins
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