Getting Comfortable with Mark Alford

Mark is reflecting on 2019 with his favorite conversations that were published this year. Hear snippets from discussions on transgender issues, the Paseo Boulevard controversy and violent crime in Kansas City, as well as more light-hearted chats with Randy Miller and Carl DiCapo in this shorter-style episode.

Former US Attorney for Kansas Barry Grissom talks to Mark Alford about some of his most notorious cases as well as the current dynamics between President Donald Trump and the Justice Department. This podcast is full of laughs and stories from Miller's time in Kansas City and other stations around the country.

Legendary radio comic and former No. 1 Kansas City "Shock Jock" Randy Miller has been fired from at least 5 radio jobs. He's offensive and he's funny, usually at the same time. Naturally, he gets FOX4's Mark Alford to laugh so hard, he did a spit take. Yes, you can hear it. It happens within the first five minutes. This podcast is full of laughs and stories from Miller's time in Kansas City and other stations around the country. This interview is from FOX4's 24-hour Facebook Live event in Sept. 2018.

Ever listen to the radio? FOX4's Mark Alford sits down with popular talk radio hosts Dana Wright and Scott Parks from 98.1 to discuss their personal lives and transitions between news media jobs. Have you heard about the time Parks called out someone who wrote into the station? Listen to it and much more in this colorful episode.This interview is from FOX4's 24-hour Facebook Live event in Sept. 2018.

Kansas City legacy philanthropist and pioneer of Italian Gardens, Carl DiCapo talks about everything from the restaurant's beginnings to having a fountain named after him. Join Mark Alford in his conversation with one of Kansas City's most influential figures of the mid-1900s to today. This interview is from FOX4's 24-hour Facebook Live event in Sept. 2018.

Mark Alford talks CBD oil and much more with the men behind American Shaman, Todd Underwood and Vince Sanders, in the FOX4 podcast studio. This interview is from FOX4's 24-hour Facebook Live event in Sept. 2018. To watch the video, search FOX4's Facebook videos or find the link in the podcast page on FOX4KC.com.

The Paseo Boulevard was a strategically designed artery connecting the burgeoning parks system that helped define Kansas City, Missouri.Recently, a group of pastors led an effort to rename the boulevard for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They convinced the city council to go along it. Now voters will decide on November 5, 2019 whether it should be changed BACK to the Paseo. Some of those pastors say it’s a racist attempt. You decide in this two-part interview.In this episode, hear from Vernon Howard and Sam Mann, president and vice president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of the greater Kansas City area.

The Paseo Boulevard was a strategically designed artery connecting the burgeoning parks system that helped define Kansas City, Missouri.Recently a group of pastors led an effort to rename the boulevard for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They convinced the city council to go along it. Now voters will decide on November 5, 2019 whether it should be changed BACK to the Paseo. Some of those pastors say it’s a racist attempt. You decide in this two-part interview.In this episode, hear from Diane Euston, a local historian, Kellie Jones, who lives on the street.

Larissa Shively-Vitt is a transgender woman who smokes a mean brisket, can take apart and reassemble an Apache helicopter, but also, almost took her own life. She gets comfortable with Mark Alford, opening up about her pursuit of happiness.

For more than 20 years, the number one known motive for murder in Kansas City has been arguments, not drug or gun-related violence. The Center for Conflict Resolution is pushing to lower the murder rate in Kansas City by breaking the cycle of anger and teaching children and teens how to resolve conflicts peacefully. FOX4's Mark Alford sits down with two people from the center to learn more about this problem.

Mark talks with Jackson County Executive Frank White about the controversy surrounding the special assessments of taxes for Jackson County. Rates have been skyrocketing, and residents are demanding to know why.

Mark Alford interviews Jolie Justus, candidate for the June 2019 Kansas City, MO Mayoral Race

Mark Alford interviews Quinton Lucas, candidate for the June 2019 Kansas City, MO Mayoral Race

Craig Glazer was a Kansas City comedy club owner who was an Eagle Scout as a kid and wanted to be a gunslinger. Craig ended up spending time in prison for money laundering, wrote a book called "The King of Sting" and was in the process of getting it turned into a Hollywood movie when he died in the summer of 2018. This was one of his last interviews.

Bob grew up near Atlanta Georgia but moved to the Kansas City area to play college basketball. Now he makes his living making the history of BASEBALL come alive at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in the 18th and Vine jazz district. That rich history comes alive as Bob takes us on a personal, private tour and makes us realize just how much our past affects our present and future!

Rick Smith is the 45th police chief for Kansas City Missouri. He spent 29 years working his way up the ranks and now leads a force of 1283. I got comfortable with Chief Smith as he talks about the challenges of being chief and a "Poppy"

Gail is an entrepreneur and motivational speaker who owns three motorcycle dealerships, jumps horses, and has a long-time boyfriend, also named Gale. We get comfortable with Gail at her Harley dealership in Grandview, Missouri to talk motorcycles, mentoring, and Mount Rushmore.

Franks White is an 8-time "Gold Glove' recipient who played 18 years for the Kansas City Royals. Now Frank is facing his toughest "at-bat" of his life as the County Executive for Jackson County, Missouri. Frank and I got comfortable at my house in Kansas City to talk baseball, bass fishing, and the bruises of political life.

Dayton Moore is the General Manager of the world champions Kansas City Royals. While he's building another championship team, he's also building character. Listen is as Dayton shares his inspirational story.

Jeff Colyer is as surgeon and now the 47th Governor of Kansas. He takes over the term for Sam Brownback who quit to become an ambassador. Gov. Colyer has a lot of healing to do with a state that is divided and in need of money to fund schools.

Stretch is an artist, restauranteur, and urban developer who loves motorcycles, craft beer and his creation: Grinders in the Crossroads District. We get comfortable with Stretch over a few beers and find out how it all began

Erin Brockovich became a household name in 2000 with the release of a movie about her environmental fight for the people of Hinkley, California. Erin reveals that her struggle with dyslexia actually helped her in that fight, and gives her take on the recent #MeToo movement and the renewed fight for women's rights.