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Up To Date
Royals rookie starting pitcher Noah Cameron is making history for his hometown team

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 21:58


St. Joseph, Missouri, native Noah Cameron is living out his childhood dream by pitching for the Kansas City Royals. In his first two major league starts, he has already become "the person that everybody is watching." Hear his conversation with KCUR's Up To Date.

Up To Date
75 years after Truman integrated the military, Black veterans reflect on the 'freedom to serve'

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 28:09


In 1950, a special committee assembled by President Harry S. Truman delivered its groundbreaking report on desegregating the military. KCUR's Up To Date spoke with two Black veterans to discuss the legacy of Truman's decision and the battles that are still being fought to ensure the integration of the armed forces.

Up To Date
Mario Vasquez, Kansas City's new city manager, talks about how he plans to approach the job

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 33:10


Kansas City Council voted last week to make Mario Vasquez, a longtime city employee, as the new city manager. Vasquez joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss his new role and his vision for Kansas City.

Up To Date
Ketanji Brown Jackson accepts Truman Foundation's 'Good Neighbor Award' in Kansas City

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 44:36


Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson visited Kansas City on Thursday to accept the Good Neighbor Award from the Truman Foundation. She joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss what it is like to be a justice in this politically-charged era of government as well as her bestselling autobiography "Lovely One."

Kevin Kietzman Has Issues
Hot Royals Accept Gifts, KCUR Budget Bombshell, Alberta for 51st State, ICE Works Magic in Tenn, Bessent to Meet w/China, Mets Crazy Streak, NFL Sued by Fan

Kevin Kietzman Has Issues

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 46:42


   The red hot royals are on such a roll... they are winning now even when they haven't earned it.  The White Sox gift one to the Royals, thank you very much.  This one was absolutely crazy.    NPR affiliate KCUR in Kansas City is whining that Trump is cutting $500k from their annual budget but wait until you hear how little that is.  It's shocking.    I'm starting to think Canada as the 51st state was just the opening salvo from Trump and he's got his eyes set on something else.  A conservative, oil rich province.    ICE working with Tennessee State Troopers set up a roadblock this week and stopped 150 cars with illegal aliens, drugs, gang members and everything else you can imagine.  Dems are losing their minds over this.   Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces he's meeting with China regarding trade rules.  It's happening this weekend in Switzerland.     The New York Mets continue an outrageous streak and a Colorado Buffaloes fan is suing the NFL over Shedeur Sanders draft position.

Up To Date
KCUR leaders on the executive order to defund NPR and member stations

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 18:17


President Trump signed an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to immediately cut funding for NPR and its member stations. KCUR's general manager and interim director of content explain what we know about the impact to KCUR and Classical KC.

Up To Date
5 Questions: Kathy Nelson of Visit KC and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 26:50


Kathy Nelson is the president and CEO of both Visit KC and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. She joined KCUR's Up To Date for our series "5 Questions."

Up To Date
We invited Kansas City's Congress members to a Q&A with residents. Only Democrats answered

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 48:30


KCUR invited Congress members from Kansas and Missouri to answer questions from constituents about what's happening in Washington. Despite multiple invitations to each of the area's federal elected officials, just Democratic Reps. Sharice Davids and Emanuel Cleaver II chose to attend. Here's what we heard.

Up To Date
It's Opening Day for the Kansas City Royals! What will 2025 hold for the team?

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 45:54


The Kansas City Royals are coming off their best season in almost a decade after winning a playoff series in 2024. In a live broadcast from Kauffman Stadium, KCUR's Up To Date spoke with Royals owner John Sherman, general manager J.J. Picollo and more about the upcoming season and stadium negotiations.

St. Louis on the Air
Missourians voted for a higher minimum wage and paid sick leave. Both are under attack

St. Louis on the Air

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 16:53


The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of Proposition A, the minimum wage and sick leave law that voters passed with 58% support last November. In this episode, Fran Marion, a longtime fast food restaurant worker, details her support for the measure. Buddy Lahl, CEO of the Missouri Restaurant Association, explains his opposition. This story was originally featured as part of KCUR's talk show, Up to Date.

Kansas City Today
Kansas City could lose half its bus routes

Kansas City Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 12:15


The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority plans to cut nearly half its bus routes, drastically reduce weekend service, and lay off 171 workers, according to documents obtained by KCUR. What will this mean for the Kansas Citians who rely on public transit to get around?

Up To Date
5 Questions: Mike Mahoney, former KMBC 9 News reporter

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 19:15


For more than 40 years, Mike Mahoney reported on government and politics for KMBC 9 News. Mahoney joined KCUR's Up To Date for the series "5 Questions."

Up To Date
One year after the Kansas City Chiefs parade mass shooting

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 18:02


Feb. 14 marks the one year anniversary of the mass shooting at the Super Bowl parade that killed Lisa Lopez-Galvan and injured 24 others. In their series "The Injured" from KCUR and KFF Health News, reporters Peggy Lowe and Bram-Sable Smith spoke with survivors about how the shooting continued to impact their lives.

Up To Date
NPR's Steve Inskeep on his 'old school' journalism approach in this national moment

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 24:44


Steve Inskeep, the voice you hear on your morning commute each day co-hosting NPR's Morning Edition and Up First, came to Kansas City to promote his book "Differ We Must." He joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss his fact-based approach to journalism in the era of Trump.

Up To Date
5 Questions: Wendy Doyle of United WE

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 8:31


Wendy Doyle is the CEO of United WE, a Kansas City nonprofit that promotes economic and leadership opportunities for women and girls. She joined KCUR's Up To Date as part of our series "5 Questions" to discuss music, books and Kansas City.

Up To Date
5 Questions: Mauli Agrawal of the University of Missouri-Kansas City

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 12:03


Mauli Agrawal is the chancellor of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He joined KCUR's Up To Date for the series "5 Questions" to discuss music, books and the state of Kansas City.

Up To Date
Super Bowl 59 preview: The Chiefs and Eagles get a rematch

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 34:18


KCUR's Up To Date caught up with legendary Hall of Famer Dick Vermeil, who coached the Chiefs and Eagles, before Sunday's big game. Plus, we'll hear how one local couple plans to stay civil during the Super Bowl, despite rooting for opposite teams.

Up To Date
Kansas City's KCUR and Philadelphia's WHYY make a public media Super Bowl bet

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 7:02


As the Chiefs push for their third straight Super Bowl title, NPR member stations KCUR in Kansas City and WHYY in Philadelphia both believe our team has what it takes to bring home the Lombardi Trophy. And now, there's barbecue on the line.

Up To Date
5 Questions: Tammy Buckner of WeCode KC

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 8:40


Tammy Buckner is a founder and CEO of WeCode KC, an organization that aims to create a more diverse tech industry by teaching technology and leadership skills to young Kansas Citians. She joined KCUR's Up To Date to for our new series "5 Questions" to discuss what music she's got on repeat, what she's reading and more.

Up To Date
How Missouri congressmen Alford and Cleaver feel about President Trump's first days

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 27:11


Two U.S. representatives from Missouri — Republican Mark Alford and Democrat Emanuel Cleaver II — joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss how they're approaching their jobs during the second Trump administration.

Up To Date
With the Trumps returning to the White House, what power do first ladies have?

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 20:52


The book "Remember the First Ladies" highlights the fascinating history of America's first ladies from Martha Washington to Melania Trump. Co-author Diana Carlin joined KCUR's Up To Date to tell their stories.

Up To Date
Why Nick Wright predicts the Kansas City Chiefs will win their third Super Bowl in a row

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 12:50


Fox Sports host and Kansas City native Nick Wright joined KCUR's Up To Date to share his thoughts on the Chiefs' league-best season before this weekend's playoff game. But no matter what happens, Wright says Patrick Mahomes and the team already transformed Kansas City into "one of the epicenters of the sports world."

Up To Date
5 Questions: Tricia Rojo Bushnell of the Midwest Innocence Project

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 9:20


Tricia Rojo Bushnell is the executive director of the Midwest Innocence Project. She joined KCUR's Up To Date to for our new series "5 Questions" to discuss what she's reading, streaming and more.

Riverside Chats
218. An Inside Look at the Show With Courtney Bierman

Riverside Chats

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 51:17


It's our 200th episode, and we're doing something a little different this week. In this episode, Michael Griffin is in conversation with producer Courtney Bierman. A quick note on episode numbers: if you're listening to the podcast version of this show, you'll notice it lists this episode as number 218. That's because show creator Tom Knoblauch started the count when Riverside Chats was a series of live conversations in Benson. We're counting from the first episode that played on KIOS airwaves in 2020. Bierman, an Omaha native, graduated from the University of Kansas in 2019 with degrees in journalism and film. While at KU, she served as the arts and culture editor for the University Daily Kansan and completed a summer internship at KCUR, Kansas City's NPR member station. She joined KIOS in 2020 and hosts programming every weekday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. In addition to Riverside Chats, she produces the local shows Faturday Omaha, Lives and The Entertainment. Bierman also works weekends at Film Streams. You can find her behind the concessions counter at either location, and she'd love it if you said hello. Bierman and Griffin discuss the behind-the-scenes production process in radio, the organizational structure of KIOS, and whether it is too late for her to become a film critic.

Kansas City Today
These are the KCUR stories we can't stop thinking about

Kansas City Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 14:55


With the stories Kansas City Today tells throughout the year, we bring you out into the community, from government offices to farms to people's homes. But today, we're heading behind the scenes into the KCUR newsroom, and asking reporters, producers and editors to talk about the stories that sparked joy or challenged them in 2024.

Up To Date
Kansas City master sommelier Doug Frost's wine recs for the holidays

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 32:59


Each December, master sommelier and master of wine Doug Frost joins KCUR's Up To Date with his wine recommendations for the holiday season.

Up To Date
Here are Kansas City's must-see events this January

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 12:14


There's always something fun to do in Kansas City, but sometimes it can be hard to keep track. Adriana Davalos (aka @kclifestylegirl), a Kansas City content creator, joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss events happening in January that people might want to put on their calendar.

Up To Date
Why Jean Peters Baker decided to step away from being Jackson County Prosecutor

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 34:53


Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said she's faced threats and criticism for her decisions over the years — especially over the prosecution of ex-KCPD officer Eric DeValkenaere. She spoke with KCUR's Up To Date about her 13 years as the county's top prosecutor, and the consequences the job had on her and her family.

Up To Date
In the weeks after Roger Golubski's death, his victims say they still feel 'haunted'

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 49:28


Former Kansas City, Kansas, Police detective Roger Golubski had been set to stand trial for accusations that he'd used the power of his badge to abuse and exploit Black women for decades. In the wake of his death, KCUR gathered survivors and other community members for a conversation about the damage he caused — and what they want to see happen next.

Kansas City Today
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson looks back on his record

Kansas City Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 15:00


After six and a half years, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is set to leave office in January. In an interview with KCUR, Parson reflected on his tenure — including accomplishments like expanding I-70, if he plans to pardon former KCPD officer Eric DeValkenaere, and his hopes for the future of Missouri.

Up To Date
Missouri governor won't say whether he'll pardon Eric DeValkenaere before leaving office

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 30:40


Despite hinting that it could happen, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson won't say for sure whether he will pardon or commute the sentence of Eric DeValkenaere, the former KCPD officer serving six years in prison for killing Cameron Lamb. Parson spoke to KCUR's Up To Date about his tenure before leaving office on Jan. 13.

Up To Date
Kansas City has multiple Scrooges this year. 3 actors talk about why the character still matters

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 27:30


This year, Kansas Citians have several ways to enjoy "A Christmas Carol," Charles Dickens' holiday story of redemption, including a musical and modern take. Three Scrooges in Kansas City's live-theater adaptations spoke with KCUR's Up To Date about getting into character and the lessons they take away from the tale.

Up To Date
5 Questions: Kris Ketz of KMBC 9 News

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 14:12


Kris Ketz been a news anchor with KMBC for over 41 years, and has received numerous awards and accolades over his long career, including an Emmy. He caught up with KCUR's Steve Kraske as part of Up To Date's new series "5 Questions."

Up To Date
'Somebody Somewhere' was the 'most gratifying' role of Mary Catherine Garrison's life

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 19:45


Mary Catherine Garrison is one of the co-stars of the HBO comedy "Somebody Somewhere," set in the town of Manhattan, Kansas. In a conversation with KCUR's Up To Date, she reflects on her time playing Tricia ahead of the series finale this Sunday evening.

Up To Date
5 Questions: Lindsey Rood-Clifford of Starlight Theatre

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 12:55


Lindsey Rood-Clifford is the president and CEO of Starlight Theatre in Kansas City's Swope Park. She caught up with KCUR's Steve Kraske as part of Up To Date's new series "5 Questions."

Up To Date
Roger Golubski's death is another insult to Kansas City, Kansas: 'Where's my justice?'

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 27:07


Former Kansas City, Kansas police detective Roger Golubski died of an apparent suicide on Monday, the same day his federal trial was set to begin. KCUR's Up To Date spoke with community members and people impacted by Golubski to hear their reactions to the news.

Up To Date
Classical KC host Frank Byrne on why the holidays and classical music go so well together

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 16:23


Frank Byrne, the former executive director of the Kansas City Symphony, is the host of "From the Archives" on KCUR's sister station Classical KC. He joined Up To Date to discuss classical holiday music and his career in the industry.

Kansas Reflector Podcast
Investigative reporter shines light on disgraced Kansas City police detective

Kansas Reflector Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 27:53


Peggy Lowe, the reporter and voice behind “Overlooked,” KCUR's investigative podcast into disgraced Kansas City, Kansas, police detective Roger Golubski, appears on the Kansas Reflector podcast to talk about Golubski's past, upcoming trial, and the second season of “Overlooked.” 

Up To Date
Bret Stephens and Deval Patrick on the 2024 presidential election and civility in politics

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 24:38


Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens will be in Kansas City for an American Public Square event on Dec. 9. They joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss civility in politics, where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election cycle, and other topics.

Up To Date
KCUR's Renee Blanche celebrates 30 years soothing Kansas City with Night Tides

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 21:20


Blanche began hosting Night Tides on KCUR 89.3 in 1994. Celebrate her anniversary this Thursday at Belger Crane Yard Studios.

Up To Date
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on working with Missouri's new governor, and more city news

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024


Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas joined KCUR's Up To Date to give his reaction to election results at the national and state levels — including recent comments from Missouri governor-elect Mike Kehoe. Lucas also discussed the latest on city jail plans, the Royals stadium, and the possibility of a WNBA team coming to Kansas City.

Up To Date
How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump approached campaign rhetoric differently

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 19:52


Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have used vastly divergent communication strategies this election cycle. A rhetoric professor explains to KCUR's Up To Date what he is seeing from both campaigns.

Up To Date
Candidates for Kansas Senate District 10 debate abortion, Medicaid, taxes and more

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 31:54


Democrat Andrew Mall and Republican Sen. Mike Thompson squared off on issues important to Johnson County in a debate on KCUR's Up To Date. The tight race could help determine the fate of the Kansas Legislature's GOP supermajority.

Up To Date
One week from Election Day, these are the Missouri and Kansas races to follow

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 29:08


With early voting well underway and Election Day next Tuesday, KCUR's Up To Date breaks down what you need to know about some of the biggest races in Missouri and Kansas.

Kansas City Today
Jackson County Prosecutor candidates face off

Kansas City Today

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 14:38


Jackson County voters will elect a new county prosecutor in just over one week. Republican Tracey Chappell and Democrat Melesa Johnson met for a debate on KCUR's Up To Date about how they'd approach criminal justice.

Up To Date
Candidates for Missouri Senate District 7 debate abortion, crime, taxes and more

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 31:52


Democrat Patty Lewis and Republican Joey LaSalle are running for Missouri Senate District 7 in western Jackson County. Both candidates joined KCUR's Up To Date to debate who would best represent voters.

Up To Date
Kansas City Manager Brian Platt says amount of development around the city is 'unprecedented'

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 34:18


Billions of dollars in development projects will begin construction around Kansas City in the next six months. KCUR's Up To Date spoke with Kansas City Manager Brian Platt about these developments, affordable housing and the latest on the streetcar extension.

Up To Date
What Lucas Kunce would do as Missouri's U.S. Senator — and why he won't endorse Kamala Harris

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 27:04


Missouri's Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has repeatedly called out his Democratic opponent Lucas Kunce for not endorsing a presidential candidate. But Kunce says the Senate race is about Missouri, not presidential politics. He spoke with KCUR's Up To Date about his priorities in the 2024 election.

Up To Date
After a year of war in Gaza, Palestinians in Kansas City say they feel 'erased'

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 28:56


In the year since Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack, Israel's war in Gaza has killed 42,000 Palestinians and led to a humanitarian crisis. KCUR's Up To Date spoke to members of Kansas City's Palestinian community about how they're feeling and how the war has impacted them.

Apple News Today
How America's driest state could solve its water problem

Apple News Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 13:14


A six-week abortion ban takes effect in Iowa today. It’s one of the most restrictive bans in the country. KCUR has the story. After multiple attacks this weekend, NPR reports on growing concerns about a potential regional war in the Middle East. Anna Phillips of the Washington Post details an unusual experiment by Nevada as it attempts to solve its water crisis. NBC recaps a busy first weekend at the Paris Olympics. The Athletic reports on the Seine’s ongoing pollution issues, which forced Olympic organizers to cancel training for the triathlon over health concerns on Sunday. The Wall Street Journal explains the dirty secret of Olympic swimming: Everyone pees in the pool. And LAist goes inside a California high school that’s been consistently churning out Olympians for decades. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.