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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."
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."
Bob Kendrick is the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Today, he caught up with host Steve Kraske as a part of Up To Date's new "5 Questions" segment.
The first episode of KCUR's Up to Date aired on Sept. 30, 2002. Two decades later, the Up To Date team remembered a few of host Steve Kraske's best and worst live interviews.
Nick Haines talks to Mayor Quinton Lucas about a host of issues including stadiums discussions, a new jail facility, public safety and more. Also, Steve Kraske and Dave Helling discuss concerns over how Independence spent COVID relief money, Derek Schmidt's proposal to eliminate sales tax on diapers and tampons, Trudy Busch Valentine's lackluster campaign, the new Jackson County jail & more.
Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Dave Helling, Micheal Mahoney and Steve Kraske discuss this week's primary election results including protecting abortion rights in Kansas, the U.S. Senate race in Missouri, the race to replace Vicky Hartzler, the race to replace Ed Eilert as leader of the Johnson County Board of Commissioners as well as races for Jackson County Executive, KS Attorney General & more.
Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kyle Palmer, Micheal Mahoney and Steve Kraske discuss lingering questions about the Panasonic electric vehicle battery plant coming to De Soto, issues and races in the upcoming election including JOCO commissioner, Jackson County Executive, JOCO Sheriff and recreational marijuana in Missouri, the public shaming of unvaccinated Royals players and the Shuttlecock artist.
Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Dave Helling, Micheal Mahoney and Steve Kraske discuss the current differences between Kansas and Missouri in regards to abortion providers and regulations, the Amtrak derailment and train safety, the bill signed by Gov. Mike Parson that sets requirements on how much money Kansas City must spend on police and sports betting in Kansas.
Over the past several weeks we've talked about Music in the Park, Boulevardia, Make Music Day (which is TOMORROW!) and the new releases have been piling up! On the show tomorrow we'll plow through a dozen new releases from KC musicians and bands. • We'll kick things off with a contender for song of the summer from corey dies in the end. • We'll hear a new pop song from Caley Rose, who was featured last week on KCUR 89.3 with a great supporter of KC music, Steve Kraske. • Our old friends from Six Percent have a great new EP coming soon. • The Way Way Back, slowing things down a bit on a new song and still doing everything right. • Jo MacKenzie continues to impress us with more and more new music. • New to us, Jerame Gray pouring out the emotions for those suffering in Ukraine. • Fresh off the stage from Boulevardia and Juneteenth Fest, a new one from The Black Creatures. • Some hip hop from Current exploring mental health issues. • Another new single from one of my favorite (former) KC voices, Danny McGaw. • Also new to us, music from Quinton Paige and Straight White Teeth, who both went to our show page and submitted music. It should be a fun show. We'll throw a little Boulevardia recap in there too, at the top of the show. Next week, on Tuesday, June 28 we're back at the Beer Hall at Boulevard Brewing Company with two special guests, Kat King and PURE XTC. In addition to being on the radio show from 6-7PM, they'll each play a 30-minute set in the Beer Hall from 7-8PM.
Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Dave Helling, Steve Kraske and Micheal Mahoney discuss questions about Kansas City spending $5 million in COVID relief funds to lure an international airline to KCI, details about enforcing an abortion ban, searching for ways to slow the homicide rate, the pay boost for frontline city workers in KCMO, food sales tax in KS and marijuana and ranked choice voting in MO.
Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Steve Kraske, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the controversy over Eric Greitens featuring a Kansas City Police ride along in a campaign commercial, relocating residents of a trailer park to make way for new Jackson County Jail, Kansas legislative issues, KS and MO congressional maps, new highway park, Kansas City's turn hosting NFL Draft and new Royals uniforms.
Nick Haines, Steve Kraske, Rebekah Chung, Dave Helling and Kevin Collison discuss reports that the Kansas City Chiefs are considering stadium sites in Kansas and the new efforts in Kansas to entice the Chiefs, Kansas legislative issues including transgender athletes, Parents' Bill of Rights and sanctuary cities, the return of masks in SMSD, Dillards negotiating with Plaza, election results & more.
Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Dave Helling and Steve Kraske discuss the two year anniversary of COVID and current status of restrictions and mandates, next year's mayoral race in Kansas City, Missouri legislative issues, Gov. Parson's London visit, the latest on the Kansas mystery manufacturing company, debate over tax subsidies for stadiums and the 170-foot ferris wheel proposal.
Nick Haines, Pilar Pedraza, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Steve Kraske discuss possible implications behind multiple national media appearances by Mayor Quinton Lucas, the push for tax incentives to lure an unknown company to Kansas, the Second Amendment Preservation Act in Missouri, the redistricting battle in Kansas, the Independence mayoral race, vaccine exemptions in Kansas and more.
Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Pete Mundo, Kyle Palmer and Steve Kraske discuss recent school district closures due to staff shortages from COVID, the Quinton Lucas appearance on Face The Nation, the return of some citywide mask mandates, the Missouri State of the State address, how redistricting could impact Sharice Davids and some of the key local election races.
Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Micheal Mahoney, Steve Kraske and Pete Mundo discuss the continued struggle to address homicides in Kansas City, the decision to withdraw from the bid to become the 2024 GOP Convention host, the confusion, reluctance and frustration over mask mandates, new legislative sessions in Kansas and Missouri and Trump's endorsement of Derek Schmidt in the Kansas race for governor.
Nick Haines, Dana Wright, Eric Wesson, Steve Kraske and Dave Helling look back at 2021 and pick the stories that made the biggest impact, the metro's person of the year, the biggest winners and losers and make their predictions for what 2022 has in store.
Nick Haines, Pilar Pedraza, Eric Wesson, Steve Kraske and Dave Helling discuss Governor Laura Kelly's stance on Biden's vaccine mandate and her push to eliminate the sales tax on food in Kansas, comments by Mayor Quinton Lucas on gun laws, the trial of a Kansas City Police detective, the Kevin Strickland case and funds from the infrastructure bill for Kansas and Missouri.
Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Steve Kraske, Kevin Collison and Kyle Palmer discuss Kansas City's bid to host the 2024 Republican National Convention, the women's soccer stadium coming to Kansas City's Riverfront, KCPD reassigning KCI patrols, next Tuesday's election, the DUI sentencing for Kansas Senator Gene Suellentrop, Mark Alford's bid for Congress and more.
Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Steve Kraske and Micheal Mahoney discuss Jill Biden's visit to speak with Latino communities, the explosion threat and illegal search of Mayor Quinton Lucas, the latest on KCI concession contract dispute, Southwest Airlines flight cancellations, potential school closures in KCMO, the Kevin Strickland case, Jay-Z's interest in WYCO convictions and more.
Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Steve Kraske, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss declines in police officers and ongoing recruiting struggles, continuing debates over mask and vaccine mandates, restaurant considerations for the new KCI, how Kansas and Missouri intend to handle Afghan evacuees as the begin to arrive in the area and questions about a downtown stadium.
Nick Haines, Pilar Pedraza, Steve Kraske and Dave Helling discuss disputes and lawsuits relating to mask mandates, the political tug of war in Kansas over funding to retain nurses and vaccination requirements, potential abortion law changes in wake of Texas ban, controversy over gay history exhibit in Missouri capital, redistricting in KCMO, gun violence and more.
This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss being totally fine, enjoy readings of a few recent magazine stories, and vibe to The Rainmakers' track "Let My People Go-Go."Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker.” Our editor is Terence Wiggins.
Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Steve Kraske, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss area businesses and arts organizations that will require proof of vaccination for entry, the fight over mask mandates in schools, the confusing status of mask requirements which differ from place to place, Kansas City passing the 100 homicides mark and the debate over how to handle Afghan refugees.
Nick Haines, Steve Kraske, Kyle Palmer, Mara Williams and Dave Helling discuss Kansas City's new mask mandates, the closing of the Truman Library due to Covid concerns, mandatory vaccinations for employees of Truman Med and the VA hospital, and the mayoral races in Overland Park and Wyandotte County & more.Enter your content here
Nick Haines, Sarah Plake, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Steve Kraske discuss Gov. Mike Parson's new vaccine incentive program, new health department recommendations on masks, the search for solutions to Kansas City's homelessness crisis, the Medicaid expansion court case in Missouri, police funding, the push for recreational marijuana in MO, the debate over critical race theory in schools & more.
Nick Haines, Cat Reid, Steve Kraske, Eric Wesson and Micheal Mahoney discuss the reopening of the newly renovated Truman Library, the Missouri COVID spike, the effectiveness of incentives to reduce vaccine hesitancy, changes for Missouri lottery winners, the fight over Medicaid expansion in Missouri, KCMO's homicide rate, changes to MO and KS gun laws and businesses struggling to find workers.
Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson and Steve Kraske discuss the controversy surrounding the new Quinton Lucas police funding plan that aims to bring more accountability to the police department, the status of local police reform efforts, Missouri's first Black female Supreme Court judge and Jill Biden's visit. Plus, George Guastello and Luis Ferreiro discuss the upcoming Auschwitz exhibit.
Nick Haines, Cat Reid, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Steve Kraske discuss updates to COVID restrictions and mask mandates, recent homicides including a KCUR reporter and a local gym owner, efforts to oust Overland Park Police Chief, the impact of recent Census results on KS and MO, the proposed fetus funerals in MO, auditing COVID relief spending and Laura Kelly wielding the veto pen in Kansas.
Nick Haines, Cat Reid, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Steve Kraske discuss Tuesday's election results, low voter turnout and the implications of campaign money in KCMO school board elections, the politics of moving the MLB All-Star Game, vaccine eligibility, vaccine passports, new debates over mask mandates in Kansas, protests by KCMO's unhoused and Amanda Adkins announcing her KS 3rd District run.
Nick Haines, Cat Reid, Steve Kraske, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the most significant surprises one year on from the start of pandemic lockdown, vaccine distribution in Kansas and Missouri, debate over vaccine requirements by employers, the evolving list of who's in and who's out in the race to fill Roy Blunt's U.S. Senate seat, the Waddell and Reed building and stimulus money projects.
Nick Haines, Cat Reid, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo and Steve Kraske look for positives in a cold and disappointing week in KC, discuss the Britt Reid car crash implications, the stances of Kansas and Missouri Senators on the impeachment trial, Roy Blunt drawing a 2022 challenger, COVID cases dropping, vaccine distribution frustrations, Mayor Lucas State of the City address, budget cuts & Carl Gerlach.
Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Steve Kraske and Micheal Mahoney discuss Mayor Lucas announcing that there will be no public celebration if the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, Shawnee Mission School District's decision to change Native American mascots, problems with vaccine distribution, area lawmaker stances on Trump trial, Parson SOS address, KS abortion amendment & return of KC Monarchs.
The San Francisco 49ers may be playing in Miami on Sunday, but there’s another city on the mind of Bay Area football fans. That’s Kansas City, home of the Chiefs, the team that stands between the Niners and a sixth Super Bowl trophy. And just like there’s more to San Francisco than the Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars, there’s more to Kansas City than barbecue and jazz. For a snapshot of life there, and to talk some friendly Super Bowl smack, we'll check in with Steve Kraske, host of Up To Date on NPR member station KCUR.
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley seems headed for the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill this fall. But Hawley's path has been made rougher by his complicated relationship with Gov. Eric Greitens—fellow Republican, fellow first-time-officeholder—and subject of his investigations. In this episode, host Brian Ellison takes an early look at the 2018 race. He talks with KCUR's Erica Hunzinger about Hawley's history and present entanglement with the governor. Then KCUR's Up to Date host Steve Kraske analyzes McCaskill's chances and recalls covering that 2012 race. Subscribe to Statehouse Blend Missouri, and stay up to date with the latest news from the Missouri General Assembly: iTunes , Google Play , and on the NPRone app . Music used in this episode: Warming Evening by Nameless Dancers; Cat's Eye , In Passage , The Silver Hatch , and Soothe by Blue Dot Sessions; Am-Trans by Podington Bear
Earlier this week, a 911 dispatch error led to the death of a Missouri police officer. How? What happens after you place a 911 call? I join Steve Kraske to discuss the technology of emergency dispatch systems and the 911 network. - CONTENT ORIGINALLY AIRED ON @KCUR 3/9/18
Earlier this week, a 911 dispatch error led to the death of a Missouri police officer. How? What happens after you place a 911 call? I join Steve Kraske to discuss the technology of emergency dispatch systems and the 911 network. - CONTENT ORIGINALLY AIRED ON @KCUR 3/9/18
Today, we're presenting the first archival episode of Mitch Brian and Jason Heck's radio show The Dvd Gurus. Listen to Jason and Mitch talk to radio personality Steve Kraske about the history of the James Bond franchise. This episode first aired in 2006 so beware of anachronistic content.
What does the election of Donald Trump mean? How will it work? What just happened? Dave Helling, Steve Kraske, and Scott Canon discuss the results of 2016 on Deep Background. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who wins, who loses, and why? Kansas City Star reporters Dave Helling and Scott Canon and Steve Kraske of KCUR's Up to Date take a look at the races in the final hours. Plus: Hunter Woodall on the Kansas judges retention election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kansas City Star reporters Dave Helling and Scott Canon and Steve Kraske of the Star and KCUR discuss the issue questions on the November ballot, plus late-breaking analysis of the Yoder-Sidie race in Kansas and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With less than three weeks to go, Donald Trump is firing up fourth-quarter three-pointers, hoping for a win over Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton. Dave Helling, Steve Kraske and Scott Canon talk about the last-minute strategies for the race, and what it might mean for candidates up and down the ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kansas City Star reporters Dave Helling and KCUR's Steve Kraske examine the impact Donald Trump has had on other elections, including the Missouri Senate race and the Third District in Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do mistakes matter? Who won the veep debate? Is it still Clinton's race to lose against Donald Trump? Dave Helling, Steve Kraske, and Scott Canon discuss those topics and more on the latest episode of Deep Background, the Kansas City Star's political podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kansas City Star's Dave Helling, Steve Kraske of KCUR, and Scott Canon of the Star dissect the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, and discuss the Missouri Senate and governor races, with less than six weeks until election day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton prepare for their historic first debate, Kansas City Star reporters Dave Helling, Steve Kraske and Scott Canon dissect the campaigns' approach. What must the Democrat accomplish? What are Trump's challenges? And how has the media covered this unique campaign? All on Deep Background, the Star's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Helling, Scott Canon and Steve Kraske discuss the relationship among Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and down-ballot candidates in Missouri and Kansas. Also on the Deep Background agenda: the meaning of Phyllis Schlafly, who died this week at 92. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nationally-known pollster Neil Newhouse joins the Deep Background gang to talk about the 2016 election. Then: Is Missouri really in play between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton? Reporters Dave Helling, Steve Kraske, and Scott Canon talk about the race 10 weeks before election day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kansas City Star reporters Dave Helling and Scott Canon and Steve Kraske of the Star and KCUR's "Up to Date" discuss election results in Kansas and Missouri, the just-passed political conventions, and the candidacy of Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kansas City Star's Dave Helling and Steve Kraske of the Star and KCUR's Up to Date report from Philadelphia, as Democrats gather for their national convention. They wrap up the Republican convention, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kansas City Star's Dave Helling and Steve Kraske of KCUR report from Day One of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland — the anti-Trump rebellion, and what's next for the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Political reporters Dave Helling and Scott Canon of the Kansas City Star and Steve Kraske of KCUR's "Up to Date" discuss the unsettled Republican convention, which starts Monday in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kansas City Star's Lynn Horsley joins KCUR's Steve Kraske and the Star's Dave Helling to talk about Kansas City Mayor Sly James, guns, violent crime, development on the city's east side, and mass transit. Also: a look at the upcoming special session in Topeka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kansas City Star reporter Dave Helling and Steve Kraske of KCUR's Up to Date talk about the final decisions in the 2016 presidential primary season: Hillary Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Donald Trump. Plus: the Missouri governor's race, and the Kansas special session on education funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kansas City Star reporters Scott Canon and Dave Helling, and Steve Kraske of KCUR discuss pension payments to state lawmakers, legislative pay, the unusual nature of state races — and the Kansas reaction to the school funding ruling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Helling, Steve Kraske, and Scott Canon discuss the push for an independent or third-party candidate in the presidential election. Could it happen? If not, why not? Listen to the Kansas City Star's latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Helling and Scott Canon of the Star, and Steve Kraske of KCUR and the Star, discuss the damage from the continuing battle for the Democratic presidential nomination between Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. The reporters also discuss Gov. Jay Nixon's legacy in Missouri, and the Democrats' problems in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deep Background discusses the debut of Kansas City's streetcars, the delay on efforts to remake the airport and how Donald Trump complicates elections for Republican politicians. Listen to Scott Canon, Steve Kraske and Dave Helling discuss these issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kansas City Star reporters Dave Helling and Scott Canon, and Steve Kraske of KCUR's Up to Date and the Star, dissect Donald Trump's improbable but now-certain nomination by the Republican party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Helling of the Star and Steve Kraske of KCUR and the Star discuss the politics of a vote on a new Kansas City airport, the contentious battle among Kansas Republicans, and the state of the presidential race as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton move closer to nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kansas City Star's Scott Canon and KCUR's Steve Kraske discuss how the New York primary pushed Hillary Clinton closer to the nomination, the challenges still ahead for Donald Trump and how races for governor in Missouri and the U.S. Senate in Kansas could be shifting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lynn Horsley and Dave Helling of the Star, and Steve Kraske of KCUR's Up to Date and the Star, talk about the coming earnings tax election in Kansas City, the chances of a contested - and violent - GOP convention in July, Rex Sinquefield, and Sen. Jerry Moran's endorsements of hearings for Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. Music "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kansas City Star's Dave Helling and KCUR's Steve Kraske discuss the results of the Missouri presidential primary, the chances for a contested Republican convention, and Sen. Claire McCaskill's cancer diagnosis. Music by Kevin MacLeod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Star's Dave Helling and Steve Kraske of KCUR and the Star discuss Saturday's Kansas caucus, the politics of race, and Nancy Reagan's impact on the White House. Analysts said the March 5 Kansas caucuses were the most competitive presidential contests in the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kansas City Star's Dave Helling and KCUR's Steve Kraske discuss the upcoming Kansas caucuses, Gov. Sam Brownback's approval rating, Missouri politics a year after Tom Schweich - and the best movie of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two of Kansas City's most experienced political reporters from the Kansas City Star discuss the results from South Carolina - and the next steps on the road to the White House for Republicans and Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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