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Up To DateMany KCUR listeners were outraged by a segment with Trump supporters. Here's why we aired itMany KCUR listeners were outraged by a segment with Trump supporters. Here's why we aired it
2026-02-1610 min
Up To DateMany KCUR listeners were outraged by a segment with Trump supporters. Here's why we aired itKCUR's Up To Date featured three Trump supporters in an interview last week, which included statements that could not be verified. The response was swift — and overwhelmingly negative.
2026-02-1610 min
Kansas City TodayKansas City is at the very center of the 2026 World CupWith the World Cup just four months away, Kansas City will play a major role in not only hosting games, but also serving as a base camp for some of the biggest names in the tournament. Is the city ready? We'll talk about what to watch in the run-up.Argentina’s team will make its base camp here, along with at least England and the Netherlands. That could bring a lot more fans to town for the duration of the World Cup. KCUR’s Madeline Fox and the Kansas City Star’s Blair Kerkhoff talked about what that m...
2026-02-1312 min
Kansas City TodayFRIDAY 02/13/26: Kansas City is at the very center of the 2026 World CupWith the World Cup just four months away, Kansas City will play a major role in not only hosting games, but also serving as a base camp for some of the biggest names in the tournament. Is the city ready? We'll talk about what to watch in the run-up.Argentina’s team will make its base camp here, along with at least England and the Netherlands. That could bring a lot more fans to town for the duration of the World Cup. KCUR’s Madeline Fox and the Kansas City Star’s Blair Kerkhoff talked about what that m...
2026-02-1310 minAD FREE-KC2DAYFRIDAY 02/13/26: Kansas City is at the very center of the 2026 World CupWith the World Cup just four months away, Kansas City will play a major role in not only hosting games, but also serving as a base camp for some of the biggest names in the tournament. Is the city ready? We'll talk about what to watch in the run-up.Argentina’s team will make its base camp here, along with at least England and the Netherlands. That could bring a lot more fans to town for the duration of the World Cup. KCUR’s Madeline Fox and the Kansas City Star’s Blair Kerkhoff talked about what that m...
2026-02-1310 minKansas City TodayKansas City pushes back against company selling warehouse to ICEThe Port Authority of Kansas City voted unanimously this week to cut ties with Platform Ventures, after learning of the developer's plans to sell a massive warehouse in south Kansas City to the federal government for use as a mass immigrant detention facility.The site was originally given tax breaks by Port KC because of its potential to bring industrial development into the area. Port KC said it was blindsided by the company's decision to sell the space. Kansas City Council also banned permitting for nonmunicipal detention centers in the city, but it's unclear if that will...
2026-02-1212 minKansas City TodayIs Missouri's bet on sports betting paying off?More than a year after Missouri voters narrowly approved the legalization of sports betting, the books are now open across the state. Missourians wagered more than $543 million in December, although the state made little tax revenue from that. Now a bill could legalize video lottery terminals.The monetary amount of wagers placed in the first month of sports gambling far exceeded some predictions. Yet, promotional offers offset taxable profits, leaving the state with less than $1 million in revenue. KCUR's Brian Ellison spoke with Rudi Keller of the Missouri Independent about the latest for gambling legislation and tax...
2026-02-0914 minKansas City TodayThese Kansas City students run their own credit unionWhile more teens are getting their financial advice from social media, one group of students are taking charge of a real-life credit union from inside a high school in the North Kansas City School District. And yes, they use real money.KCUR’s Jodi Fortino has more on how students are learning to manage money, open accounts and make transactions without leaving campus.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love a...
2026-02-0610 minKansas City TodayFRIDAY 02/06/2026: These Kansas City students run their own credit unionWhile more teens are getting their financial advice from social media, one group of students are taking charge of a real-life credit union from inside a high school in the North Kansas City School District. And yes, they use real money.KCUR’s Jodi Fortino has more on how students are learning to manage money, open accounts and make transactions without leaving campus.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Lo...
2026-02-0609 minAD FREE-KC2DAYFRIDAY 02/06/2026: These Kansas City students run their own credit unionWhile more teens are getting their financial advice from social media, one group of students are taking charge of a real-life credit union from inside a high school in the North Kansas City School District. And yes, they use real money.KCUR’s Jodi Fortino has more on how students are learning to manage money, open accounts and make transactions without leaving campus.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Lo...
2026-02-0609 minKansas City TodayKansas City tenants end their 4-month rent strike with a dealMore than half the renters living at a Raytown apartment complex recently ended a four-month rent strike against their landlord. Members of the Bowen Tower Apartments union share why the strike took place and what deal they managed to agree on.Steve Kraske spoke with Joe Mount and Tina McDonald, two of the tenant union leaders and longtime residents of Bowen Tower Apartments, on KCUR's Up To Date.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It i...
2026-02-0514 minKansas City TodayTHURSDAY 02/05/2026: Kansas City tenants end their 4-month rent strike with a dealMore than half the renters living at a Raytown apartment complex recently ended a four-month rent strike against their landlord. Members of the Bowen Tower Apartments union share why the strike took place and what deal they managed to agree on.Steve Kraske spoke with Joe Mount and Tina McDonald, two of the tenant union leaders and longtime residents of Bowen Tower Apartments, on KCUR's Up To Date. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. I...
2026-02-0513 minAD FREE-KC2DAYTHURSDAY 02/05/2026: Kansas City tenants end their 4-month rent strike with a dealMore than half the renters living at a Raytown apartment complex recently ended a four-month rent strike against their landlord. Members of the Bowen Tower Apartments union share why the strike took place and what deal they managed to agree on.Steve Kraske spoke with Joe Mount and Tina McDonald, two of the tenant union leaders and longtime residents of Bowen Tower Apartments, on KCUR's Up To Date. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. I...
2026-02-0513 minKansas City TodayLenexa resident targeted by police after opinion columnA KCUR investigation uncovered a criminal probe launched against a resident by Lenexa police because of a newspaper opinion piece critical of the department.Metro reporter Sam Zeff discusses details of his investigation with KCUR's Carlos Moreno. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Madeline Fox and Emily Younker.You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR memb...
2026-02-0311 minKansas City TodayTUESDAY 02/03/2026: Lenexa resident targeted by police after opinion columnA KCUR investigation uncovered a criminal probe launched against a resident by Lenexa police because of a newspaper opinion piece critical of the department.Metro reporter Sam Zeff discuss details of his investigation with KCUR's Carlos Moreno. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Madeline Fox and Emily Younker.You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR m...
2026-02-0310 minAD FREE-KC2DAYTUESDAY 02/03/2026: Lenexa resident targeted by police after opinion columnA KCUR investigation uncovered a criminal probe launched against a resident by Lenexa police because of a newspaper opinion piece critical of the department.Metro reporter Sam Zeff discuss details of his investigation with KCUR's Carlos Moreno. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Madeline Fox and Emily Younker.You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR m...
2026-02-0310 minKansas City TodayHow one KCPD officer with a violent history is being handledIn 2023, a Kansas City police officer shot and killed two people and injured a third, but he won’t face criminal charges. And that’s not the only legal settlement involving Blayne Newton. Hear about Newton’s conduct and how it has fanned the flames of tension in the community.KCUR investigative reporter Peggy Lowe spoke with Steve Kraske about Newton’s conduct on Up To Date.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison It is produced...
2026-02-0215 minKansas City TodayMONDAY 02/02/2026 :In 2023, Kansas City Police officer shot and killed two people and injured a third, but won’t face criminal charges. And that’s not the only legal settlement involving officer Blayne Newton. Hear about Newton’s conduct and how it has fanned the flames of tension in the community.KCUR’s investigative reporter Peggy Lowe spoke with Steve Kraske about Newton’s conduct on Up To Date.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison It is produce...
2026-02-0213 minAD FREE-KC2DAYMONDAY 02/02/2026 :In 2023, Kansas City Police officer shot and killed two people and injured a third, but won’t face criminal charges. And that’s not the only legal settlement involving officer Blayne Newton. Hear about Newton’s conduct and how it has fanned the flames of tension in the community.KCUR’s investigative reporter Peggy Lowe spoke with Steve Kraske about Newton’s conduct on Up To Date.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison It is produce...
2026-02-0213 minKansas City TodayAdiós, La FondaA beloved Mexican restaurant in Kansas City is closing for good. We'll hear from the sisters who run the eatery and are taking stock of their decades of work at La Fonda El Taquito.La Fonda El Taquito is a crown jewel of Kansas City’s Westside neighborhood, offering Mexican food from family recipes for more than 40 years. But the beloved restaurant is closing this weekend and its last few weeks have been nonstop. KCUR’s Celisa Calacal takes us there.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the late...
2026-01-3011 minKansas City TodayFRIDAY 01/30/2026 - Adiós, La FondaA beloved Mexican restaurant in Kansas City is closing for good. We'll hear from the sisters who run the eatery and are taking stock of their decades of work at La Fonda El Taquito.La Fonda El Taquito is a crown jewel of Kansas City’s Westside neighborhood, offering Mexican food from family recipes for more than 40 years. But the beloved restaurant is closing this weekend and its last few weeks have been nonstop. KCUR’s Celisa Calacal takes us there.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the...
2026-01-3009 minAD FREE-KC2DAYFRIDAY 01/30/2026 - Adiós, La FondaA beloved Mexican restaurant in Kansas City is closing for good. We'll hear from the sisters who run the eatery and are taking stock of their decades of work at La Fonda El Taquito.La Fonda El Taquito is a crown jewel of Kansas City’s Westside neighborhood, offering Mexican food from family recipes for more than 40 years. But the beloved restaurant is closing this weekend and its last few weeks have been nonstop. KCUR’s Celisa Calacal takes us there.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the...
2026-01-3009 minKansas City TodayKansas City families struggle to find child careFinding affordable, quality childcare that fits their schedule feels like an impossible task for many parents. Kansas City parents navigating the workforce while raising young children say the region needs more options.High costs, limited hours and long waitlists are just some of the challenges Kansas City parents face when securing early education care for their children. KCUR’s Jodi Fortino reports on the difficulties two mothers face raising young children and finding solutions to their child care crises.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
2026-01-2912 minAD FREE-KC2DAYTHURSDAY 01/29/26: Kansas City families struggle to find child careFinding affordable, quality childcare that fits their schedule feels like an impossible task for many parents. Hear from Kansas City parents who are navigating the workforce and raising young children.High costs, limited hours and long waitlists are just some of the challenges that Kansas City parents face when they try to access early education care for their children. KCUR’s Jodi Fortino introduces us to two mothers, the difficulties they face raising young children and possible solutions to the child care crisis.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Fa...
2026-01-2910 minKansas City TodayTHURSDAY 01/29/26: Kansas City families struggle to find child careFinding affordable, quality childcare that fits their schedule feels like an impossible task for many parents. Hear from Kansas City parents who are navigating the workforce and raising young children.High costs, limited hours and long waitlists are just some of the challenges that Kansas City parents face when they try to access early education care for their children. KCUR’s Jodi Fortino introduces us to two mothers, the difficulties they face raising young children and possible solutions to the child care crisis.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Fa...
2026-01-2910 minKansas City TodayWaiting for a decision in Missouri's abortion rules trialA trial that could determine the future of abortion access in Missouri has wrapped up, and the decision is now in the hands of a judge. Planned Parenthood is suing to get several laws targeting abortion providers off the books, but the state got its chance this past week to defend the regulations.State attorneys say that such regulation protects women, rather than inhibits their access to abortion. Nomin Ujiyediin spoke with Noah Taborda, KCUR's health reporter, about recent developments in the case and what it might mean for abortion access in Missouri.Contact the...
2026-01-2810 minKansas City TodayFRIDAY 01/23/2026: One last look at KCUR's crumbling officesThis week, KCUR's Up To Date marked its final broadcast from 4825 Troost Avenue, as the station is forced to move out of our longtime home. Although these offices have long been gross and falling apart, there's a lot of good memories too. Steve Kraske and KCUR staff reflect on the last 40 years of history here.Longtime KCUR announcer Jenny Whitty, KCUR Program Director Ron Jones, and NPR national correspondent Frank Morris join Up To Date to share memories of their time at Troost. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and F...
2026-01-2312 minAD FREE-KC2DAYFRIDAY 01/23/2026: One last look at KCUR's crumbling officesThis week, KCUR's Up To Date marked its final broadcast from 4825 Troost Avenue, as the station is forced to move out of our longtime home. Although these offices have long been gross and falling apart, there's a lot of good memories too. Steve Kraske and KCUR staff reflect on the last 40 years of history here.Longtime KCUR announcer Jenny Whitty, KCUR Program Director Ron Jones, and NPR national correspondent Frank Morris join Up To Date to share memories of their time at Troost. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and F...
2026-01-2312 minUp To DateAs KCUR leaves its building, longtime staffers reminisce about their decades at 4825 TroostKCUR was told that it must vacate its longtime home in Kansas City by the end of January. Without a permanent space set up yet, Up To Date will produce new shows from UMKC's Digital Collaboration Studio starting next week. During our last episode at 4825 Troost Ave, KCUR staffers discuss their memories from the building.
2026-01-2118 minUp To DateKCUR is leaving its building at 4825 Troost Ave. Longtime staffers reminisce about their time thereKCUR is leaving its building at 4825 Troost Ave in Kansas City. In the meantime, Up To Date is set to continue producing new shows from UMKC's Digital Collaboration Studio on a temporary basis starting next week. During our last episode at 4825 Troost Ave, long-time KCUR staffers joined Up To Date to discuss their memories in the building.
2026-01-2118 minKansas City TodayTUESDAY - 01/20/26: Missouri's trial over abortion restrictions heads into week 2State attorneys will take center stage this week in a trial that could reshape Missouri's abortion regulations. Witnesses are expected to include doctors who view the state's TRAP laws as protective, rather than restrictive. This follows a week where Planned Parenthood leaders testified that the state is imposing standards that are impossible to meet.Nomin Ujiyediin spoke with KCUR health reporter Noah Taborda about how the trial is proceeding so far, and what to expect in the days ahead.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest...
2026-01-2010 minAD FREE-KC2DAYTUESDAY - 01/20/26: Missouri's trial over abortion restrictions heads into week 2State attorneys will take center stage this week in a trial that could reshape Missouri's abortion regulations. Witnesses are expected to include doctors who view the state's TRAP laws as protective, rather than restrictive. This follows a week where Planned Parenthood leaders testified that the state is imposing standards that are impossible to meet.Nomin Ujiyediin spoke with KCUR health reporter Noah Taborda about how the trial is proceeding so far, and what to expect in the days ahead.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest...
2026-01-2010 minKansas City TodayMONDAY - 01/19/26: KCUR was told to leave our building. Here's what we knowJust before Christmas, the University of Missouri-Kansas City informed all tenants of 4825 Troost Avenue, the largest of which are KCUR and Classical KC, that they must vacate the building by the end of January. We'll talk about what we know — and what we still don't — about the move.Nomin Ujiyediin spoke with Lisa Rodriguez, KCUR Director of Journalism, about how this will impact the newsroom and services like this one. Find out the latest information on KCUR's FAQ.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
2026-01-1913 minAD FREE-KC2DAYMONDAY - 01/19/26: KCUR was told to leave our building. Here's what we knowJust before Christmas, the University of Missouri-Kansas City informed all tenants of 4825 Troost Avenue, the largest of which are KCUR and Classical KC, that they must vacate the building by the end of January. We'll talk about what we know — and what we still don't — about the move.Nomin Ujiyediin spoke with Lisa Rodriguez, KCUR Director of Journalism, about how this will impact the newsroom and services like this one. Find out the latest information on KCUR's FAQ.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
2026-01-1913 minAD FREE-KC2DAYFRIDAY - 01/16/26: The Royals may be running out of options for a new stadiumThe Kansas City Royals missed a big deadline to tell Kansas their proposal for STAR bond funding, and top lawmakers say they're no longer interested in talks with the team. The doors may also be closing in Clay County, while Missouri's public financing offer is under threat.KCUR's Steve Kraske spoke on Up To Date with Kacen Bayless, politics and government reporter for the Kansas City Star, about where the Royals may be playing in 2031.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas...
2026-01-1612 minKansas City TodayFRIDAY - 01/16/26: The Royals may be running out of options for a new stadiumThe Kansas City Royals missed a big deadline to tell Kansas their proposal for STAR bond funding, and top lawmakers say they're no longer interested in talks with the team. The doors may also be closing in Clay County, while Missouri's public financing offer is under threat.KCUR's Steve Kraske spoke on Up To Date with Kacen Bayless, politics and government reporter for the Kansas City Star, about where the Royals may be playing in 2031.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas...
2026-01-1612 minKansas City TodayMONDAY 01/12/2026: Missouri's trial over abortion restrictions beginsAdvocates in Missouri head to court today to argue that the state is unconstitutionally blocking access to abortion care — more than a year after voters chose to overturn the statewide ban. This is all happening as another statewide vote on abortion looms later this year.In 2024, Missouri voters overturned the state’s near total abortion ban. The vote protected access to reproductive health care and contraceptives. But more than a year later, advocates say women still face hurdles when seeking an abortion.Today, those advocates will get their day in court, as a judge in Kans...
2026-01-1213 minAD FREE-KC2DAYMONDAY 01/12/2026: Missouri's trial over abortion restrictions beginsAdvocates in Missouri head to court today to argue that the state is unconstitutionally blocking access to abortion care — more than a year after voters chose to overturn the statewide ban. This is all happening as another statewide vote on abortion looms later this year.In 2024, Missouri voters overturned the state’s near total abortion ban. The vote protected access to reproductive health care and contraceptives. But more than a year later, advocates say women still face hurdles when seeking an abortion.Today, those advocates will get their day in court, as a judge in Kans...
2026-01-1213 minKansas City TodayFRIDAY 01/09/26: The Chief's face big questions after a surprisingly bad seasonWhat's next for the Kansas City Chiefs after the team’s worst season since 2012? We’ll hear what could be in store for Mahomes, Kelce, and more in this excerpt from SportsBeat KC, a Kansas City sports podcast from The Star and KCUR Studios.The Kansas City Star's Chiefs beat writer Pete Sweeney talks about the big off-season questions with SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff. Subscribe to SportsBeat KC wherever you get podcasts.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is h...
2026-01-0912 minAD FREE-KC2DAYFRIDAY 01/09/26: The Chief's face big questions after a surprisingly bad seasonWhat's next for the Kansas City Chiefs after the team’s worst season since 2012? We’ll hear what could be in store for Mahomes, Kelce, and more in this excerpt from SportsBeat KC, a Kansas City sports podcast from The Star and KCUR Studios.The Kansas City Star's Chiefs beat writer Pete Sweeney talks about the big off-season questions with SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff. Subscribe to SportsBeat KC wherever you get podcasts.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is h...
2026-01-0912 minAD FREE-KC2DAYTUESDAY - 01062026: A Kansas City artist crafts fashion, and guns, out of ceramicA new exhibit at the Nerman Museum in Overland Park packs a punch with ceramic lipsticks, guns, and colorful pastel flowers. Over her five-decade career, Kansas City clay artist Linda Lighton created sculptures that speak to some of the thorniest issues of our time.KCUR's Julie Denesha looks into the retrospective "Linda Lighton: Love & War," which runs through May 3, 2026.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love, Jacob Smollen, and...
2026-01-0609 minKansas City TodayTUESDAY - 01062026: A Kansas City artist crafts fashion, and guns, out of ceramicA new exhibit at the Nerman Museum in Overland Park packs a punch with ceramic lipsticks, guns, and colorful pastel flowers. Over her five-decade career, Kansas City clay artist Linda Lighton created sculptures that speak to some of the thorniest issues of our time.KCUR's Julie Denesha looks into the retrospective "Linda Lighton: Love & War," which runs through May 3, 2026.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love, Jacob Smollen, and...
2026-01-0609 minKansas City TodayMONDAY 12/29/2025: 2025 was a tough year for Kansas City's federal workersAs 2025 nears its end, we’re catching up on the biggest stories we reported this year.KCUR's Nomin Ujiyediin kept up with federal workers as they weathered mass layoffs and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. She spoke with KCUR’s Brian Ellison about how that impacted their jobs and mental health.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Jodi Fortino. This episode was produced by Suzanne Hogan and KCUR Studios, and edited by Emily Youn...
2025-12-2912 minAD FREE-KC2DAYMONDAY 12/29/2025: 2025 was a tough year for Kansas City's federal workersAs 2025 nears its end, we’re catching up on the biggest stories we reported this year.KCUR's Nomin Ujiyediin kept up with federal workers as they weathered mass layoffs and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. She spoke with KCUR’s Brian Ellison about how that impacted their jobs and mental health.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Jodi Fortino. This episode was produced by Suzanne Hogan and KCUR Studios, and edited by Emily Youn...
2025-12-2912 minKansas City TodayFRIDAY 12/26/2025: The year that was in Kansas City and Jackson County2025 brought a lot of grief for governments in Kansas City, Missouri, and Jackson County: the the expensive departure of the city's highest-paid official, a property tax scandal that left the county's top lawmaker rebuked, and the Chiefs' planned move to Kansas. But there's something to look forward to, too: the 2026 FIFA World Cup.KCUR's Missouri government and politics reporter Savannah Hawley-Bates dives into the woes that were, in a year filled with lowlights.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today...
2025-12-2612 minKansas City TodayWEDNESDAY 12/24/2025: A Kansas City cook wants you to make the perfect pieA Kansas City cookbook author gives us a glimpse of her warm kitchen this winter season. Plus, while many people go online or to the mall to shop for presents, some rural towns go all out to try and attract holiday shoppers.New York Times bestselling cookbook author Erin Jeanne McDowell has been baking tasty treats for holiday tables since she was a teenager. KCUR’s Julie Denesha reports on what McDowell’s cooking up this season.Some rural towns are known for their holiday festivities. Tourist dollars are a big part of their local econ...
2025-12-2412 minAD FREE-KC2DAYWEDNESDAY 12/24/2025: A Kansas City cook wants you to make the perfect pieA Kansas City cookbook author gives us a glimpse of her warm kitchen this winter season. Plus, while many people go online or to the mall to shop for presents, some rural towns go all out to try and attract holiday shoppers.New York Times bestselling cookbook author Erin Jeanne McDowell has been baking tasty treats for holiday tables since she was a teenager. KCUR’s Julie Denesha reports on what McDowell’s cooking up this season.Some rural towns are known for their holiday festivities. Tourist dollars are a big part of their local econ...
2025-12-2412 minKansas City TodayWEDNESDAY 12/17/25: Is this the end of the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty?For the first time in 11 years, the Kansas City Chiefs will not be playing in the NFL playoffs. The bad news doesn’t stop there: superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes sustained a season-ending injury in last weekend's loss to the San Diego Chargers. The situation has some fans wondering if this is the end of the dynasty, or just a fluke of a season.KCUR's Up To Date host Steve Kraske took those seemingly existential questions to Patrick Allen, VP of content and strategy for Fansided and co-host of the Arrowhead Addict podcast.Contact the show at...
2025-12-1712 minKansas City TodayTUESDAY 12/16/2025: Kansas City Water turns 100Next year, Kansas City’s only drinking water treatment plant will celebrate its 100th birthday. It’s a milestone worth applauding, for sure, but it’s also a reminder that the city has only one place where it makes clean water.KCUR's Noah Taborda explains why that's a vulnerability and what the city plan to do about it.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. This episode was produced by Suzanne Hogan and KCUR Studios, and ed...
2025-12-1609 minAD FREE-KC2DAYTUESDAY 12/16/2025: Kansas City Water turns 100Next year, Kansas City’s only drinking water treatment plant will celebrate its 100th birthday. It’s a milestone worth applauding, for sure, but it’s also a reminder that the city has only one place where it makes clean water.KCUR's Noah Taborda explains why that's a vulnerability and what the city plan to do about it.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. This episode was produced by Suzanne Hogan and KCUR Studios, and ed...
2025-12-1609 minKansas City TodayMONDAY 12/15/2025: The state of the Missouri secretary of stateIn Missouri and Kansas, the Secretary of State is the top election official, a partisan position chosen by voters. But to the frustration of some, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has used his authority to push certain Republican priorities, especially when it comes to ballot issues on redistricting and abortion.To find out how unusual this is, and how it fits into broader trends across the country, KCUR's Brian Ellison spoke with Jonathan Shorman of the States Newsroom, a non-partisan, independent, nonprofit news organization that covers state policy and government.Contact the show at...
2025-12-1513 minAD FREE-KC2DAYMONDAY 12/15/2025: The state of the Missouri secretary of stateIn Missouri and Kansas, the Secretary of State is the top election official, a partisan position chosen by voters. But to the frustration of some, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has used his authority to push certain Republican priorities, especially when it comes to ballot issues on redistricting and abortion.To find out how unusual this is, and how it fits into broader trends across the country, KCUR's Brian Ellison spoke with Jonathan Shorman of the States Newsroom, a non-partisan, independent, nonprofit news organization that covers state policy and government.Contact the show at...
2025-12-1513 minKansas City TodayDating sucks in Kansas City. So they turned it into a game showIn Kansas City, singles looking for love have a new way to find possible matches: live, in-person and with an audience. Can a local reimagining of “The Dating Game” lead to love in a loveless city? Plus: A disease caused by ticks is on the rise in Missouri, meaning more people are looking for alpha-gal safe ways to eat out.In Kansas City, disappointment with the dating scene has led to the creation of a new kind of singles event. One that aims to couple people up by putting them in front of a live audience. KCUR’s Mack...
2025-12-1212 minAD FREE-KC2DAYFRIDAY 12/05/2025: A mile-deep nuclear reactor comes to KansasCalifornia startup Deep Fission says it plans to install a nuclear reactor underground at an industrial park in southeast Kansas. Plus, a look at how Lamar Hunt helped U.S. soccer go pro as the United States prepares for the 2026 World Cup.Parsons, Kansas, will be the site of a California startup’s first ever 1-mile-deep nuclear reactor — with support from county commissioners, both Republican Kansas U.S. senators and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration. The Kansas News Service's Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports Deep Fission will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday at Great Plains Industrial Park. Compan...
2025-12-0512 minKansas City TodayFRIDAY 12/05/2025: A mile-deep nuclear reactor comes to KansasCalifornia startup Deep Fission says it plans to install a nuclear reactor underground at an industrial park in southeast Kansas. Plus, a look at how Lamar Hunt helped U.S. soccer go pro as the United States prepares for the 2026 World Cup.Parsons, Kansas, will be the site of a California startup’s first ever 1-mile-deep nuclear reactor — with support from county commissioners, both Republican Kansas U.S. senators and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration. The Kansas News Service's Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports Deep Fission will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday at Great Plains Industrial Park. Compan...
2025-12-0512 minAD FREE-KC2DAYWEDNESDAY 12/03/2025: Victims mark 1 year since Roger Golubski's suicideThis week, victims of disgraced Kansas City, Kansas, Police Detective Roger Golubski and other social justice advocates marked one year since Golubski died by suicide on Dec. 2, 2024. That was the day his federal trial was to begin on charges that he violated the civil rights of several women through rape and kidnapping.In the year since disgraced Kansas City, Kansas, Police Detective Roger Golubski killed himself on Dec. 2, 2024, his victims and others in the community say nothing has changed. KCUR's Up To Date host Steve Kraske spoke with investigative reporter Peggy Lowe about fears in Wyandotte County...
2025-12-0311 minKansas City TodayWEDNESDAY 12/03/2025: Victims mark 1 year since Roger Golubski's suicideThis week, victims of disgraced Kansas City, Kansas, Police Detective Roger Golubski and other social justice advocates marked one year since Golubski died by suicide on Dec. 2, 2024. That was the day his federal trial was to begin on charges that he violated the civil rights of several women through rape and kidnapping.In the year since disgraced Kansas City, Kansas, Police Detective Roger Golubski killed himself on Dec. 2, 2024, his victims and others in the community say nothing has changed. KCUR's Up To Date host Steve Kraske spoke with investigative reporter Peggy Lowe about fears in Wyandotte County...
2025-12-0311 minKansas City TodayMONDAY 12/01/2025: Wyandotte County's new law could criminalize homelessnessThe Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, passed a revised version of its public camping ban — which includes lesser penalties for first time offenses than the initial proposal. Kansas City, Kansas Police called the measure “dignified,” but opponents worry it will criminalize homelessness.People sleeping outdoors in Kansas City, Kansas, will soon face new legal consequences under an ordinance passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Unified Government. KCUR's Up To Date host Steve Kraske spoke with news intern Kowthar Shire about the new ban and opponents' concerns that it will criminalize homelessness.C...
2025-11-2808 minAD FREE-KC2DAYMONDAY 12/01/2025: Wyandotte County's new law could criminalize homelessnessThe Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, passed a revised version of its public camping ban — which includes lesser penalties for first time offenses than the initial proposal. Kansas City, Kansas Police called the measure “dignified,” but opponents worry it will criminalize homelessness.People sleeping outdoors in Kansas City, Kansas, will soon face new legal consequences under an ordinance passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Unified Government. KCUR's Up To Date host Steve Kraske spoke with news intern Kowthar Shire about the new ban and opponents' concerns that it will criminalize homelessness.C...
2025-11-2808 minAD FREE-KC2DAYMONDAY 11/24/2025: Missouri didn't bother counting prison deaths, until nowFor years, the Missouri Department of Corrections was not actually keeping track of the people who died in state prisons — with partial counts, missing names and flat-out wrong information being standard procedure. That is, until a Marshall Project reporter started asking questions. The Marshall Project engagement reporter Ivy Scott sat down with KCUR’s Nomin Ujiyediin to talk about the effort to get the true numbers, and why they matter.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian...
2025-11-2213 minKansas City TodayMONDAY 11/24/2025: Missouri didn't bother counting prison deaths, until nowFor years, the Missouri Department of Corrections was not actually keeping track of the people who died in state prisons — with partial counts, missing names and flat-out wrong information being standard procedure. That is, until a Marshall Project reporter started asking questions. The Marshall Project engagement reporter Ivy Scott sat down with KCUR’s Nomin Ujiyediin to talk about the effort to get the true numbers, and why they matter.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian...
2025-11-2213 minAD FREE-KC2DAYMONDAY 11/17/2025: This Social Security worker helped people through the shutdownNow that the government shutdown is over, tens of thousands of furloughed civil servants are back to work in Kansas City. But that doesn’t mean all is well. KCUR spoke with a Social Security employee who answers the 1-800 line about her experiences working without pay.If you’re a current or federal worker and want to talk about your experiences, email nomin@kcur.org.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is prod...
2025-11-1515 minKansas City TodayMONDAY 11/17/2025: This Social Security worker helped people through the shutdownNow that the government shutdown is over, tens of thousands of furloughed civil servants are back to work in Kansas City. But that doesn’t mean all is well. KCUR spoke with a Social Security employee who answers the 1-800 line about her experiences working without pay.If you’re a current or federal worker and want to talk about your experiences, email nomin@kcur.org.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is prod...
2025-11-1515 minAD FREE-KC2DAYKC Today - 111025 - What the shutdown has meant for one Kansas City IRS workerAs the government shutdown drags on, what’s the experience like for federal workers — not just the thousands who have been furloughed, but those left behind to carry on the work without pay? KCUR spoke with an IRS customer service agent about her experiences working through the shutdown, and her worries for the future.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and...
2025-11-0813 minKansas City TodayKC Today - 111025 - What the shutdown has meant for one Kansas City IRS workerAs the government shutdown drags on, what’s the experience like for federal workers — not just the thousands who have been furloughed, but those left behind to carry on the work without pay? KCUR spoke with an IRS customer service agent about her experiences working through the shutdown, and her worries for the future.Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and...
2025-11-0813 minAD FREE-KC2DAY110325 - KC Today - Independence 4-day school week.mp3The Independence board of education first approved a four-day school week in December 2022 to help recruit and retain teachers amid a chronic shortage across the state. Whether the district can keep its shortened week, though, will be decided by voters on Nov. 4.A Missouri law passed last year requires certain school districts to ask voters to approve a four-day week. So, beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, Independence will need that approval to keep its shorter schedule. Just one other school district in the state has put the issue before voters, and Crystal City residents overwhelmingly supported...
2025-11-0109 minKansas City Today110325 - KC Today - Independence 4-day school week.mp3The Independence board of education first approved a four-day school week in December 2022 to help recruit and retain teachers amid a chronic shortage across the state. Whether the district can keep its shortened week, though, will be decided by voters on Nov. 4.A Missouri law passed last year requires certain school districts to ask voters to approve a four-day week. So, beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, Independence will need that approval to keep its shorter schedule. Just one other school district in the state has put the issue before voters, and Crystal City residents overwhelmingly supported...
2025-11-0109 minKansas City TodayKC Today – 103125 – FRI – How KC got swept into the NYC mayoral debate.mp3Kansas City has been in the national news a lot lately, including one surprising place: stories about the New York City mayoral race. Many national news outlets, most of them conservative-leaning, have zeroed in on candidate Zohran Mamdani’s proposals for free bus fare and government-run grocery stores, and they’re using Kansas City as a negative example of both.New York City’s 2025 election has captured nationwide attention. That’s mostly thanks to candidate Zohran Mamdani, a state assemblymember and democratic socialist who leads his opponents by double digits in virtually every poll. KCUR's Savannah Hawley-Bates explains...
2025-10-3109 minAD FREE-KC2DAYKC Today – 103125 – FRI – How KC got swept into the NYC mayoral debate.mp3Kansas City has been in the national news a lot lately, including one surprising place: stories about the New York City mayoral race. Many national news outlets, most of them conservative-leaning, have zeroed in on candidate Zohran Mamdani’s proposals for free bus fare and government-run grocery stores, and they’re using Kansas City as a negative example of both.New York City’s 2025 election has captured nationwide attention. That’s mostly thanks to candidate Zohran Mamdani, a state assemblymember and democratic socialist who leads his opponents by double digits in virtually every poll. KCUR's Savannah Hawley-Bates explains...
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Kansas City TodayKC TODAY - 082525 - MON - Why is Andrew Bailey joining Trump's FBIMissouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey surprised many when he announced he would be stepping down from the role to become the co-deputy director of the FBI. It satisfied Bailey's ambition to join the Trump administration, but the role he'll play isn't clear yet. Steve Kraske spoke with Justice reporter Jake Rosen of CBS News about Bailey's appointment on KCUR's Up To Date. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and...
2025-08-2312 minAD FREE-KC2DAYKC TODAY - 082525 - MON - Why is Andrew Bailey joining Trump's FBIMissouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey surprised many when he announced he would be stepping down from the role to become the co-deputy director of the FBI. It satisfied Bailey's ambition to join the Trump administration, but the role he'll play isn't clear yet. Steve Kraske spoke with Justice reporter Jake Rosen of CBS News about Bailey's appointment on KCUR's Up To Date. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and...
2025-08-2312 min
AD FREE-KC2DAYKC-TODAY-082125-THU-Inside Kansas City's new contract for bus serviceKansas City and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority finalized a contract last week after months of fraught negotiations, avoiding a possible shutdown of bus service. But the contract brings back fares for most riders. A new contract between the city and the transit agency puts an end to months of conflict since the last contract expired at the end of April. It means bus service will continue in Kansas City, with the addition of $2 fares for most riders. KCUR’s Savannah Hawley-Bates explains what’s in the contract — and what's not. Contact the show at new...
2025-08-2110 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-082125-THU-Inside Kansas City's new contract for bus serviceKansas City and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority finalized a contract last week after months of fraught negotiations, avoiding a possible shutdown of bus service. But the contract brings back fares for most riders. A new contract between the city and the transit agency puts an end to months of conflict since the last contract expired at the end of April. It means bus service will continue in Kansas City, with the addition of $2 fares for most riders. KCUR’s Savannah Hawley-Bates explains what’s in the contract — and what's not. Contact the show at new...
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Kansas City TodayKC-TODAY-082025-WED-Kansas City med students help refugees navigate health careMore than 3,000 refugees in Kansas City have gotten help acclimating to their new homes since 2014 thanks to Della Lamb Community Services. Many of these new arrivals face unique health challenges, so a local crew of medical students from Kansas City University is volunteering their help. KCUR's Noah Taborda reports on how medical students and a refugee resettlement agency are giving refugees clarity in an otherwise obscure system. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Laura Ziegler. It is...
2025-08-2009 minAD FREE-KC2DAYKC-TODAY-082025-WED-Kansas City med students help refugees navigate health careMore than 3,000 refugees in Kansas City have gotten help acclimating to their new homes since 2014 thanks to Della Lamb Community Services. Many of these new arrivals face unique health challenges, so a local crew of medical students from Kansas City University is volunteering their help. KCUR's Noah Taborda reports on how medical students and a refugee resettlement agency are giving refugees clarity in an otherwise obscure system. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Laura Ziegler. It is...
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Kansas City TodayKC-TODAY-081925-TUE-Prairie Village voters could abandon their governmentVoters in Prairie Village, Kansas, will be faced with an unusual question on their ballots in about three months: Shall the city abandon the mayor-council form of government? We'll hear about how a fight over zoning and housing wound up in a legal battle over the city's structure itself. Even if voters agree to "abandon" the current structure this November, though, there's no plan for replacing it with a different model. On KCUR's Up to Date, host Brian Ellison sat down with Johnson County Post reporter Juliana Garcia to discuss the issue. Contact the show...
2025-08-1911 minAD FREE-KC2DAYKC-TODAY-081925-TUE-Prairie Village voters could abandon their governmentVoters in Prairie Village, Kansas, will be faced with an unusual question on their ballots in about three months: Shall the city abandon the mayor-council form of government? We'll hear about how a fight over zoning and housing wound up in a legal battle over the city's structure itself. Even if voters agree to "abandon" the current structure this November, though, there's no plan for replacing it with a different model. On KCUR's Up to Date, host Brian Ellison sat down with Johnson County Post reporter Juliana Garcia to discuss the issue. Contact the show...
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Kansas City TodayKC TODAY - 081125 - MON_Fierce competition to be Kansas' next governorKansas Governor Laura Kelly only has one more year in office, and candidates are already lining up to replace her. We’ll learn about the crowded race to succeed the Democratic governor. Zane Irwin of the Kansas News Service spoke with Steve Kraske about who's who in Kansas race for governor on KCUR's daily talk show Up To Date. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and e...
2025-08-1015 minAD FREE-KC2DAYKC TODAY - 081125 - MON_Fierce competition to be Kansas' next governorKansas Governor Laura Kelly only has one more year in office, and candidates are already lining up to replace her. We’ll learn about the crowded race to succeed the Democratic governor. Zane Irwin of the Kansas News Service spoke with Steve Kraske about who's who in Kansas race for governor on KCUR's daily talk show Up To Date. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and e...
2025-08-1015 min
Kansas City TodayKC-TODAY-073125-THU-What led to the Family Dollar store collapseA Family Dollar store in Kansas City collapsed last weekend, killing a 68-year-old man and critically injuring a 50-year-old woman. Two days before the collapse, a city building inspector was dispatched to the property. Multiple people raised concerns about the structural integrity of the Family Dollar store on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City before it partially collapsed Sunday. "The roof is weakened to such an extent that it could compromise the load bearing capability of the entire roof support system," a city inspector wrote. The inspector said the entire building was in danger. Up To...
2025-07-3112 minAD FREE-KC2DAYKC-TODAY-073125-THU-What led to the Family Dollar store collapseA Family Dollar store in Kansas City collapsed last weekend, killing a 68-year-old man and critically injuring a 50-year-old woman. Two days before the collapse, a city building inspector was dispatched to the property. Multiple people raised concerns about the structural integrity of the Family Dollar store on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City before it partially collapsed Sunday. "The roof is weakened to such an extent that it could compromise the load bearing capability of the entire roof support system," a city inspector wrote. The inspector said the entire building was in danger. Up To...
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Kansas City TodayKC-TODAY-072925-TUE_How Black teens feel about a new law protecting natural hairMissouri recently became the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, banning discrimination against Black students' hair. We'll head to Kansas City salon to hear how local teens are reacting. Plus: Farmers worry that Trump's on-and-off tariffs could hurt America's reputation with one of their biggest buyers, China. Hair salons and their Black clients are relieved Missouri has passed a law prohibiting discrimination against natural hair styles for Black people. The CROWN Act bans hair discrimination in schools, but not in the workplace. KCUR's Brandon Azim visited one salon to talk to clients about the new law.
2025-07-2912 minAD FREE-KC2DAYKC-TODAY-072925-TUE_How Black teens feel about a new law protecting natural hairMissouri recently became the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, banning discrimination against Black students' hair. We'll head to Kansas City salon to hear how local teens are reacting. Plus: Farmers worry that Trump's on-and-off tariffs could hurt America's reputation with one of their biggest buyers, China. Hair salons and their Black clients are relieved Missouri has passed a law prohibiting discrimination against natural hair styles for Black people. The CROWN Act bans hair discrimination in schools, but not in the workplace. KCUR's Brandon Azim visited one salon to talk to clients about the new law.
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Kansas City TodayKC TODAY - 072125 - MON_ What the federal funding clawback means for KCURCongress has approved a plan to claw back funding from U.S. foreign aid programs and public broadcasting organizations like NPR and PBS. What does this mean for KCUR? The station's general manager and interim content director discuss how this could impact our work. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Tod...
2025-07-1913 minAD FREE-KC2DAYKC TODAY - 072125 - MON_ What the federal funding clawback means for KCURCongress has approved a plan to claw back funding from U.S. foreign aid programs and public broadcasting organizations like NPR and PBS. What does this mean for KCUR? The station's general manager and interim content director discuss how this could impact our work. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Tod...
2025-07-1913 min
Kansas City TodayKCTODAY WED 070925_The Overland Park teen fighting to protect cancer funding_-18The Trump administration proposed slashing billions of dollars from federal health agencies. A high school student from Overland Park has been pushing lawmakers to preserve cancer research funding. Plus, we remember a beloved Kansas City jazz who died after a long battle with cancer. Matthew Chen, a senior at Blue Valley North High School, knows the importance of cancer research firsthand — he’s been working with the University of Kansas Cancer Center for two years to look into the disease. KCUR’s Jodi Fortino talked with Chen about what federal cuts could mean for research like his. ...
2025-07-0912 minAD FREE-KC2DAYKCTODAY WED 070925_The Overland Park teen fighting to protect cancer funding_-18The Trump administration proposed slashing billions of dollars from federal health agencies. A high school student from Overland Park has been pushing lawmakers to preserve cancer research funding. Plus, we remember a beloved Kansas City jazz who died after a long battle with cancer. Matthew Chen, a senior at Blue Valley North High School, knows the importance of cancer research firsthand — he’s been working with the University of Kansas Cancer Center for two years to look into the disease. KCUR’s Jodi Fortino talked with Chen about what federal cuts could mean for research like his. ...
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AD FREE-KC2DAYKC Today - 070125 - TUE_Kansas City's IRS workers struggle after cutsMany federal workers in Kansas City have seen their jobs and departments cut and their work devalued under the Trump administration. We're bringing you another conversation about the Department of Government Efficiency's impacts in town, this time with a local union representative for the U.S. Department of the Treasury. If you’re a current or former federal employee and you want to talk to KCUR about your work, email Nomin at nomin@kcur.org. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City...
2025-07-0112 minKansas City TodayKC Today - 070125 - TUE_Kansas City's IRS workers struggle after cutsMany federal workers in Kansas City have seen their jobs and departments cut and their work devalued under the Trump administration. We're bringing you another conversation about the Department of Government Efficiency's impacts in town, this time with a local union representative for the U.S. Department of the Treasury. If you’re a current or former federal employee and you want to talk to KCUR about your work, email Nomin at nomin@kcur.org. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City...
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AD FREE-KC2DAYKC TODAY - 062525 - WED_Investigating the cost of KCPD car crashes_-18The Kansas City Police Department pays out settlements for crashes for which it takes responsibility. A 10-month KCUR investigation uncovered how often Kansas City police wreck their vehicles — and the cost to taxpayers. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.See om...
2025-06-2509 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 062525 - WED_Investigating the cost of KCPD car crashes_-18The Kansas City Police Department pays out settlements for crashes for which it takes responsibility. A 10-month KCUR investigation uncovered how often Kansas City police wreck their vehicles — and the cost to taxpayers. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.See om...
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AD FREE-KC2DAYKC TODAY - 061725 - TUE_A threat to journalism in Kansas CityThe U.S. House voted to take back $1.1 billion from public broadcasting stations like NPR and KCUR. Now, the rescission package heads to the U.S. Senate. KCUR's CEO and news director explain what's happening and what it means for this station — plus how we approach our journalism. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You ca...
2025-06-1712 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 061725 - TUE_A threat to journalism in Kansas CityThe U.S. House voted to take back $1.1 billion from public broadcasting stations like NPR and KCUR. Now, the rescission package heads to the U.S. Senate. KCUR's CEO and news director explain what's happening and what it means for this station — plus how we approach our journalism. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You ca...
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AD FREE-KC2DAYKC TODAY - 060525 - FRI - 50 years of Kansas City PrideFestKansas City's PrideFest kicks off this weekend. But as the festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, organizers say that anti-LGBTQ rhetoric has cost the group $200,000 in sponsorships. On KCUR's Up To Date, Steve Kraske spoke with James Herran, PrideFest organizer and director of education & public relations at Our Spot KC, about the hostile political climate that surrounds Pride celebrations this year and how they're making due. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced...
2025-06-0612 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 060525 - FRI - 50 years of Kansas City PrideFestKansas City's PrideFest kicks off this weekend. But as the festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, organizers say that anti-LGBTQ rhetoric has cost the group $200,000 in sponsorships. On KCUR's Up To Date, Steve Kraske spoke with James Herran, PrideFest organizer and director of education & public relations at Our Spot KC, about the hostile political climate that surrounds Pride celebrations this year and how they're making due. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced...
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AD FREE-KC2DAYKC TODAY -050925 - FRI - He visited his grandpa's grave in Mexico. The U.S. blocked his returnA Roeland Park man legally protected under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was not allowed to reenter the United States after visiting a family grave in Mexico. He's now suing the Trump Administration. Hear what Evenezer Cortez Martinez has to say about his experience. Cortez Martinez and his attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford spoke with KCUR's Nomin Ujiyediin about the deportation and lawsuit. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and...
2025-05-0910 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY -050925 - FRI - He visited his grandpa's grave in Mexico. The U.S. blocked his returnA Roeland Park man legally protected under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was not allowed to reenter the United States after visiting a family grave in Mexico. He's now suing the Trump Administration. Hear what Evenezer Cortez Martinez has to say about his experience. Cortez Martinez and his attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford spoke with KCUR's Nomin Ujiyediin about the deportation and lawsuit. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and...
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AD FREE-KC2DAYKC TODAY - 050625 - TUE -What federal cuts to public media mean for Kansas CityLast week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Corporation For Public Broadcasting to cease direct and indirect funding for NPR and its member stations. Sarah Morris, General Manager for KCUR 89.3 and 91.9 Classical KC, spoke with Steve Kraske on Up To Date about the legality of Trump's order and what it could mean for public media stations around the country. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR...
2025-05-0612 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 050625 - TUE -What federal cuts to public media mean for Kansas CityLast week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Corporation For Public Broadcasting to cease direct and indirect funding for NPR and its member stations. Sarah Morris, General Manager for KCUR 89.3 and 91.9 Classical KC, spoke with Steve Kraske on Up To Date about the legality of Trump's order and what it could mean for public media stations around the country. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR...
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