Mackenzie@kcur.org (Mackenzie Martin)

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Kansas City Today Missouri community rallies around man in ICE custodyA longtime resident of Columbia, Missouri, remains imprisoned in Texas more than a month after he was detained by federal officers. Owen Ramsingh is a green-card holder who immigrated to the U.S. as a child, but he’s now facing deportation due to a drug conviction from when he was a teen.Owen Ramsingh's absence has taken an emotional toll on members of the community, who have begun organizing to spread awareness about his detainment. When asked for an explanation, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson called Ramsingh a "criminal alien" and said, "A green card is...

2025-11-1808 min

AD FREE-KC2DAY KC TODAY - 111825 - TUE - This Social Security worker helped people through the shutdownA longtime resident of Columbia, Missouri, remains imprisoned in Texas more than a month after he was detained by federal officers. Owen Ramsingh is a green card holder who immigrated to the U.S. as a child, but he’s now facing deportation due to a drug conviction from when he was a teen.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 Mackenzie Martin and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Madeline Fo...

2025-11-1808 min

Up From Dust Why a prairie scientist spent years photographing a single square meter of land(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)Have you ever wondered how much life a tiny patch of land can hold? Nebraska scientist Chris Helzer photographed one square meter of prairie from every angle for two years, getting to know the creatures that call it home. By blending art and science, he hopes to open people's eyes to this underappreciated ecosystem on the Great Plains that’s shrinking more and more every year.Mentioned in this episode:Chris Helzer's Square Meter Photography projectThe Nature Conservancy in NebraskaA few Nebraska hiking tips from Chris Helzer:Valentine Na...

2025-09-0529 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City PHKC Live! Test your Missouri history knowledge with usA People’s History of Kansas City is hitting the streets near you for several in-person bingo extravaganzas! Hosts Suzanne Hogan and Mackenzie Martin will be in North Kansas City on August 21, south Kansas City on August 26, and Lee’s Summit on September 3. In addition to everything you love about bingo, we’ll also have lots of Missouri history trivia to share — and regular PHKC listeners will have an advantage that could help you take home the top prizes. Be the first to know when tickets are available by signing up for alerts at kcur.org/bingo. Support for this event co...

2025-08-0602 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

2025-08-0502 min

AD FREE - PHKC - YOUTUBE - RSS PHKC Live! Test your Missouri history knowledge with usA People’s History of Kansas City is hitting the streets near you for several in-person bingo extravaganzas! Hosts Suzanne Hogan and Mackenzie Martin will be in North Kansas City on August 21, south Kansas City on August 26, and Lee’s Summit on September 3. In addition to everything you love about bingo, we’ll also have lots of Missouri history trivia to share — and regular PHKC listeners will have an advantage that could help you take home the top prizes. Be the first to know when tickets are available by signing up for alerts at kcur.org/bingo. Support for this eve...

2025-08-0502 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City Bob Dole, the ADA, and the power of collective activismSigned 35 years ago this month, the Americans with Disabilities Act was the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities — guaranteeing equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, and more. But as Mackenzie Martin reports, it likely wouldn't have passed without relentless grassroots activism, or the advocacy of Kansas Republican Bob Dole. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported, produced, and mixed by Mackenzie Martin, with editing by Suzanne Hogan and Gabe Rosenberg. Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F13S...

2025-07-1535 min

AD FREE - PHKC - YOUTUBE - RSS Bob Dole, the ADA, and the power of collective activismSigned 35 years ago this month, the Americans with Disabilities Act was the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities — guaranteeing equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, and more. But as Mackenzie Martin reports, it likely wouldn't have passed without relentless grassroots activism, or the advocacy of Kansas Republican Bob Dole. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported, produced, and mixed by Mackenzie Martin, with editing by Suzanne Hogan and Gabe Rosenberg. Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F13S...

2025-07-1535 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

2025-07-1535 min

Up From Dust Kayakers vs. river pollution(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)For decades, the world’s longest prairie river was treated as a convenient dumping ground by cities and industries. Government regulation dramatically improved water quality here and around the country. Today the Kansas River is a place to scope out beavers and bald eagles. But decades-old garbage and other pollution still plague the river, so a motley crew of kayakers took it upon itself to dig out the trash.Mentioned in this episode:Friends of the KawThis episode was written, reported and mixed by Celia Llopis-Jepsen. Up From Dust's editors ar...

2025-07-0227 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City The immigrants who made us a soccer cityKansas City is preparing to welcome soccer fans from all around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s the smallest host city in North America, and has a lot of work left to get ready. But how did we get to this historic moment? Kansas City may not have embraced the sport at all if not for the immigrants who fought for the beautiful game, back before there were even soccer fields to play on. Suzanne Hogan brings us the first installment of a new mini-series on Kansas City’s soccer history. This episode of A Peo...

2025-06-2328 min

AD FREE - PHKC - YOUTUBE - RSS The immigrants who made us a soccer cityKansas City is preparing to welcome soccer fans from all around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s the smallest host city in North America, and has a lot of work left to get ready. But how did we get to this historic moment? Kansas City may not have embraced the sport at all if not for the immigrants who fought for the beautiful game, back before there were even soccer fields to play on. Suzanne Hogan brings us the first installment of a new mini-series on Kansas City’s soccer history. This episode of A Peo...

2025-06-2328 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

2025-06-2328 min

Up From Dust Say no to skyglow: Smarter lighting can help save the stars(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)We have inadvertently filled our world with poorly designed outdoor lighting. The price? We’re losing our starry skies, hurting our health, killing pollinators, wasting billions of dollars and releasing millions of tons of avoidable carbon dioxide. Now people in a Missouri college town and a state park are proving that picking the right bulbs and fixtures can curb light pollution and its harms.Resources:Better outdoor lighting: Steps for reducing light pollutionExamples of shielded light fixturesPlaces and organizations mentioned in this episode:Thousand Hills State Park and Tr...

2025-06-0328 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City A publishing house for lesbians, by lesbiansAs the gay rights movement began picking up steam in the 1970s, Barbara Grier co-founded the largest lesbian publishing company in the world -- right from her Kansas City home. Grier was bold, controversial, and unstoppable in her mission to make books reflect the people and love stories in her life. This episode of A People’s History of Kansas City was reported, produced, and mixed by Olivia Hewitt. Editing by Mackenzie Martin, Gabe Rosenberg, and Suzanne Hogan.Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F1...

2025-05-2038 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

2025-05-2038 min

Up From Dust Less lawn, more wildlife! Here’s how to ditch turf for native plants(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)So you’ve been thinking about getting rid of your lawn, or at least having less. You’ll attract birds and bees and you won’t have to mow as much. Nice! But where to start? Master gardener Paula Diaz gives us the scoop on how to kill grass, where to look for the right native plant species to replace it, and how to start laying out your flower beds. Come learn from someone who’s been winning over her neighbors to give native plants a shot.Resources mentioned in this episode:Top 10 l...

2025-05-0624 min

Seeking A Scientist Forget something? Here’s how to improve your memoryOur memories are a big part of what makes us human. But why do some moments tend to stick in our brain for years, while others fade away? Neuroscientists Kausik Si and Elizabeth Kensinger explain the different types of memories and share tips for how we can remember better. Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer...

2025-04-0332 min

Up From Dust Those soil health products may be a waste of money(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)Symbiotic fungi are all the rage right now. Farmers want them in their fields, gardeners want them in veggie patches and flowerbeds. The excitement has given rise to a billion-dollar mycorrhizae market, but many products don’t deliver on their promises. Come visit the world’s biggest collection of these fungi to learn what makes them so great — and why you should think twice before buying them.Resources mentioned in this episode:News article: Soil health is big business, but KU researchers say many fungal products don't work as promisedScientific journal article: A.B. F...

2025-04-0126 min

Up From Dust Can we save millions of migrating birds?(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)In 1978, a young scientist “brazenly trespassed” around a Chicago building in search of dead birds. He unwittingly began a 40-year journey that could help save countless warblers, thrushes and more. Most of America’s 10 riskiest cities for migrating birds lie in the middle of the country. We’ll find out why — and how every resident from Texas to the Canadian border can help reduce the death toll.This episode of Up From Dust was written, reported and mixed by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, with editing by Mackenzie Martin and Stephen Koranda.

2025-03-0425 min

Seeking A Scientist Why do we need to sleep?Humans spend one-third of their life sleeping, yet the purpose and function behind this regular state of unconsciousness remains a biological mystery. Sleep researcher Giorgio Gilestro is trying to understand some basic questions about it: like what sleep exactly is, and why it’s even necessary. Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. This episode was mixed by Olivia He...

2025-02-1140 min

2025-02-1140 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City Why Kansas City’s football team became the ChiefsAs Kansas City celebrates the Chiefs’ third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, the team name, logo, and some controversial fan customs are once again being beamed worldwide. Suzanne Hogan explores how it all got started, and how the team avoided becoming the Kansas City Texans. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported and mixed by Suzanne Hogan, produced by Suzanne Hogan and Olivia Hewitt, with editing by Mackenzie Martin and Luke X. Martin. Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F13SOCIAL&PAGE...

2025-02-0518 min

AD FREE - PHKC - YOUTUBE - RSS Why Kansas City’s football team became the ChiefsAs Kansas City celebrates the Chiefs’ third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, the team name, logo, and some controversial fan customs are once again being beamed worldwide. Suzanne Hogan explores how it all got started, and how the team avoided becoming the Kansas City Texans. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported and mixed by Suzanne Hogan, produced by Suzanne Hogan and Olivia Hewitt, with editing by Mackenzie Martin and Luke X. Martin. Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F13SOCIAL&PAGE...

2025-02-0518 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City How popcorn and movie theaters metPopcorn and movie theaters are inseparable today. But a century ago, cinemas actually banned the beloved treat for being cheap and messy. As Mackenzie Martin reports, a Kansas City widow named Julia Braden became one of the first popcorn vendors to talk her way inside the lobby, and built a concession empire in the middle of the Great Depression. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported, produced, and mixed by Mackenzie Martin, with editing by Gabe Rosenberg and Suzanne Hogan. Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.ed...

2025-01-1527 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

2025-01-1527 min

AD FREE - PHKC - YOUTUBE - RSS How popcorn and movie theaters metPopcorn and movie theaters are inseparable today. But a century ago, cinemas actually banned the beloved treat for being cheap and messy. As Mackenzie Martin reports, a Kansas City widow named Julia Braden became one of the first popcorn vendors to talk her way inside the lobby, and built a concession empire in the middle of the Great Depression. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported, produced, and mixed by Mackenzie Martin, with editing by Gabe Rosenberg and Suzanne Hogan. Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.ed...

2025-01-1527 min

Seeking A Scientist How to adapt to extreme cold according to Finnish reindeer herdersHuman biology thankfully allows us to adapt to major changes in temperature, but only so quickly. Professor Cara Ocobock is working with reindeer herders in subarctic Finland to find out how the human body evolved to withstand the extreme cold over time. What can we learn from communities that have a long history of living and working in the frigid weather? Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's...

2025-01-1337 min

Seeking A Scientist How living in outer space affects the human bodySeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Olivia Hewitt, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot...

2024-11-0836 min

Seeking A Scientist Feeling Stressed? Here's what is actually happeningSeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Laura Spencer, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot...

2024-10-1739 min

Up From Dust The case of the disappearing lake(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)During times of drought, when the rains fail, man-made lakes come to the rescue of our cities and towns. Except the reservoirs we’ve come to depend on for drinking water are filling up with mud instead. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has an idea to tackle the problem, and they’ll try it for the first time ever — in Kansas.Up From Dust is hosted by Celia Llopis-Jepsen and David Condos. This episode was written and reported by Celia Llopis-Jepsen and produced by Mackenzie Martin. Mix by Celia Llopis-Jepsen.

2024-10-1441 min

Seeking A Scientist How can we bring extinct species back from the dead?Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from Celia Morton, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.

2024-09-1338 min

2024-09-1338 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City A librarian’s history of the WestsideArmed with a tape recorder, Kansas City librarian Irene Ruiz cataloged the evolving history of the Westside and made the library a more welcoming place for the Mexican immigrants and Latinos who lived there. Today, the Westside branch of the Kansas City Public Library — featuring the robust Spanish language collection that Ruiz began — is named in her honor. Mackenzie Martin traces how Ruiz brought her activism and sense of community across all the chapters of her life.Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F13SOCIAL&PAGETYPE=PLG&C...

2024-09-0529 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

2024-09-0529 min

Seeking A Scientist "Twisters" got one thing right: We can change the weather!Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from Celia Morton, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.See...

2024-08-2132 min

Up From Dust Dry times on the High Plains(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)Ancient waters that lie deep beneath the dry High Plains helped to turn western Kansas into an agricultural powerhouse. But the Ogallala Aquifer’s wells have begun to run dry after decades of tapping it for our corn, wheat and cows. In the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains, we’ll learn how farmers are adjusting as the water disappears and hear how some are prodding state leaders to finally act.Up From Dust is hosted by Celia Llopis-Jepsen and David Condos. This episode was reported by David Condos and written by Celia Llopis-Jepsen and p...

2024-08-0544 min

Seeking A Scientist Dogs are talking - are you listening?Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Anna Schmidt, Celia Morton, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue...

2024-07-1800 min

2024-07-1832 min

Up From Dust Healing the ground we broke(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)After Europeans colonized America, their descendants plowed their way across the continent, seeking prosperity through farming. But breaking up the soil – that had built up over many thousands of years – made it wash away. So some farmers are retiring their tilling equipment. Amble through Kansas prairies and cornfields as we learn how treasuring the ground beneath our feet can lead to farms that better withstand climate change, use less fertilizer and suck carbon out of the atmosphere.Up From Dust is hosted by Celia Llopis-Jepsen and David Condos. This episode was written and reported by Ce...

2024-07-0137 min

Seeking A Scientist Your burning questions about fireworks answeredSeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Zach Perez, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessi...

2024-06-1822 min

Up From Dust For the love of dung beetles(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)It’s easy to advocate for saving pandas and elephants, but bugs are a harder sell. Look closer, though, and you’ll find tiny superheroes propping up entire ecosystems as pollinators, decomposers, predators and prey. We’ll wander the prairie with bison ranchers, in search of the dung beetles that work quiet miracles in huge piles of poop. And we’ll meet people overcoming their insect fears to help scientists catch and release bees, before they disappear.Up From Dust is hosted and reported by Celia Llopis-Jepsen and David Condos. This episode was reported and writt...

2024-06-0334 min

Seeking A Scientist Plants may be more intelligent than we thinkSeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.Se...

2024-05-2433 min

AD FREE - PHKC - YOUTUBE - RSS Before Brown v. Board, these Kansas City women set the stage by integrating a grade school70 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional in its landmark decision Brown v. Board of Education. But the case may have played out differently if it hadn’t been for a tenacious group of women in Johnson County, Kansas, who led their own integration lawsuit five years earlier. As Mackenzie Martin reports, the case centered around a two-room schoolhouse and included a lengthy boycott, big-shot NAACP lawyers, FBI surveillance — and six very brave children. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported, produced and mixed by Mac...

2024-05-1338 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City Before Brown v. Board, these Kansas City women set the stage by integrating a grade school70 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional in its landmark decision Brown v. Board of Education. But the case may have played out differently if it hadn’t been for a tenacious group of women in Johnson County, Kansas, who led their own integration lawsuit five years earlier. As Mackenzie Martin reports, the case centered around a two-room schoolhouse and included a lengthy boycott, big-shot NAACP lawyers, FBI surveillance — and six very brave children. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported, produced and mixed by Mac...

2024-05-1338 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

2024-05-1338 min

Up From Dust The Green Glacier(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)A vast ocean of grass and wildflowers once covered one-third of North America. But that diverse prairie biome is collapsing, partly due to greenhouse gases and to our obsession with trees. Humans have unleashed an aggressive canopy that’s swallowing the Great Plains. For ranchers, saving the environment means being a tree killer — not a tree hugger.Up From Dust is hosted and reported by Celia Llopis-Jepsen and David Condos. This episode was written by Celia Llopis-Jepsen and produced by Mackenzie Martin with editorial support from Scott Canon and Suzanne Hogan. Mix by Celia Llopi...

2024-04-2242 min

Up From Dust When good plants turn bad(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)Humans opened a Pandora’s box by moving plants, animals and fungi around the planet where they didn’t live before. Some of those species become so successful in their new surroundings that they crowd out others. Come along on a hunt for rogue Bradford pears, meet the teens turning cityscapes into butterfly havens and learn how to turn invasive plants into delicious food.Up From Dust is hosted by Celia Llopis-Jepsen and David Condos. This episode was reported and written by Celia Llopis-Jepsen with help from Blaise Mesa and produced by Mackenzie Martin with...

2024-04-1734 min

Seeking A Scientist Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth?Asteroids heading straight for planet Earth aren’t just a scenario out of a Hollywood thriller. Luckily, scientists around the world have long been preparing for such an “Armageddon” scenario. Kate The Chemist speaks with planetary scientist Nancy Chabot, one of the leaders behind one of NASA’s planetary defense missions, about destroying asteroids in space before they reach our atmosphere. ----- Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's...

2024-04-0132 min

2024-04-0132 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City PHKC live! A podcast party for America's original sandwich cookieDid you know that a certain cream-filled black and white sandwich cookie got its start right here in Kansas City? And no, we're not talking about the Oreo.A People's History of Kansas City is hosting a special live event on March 1, 2024, where host Suzanne Hogan and producer Mackenzie Martin will take you back to the birth of the very first: Hydrox. Hear our next episode before everyone else. Go to KCUR.org/cookies for tickets.

2024-02-2101 min

AD FREE - PHKC - YOUTUBE - RSS 50 Years of Hip Hop in Kansas CityWhen hip-hop first hit Kansas City streets, the effect was immediate. The new sound took over record stores, local high schools and underground dance parties. As America celebrates a half century of hip-hop, KCUR’s Lawrence Brooks IV honors Kansas City’s own contributions to the culture. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported by Lawrence Brooks IV, produced by Mackenzie Martin, edited by Luke X. Martin, and mixed by Suzanne Hogan and Anna Schmidt.Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F13S...

2023-12-1442 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City 50 Years of Hip Hop in Kansas CityWhen hip-hop first hit Kansas City streets, the effect was immediate. The new sound took over record stores, local high schools and underground dance parties. As America celebrates a half century of hip-hop, KCUR’s Lawrence Brooks IV honors Kansas City’s own contributions to the culture. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported by Lawrence Brooks IV, produced by Mackenzie Martin, edited by Luke X. Martin, and mixed by Suzanne Hogan and Anna Schmidt.Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F13S...

2023-12-1442 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

2023-12-1442 min

Seeking A Scientist Breaking down the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of quantum dotsEver since the 2023 Nobel Prize was awarded for the discovery of quantum dots, Kate’s phone has been ringing off the hook. Everyone wants her to explain what these tiny clusters of atoms are — and how they relate to the budding field of nanotechnology. In essence, she says, quantum dots are helping chemists make our world brighter, healthier and more energy efficient. Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios, made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and with design help from PRX. This podcast is produced by Dr. Kate Biberd...

2023-10-0608 min

Seeking A Scientist Seeking A Scientist: Season TwoSeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios, made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Researchand design help from PRX. It's produced by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, Suzanne Hogan and Byron Love, edited by Mackenzie Martin and Gabe Rosenberg, with help from Genevieve Des Marteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-09-1201 min

Hungry For MO Annie Fisher’s beaten biscuit empire(Crysta Henthorne, KCUR 89.3 / Images courtesy of Stuart Spivack and Missouri State Historical Society)This episode of A People's History of Kansas City is a collaboration with Gravy podcast, from the Southern Foodways Alliance. It was reported, produced, and mixed by Mackenzie Martin, with editing by Sara Camp Milam, Olivia Terenzio, Suzanne Hogan and Luke X. Martin.

2023-08-3024 min

Hungry for MO Annie Fisher’s beaten biscuit empireThis episode of A People's History of Kansas City is a collaboration with Gravy podcast, from the Southern Foodways Alliance. It was reported, produced, and mixed by Mackenzie Martin, with editing by Sara Camp Milam, Olivia Terenzio, Suzanne Hogan and Luke X. Martin.(Crysta Henthorne, KCUR 89.3 / Images courtesy of Stuart Spivack and Missouri State Historical Society)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-08-3024 min

Hungry For MO 2 Annie Fisher’s beaten biscuit empireThis episode of A People's History of Kansas City is a collaboration with Gravy podcast, from the Southern Foodways Alliance. It was reported, produced, and mixed by Mackenzie Martin, with editing by Sara Camp Milam, Olivia Terenzio, Suzanne Hogan and Luke X. Martin.(Crysta Henthorne, KCUR 89.3 / Images courtesy of Stuart Spivack and Missouri State Historical Society)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-08-3024 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City Parade Park offered Black Kansas City families a chance for home ownership. Now it's crumblingRead more about how Parade Park offered Black Kansas City families a path to home ownership from KCUR's Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported and produced by Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga, with editing by Suzanne Hogan, Barb Shelly and Mackenzie Martin. Sound design and mix by intern Paris Norvell.Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F13SOCIAL&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=8cudlVFocLfjxn40cNGmMa1gzMC6uhq5nDjkJobrCdg%3dSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-08-1037 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

2023-08-1037 min

AD FREE - PHKC - YOUTUBE - RSS Parade Park offered Black Kansas City families a chance for home ownership. Now it's crumblingRead more about how Parade Park offered Black Kansas City families a path to home ownership from KCUR's Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported and produced by Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga, with editing by Suzanne Hogan, Barb Shelly and Mackenzie Martin. Sound design and mix by intern Paris Norvell.Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F13SOCIAL&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=8cudlVFocLfjxn40cNGmMa1gzMC6uhq5nDjkJobrCdg%3dSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-08-1037 min

Seeking A Scientist Does the multiverse actually exist?Over the last few years, the box office has been dominated by films like "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" that explore ideas of parallel universes, quantum worlds and alternate lives. There's some real theoretical physics behind those ideas, but they may not look exactly how we imagine. ------ Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios, made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Researchand design help from PRX. This episode was produced by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, Suzanne Hogan and Byron Love, edited by Mackenzie Martin and Gabe Rosenberg, with help f...

2023-07-1232 min

Seeking A Scientist Do fungi secretly rule our world?From molds to yeasts to the mushrooms we fear and love, fungi are connected to life and death on our planet — but are often misunderstood. We only know about 10% of the estimated 3.8 million species that exist. Should we be afraid of the fungal unknown? We asked astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Giuliana Furci, a mycologist pushing for fungi conservation. ------- Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios, made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Researchand design help from PRX. This episode was produced by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, Suzanne Hog...

2023-06-1636 min

Seeking A Scientist Can we adapt to a future of flooding?In April 2023 alone, floods happened across the country, including the land-locked states of Minnesota, Kansas, Utah, Tennessee and Colorado. It doesn’t matter if you live in one of these states or on a coast, everyone in the United States can be affected by water. On the latest episode of Seeking a Scientist, Dr. Kate Biberdorf (aka Kate the Chemist) breaks down the flooding happening in the United States and learns what we can do to better prepare for a floodier future. ------- Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios, made possible with sup...

2023-06-0634 min

Seeking A Scientist Can we fix our failing electrical grid?In February 2021, Texas and wide swaths of North America were shut down by Winter Storm Uri, which caused massive blackouts and left millions of people without power for days. The winter storms exposed vulnerabilities in our country’s electrical grid, and underlined the pressing need for a more reliable energy system. Is a recent breakthrough in nuclear fusion a possible path forward? ------- Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios, made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Researchand design help from PRX. This episode was produced by Dr. Kat...

2023-05-1634 min

Seeking A Scientist Can we save the oceans from plastic?In 1997, Captain Charles Moore discovered what has come to be known as the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” the largest accumulation of plastic waste in the ocean. Since then, scientists have documented how plastic has permanently damaged marine ecosystems and even altered evolution. But marine biologist Danni Washington says it’s not all “doom and gloom,” -- scientists are putting innovative solutions in motion to protect our oceans in the future. ------ Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios, made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and design help from PRX. ...

2023-05-0335 min

Seeking A Scientist Can we stop or reverse aging?We tend to think of aging as inevitable, but what if it’s actually something we can control? Researchers like David Sinclair and Nir Barzilai have discovered some of the secrets to reversing aging, and turned old mice young again. But even if humans could live forever, should we?-------- Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios, made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Researchand design help from PRX. This episode was produced by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, Suzanne Hogan and Byron Love, edited by Mackenzie Martin and Gabe Rosenberg, wit...

2023-04-1938 min

Hungry For MO What even is Ozark cuisine?Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Suzanne Hogan with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Mackenzie Martin. Sound design and mix by Suzanne Hogan with help from Paris Norvell. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks this episode to Brian Munoz of St. Louis Public Radio for reporting and photos from Bulrush, and to the Quapaw Nation and Ozark Chinquapin Foundation.

2022-12-2234 min

Hungry for MO What even is Ozark cuisine?Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Suzanne Hogan with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Mackenzie Martin. Sound design and mix by Suzanne Hogan with help from Paris Norvell. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks this episode to Brian Munoz of St. Louis Public Radio for reporting and photos from Bulrush, and to the Quapaw Nation and Ozark Chinquapin Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022-12-2234 min

Hungry For MO The salad days of Wish-Bone dressingRead more about the Wishbone restaurant and the rise of Wish-Bone Italian dressing, from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin and Jenny Vergara.Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Mackenzie Martin with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Suzanne Hogan. Sound design and mix by Mackenzie Martin with help from intern Zacchary Rodgers. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions.

2022-12-1432 min

Hungry For MO 2 The salad days of Wish-Bone dressingRead more about the Wishbone restaurant and the rise of Wish-Bone Italian dressing, from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin and Jenny Vergara.Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Mackenzie Martin with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Suzanne Hogan. Sound design and mix by Mackenzie Martin with help from intern Zacchary Rodgers. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022-12-1432 min

Hungry for MO The salad days of Wish-Bone dressingRead more about the Wishbone restaurant and the rise of Wish-Bone Italian dressing, from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin and Jenny Vergara.Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Mackenzie Martin with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Suzanne Hogan. Sound design and mix by Mackenzie Martin with help from intern Zacchary Rodgers. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022-12-1432 min

Hungry For MO 2 Black walnut magicRead more about the black walnut and how it shaped Missouri cuisine from KCUR's Natasha Bailey and Suzanne Hogan.Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Suzanne Hogan with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Mackenzie Martin. Sound design and mix by Suzanne Hogan and intern Zacchary Rodgers. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks this episode to reporter Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga for additional reporting from Stockton, Missouri.See omnystudio.co...

2022-12-0727 min

Hungry For MO Black walnut magicRead more about the black walnut and how it shaped Missouri cuisine from KCUR's Natasha Bailey and Suzanne Hogan.Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Suzanne Hogan with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Mackenzie Martin. Sound design and mix by Suzanne Hogan and intern Zacchary Rodgers. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks this episode to reporter Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga for additional reporting from Stockton, Missouri.

2022-12-0727 min

Hungry for MO Black walnut magicRead more about the black walnut and how it shaped Missouri cuisine from KCUR's Natasha Bailey and Suzanne Hogan.Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Suzanne Hogan with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Mackenzie Martin. Sound design and mix by Suzanne Hogan and intern Zacchary Rodgers. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks this episode to reporter Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga for additional reporting from Stockton, Missouri.See omnystudio.co...

2022-12-0727 min

Hungry For MO 2 No apologies for St. Louis pizzaRead more about how St. Louis pizza is the style everyone loves to hate from KCUR's Jenny Vergara and Mackenzie Martin.Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Mackenzie Martin with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Suzanne Hogan. Sound design and mix by Mackenzie Martin and intern Zacchary Rodgers. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks this episode to St. Louis Public Radio’s Brian Munoz, who gathered sounds and inte...

2022-11-3029 min

Hungry For MO No apologies for St. Louis pizzaRead more about how St. Louis pizza is the style everyone loves to hate from KCUR's Jenny Vergara and Mackenzie Martin.Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Mackenzie Martin with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Suzanne Hogan. Sound design and mix by Mackenzie Martin and intern Zacchary Rodgers. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks this episode to St. Louis Public Radio’s Brian Munoz, who gathered sounds and inte...

2022-11-3029 min

Hungry for MO No apologies for St. Louis pizzaRead more about how St. Louis pizza is the style everyone loves to hate from KCUR's Jenny Vergara and Mackenzie Martin.Hungry For MO is a production of KCUR Studios, with support from the Missouri Humanities Council. It’s hosted by Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara. This episode was written and produced by Mackenzie Martin with editing from Gabe Rosenberg and Suzanne Hogan. Sound design and mix by Mackenzie Martin and intern Zacchary Rodgers. Music this episode from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks this episode to St. Louis Public Radio’s Brian Munoz, who gathered sounds and inte...

2022-11-3029 min $A People\'s History of Kansas City$

A People's History of Kansas City PHKC live! Go behind the scenes with Suzanne Hogan and Mackenzie MartinJoin the KCUR podcast team that makes "A People's History of Kansas City" live at the Gem Theater on Thursday, Sept. 1 for a behind-the-scenes look at their award-winning episode, "Kansas City's Barbecue King." There will be BBQ trivia, a special guest and some never-before-heard information about Henry Perry. Tickets available at kcur.org/events.

2022-08-2601 min

Hungry For MO Crock-Pots for the people(Crysta Henthorne / KCUR 89.3)Read more about the Kansas City women who taught America how to use the Crock-Pot from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin.

2021-09-0733 min

Hungry for MO Crock-Pots for the peopleRead more about the Kansas City women who taught America how to use the Crock-Pot from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin.(Crysta Henthorne / KCUR 89.3)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021-09-0733 min

Hungry For MO 2 Crock-Pots for the peopleRead more about the Kansas City women who taught America how to use the Crock-Pot from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin.(Crysta Henthorne / KCUR 89.3)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021-09-0733 min

Hungry For MO Chinese food, Missouri-style Springfield cashew chicken and the St. Paul sandwich are both dishes created by immigrants in Missouri – and now help define the state's cuisine.(Crysta Henthorne / KCUR 89.3)Read more about how Missouri's immigrants created the St. Paul sandwich 80 years ago or how David Leong turned Springfield cashew chicken into a uniquely Missouri phenomenon from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin.

2021-08-2430 min

Hungry For MO 2 Chinese food, Missouri-styleRead more about how Missouri's immigrants created the St. Paul sandwich 80 years ago or how David Leong turned Springfield cashew chicken into a uniquely Missouri phenomenon from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin. Springfield cashew chicken and the St. Paul sandwich are both dishes created by immigrants in Missouri – and now help define the state's cuisine.(Crysta Henthorne / KCUR 89.3)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021-08-2430 min

Hungry for MO Chinese food, Missouri-styleRead more about how Missouri's immigrants created the St. Paul sandwich 80 years ago or how David Leong turned Springfield cashew chicken into a uniquely Missouri phenomenon from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin. Springfield cashew chicken and the St. Paul sandwich are both dishes created by immigrants in Missouri – and now help define the state's cuisine.(Crysta Henthorne / KCUR 89.3)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021-08-2430 min

Hungry For MO 2 Who gets to define Missouri barbecue?Learn more about how Missouri's barbecue has evolved over the last 200 years — and recent efforts to redefine it — from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin.KCUR's Jenny Vergara also has a list of the best barbecue in the state of Missouri.(Crysta Henthorne / KCUR 89.3)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021-08-1029 min

Hungry For MO Who gets to define Missouri barbecue?(Crysta Henthorne / KCUR 89.3)Learn more about how Missouri's barbecue has evolved over the last 200 years — and recent efforts to redefine it — from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin.KCUR's Jenny Vergara also has a list of the best barbecue in the state of Missouri.

2021-08-1029 min

Hungry for MO Who gets to define Missouri barbecue?Learn more about how Missouri's barbecue has evolved over the last 200 years — and recent efforts to redefine it — from KCUR's Mackenzie Martin.KCUR's Jenny Vergara also has a list of the best barbecue in the state of Missouri.(Crysta Henthorne / KCUR 89.3)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021-08-1029 min