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A People's History of Kansas City

A People's History of Kansas City

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The podcast about the everyday heroes, renegades and visionaries who shaped Kansas City and the region. If these stories aren't told, they're in danger of fading into the past. Made by Suzanne Hogan, Mackenzie Martin and KCUR Studios. Mundial Política y Gobierno
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  • Lamar Hunt and the dream of U.S. soccer

    Lamar Hunt and the dream of U.S. soccer
    Nov 19 2025
    As the United States prepares for the 2026 World Cup, it's hard to remember that professional soccer in this country once felt like an impossible dream. But one Kansas City businessman, better known as the founder of the Chiefs, was a steadfast believer.From the failed attempts at a national league, through the creation of MLS and the very first U.S. soccer stadium — Lamar Hunt was there. Suzanne Hogan brings us the second installment of our mini-series on Kansas City’s soccer history.
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    38 m
  • Are tornado urban legends like the ‘Tonganoxie Split’ real?

    Are tornado urban legends like the ‘Tonganoxie Split’ real?
    Oct 21 2025
    For decades, urban legends have held that tornadoes seem to “split” around certain cities, like Tonganoxie, Kansas, or avoid sacred places, like Burnett’s Mound in Topeka. Mackenzie Martin and Maya Cederlund investigate whether these weather myths are backed up by evidence — or if they’re just stories we tell ourselves in the dark.
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    28 m
  • This mural defies fascists

    This mural defies fascists
    Oct 8 2025
    Artist Luis Quintanilla fled Spain to escape fascism and civil war, but most of his work did not survive. Today, only two of his murals remain in the world, one of which sits in an otherwise ordinary corner on the campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. 85 years later, Quintanilla’s bizarre and enthralling masterpiece stands as a testament to immigrants, and a warning against authoritarianism. KCUR’s Nomin Ujiyediin reports.
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    31 m
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Really enjoying the series, recently moved here and thought this was a great way to learn about my new home. Really loved the Swipe episode.

Happy to learn about my new hometown.

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