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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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  • Bob Dole, the ADA, and the power of collective activism

    Bob Dole, the ADA, and the power of collective activism
    Jul 16 2025
    Signed 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.
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    35 m
  • The immigrants who made us a soccer city

    The immigrants who made us a soccer city
    Jun 25 2025
    Kansas 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.
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    29 m
  • A publishing house for lesbians, by lesbians

    A publishing house for lesbians, by lesbians
    May 21 2025
    As 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. KCUR's Olivia Hewitt reports that Grier was bold, controversial, and unstoppable in her mission to make books reflect the people and love stories in her life.
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    40 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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