Host Michael Mackie sits down with Tom Gerend, Executive Director of KC Streetcar, to discuss the October 24th opening of the extension to the Plaza, the 2026 opening of the River Market Streetcar extension and the impact of the Streetcar for residents, arts lovers and visitors to the area including during the World Cup 2026.

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Stacey Paine, President of Crown Center Redevelopment, to discuss a variety of cultural arts activities and exhibits that have been showcased at Crown Center, the impact of the KC Streetcar and World Cup 2026 on visitation at Crown Center and what is coming up in the next year including Oktoberfest and the Hallmark Christmas Experience.

Host Michael Mackie, sits down with George Guastello, President of Union Station Kansas City, for the inaugural episode of KC Studio's new monthly arts podcast, "Artful Connections Along The Streetcar." George discusses a variety of cultural arts activities and exhibits that have been showcased at Union Station including the Disney, Auschwitz and Princess Diana exhibits, which ones were his favorites, the impact of the KC Streetcar and World Cup for residents and for visitors at Union Station and what is coming up for 2026 including during the World Cup.