Episodios

  • What’s next for the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art? Renovations now, a redesigned campus next

    What’s next for the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art? Renovations now, a redesigned campus next
    Mar 4 2026
    The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is moving closer to a major expansion, with renovations underway and plans to break ground on a new wing in 2028. Director and CEO Julian Zugazagoitia breaks down the construction timeline and discusses how the museum aims to become more transparent, accessible and community-centered ahead of its 100th anniversary.
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    26 m
  • Iranians in Kansas City worry for family, but ‘optimistic’ that war will lead to democracy

    Iranians in Kansas City worry for family, but ‘optimistic’ that war will lead to democracy
    Mar 3 2026
    Kansas Citians with ties to Iran say they haven’t been able to hear much from their families since the Trump administration launched a war in the country, as the Internet has been cut off. But they’re hopeful the war could result in democracy for the Iranian people after decades of authoritarian rule.
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    14 m
  • Missouri Congressman Mark Alford: 'It was right to strike (Iran) once again'

    Missouri Congressman Mark Alford: 'It was right to strike (Iran) once again'
    Mar 3 2026
    Mark Alford, a Republican congressman who represents Missouri's 4th District, believes that President Trump's decision to go to war with Iran was the right one. Meanwhile, many Democrats have argued that the war was unjustifiable and that Trump did not have the authority to take these actions without a declaration of war from Congress.
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    19 m
  • Kansas City small businesses have 100 days to get World Cup ready: ‘This is our tryout’

    Kansas City small businesses have 100 days to get World Cup ready: ‘This is our tryout’
    Mar 2 2026
    Just over three months before the World Cup descends on Kansas City this June, small businesses are preparing to make the most of 650,000 expected visitors. That means updating menus and websites to accommodate international travelers, and getting staff trained for the expected crowds.
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    18 m
  • ACLU sues to block Kansas anti-transgender bathroom and ID law: ‘Cruel and horrifying’

    ACLU sues to block Kansas anti-transgender bathroom and ID law: ‘Cruel and horrifying’
    Feb 27 2026
    Kansas this week invalidated the IDs of transgender Kansans who changed the gender marker on their driver’s licenses or birth certificates. The ACLU is suing to stop the law, which also restricts bathroom use, saying it violates the constitutional rights of residents.
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    21 m
  • Lawrence leaders explain how Algeria’s World Cup team fell in love with their base camp site

    Lawrence leaders explain how Algeria’s World Cup team fell in love with their base camp site
    Feb 26 2026
    Leaders in Lawrence, Kansas, are excited to welcome the Algerian men's national team to the city for the World Cup. The University of Kansas' Rock Chalk Park will serve as base camp for Team Algeria, and estimates suggest it could draw as many as 15,000 people to the area.
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    24 m
  • Are the Kansas City Current rebuilding this season, or ready for a championship run?

    Are the Kansas City Current rebuilding this season, or ready for a championship run?
    Feb 26 2026
    The Kansas City Current are coming off a historic season that included a record-setting offense and a Supporters’ Shield — but an early playoff exit last season left some unfinished business. Here's what fans should watch before the new season begins in March.
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    11 m
  • Why Kansas City Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II didn’t boycott Trump’s State of the Union

    Why Kansas City Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II didn’t boycott Trump’s State of the Union
    Feb 25 2026
    Dozens of U.S. House and Senate members boycotted President Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday. But both Cleaver and Rep. Sharice Davids, Democrats who represent the Kansas City metro, attended.
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    20 m