Up To Date
KCUR
What Kansas City cares about. Up To Date brings people together for daily conversations about what’s happening in our region and how it affects our lives. Featuring interviews with artists, lawmakers, experts and everyday residents, plus original reporting from the KCUR newsroom, Up To Date keeps our city connected.
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Kansas City, MO
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KCUR
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What Kansas City cares about. Up To Date brings people together for daily conversations about what’s happening in our region and how it affects our lives. Featuring interviews with artists, lawmakers, experts and everyday residents, plus original reporting from the KCUR newsroom, Up To Date keeps our city connected.
Twitter:
@KCURUpToDate
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English
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4825 Troost Ave, Ste 202 Kansas City, MO 64110 816-235-2888
Email:
uptodate@kcur.org
Episodes
In Missouri governor's race, Bill Eigel embraces reputation as a 'disruptor' among Republicans
7/26/2024
Eigel, a state senator from Weldon Spring and a member of the far-right Missouri Freedom Caucus, was previously considered unlikely to win the Republican nomination to replace Gov. Mike Parson, but polls now show a tighter race. Here's where he stands on some of the biggest issues facing the state, including abortion, immigration, and tax cuts.
Duration:00:30:35
After leadership upheaval, KC2026 makes big hires to prepare for the World Cup
7/26/2024
The organization charged with planning for the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City has gone through some recent leadership changes. Pam Kramer, the newly selected CEO of KC2026, said that she's "confident that we'll be prepared."
Duration:00:21:58
For Topeka's superintendent, Brown v. Board is a reminder of the importance of parent engagement
7/25/2024
Parents play a vital role in a student's success. In her new book "Building Parent Capacity in High-Poverty Schools: Actions for Authentic," Topeka Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Anderson shares how to remove barriers that prevent parents from being involved in a student's education.
Duration:00:17:33
Mike Kehoe wants to bring people together as Missouri governor: 'I am not the flamethrower guy'
7/25/2024
Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe is among the leading Republicans vying to replace Gov. Mike Parson, who is term-limited from running again. Here's where he stands on some of the biggest issues facing the state, including state control of the KCPD and keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
Duration:00:30:07
Celebrate AMERI'KANA festival is a victory lap for emerging artists in Kansas City
7/24/2024
This festival brings together local, national and international musicians for an afternoon in the Historic Northeast. It's also a graduation for young artists in the Art As Mentorship program, which is creating space for underrepresented musicians.
Duration:00:12:29
How Kansas City has been preparing for the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness
7/24/2024
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month that cities can punish people for sleeping in public areas, and while Kansas City does not have a “no camping” ordinance in place, some residents fear the decision could spark local backlash against homeless people.
Duration:00:16:41
Jason Kander says Kamala Harris is bringing some much-needed 'enthusiasm' to Democrats
7/23/2024
The former Missouri Secretary of State and co-host of the podcast Majority 54 says Harris' presumptive nomination for the presidential race is energizing Democrats to "do the work."
Duration:00:19:21
Missouri Rep. Cleaver and Kansas Democratic Party chair endorse Kamala Harris for president
7/22/2024
News of President Joe Biden ending his presidential re-election run leaves many Democrats rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris. U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Kansas City, and the Kansas Democratic Party chair both say they will both back her campaign.
Duration:00:25:58
A Kansas City author wants people to learn from her mistakes as her mother's caretaker
7/22/2024
In her new book "Mom Forgot My Birthday: A Daughter's Journey Through Alzheimer's," Sonya Jury offers advice for navigating an a loved one's diagnosis through a lens of "how-not-to."
Duration:00:15:40
How can Kansas City fix its broken housing market? It will take some big changes
7/21/2024
Jenny Schuetz, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro, says that changes to zoning laws and more action at the state and federal level could help address Kansas City's housing problems. Schuetz will speak at the Kansas City Public Library this coming Wednesday.
Duration:00:20:39
KC Fringe Festival takes audiences on an aural adventure at The Sound Mandala
7/20/2024
The 50-minute experimental auditory production includes original pieces played from more than 80 speakers mounted on every wall and even the floor of a dark room. The Sound Mandala runs through July 27 at the Olson Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus.
Duration:00:14:15
Recapping the 2024 Republican National Convention with NPR's Sarah McCammon
7/19/2024
The RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ended on Thursday with a long and off-script speech by Republican nominee Donald Trump. Did the convention help or hurt his chances to win back the White House?
Duration:00:13:04
Missouri Senate District 9 primary debate: Democrats Barbara Washington and Brandon Ellington
7/19/2024
Incumbent Missouri state Sen. Barbara Washington and Brandon Ellington are facing off in the 2024 Democratic primary for the 9th Senate District. The candidates joined KCUR's Up To Date for a debate on issues facing the Kansas City region and state.
Duration:00:31:04
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas feeling 'pressure' over the Chiefs and World Cup planning
7/18/2024
Kansas City's mayor joined KCUR's Up To Date for a discussion about the future of sports in the metro — including the pressure around keeping the Chiefs and Royals, and chaos in the committee helping to organize the 2026 World Cup. But there's one thing Quinton Lucas isn't worried about: President Biden's ability to run for president.
Duration:00:36:04
Thelma's Kitchen, Kansas City's first pay-it-forward cafe, reopens on Troost Avenue
7/17/2024
Thelma’s Kitchen and Reconciliation Services will be reopening on 31st and Troost Avenue next week after being closed for more than two years of renovations. The cafe, which serves healthy comfort food, operates on a pay-what-you-can donation model to help feed the community.
Duration:00:12:36
Kansas Senate District 4 primary debate: Democrats David Haley and Ephren Taylor III
7/17/2024
Incumbent Kansas state Sen. David Haley and Ephren Taylor III are facing off in the 2024 Democratic primary for the 4th Senate District. The candidates joined KCUR's Up To Date for a debate on the issues facing their district and the Sunflower State at large.
Duration:00:23:19
Amelia Earhart's plane may have finally been found by this deep-sea exploration team
7/16/2024
The legendary aviator born in Atchison, Kansas, vanished over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 while on a quest to become the first woman to fly around the world. Up To Date speaks with leading Earhart explorers about the recent high-profile search for her Lockheed Electra 10-E.
Duration:00:22:42
Jackson County Prosecutor primary debate: Democrats John Gromowsky and Melesa Johnson
7/16/2024
Three Democrats are facing off in the 2024 Democratic primary for Jackson County Prosecutor, after Jean Peters Baker announced she would not run for re-election. John Gromowsky and Melesa Johnson joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss issues facing the office.
Duration:00:28:16
Introducing the 2024 KC Voter Guide: Your total resource for Missouri and Kansas elections
7/15/2024
This is a big election year for Missouri and Kansas, and the 2024 KC Voter Guide can help you make sense of it all. KCUR, the KC Media Collective and The Kansas City Star put together all of the information you need to make informed decisions as a voter in Jackson, Johnson, Clay, Platte and Wyandotte counties.
Duration:00:12:05
Wyandotte County now has a place to donate human milk for at-risk babies
7/13/2024
Breast milk is like medicine for low birth weight and at-risk babies, but not all infants have access. A human milk donation drop off site at Wyandotte County's health department is raising awareness and supporting babies in need across the Midwest.
Duration:00:15:28