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Up To Date

KCUR Studios
Kansas City
Kansas City, United States
World Cup
Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
World Cup 2026
Jackson County
Kansas
Redistricting
Kansas City Royals
Midwest Innocence Project
Missouri Budget
Property Taxes
Royals
Frank Lloyd Wright
Public Safety
Housing Bill
Conversion Therapy
Education
Soccer

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. Email the show at uptodate@kcur.org

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The Moth first brought its monthly storytelling open-mic nights known as StorySLAMs to Kansas City in 2024. Two years later, the crowds don't seem to be slowing down.

Jeremy Hobson, the host of the public radio program "The Middle" is in Kansas City this week to moderate an American Public Square panel called "Turning Down the Heat: Rebuilding Trust in an Age of Outrage."

Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd died last week. In April, Zahnd said the job, which he held for nearly 24 years, brought him joy and also “considerable pain.” Up To Date spoke with two former prosecutors about the toll the job had on their mental... more

A recent KCUR analysis reveals that data gathered by Kansas City-area Flock cameras has been searched hundreds of thousands of times by out-of-state police departments. Across the city, residents are concerned by how that data is being used.

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Jeff Maher
Overland Park resident planning to run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents
Runbuck event organizer (World Marathon Majors sponsor)
Episode: Overland Park runner will attempt to run 7 marathons on 7 continents — in 7 days
Melinda Hinniburger
Former editorial board member for the Kansas City Star; produces a substack with Dave Helling
Kansas City Star / Substack
Episode: A mental health crisis in a Kansas jail shouldn’t have ended Charles Adair’s life
Jacqueline Charles
Haiti and Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald
Miami Herald
Episode: Kansas City convenes Haiti Symposium amid humanitarian crises and deportations
Fritznell Octave
Journalist
Haitian Times
Episode: Kansas City convenes Haiti Symposium amid humanitarian crises and deportations
Ted Higgins
Kansas City area doctor who runs the Higgins Brothers Surgery Center for Hope
Higgins Brothers Surgery Center for Hope
Episode: Kansas City convenes Haiti Symposium amid humanitarian crises and deportations
Cammie Whalen
Marketing Coordinator for the Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Episode: Kansas City Renaissance Festival marks 50th season recreating 1500s England
Kevin Hodson
Cast member playing Digby, a festival character
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Episode: Kansas City Renaissance Festival marks 50th season recreating 1500s England
Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Kansas City psychiatrist, author of Too Sensitive, Rejection, Resilience, and The Science of Feeling Deeply
Individual expert/Author
Episode: Kansas City psychiatrist explores the science behind high emotional sensitivity
Sarah Cliff
New York Times reporter who broke the story
The New York Times
Episode: NYT: Kansas' Roger Marshall sued more than 700 of his patients before becoming a U.S. senator

Hosts

Steve Kraski
Host of Up To Date
Elizabeth Ruiz
Producer
Brian Ellison
Host of Up To Date, described as guest host in dialogue with the guest

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Great local podcast!

    There’s no better way to get local news!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elle_phant
    United Statesa year ago
  • My city has a podcast?

    I didn’t think until now that podcast that covers what’s happening in our lovely city. Thanks to the creators for having the idea to start this podcast!

    I’ve not listened until today however I will be checking out any new episodes released.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StrawHatSpencer
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    An in depth well informed local podcast for KC with a variety of stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam and Hannah
    United States5 years ago
  • Good stuff!

    Always high-quality, informative segments. The host is a great interviewer and covers unique topics. I loved the recent episode with Sen. Anthony Hensley!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ColeJohnson01
    United States6 years ago
  • No longer a fan

    I’ve been pretty disappointed with Kraske’s interviews this year. He is gentle and passive with guests who should be challenged. Yesterday’s episode about KC police training was the end for me - I could not believe what I was hearing. This program is officially out of my rotation.

    Kraske is just a little too old white guy for the world we’re living in. I think it’s time they bring in someone else for these interviews.

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    United States6 years ago

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Thought-provoking, KC-centric conversations that invite listener input. This podcast helps to keep me informed!
One of the best sources for Kansas/Missouri politics and author interviews; Kraske is a gifted interviewer
KCUR's Up To Date provides high-quality, informative segments with strong guest contrasts

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Mayor Quinton Lucas says Royals deal is a 'positive economically' — even if economists disagree
Q: What is your view on the Royals stadium deal and its economic impact?
I view the stadium investment as a generational opportunity for growth and regional competitiveness, supported by continual financial reviews and public engagement, even as other economists dispute parts of the projections.
Kansas City rapper Flare Tha Rebel gives hometown tough love on new album ‘Dear City’
Q: What sparked this idea for you?
The artist explains that pride in one city comes with honesty, and the concept draws from personal experiences in multiple cities and a desire to speak truth about his hometown while staying hopeful.
Kansas City psychiatrist explores the science behind high emotional sensitivity
Q: What made you want to cover this topic in your book?
I wanted to explore why some people experience emotions so intensely, supported by neurobiological evidence, and to provide practical skills that help people manage those emotions in real life.
Country Club Plaza redevelopment could start with empty Nordstrom lot, a ‘detriment’ to the area
Q: How does financing for the project work and who is funding it?
Funding relies on a public-private partnership, including Port KC bonds and tax incentives, which provide development certainty and enable faster progress on infrastructure and vertical development; the bonds would be repaid through development proceeds and partnerships, not directly by city taxpayers.
Country Club Plaza redevelopment could start with empty Nordstrom lot, a ‘detriment’ to the area
Q: What is the likely first major project to appear on the plaza and how will it affect access?
The first major project is expected to be on the old Nordstrom site, with possibilities including multifamily housing and continued ground-floor retail to maintain pedestrian activity and access. This reflects a balance between living space and shopping that preserves the plaza's walkability.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Up To Date

What is Up To Date about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A locally focused news and interview program that covers politics, policy, housing, education, health, and culture in the KC metro. Across recent episodes, listeners hear from journalists, public officials, nonprofit leaders, educators, health providers, and local artists, with conversations that translate complex regional issues into practical implications for residents and stakeholders. The show often features debates on policy, explains ballot measures, and highlights community impact stories, making it a go-to for listeners who want clear context on how regional decisions unfold. Noteworthy is the mix of hard policy analysis, on-the-ground community perspectives, and guest expertise from civic organizations, schools, and local governmen... more

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2. Melinda Hinniburger
3. Jacqueline Charles
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5. Ted Higgins
6. Cammie Whalen
7. Kevin Hodson
8. Dr. Sasha Hamdani

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