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Up To Date

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Missouri
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City, United States
World Cup 2026
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Kansas City Royals
Artificial Intelligence
Kansas
Donald Trump
ICE
Save KC
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Kansas City, Missouri
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Wyandotte County
Minneapolis
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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. Email the show at uptodate@kcur.org

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A new report from Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says Missouri is facing a budget cliff. Gov. Mike Kehoe says he thinks the state’s budget needs to shrink as a result, and suggests some nonprofits or local municipalities could fund some programs instead.

A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick paints a troubling picture of Missouri's financial future. He joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss the budget cliff the state faces and how he wants his fellow elected officials to respond.

The Kansas City Star’s Pete Grathoff waited more than an hour in traffic to witness the first World Cup match in Kansas City, where Argentina's Lionel Messi scored three goals against Algeria. Grathoff joined KCUR’s Up To Date to share his recap.

Youth soccer programs seem almost ubiquitous in modern America. But not that long ago, there weren’t many options for young athletes who wanted to play the sport. Bill Finn, who co-founded Brookside Soccer Club with two other local dads in 1977, join... more

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Katherine Maher
CEO of NPR
National Public Radio (NPR)
Episode: NPR CEO Katherine Maher on public media's future without federal funding
Ethan Corson
State Senator
Kansas State Senate
Episode: Kansas' Democratic governor candidates on tax reform, data centers and marijuana legalization
Cindy Holscher
State Senator
Kansas State Senate
Episode: Kansas' Democratic governor candidates on tax reform, data centers and marijuana legalization
Kurt Scoog
Mayor of Overland Park
Overland Park City Government
Episode: Kansas' Democratic governor candidates on tax reform, data centers and marijuana legalization
Adam Hamilton
The Reverend Adam Hamilton, founder/pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas
Church of the Resurrection
Episode: Kansas hasn’t elected a Democrat to U.S. Senate since 1932. Could faith help Rev. Adam Hamilton?
Cliff Middleton
Son of Ken Middleton, advocate in the case
Family of Ken Middleton
Episode: Is an imprisoned Blue Springs man innocent in his wife's death? A law program took a closer look
Kalina Pierga
Georgetown Law student assigned to the Making an Exoneree case
Georgetown Law
Episode: Is an imprisoned Blue Springs man innocent in his wife's death? A law program took a closer look
Amelia Cipriano
Program manager for Making an Exoneree
Georgetown Law / Making an Exoneree
Episode: Is an imprisoned Blue Springs man innocent in his wife's death? A law program took a closer look
Bryan Toben
Overland Park's Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Overland Park
Episode: Newly renovated Overland Park Farmers Market reopens after 18 months of construction

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Steve Kraski
Host of Up To Date

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Great local podcast!

    There’s no better way to get local news!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elle_phant
    United States8 months 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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Audience appreciates diverse topics from politics to arts; some critiques note pacing or interviewing style.
Shows strong KC-centric reporting with credible guests and thoughtful interviews.
Consistently praised for local relevance and host interviewing quality; occasional feedback on depth of scrutiny.

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Is an imprisoned Blue Springs man innocent in his wife's death? A law program took a closer look
Q: What are the current legal avenues being pursued to challenge the conviction, and how hopeful is there for actual exoneration?
Kalina explains the use of 547-031 for seeking a new trial or potential exoneration and mentions ongoing state habeas petitions; Cliff emphasizes the governor's 2021 law allowing correction of wrongful convictions and the uncertainty around prosecutorial willingness to pursue them, while underscoring ongoing advocacy and media efforts.
Is an imprisoned Blue Springs man innocent in his wife's death? A law program took a closer look
Q: Amelia, how does Making an Exoneree decide which cases to take, and what happens once a case is selected?
Amelia outlines a rigorous intake process, requiring corroboration of innocence claims and viable avenues for reinvestigation; the program combines undergraduate documentary work with Georgetown Law students to examine records, interview witnesses, and prepare an eight-minute documentary.
Is an imprisoned Blue Springs man innocent in his wife's death? A law program took a closer look
Q: So Cliff, let's start with you. You've been on this quest for decades now to free your father, Ken Middleton, from prison. Give our listeners a quick overlook of the backstory of what your father has been convicted of.
Cliff explains that Ken Middleton was convicted in 1991 for the shooting death of his wife, a conviction Cliff believes is unsupported by the evidence, and notes the refusal of numerous appeals and a later opportunity for a new trial that did not occur.
Kansas City’s streetcar could extend north of the Missouri River. Here’s what to know
Q: Are there motivations or public support for talking about the hard things like how we pay for it?
There is active discussion about funding strategies, including regional approaches and possible county-level support, with an emphasis on ensuring financial viability and broad public buy-in for long-term streetcar investments.
Kansas City’s streetcar could extend north of the Missouri River. Here’s what to know
Q: How far north would the streetcar line go if you get up north of the river?
The plan envisions crossing the river carefully, with a focus on making a long-term Northland connection, likely starting around the 32nd Street vicinity and potentially enabling future extensions further north if feasible.

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A regional current-events program focused on Kansas City with frequent interviews from journalists, lawmakers, educators, artists, and local officials. Episodes cover local politics, civic initiatives, culture, sports, and community stories, often tying national trends to the KC area. Noteworthy is a mix of policy discussions (e.g., abortion access, governance, city planning), deep-dive interviews with historians and authors, and locally relevant events like World Cup preparations, civic projects, and the regional dining and arts scene. The show frequently features live reporting and collaborations with local institutions, making it a go-to source for listeners seeking informed, KC-centric perspectives and community-focused storytelling.

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2. Ethan Corson
3. Cindy Holscher
4. Kurt Scoog
5. Adam Hamilton
6. Cliff Middleton
7. Kalina Pierga
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