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KCUR Studios
Kansas City
Mental Health
ADHD
Homelessness
Alzheimer's
Celebrate Americana
Kamala Harris
Affordable Housing
Donald Trump
Music
Joe Biden
Missouri
Republican National Convention
Housing Market
Caregiving
U.S. Supreme Court
Art As Mentorship
2026 FIFA World Cup
Christopher Elbow Chocolates
Republican Party

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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Missouri's health department found that the vast majority of maternal deaths were preventable, and resulted from a lack of care in the months after birth. Cardiologist Dr. Anna Grodzinsky navigated her own high-risk pregnancies, and she explains what... more

Republican leaders in the Kansas Legislature want to follow the lead of states like Texas and Missouri by gerrymandering the state's congressional maps to favor Republicans. U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, a Democrat who represents the state's 3rd district... more

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Consul Soileh Padilla Mayer, who leads the Mexican Consulate in Kansas City, is spending this month making sure that Latino residents are being treated fairly around the ... more

Jackson County residents will decide Tuesday, Sept. 30, on whether to recall County Executive Frank White Jr. Proponents and opponents shared their perspectives ahead of the vote, and explain what will happen if White gets recalled.

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Recent Guests

Dave Jorgenson
Former Washington Post TikTok guy now co-founder of Local News International
Local News International
Episode: Dave Jorgenson makes the news fun on TikTok. He got his start at Shawnee Mission North
David Hudnall
Journalist from the Kansas City Star
Kansas City Star
Episode: How a Kansas City business is contributing to the rise of the highly addictive drug 7-OH
Kevin Willmott
Lawrence-based filmmaker known for the Oscar-winning film BlacKkKlansman
Episode: Kansas filmmaker Kevin Willmott says Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival launched his career
Frank Morris
National correspondent for NPR and KCUR
NPR, KCUR
Episode: Kansas City colleges are being hurt by Trump’s restrictions on international students
Madeline Savodny
Professor of economics at the University of North Florida
University of North Florida
Episode: Kansas City colleges are being hurt by Trump’s restrictions on international students
Bill Kurtis
Co-host of NPR's 'Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me' and veteran journalist
NPR
Episode: Bill Kurtis of ‘Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!’ got his start as a Kansas news reporter
Haynes Eason
Freelance contributor to KCUR's Adventure Newsletter
KCUR
Episode: Food recs: The best restaurants in Lawrence, Kansas
Erin Sosha
Journalist with over 20 years in the food and wine industry
Episode: Food recs: The best restaurants in Lawrence, Kansas
Meg Hereford
Owner of Lady Bird Diner
Lady Bird Diner
Episode: Food recs: The best restaurants in Lawrence, Kansas

Host

Steve Kraski
Host of Up To Date, often engaging in discussions about local community issues, politics, and cultural matters.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • 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 States10 months ago
  • Awesome podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam and Hannah
    United States4 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 States5 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    💰🔨
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank you!

    Thought-provoking, KC-centric conversations that invite listener input. This podcast helps to keep me informed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ctado
    United States7 years ago

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Dave Jorgenson makes the news fun on TikTok. He got his start at Shawnee Mission North
Q: What can you do that you couldn't do with the Post?
He aimed to focus solely on long-form content while maintaining a consistent presence on TikTok.
Dave Jorgenson makes the news fun on TikTok. He got his start at Shawnee Mission North
Q: Can you think about what that might be?
Jorgenson reminisced about a video with Senator Cory Booker, where the humor and charisma made it a standout.
Dave Jorgenson makes the news fun on TikTok. He got his start at Shawnee Mission North
Q: How did you narrow down what it is that you wanted to focus on on any given day?
Jorgenson would intentionally rotate topics to provide variety, focusing on politics one day, climate change the next, and pop culture another day.
Kansas City animal activist wins service award for helping shelter dogs get adopted
Q: What are you going to do with that money?
Poore expresses that the $20,000 award will allow him to move forward with various projects that had been on hold due to lack of funds.
Kansas City animal activist wins service award for helping shelter dogs get adopted
Q: You've saved a lot of pets over the years. How many?
Over a thousand long-term pets have been rescued from shelters through his efforts.

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5. Madeline Savodny
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