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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.

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The Main Street extension of the Kansas City streetcar line is finally open for riders after years of disruptive construction. The owners of Crows Coffee and Ragazza say they're trying to capitalize on the increased foot traffic.

As frustration grows around the weekslong government shutdown, Kansas City-area U.S. Reps. Mark Alford and Emanuel Cleaver II can’t see eye-to-eye on a solution that will benefit their constituents. The two Congress members joined KCUR’s Up To Date t... more

An ARPA grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources allowed the city to invest $5 million to restore the Blue River. Once a favorite for outdoor recreation in Kansas City, the river has become polluted as a result of urbanization.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss the city's projected $100 million budget deficit in 2027, the streetcar extension on Main Street opening later this week and where things stand on new stadiums for the Royals and Chi... more

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Dr. Christine Ziemer
Professor of Psychology at Missouri Western State University and Executive Director of the Psychedelic Society of Kansas City
Missouri Western State University
Episode: Kansas City’s Psychedelic Society is ready to change minds about psilocybin
Netta Meltzer
Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau
Jewish Community Relations Bureau
Episode: Kansas Citians with ties to Gaza and Israel feel 'relieved' but skeptical about ceasefire
Dr. Majda Hamarshi
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Palestinian American Medical Association
Palestinian American Medical Association
Episode: Kansas Citians with ties to Gaza and Israel feel 'relieved' but skeptical about ceasefire
Elizabeth Ruiz
Producer of Up To Date
KCUR
Episode: A Kansas City church wants to keep guns off the street by turning them into garden tools
Reverend Jenny Wells
Pastor at Central Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Episode: A Kansas City church wants to keep guns off the street by turning them into garden tools
James Steele
One of America's finest investigative reporters
Fund for Investigative Journalism
Episode: Pioneering Kansas City reporter says investigative journalism is in 'better shape' than many realize
Gustavo Gorriti
A respected investigative journalist from Peru, named the Night Press Freedom Fellow
Episode: This reporter survived kidnapping and death threats. He says 'democracy is under attack'
Daniel Scharpenberg
Vice president and spokesperson of NTEU Chapter 66 discussing federal workers' struggles
NTEU Chapter 66
Episode: Federal workers and farmers around Kansas City struggle as government shutdown drags on
Chad Hart
Economist at Iowa State University addressing agricultural impacts of the shutdown
Iowa State University
Episode: Federal workers and farmers around Kansas City struggle as government shutdown drags on

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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 Statesa year 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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Pioneering Kansas City reporter says investigative journalism is in 'better shape' than many realize
Q: How do you begin to address something like that, Jim?
Steele expresses uncertainty about how leading media figures could address the public's distrust but emphasizes the need for journalists to stick with factual reporting.
Pioneering Kansas City reporter says investigative journalism is in 'better shape' than many realize
Q: As you look across the journalism landscape, Jim, what are you seeing when it comes to deep investigative reporting these days?
Steele believes deep investigative reporting is in better shape than many realize, noting that there is a lot of energy especially at the local level.
A Kansas City church wants to keep guns off the street by turning them into garden tools
Q: What's the incentive for someone to turn in one of these things?
We are giving away grocery store gift cards as a thank you for surrendering unwanted firearms, with amounts determined by the firearm style.
A Kansas City church wants to keep guns off the street by turning them into garden tools
Q: What if the firearm has been used in a commission of a crime?
It's not our business. We don't collect serial numbers and none of the collected guns from similar events have been found to be used in a crime.
A Kansas City church wants to keep guns off the street by turning them into garden tools
Q: What do Kansas City Police think about the fact that you're staging these guns to garden events?
They haven't said much, but they know the events are happening and they don't need to be present at the event.

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Focused on the pressing issues in the Kansas City area, this podcast engages listeners through interviews and discussions with a diverse range of guests, including artists, lawmakers, and community members. Each episode provides a platform for voices that contribute to the local narrative, exploring both cultural and political topics that impact the region. The unique blend of expert opinions and grassroots stories highlights the significance of local news, promoting community engagement and awareness among listeners.

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2. Netta Meltzer
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5. Reverend Jenny Wells
6. James Steele
7. Gustavo Gorriti
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