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Week in Review

Kansas City PBS

Join host Nick Haines as he sits down with Kansas City area newsmakers and journalists to explore the stories and decisions impacting our community.

news & politics

All Episodes

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Week in Review - Jul 18, 2025

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2025/07/19

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Charlie Keegan, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss the opening of the Panasonic plant in the midst of declining EV sales and expiring tax credits, Frank White's new stadium plan, the repeal of paid sick leave in Missouri, new beer laws and state funding for World Cup, local impact of federal education cuts, the mayoral election in Wyandotte County and renaming KCI.

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Week in Review - Jul 11, 2025

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2025/07/12

Nick Haines, Yvette Walker, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the Frank White recall efforts and the potential obstacles, delays and replacement candidates, the ongoing stadium saga and continued lack of information from either team, the local implications of Trump's domestic policy bill and the new push to rename KCI in honor of President Truman.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Jun 27, 2025

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2025/06/28

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Brian Ellison, Scott Parks and Dave Helling discuss the continuing frustrations over delayed decisions in stadium negotiations as the Kansas offer is set to expire and a new suggestion emerges, building frustrations over the city's crime crisis, attendance at the World Cup party and new event developments, the Super Bowl parade victim lawsuit, honoring Sly James and more.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Jun 20, 2025

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2025/06/21

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Charlie Keegan, Kris Ketz and Brian Ellison discuss the local No Kings protests and Gov. Mike Kehoe's declaration of a state of emergency despite being out of the country, lawmaker safety concerns in the wake of Minnesota shootings, the World Cup kick-off party, Andy Reid appearing in the first World Cup promo, debate over Airbnb taxes and JACO business property taxes.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Jun 13, 2025

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2025/06/14

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the most recent developments in stadium negotiations on both sides of the state line, World Cup preparations with one year remaining, the KCMO plan to fill empty storefronts ahead of the World Cup, reports of price hikes for lodging during the games, local protests of ICE, the budget standoff in Jackson County and more.

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Kansas City Week in Review - May 30, 2025

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2025/05/31

Nick Haines, Yvette Walker, Jonathan Shorman, Kyle Palmer and Dave Helling discuss the Missouri special legislative session to negotiate a stadium incentive package to keep the Royals and Chiefs in KC, the Royals purchase of the mortgage on the old Sprint campus, Black & Veatch seeking public assistance for new offices, the Missouri abortion ruling, the latest Plaza closing and KCPD budget cuts.

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Kansas City Week in Review - May 16, 2025

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2025/05/17

Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Kris Ketz, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss Governor Kehoe's stadium funding plan and subsequent rejection by the legislature, a new Missouri abortion amendment to replace one voters approved last year, the repeal of Prop A in Missouri, cell phone bans in schools, the DOJ sending FBI agents to KC, businesses taking crime deterrence into their own hands and more.

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Kansas City Week in Review - May 9, 2025

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2025/05/10

Nick Haines, Savannah Hawley-Bates, Eric Wesson, Mike Hendricks and Dave Helling discuss the push to rename Troost Avenue, budgets cuts for KC Pride Fest, the status of the Frank White recall effort, a request by Mayor Lucas for state funding to help cover lawsuit settlements, a potential run for governor by Jeff Colyer, the Real ID deadline, reports that Royals will seek lease extension and more.

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Kansas City Week in Review - May 2, 2025

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2025/05/03

Nick Haines, Kris Ketz, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss safety concerns for KC first responders after a firefighter paramedic is stabbed to death, the Nelson-Atkins expansion, concerns regarding data centers, approval for Amazon drone delivery, Missouri Prop A, businesses along streetcar line and KCMO City Manager search. Plus, KCPBS CEO Kliff Kuehl discusses PBS funding cuts.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Apr 25, 2025

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2025/04/26

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Charlie Keegan, Jonathan Shorman and Brian Ellison discuss Fortune 500 company Fiserv relocating to Overland Park, the ongoing chaos in Jackson County, the first 100 days of the Trump administration including a push to cut funding for road diets, the day in court for local Tesla arsonist, Gov. Mike Kehoe's first 100 days, Prairie Village's city hall plan and more.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Apr 18, 2025

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2025/04/19

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Dave Helling, Savannah Hawley-Bates and Brian Ellison discuss the legacy of Mayor Quinton and his remaining to do list, new push by area business leaders for a decision on stadiums, naming the South Loop Project in honor of Roy Blunt, the Kansas flat tax, cracking down on ATVs, Missouri lawmakers walking back green initiatives, the local implications of tariffs and more.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Apr 11, 2025

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2025/04/12

Nick Haines, Savannah Hawley-Bates, Dave Helling, Jonathan Shorman and Brian Ellison discuss the surprises and disappointments from Tuesday's election including big wins for KC schools and new jail efforts, the potential to host Women's World Cup or Rugby World Cup, the veto session in the Kansas, the battle over abortion rights in Missouri, the search for bus service solutions and public health.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Apr 4, 2025

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2025/04/05

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Brian Ellison, Kris Ketz and Eric Wesson discuss next week's election in Kansas City including the public safety tax for a new jail and the school bond issue for building improvements, Clark Hunt's comments on the stadium issue, recent ruling about property tax refunds in Jackson County, claims made in guest editorial by Frank White and the Kansas legislative session.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Mar 28, 2025

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2025/03/29

Nick Haines, Yvette Walker, Kevin Collison, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss the spread of speculation and misinformation about the stadium locations as new information lags, the Missouri legislature pushback on Prop A's minimum wage hike, Kansas eliminating the mail in ballot grace period, the termination of KCMO City Manager Brian Platt and the ongoing concerns about bus service in KC.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Mar 21, 2025

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2025/03/22

Nick Haines, Dave Helling, Savannah Hawley-Bates, Brian Ellison and Eric Wesson discuss the KCMO city council's decision on the future of City Manager Brian Platt, looming cuts to KCATA bus service to correct a $30 million budget shortfall, the outlook for recently fired federal workers, Kansas lawmakers consider electing judges, Wyandotte County examines earnings tax and more.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Feb 28, 2025

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2025/03/01

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Patrick Tuohey, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss the contentious town hall recently hosted by Rep. Mark Alford in the wake of federal cuts, the ultimatum for schools in regard to DEI programs, the lingering silence in talks of future plans for stadiums, Gov. Kehoe's crime crackdown, debate over an immigrant detention center, timing for MO sports betting and more.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Feb 21, 2025

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2025/02/22

Nick Haines, Jonathan Shorman, Brian Ellison, Kris Ketz and Eric Wesson discuss the economic ripple effect of IRS layoffs, the impact of federal funding cuts on local agencies, the Ivanhoe farmers market and World Cup transportation, the South Loop Project status, the resuming of abortions in Missouri, deputizing KBI officers as ICE agents, transgender restrictions and Sherman's stadium tease.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Feb 14, 2026

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2025/02/15

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss the local implications of federal job reductions and cuts to federal funding, the spike in homicides and crime and the debate over how to address the problem, rising concerns about ICE raids and how a local lawmaker has responded, the expiring truce in the Kansas and Missouri business border war and red light cameras.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Feb 7, 2025

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2025/02/08

Nick Haines, Yvette Walker, Kris Ketz, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss lessons learned from previous Super Bowls and adjustments to potential celebration after last year's shooting, lingering questions about stadiums and their locations, the Missouri bill that would incentivize turning in undocumented workers, the DOGE impact on local federal workers, Lucas State of the City and Dayton Moore.

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Kansas City Week in Review - Jan 31, 2025

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2025/02/01

Nick Haines talks to Pam Kramer, CEO of KC2026, about the final 500 days of preparations before FIFA World Cup 26 and over half a million spectators arrive in Kansas City including necessary changes to GEHA Field at Arrowhead, transit logistics and coordinating security. Plus, Meg Cunningham, Jonathan Shorman and Dave Helling discuss Gov. Kehoe's first State of the State, Trump's DEI ban and more.

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