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Kansas City Today

Kansas City Today is a daily news podcast from KCUR Studios bringing you all things Kansas City, wrapped up in 15 minutes or less. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, it’ll be waiting in your feed every weekday. Hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin.

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13:32

Missouri and Kansas still allow a toxic weedkiller...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/18

Midwest lawmakers have tried and failed to ban paraquat, a toxic weedkiller that’s been tied to Parkinson’s disease. One state senator plans to keep fighting. Plus: The federal government has released new rules controlling how farmers can use the controversial herbicide dicamba.

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15:00

Johnson County fought its way to the center of Kansas...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/17

The August primary elections were big for Johnson County Democrats, with primary wins for U.S. Senate candidate Adam Hamilton and Kansas governor candidate Cindy Holscher. What should voters expect in November, and what does it say about the future of the party and the state?

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14:04

Catching the purple martin migration in Kansas

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/14

Purple martins are back in Kansas. Thousands of the birds are gathering near the Wichita airport each evening as they prepare for their annual migration. Plus: A small town in southcentral Kansas proudly bears the nickname “Midway USA,” positioning itself firmly between California and New York.

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13:40

Democrats face stacked odds in Kansas City's...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/13

Missouri's candidates are set for the November general election under a redrawn congressional map. But with Kansas City's three districts carved to specifically benefit Republicans, even longtime U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II faces a tough race.

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14:42

Childcare costs an arm and a leg in the Midwest

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/12

Childcare costs in Missouri and Kansas can now rival a mortgage for working families, but two Midwestern lawmakers are fighting to change that. Plus: After the Affordable Care Act tax credits lapsed, healthcare premiums spiked for millions of farmers and ranchers.

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13:38

Rick Brattin on Missouri's 5th District and his...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/11

State Sen. Rick Brattin was selected by voters during last week's primary election as the Republican candidate for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, a seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II. The 5th District is expected to lean more Republican under newly drawn congressional maps.

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15:00

Two Missourians want to turn primary victories into...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/10

Two winners of last week's primaries are aiming for their first terms representing Missouri in Congress next year. We'll hear how Republican Chris Stigall and Democrat Jordan Herrera plan to unite their respective parties and secure seats in Washington.

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14:45

Drive-in theaters are new again in Kansas

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/07

Drive-in theaters have shown movies under the stars for generations, and many Kansas filmgoers still see value for these nostalgic experiences in a changing movie landscape. Plus: There’s a chance the wheat in your spaghetti could be grown in western Kansas in the next few years.

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14:42

A high-stakes fight over Missouri anti-redistricting...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/06

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected a citizen referendum that would have given voters the chance to overturn the new Republican-drawn congressional map. Hoskins said the measure was unconstitutional, but the group People Not Politicians said he's being "obstructionist."

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13:21

Missouri and Kansas races are set for November, while...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/05

Missouri residents overwhelmingly voted against proposals to eliminate the income tax and change how citizens can change the Missouri constitution. Meanwhile, Kansans elected Reverend Adam Hamilton as the Democratic opponent to U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Cindy Holscher and Republican Ty Masterson will face each other in the race for Kansas governor.

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11:01

It's primary election day, Kansas City!

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/04

Today, Missourians will decide the fate of a proposed constitutional amendment that gives lawmakers the ability to expand sales and use taxes in order to eliminate the state income tax.

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14:38

Missouri Amendment 4 is proving a tough sell. Will it...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/08/03

Missouri Republicans want to make it harder to amend the state’s constitution, but even backers of Amendment 4 acknowledge it’s getting a rough reception. Plus: Missouri’s 6th Congressional District has an open race for the first time since 2000.

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15:00

Missouri's 4th and 5th districts face first elections...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/31

Missouri’s Republican supermajority redrew the state’s congressional boundaries last year to make the 4th and 5th districts a tougher battle for Democrats. We'll talk through the races before Tuesday's primary, the first election under the newly gerrymandered map.

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15:00

Unhoused people face the bulldozer in Missouri and...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/30

People living in homeless encampments say Missouri and Kansas cities have been more aggressive about enforcement since a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision. Plus: Latino communities in Wichita are on edge after immigration agents asked a bus full of people to present proof of citizenship.

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14:54

A guide to the Kansas governor primary election

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/29

As Gov. Laura Kelly finishes out her last term in office, seven Republicans and three Democrats are making their case to replace her. Find out about the candidates before the Aug. 4 primary. Plus: The cyclospora outbreak has some people scrutinizing where their produce comes from.

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14:21

How do Kansas City organizers think the World Cup went?

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/28

The World Cup has come and gone in Kansas City. What could the city's success as a host city mean for future events?

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14:31

What to know about Kansas City's bonds and sales tax...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/27

In the Aug. 4 election, Kansas Citians will decide whether to extend a sales tax aimed at re-developing neighborhoods east of Troost, and vote on $1.7 billion in bonds for water and sewers. What's at stake in the votes?

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14:17

Maud Wagner, the original tattooed lady of Kansas

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/24

Maud Wagner, one of the country’s first known female commercial tattoo artists, was born in Emporia, Kansas. She joined a sideshow act with her sister until a fateful meeting pushed her to pursue carnival stardom, inked from head to toe.

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14:32

How most of the Midwest is attracting new residents

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/23

Experts say affordable housing and a lower cost of living are driving people back into the Midwest. Plus: Many farmers are worried whether they'll see a profit this year thanks to high supply costs.

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8:45

Kansas City through the eyes of World Cup visitors

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/22

Kansas City opened its doors to thousands of international visitors during the World Cup. What kind of impressions did we make?

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