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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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13:36

Why Chris Stigall is running for Missouri's 6th District

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/21

Five Republicans are running to replace U.S. Rep. Sam Graves in Missouri’s 6th District. Conservative talk show radio host Chris Stigall talks policy ahead of the August primary.

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15:00

Why Nathan Willett is running for Missouri's 6th...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/20

Several Republicans are running to replace U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, who isn’t running for reelection in Missouri’s 6th District. Kansas City Council member Nathan Willett shares what his priorities would be if he is elected, and why he thinks he’s the right fit for the job.

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12:48

Remembering Kansas City's Black Friday Flood of 1951

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/17

The biggest natural disaster ever to hit Kansas City struck 75 years ago. The Black Friday Flood of 1951 is remembered as bigger, nastier and worse than you can probably imagine.

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11:13

Missouri immigrant could be sent to a country she's...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/16

Immigrants to the U.S. without legal status have found themselves facing deportation to a country where they have no ties. Independence resident Alisa Ramdial Shahib is one of the latest.

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13:23

ICE ramped up arrests in Kansas City during World Cup

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/15

Advocacy groups say immigration enforcement in Kansas City resulted in the detention of at least 30 people during the World Cup. The increased ICE presence across the Kansas City metro has kept residents on edge, and led to a backlog in the court system.

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10:31

Funding for Missouri's state parks on the August ballot

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/14

A sales tax that funds Missouri’s parks and soil and water conservation is back on the ballot this August. It's sharing the spotlight with eight other amendments, leaving advocates wondering if they can cut through the noise.

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15:00

Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Sandy Spidel Neumann

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/13

After a 40-year career in financial services, Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Sandy Spidel Neumann is focused on optimization. She spoke on KCUR's Up To Date about how her business background has prepared her for Congress.

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14:16

Kansas City's final World Cup match is here. What...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/10

Bright pedicabs are zipping across Kansas City during the World Cup and they're here to stay. Plus: Organizers of a new music venue in Kansas City say it’s a place where the listening comes first. 515 Music Hub was a result of the city's Open Doors program for the World Cup, but wants to keep going after.

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13:39

Missouri couple brings dementia care to medical deserts

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/09

Missouri saw 2,690 deaths from Alzheimer's in 2024 — a 145% increase since 2000. One southeast Missouri couple is trying to convince lawmakers their support is critical. Plus: A substance abuse counselor in Kansas City has developed secular recovery programs focused on inclusivity.

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14:19

Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Erik Murray

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/08

Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Erik Murray wants "solutions, not chaos" for healthcare and the economy. He spoke on KCUR's Up to Date about the challenges he thinks are most pressing for Kansans in the federal government.

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12:57

Rebuilding an ancient Kansas city

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/07

The discovery of an ancient Kansas settlement named Etzanoa is challenging long-held views that all Indigenous people on the Great Plains were nomadic. Plus: Kansas boasts its own version of the Liberty Bell at a small town in Marion County.

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15:00

Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Schmidt

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/06

First-term Kansas state Sen. Patrick Schmidt said Kansans’ needs are greater than what lawmakers can address at the state level. He spoke on KCUR's Up to Date about why his experience sets him apart from his Democratic opponents.

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13:38

Kansas City created the Bomb Pop. You're welcome,...

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/03

If you go to any ice cream truck or swimming pool snack bar, you’ll likely find the red, white and blue Bomb Pop. The famous treat was invented in Kansas City in 1955. But when the popsicle first came out during the Cold War, some parents didn’t like the idea of selling a frozen weapon of war to children.

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14:24

How Missouri and Kansas police track your license plates

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/02

Cameras with license plate-reading capabilities are used by law enforcement agencies and cities around the U.S., including in Missouri and Kansas. But some residents are resisting the surveillance.

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13:53

Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Christy Davis

Kansas City Today ·

2026/07/01

It's a crowded primary race for Democrats hoping to take on incumbent Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall. Democrat Christy Davis spoke on KCUR's Up to Date about why she's running and how her experience working for the USDA sets her apart.

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11:06

Kansas tries to transform and save its rural hospitals

Kansas City Today ·

2026/06/30

Rural hospitals in Kansas will use federal money to help them transform and expand access to healthcare. Some are creating new services like mobile maternal health clinics, but looming Medicaid cuts still mean many hospitals are at risk of closing.

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12:50

AI surveillance on Kansas City buses

Kansas City Today ·

2026/06/29

Kansas City’s transit authority could become among the first in the nation to use AI-powered cameras on city buses to help strengthen security and more quickly detect banned passengers. But critics worry about privacy and scaring away riders.

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11:04

A Kansas City program is training more Black pilots

Kansas City Today ·

2026/06/26

Only about 2% of aircraft pilots and flight engineers are Black. A group of men, inspired by the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, is trying to change that by highlighting careers in aviation. A KCUR reporter visited Red Tail Academy to learn about why that number is so low.

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9:46

Missourians are stepping up to monitor data centers

Kansas City Today ·

2026/06/25

Across the country, data centers have attracted controversy for everything from overuse of utilities to tax breaks. Now, some Missourians are trying to track down those details through public records requests, appearances at public meetings and other grassroots efforts.

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13:50

Lawrence is now 'Little Algeria' for the World Cup

Kansas City Today ·

2026/06/24

The Algerian men’s national team adopted Lawrence as its home base for the World Cup. In return, the Kansas college town embraced the team in a big way — and flooded the streets Monday when Algeria won its first match of the tournament.

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