Kansas City Week In Review

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Kevin Collison and Mary Sanchez discuss the preparations, logistics and costs associated with hosting the NFL Draft, a recently uncovered lawsuit over the KCI bidding process, the dispute between KCMO and Jackson County over jail space, Laura Kelly's legislative agenda, Kansas minimum wage, the new abortion bill in Kansas and downtown stadium talks.

Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson, Mary Sanchez and Pete Mundo discuss the debate over reparations to compensate for slavery, Jim Crow and segregation, the proposed tax on Airbnb stays, Gov. Mike Parson's legislative agenda, the outrage over a dress code for women in Missouri legislature, the KCMO mayor's race between Lucas and Chastain and Mike Kelly's first move as head of JOCO commission.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Mary Sanchez, Kris Ketz and Brian Ellison discuss the final details remaining before the opening of the new KCI terminal, a proposed 3 percent tax on marijuana sales in KCMO, Gov. Laura Kelly's legislative agenda, how Kansas and Missouri might spend a cash surplus in each state, Lucas Kunce announcing Senate run to unseat Josh Hawley and the latest on KCMO school closures.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo and Brian Ellison discuss last year's homicide numbers, the KCFD Chief's retirement announcement, the sexual abuse allegations and subsequent suicide of Coterie Theater's artistic director, the comings and goings of area leadership positions,, Missouri's new Attorney General, Missouri executions and the agenda for KS and MO legislative sessions.

Nick Haines, Dana Wright, Pete Mundo, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling look back on 2022 and pick the year's biggest stories, anoint Kansas City's person of the year, name the year's biggest winners and losers and make some predictions for 2023.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Kevin Collison and Eric Wesson discuss the takeaways from the recent town hall to discuss the new stadium and entertainment district proposal, the selection of Stacey Graves to become Kansas City's new police chief, districts exploring 4-day school weeks to help with staff shortages, the decision on school closings and the recent Brian Platt controversy.

Nick Haines talks to Kathy Nelson, President & CEO of the KC Sports Commission and Foundation and President & CEO of Visit KC, and Katherine Holland, Director of the KC2026 FIFA World Cup Bid, about what they hope to learn from the World Cup in Qatar, how significant a new airport was in the bidding process, how necessary modifications to the stadium will be funded and next year's NFL Draft.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Micheal Mahoney, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss the winners and losers of last week's midterm election including the U.S. Senate races in Kansas and Missouri, Kansas Governor and Attorney General, Kansas 3rd District, Missouri's recreational cannabis amendment, Jackson County Executive, KCMO police funding and more.

Nick Haines, Lynn Horsley, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the key issues and tight races impacting the Kansas City metro that voters will decide in next Tuesday's midterm election.

In this hour-long election special, Johnson County Chair candidates Mike Kelly and Charlotte O'Hara square off in the Kansas City PBS Studios. The Johnson County Chair Debate is a collaboration with the Johnson County Bar Association. Later in the hour, Theresa Galvin answers questions as voters prepare to cast ballots in the race for Jackson County Executive. Frank White declined to participate.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the frustrations with the search for the new Kansas City Police Chief, a potential shake-up in KCMO's City Manager's office, public hearings on East-West streetcar line, KU Health System merger with Olathe Health System, KS and MO response to Biden's pot pardon announcement, the Moran-Holland US Senate race & more.

Nick Haines, Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd, Missouri Representative Ashley Bland Manlove (D), Legal Missouri's John Payne and Free Green owner Bianca Sullivan debate Missouri’s new marijuana amendment. Plus, we size up how legalizing pot in Missouri will impact Kansas with Johnson County D.A. Steve Howe and Wyandotte County D.A. Mark Dupree.  

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Pete Mundo, Dave Helling and Mary Sanchez discuss Kris Kobach's push to directly elect Kansas Supreme Court justices, Josh Hawley's proposed legislation for border policy, disparaging comments about Kansas from New York Mayor Eric Adams, the tactics and accuracy of campaign ads, the shakeup in Wyandotte government, pedestrianizing the Plaza and Royals attendance stats.

Nick Haines, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the federal investigation into the hiring practices of the Kansas City Police Department, the latest on budget and timeline for the new KCI terminal, the new tenant for the empty Waddell & Reed building, the new Clean Up KC program which pays the houseless to pick up trash and Youngkin and DeSantis campaigning for Derek Schmidt.

Nick Haines, Dave Helling, Micheal Mahoney and Mary Sanchez discuss Britt Reid's plea deal which could result in a light sentence, the FBI arrest of a Kansas City, Kansas police officer for sexual abuse, assault and kidnapping, the value of political debates, the lack of high profile campaign appearances, the strategy behind connecting candidates to former office holders, abortion politics & more.

Nick Haines talks to Mayor Quinton Lucas about a host of issues including stadiums discussions, a new jail facility, public safety and more. Also, Steve Kraske and Dave Helling discuss concerns over how Independence spent COVID relief money, Derek Schmidt's proposal to eliminate sales tax on diapers and tampons, Trudy Busch Valentine's lackluster campaign, the new Jackson County jail & more.

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo, Micheal Mahoney and Dave Helling discuss the reaction to sports betting going live in Kansas and the anticipated financial gains for the state, Dennis Pyle entering the Kansas gubernatorial race as an Independent, how the Kansas abortion vote will affect the Sharice Davids and Amanda Adkins race, KCMO's climate protection plan and recreational marijuana in MO.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Mary Sanchez and Dave Helling discuss the results and implications of the recount of the Kansas abortion amendment vote, John Wood's early exit from the Missouri U.S. Senate race, sports betting beginning soon in Kansas, the special legislative session called by Gov. Mike Parson, Mayor Quinton Lucas pushing for more tax dollars and affordable housing.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Dave Helling, Micheal Mahoney and Steve Kraske discuss this week's primary election results including protecting abortion rights in Kansas, the U.S. Senate race in Missouri, the race to replace Vicky Hartzler, the race to replace Ed Eilert as leader of the Johnson County Board of Commissioners as well as races for Jackson County Executive, KS Attorney General & more. 

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo, Micheal Mahoney and Dave Helling discuss the impact of footage of Josh Hawley running from the Capitol, Buck O'Neil's Hall of Fame induction, reaction to campaign ads, key races in next week's election, the funeral of slain NKC police officer, new gun safety tactics, the lack of job requirements in the Panasonic deal & financing World Cup requirements.