Deep Background

The Star obtained three years of the Kansas City Chiefs’ state and federal tax returns documents from a public database. Reporters Mike Hendricks and Steve Vockrodt are here to talk about what those returns showed us about pro football teams' finances. And Clay County Commissioners released a statement claiming Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s subpoena for records had been withdrawn. That's not entirely true. Editorial Board member Toriano Porter drops by to discuss what's going on. Dave Helling and Leah Becerra co-host. For further reading: Kansas City Chiefs’ tax returns provide rare look inside the business of pro football - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article225279155.html Clay County resists scrutiny by Missouri State Auditor, both issue warring statements - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article225537160.html Missouri auditor subpoenas Clay County, says local leaders are trying to evade audit - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-governme