Steve Kraske

One Plan To Combat Poverty In The Kansas City Area

Steve Kraske and Kaitlin Brennan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

A new campaign vows to cut the number of families living in poverty by half in the next 10 years.

Author In Town To Discuss First Lady Betty Ford

Steve Kraske and Kaitlin Brennan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Known for her advocacy of the Equal Rights Amendment, Betty Ford often spoke her mind freely, despite the fact that her political beliefs did not always align with her husband's.

On Wednesday's Up to Date, author John Robert Greene, author of Betty Ford: Candor and Courage in the White House, takes a deeper look at this controversial woman who remains one of history's most outspoken and influential First Ladies.

Changing The Charter To Alter KC's Course

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:54:50 +0000

The first Kansas City charter passed more than 90 years ago. Now, it might be time to change the rules.

Looking At The Larger Context of MLK's 'Mountaintop'

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Mountaintop" speech from Memphis is famous for its ending and because he was assassinated the next day. However, much of the speech doesn't receive a lot of attention today.

Moving Back In With The 'Rents

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

You walk across the stage, accept your college diploma… then head back to your apartment to pack up to move back in with your parents.

Superman: Flying High At 75

Danie Alexander — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

He is the original superhero of modern times and this year fans around the world celebrate the 75th birthday of Superman.

Hot Summer Reads From Steve's Bookshelf

Steve Kraske and Sangeeta Shastry — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

The hot weather is out in full force this week, and Up To Date host Steve Kraske has a few good reads to crack open in the shade.

Roshann Parris: A Local Mover And Shaker

Steve Kraske and Kaitlin Brennan — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

After 25 years heading her own public relations firm, Roshann Parris knows her way around the business world.

Trekking The Trails

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Building bridges, swinging an axe and living in a yurt are all part of normal life for a trail worker at Glacier National Park.

The 2012 Election: An Epic Battle

Steve Kraske, Kaitlin Brennan, Beth Lipoff and Sangeeta Shastry — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Victories for the Republican Party in the 2010 midterm elections seemed to block President Obama at every turn and the GOP appeared to have a clear shot at controlling all three branches of government.

Embracing Anger To Be Happier

Steve Kraske and Sangeeta Shastry — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Have you ever felt so angry that steam could be pouring out your ears?

What's Showing In Independent, Foreign & Documentary Film, June 7

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske and Bob Butler and Cynthia Haines — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

A family man has a dark side… as a Mafia hitman, and one actress turns the camera on her own family as she searches for her biological father.

Balancing Life With Yoga

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Breathe in, breathe out. It's a common exercise in yoga, and one yoga master is trying to spread the word.

Behind The Scenes At Harvesters

Steve Kraske and Kaitlin Brennan — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

To feed more than 66,000 people every week Harvesters needs an advanced and organized warehouse operation to collect and distribute all this food to over 26 counties.

An Unconventional First Lady

Steve Kraske, Kaitlin Brennan and Sangeeta Shastry — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Thomas Jefferson's eldest and favorite daughter, Martha Jefferson Randolph, would often assume the role of First Lady after her mother died.