Central Standard

5 Things You Should Know About The Genetically Modified Food You’re Probably Eating

Jeremy Bernfeld — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:31:47 +0000

Would you feed your family genetically modified food? Chances are, you already have.

On Thursday's Central Standard, the science behind genetically modified (GMO) and genetically engineered (GE) food. The guests:

School Choice

Brian Ellison, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:59:03 +0000

With education options more diverse than ever, some parents are eschewing the standard public school system. With this choice, comes the debate on where taxpayer dollars should be going.

Captive Audience: The Telecom Industry

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Ten years ago, the United States stood at the forefront of the Internet revolution. With some of the fastest speeds and lowest prices in the world for high-speed Internet access, the nation was poised to be the global leader in the new knowledge-based economy.

Surviving The College Application Process

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:29:14 +0000

Most of the time, the long and winding road of choosing a college is forgotten in the subsequent years of hazy academic exploits. But for most high school seniors, this time of year is an involved process that can lead to anxious days and sleepless nights.

Crime & Safety In The Urban Core

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:36:16 +0000

In 2008, elected officials and urban residents came together under the direction of 2nd District Jackson County Legislator, Bishop James Tindall, Sr. to discuss community change in the urban core. This was the first convening of the Kansas City Urban Summit.

Animal Shelters Of Kansas City

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:11:50 +0000

Local shelters are seeing a record number of animals coming into their facilities each day.

Hypnotism

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

What do Franz Mesmer, James Braid, and The Professor from Gilligan's Island have in common?

Stretching Your Palate

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Chances are you have eaten at his restaurant, taken in a show at his venue, or even met the dude. But did you know about his plan to curb regional invasive species by cooking and eating them?

Transformation In The New Year

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:55:01 +0000

With each new year, comes the inevitable setting of lofty personal improvement goals.

Corner To Corner Pt. II - The Northeast

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:35:24 +0000

Getting to know Kansas City, one neighborhood at a time.

Corner To Corner Pt. I - The Plaza

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:16:05 +0000

Getting to know Kansas City, one neighborhood at a time.

Underreported Stories Of 2012

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:13:49 +0000

A peek inside the newsroom of KCUR and Harvest Public Media.

Miles Bonny

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:05:29 +0000

Central Standard's music curator stops by the studio to say goodbye.

Holiday Fish Fry

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:48:23 +0000

Roll back your Christmas rug for an abbreviated holiday public radio party.

A Christmas Carol

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:05:30 +0000

The annual holiday production of Dickens' classic returns to the KC Rep.