Envisioning A Black Silicon Valley, Cindy Hoedel's Life In The Flint Hills, And Local Listen

By Steve Kraske

Published December 21, 2016 at 2:53 PM CST

Over concerns about the exclusivity of the local tech scene, one Kansas City man wants to create a startup community near the 18th and Vine District for minority entrepreneurs. We also hear from a former Kansas City Star writer about her life in the Flint Hills and the transition to new work. Finally, Bill Brownlee presents the latest Local Listen, electro-funk duo The Floozies.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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