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Up To Date

Weekdays at 11am
Steve Kraske

Up to Date focuses on pressing issues, both local and national, including politics, economics, planning and design, history and entertainment - topics that have an impact on the lives of the Greater Kansas City region.

  • Monday: Party Bus Turns into Tragedy / Rick Atkinson on "The Guns at Last Night"
  • Tuesday: Comedian Jim Gaffigan on "Dad is Fat"
  • Wednesday: Dermatologists on Summer Skin Care
  • Thursday: The Ethics Professors / Weekend To-Do List
  • Friday: Body Building / Jackson County Property Assessments Fatten / 90-Mile View / A Fan's Notes

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90-Mile View
11:11 am
Fri May 24, 2013

90-Mile View: Eric Peterson

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Siemens advanced technology locomotive being put into service with Amtrak.
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Eric Peterson
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Trains have been making news lately, both good and bad.  Amtrak engineer Eric Peterson can relate.

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Up to Date
10:31 am
Fri May 24, 2013

Faulty Property Assessments In Jackson County?

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John Wornall House
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Jackson County officials are acknowledging that new valuations on 18,000 residential properties may not be accurate and need additional review.

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Up to Date
10:06 am
Fri May 24, 2013

Up To Date's Indie, Foreign & Doc Critics' 'Three To See', May 24-27, 2013

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  Looking for a great film to see this Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27, 2013?

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Up to Date
9:59 am
Fri May 24, 2013

Bodybuilding: Not Just For Pros

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Bodybuilding
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If the only six-pack you have is sitting in your fridge, some local bodybuilders might have some advice for you. 

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Up to Date
3:52 pm
Thu May 23, 2013

The Weekend To-Do List: May 24-27, 2013

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Looking for ways to take advantage of Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27, 2013? Brian McTavish has some ideas for you on the Weekend To-Do List.

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Up To Date
10:54 am
Thu May 23, 2013

The Ethics Professors: Political Scandals, Clothing Consciousness & Federal Fumbles

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Would you pay more for an article of clothing if it meant the person who made it worked in safe factory conditions and earned a fair wage?

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Up to Date
6:00 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Avoiding A Summer Of Sizzling Sunburns

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Sunburn
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If you just grab the highest SPF sunscreen when you head out to the lake, you might not be making the best choice. 

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Up to Date
6:00 pm
Mon May 20, 2013

Comedian Jim Gaffigan On The Gaffes Of Parenthood

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Jim Gaffigan chats with Steve Kraske on Up to Date.
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Jim Gaffigan chats with Steve Kraske on Up to Date.
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Jim Gaffigan chats with Steve Kraske on Up to Date.
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Comedian Jim Gaffigan knows that a four-year-old eating a taco and throwing a taco on the floor is pretty much the same thing, and he can teach you a thing or two about co-opting your kid’s Halloween candy.

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Up to Date
12:00 pm
Sun May 19, 2013

WWII: The Last Year Of Europe's Battles

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Rick Atkinson
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Omaha, Juno, Utah, Gold and Sword. The names of the Normandy beaches echo in the annals of World War II history, but the iconic invasion wasn’t the last step of the European campaign.

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Film
3:12 pm
Fri May 17, 2013

Michael Shannon A Family Man, Hit Man And 'The Iceman'

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Michael Shannon and Winona Ryder in 'The Iceman'
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As intense as actor Michael Shannon has been on screens large and small, his chilling performance in Ariel Vroman's The Iceman ups the ante. 

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Up to Date
11:45 am
Fri May 17, 2013

The Weekend To-Do List: May 17-19, 2013

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An Olds 442: one of the cars you might see at this weekend's West Bottoms Car Show
Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie
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Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
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Looking for ways to enjoy the weekend of May 17-19, 2013? Brian McTavish has some options for you on the Weekend To-Do List.

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Up to Date
9:45 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Up To Date's Indie, Foreign & Doc Critics' 'Three To See', May 17-19, 2013

In The House
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Looking for a great film to see the weekend of May 17-19, 2013?

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Up to Date
9:25 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Legislative Wrap-up: Missouri General Assembly

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The Missouri General Assembly wraps up today. Will your income taxes be cut? Will sales taxes jump to pay for highways?

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Film
6:30 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Writing Teacher Finds A Prodigy With Problems In 'In The House'

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Kristin Scott Thomas rapt by writing in "In the House"
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Fans of both independent and foreign films can trust that, if they feature Kristin Scott Thomas, they're worth an investment of time, thought, and money.The bilingual actress has impeccable taste and can lift even mundane films to a place of esteemed elegance.

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Up to Date
6:00 pm
Thu May 16, 2013

The Art Fantastic

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When you watch a film like Star Wars or Harry Potter, the fantastical worlds they present seem to come alive on the screen with colorful planets and moving portraits. 

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