The Walt Bodine Show

10:00 - 11:00 AM Weekdays Kansas City veteran talk show host Walt Bodine invites newsmakers and interesting personalities into the studios of KCUR.The show specializes in a wide variety of topics, along with live listener call-in and emails. Co-host Gina Kaufmann Producer:Jamie Medlicott (816) 235-1551 Be part of the discussion during the show. Call Walt's LIVE Listener Line: (816) 235-2888 or e-mail If you'd like to receive a weekly email update from the Walt Bodine Show about what's coming up, email the producer here. SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BI-WEEKLY "FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD" E-MAIL NEWSLETTER! Walt Bodine With more than 60 years in the media, Walt Bodine's background includes staff announcer, program script writer, television reporter, news anchor and new director and stints as news reporter and news director for WDAF-TV and radio.  For his work, Walt has received numerous awards including the Kansas City Spirit Award in 1987, recognizing him as the "voice of the people" and "our community conscience." More recently Bodine was the recipient of the Bishop John J. Sullivan Award for Communications. "Bodine's Beat" A multimedia retrospective of Walt's Life and Career Walt Bodine "Voice of the People" LIVE broadcast audio and slideshow

This Week on The Walt Bodine Show

MONDAY, July 6, 2009 Child Health and Safety A recent study has looked into the health and wellbeing of children in the state of Missouri. This county-by-county breakdown highlights some of the problems affecting the young in Jackson County. What do these statistics really mean? We will hear about the impact of economic factors and local healthcare resources on quality of life for Jackson County children. We'll also explore the differences in how rural and urban counties fared in this study. GUESTS -Emily Schwartze, Citizens for Missouri's Children -Jeremy LaFaver, Health Policy and Outreach Coordinator, Partnership for Children -Amy Blouin Executive Director of the Missouri Budget Office TUESDAY, July 7, 2009 The Computer Guys Our regular Computer Guys share the latest technological news affecting computer users. We will also talk about the next generation of cell phone technology available.   Visit our Computer Guys section GUESTS -George Costello (aka the Mac Guy), Past President of MacCORE, Independent Mac Consultant -Tom O'Brien (aka the I.T. Guy), CEO of Twenty-First Century Communications, Managing Partner of BOLD Internet Solutions   WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2009 Robin Abrahams, Mind Over Manners Author Robin Abrahams – the columnist known as Miss Conduct – joins us to discuss her new book on the slippery rules of modern ethics and etiquette. We hope to get answers to such questions as, "What is the correct way to say "Bless You" to a sneezing atheist?" Join in the conversation to share moments of modern-day social awkwardness that haunt you to this day. Our guest will offer up suggestions for what to do in similar situations next time they arise. GUEST -Robin Abrahams, Columnist for The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, and author of Mind Over Manners THURSDAY, July 9, 2009 Legislative Black Caucus Some area neighborhoods fail to provide protective environments for children to play safely without being exposed to violence and drugs. The Harlem Children’s Zone was set up to provide havens in a community with a history of social problems. The idea behind it is being used in other parts of the country as a template for helping communities provide children with safer options. Today, we discuss local efforts to mirror the success of this program. GUESTS -Rev. Sam Mann, St Mark Union Church -Senator Yvonne Wilson, 9th District of Kansas City FRIDAY, July 10, 2009 Food Critics, Outdoor Dining Join our Food Critics as they bring us all the news of a delicious nature. Now that Summer is in full effect, we look at the best places in town for great outdoor dining experiences. We invite you to share your ideas for great ways to dine al fresco. Visit our Food section GUESTS -Charles Ferruzza, The Pitch -Chris Becicka, Ingram's Magazine -Gloria Gale, 435 South Magazine Be a part of the Walt Bodine Show.  If you work at an unusual job somewhere around the metro we'd like to feature you in our monthly Odd Jobs show. Just email the producer with your name, contact information and a bit about the interesting work you do.