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:  Suzanne Hogan (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. Walt Bodine With more than 50 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.

This Week on The Walt Bodine Show

MONDAY, November 17: What makes Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri not quite the twin cities?  As part of our Kansas City History Series, we’ll discuss how these two cities have developed both together and separately.  We’ll take a look at the role of immigration, geography, and the economy as it relates to how these two neighboring cities have come to be what they are today. GUESTS Monroe Dodd of The Kansas City Star Joe Horvat, Volunteer at The Strawberry Hill Museum *For more information visit Strawberry Hill Museum TUESDAY, November 18: How do companies get consumers to continue to spend in a down economy?  We’ll talk to advertisers about how the state of the economy affects buying trends, plus, hear about the strategies they use to get you to consume. GUESTS Landa Williams, President of LandaJob Advertising and Marketing Talent Joe Myers, Vice President/Group Account Director Bernstein-Rein WEDNESDAY, November 19: Loss of memory and mental abilities are symptoms of dementia that can put a strain on sufferers and their families.   We’ll discuss the importance of early diagnosis for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and talk about treatment options available which can help sustain a higher quality of life.  We’ll also offer resources and advice to adults beginning to take on the caregiver role for their own parents.  GUESTS Michelle Niedens, L.S.C.S.W. - Director of Education of the Heart of America Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association * For more information visit The Alzheimer's Association Dr Subbu J. Sarma. - Psychologist at the Research Psychology Center * For more information visit Research Psychology Center Lyn Polk - Home Care Manager for the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Red Cross * For more information visit The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Red Cross THURSDAY, November 20 : The Book Doctors join us to share their reading lists and literary news.  During the second half, we’ll talk about favorite books that have food as a major theme or character. GUESTS John Mark Eberhart, Book Editor for The Kansas City Star Mark Luce, English Teacher at The Barstow School Kaite Mediatore Stover, Head of Readers’ Services for The Kansas City Public Library *For information on books reviewed go to KCUR's Books FRIDAY, November 21 : Join the Food Critics for local restaurant news and reviews.  In light of the current economic woes, we’ll be talking about places in the area where you can find a cheap and delicious bite to eat. GUESTS Charles Ferruzza, The Pitch Chris Becicka, Ingram’s Magazine Gloria Gale, 435 South Magazine *For information on good eats visit KCUR's Food   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.