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. 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 at hogansm@kcur.org. 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. Check out "WALT'S BEAT," a retrospective on Walt's career.

This Week on The Walt Bodine Show

MONDAY, May 12: With rising gas prices you may have to cut your summer road trips short.  Hear about lesser known tourist attractions in the Kansas City area, plus share some of your favorite places to vacation locally. TUESDAY, May 13: Why do we place such an importance on the accomplishments and mistakes of pop stars and athletes?  Tune in for the Ethics Professors as they discuss the ethical responsibilities of role models within society. WEDNESDAY, May 14: The Book Doctors join us to share their reading lists and the latest literary news.  Hear about upcoming literary events, plus we’ll discuss some of our favorite books about travel. THURSDAY, May 15: Jane Isay meets with us to talk about her book Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents.  She’ll share advice on maintaining adult relationships as well as stories from her own experiences. FRIDAY, May 16: Meet up with the Movie Critics for film reviews and cinema news.   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.