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Sheriff Darryl Forte | What Are You Streaming? | Kansas City Police Commissioners

By Steve Kraske,
Luke X. Martin, Danie Alexander
Published July 24, 2020 at 2:31 PM CDT
Luke X. Martin
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KCUR
Jackson County, Missouri, Sheriff Darryl Forte is seeking his second full term. Originally appointed as a replacement, Forte says he spent the first two weeks on the job wondering what he had gotten into, and asking his wife, "how do I get out of this?"

The first Black sheriff of Jackson County explains why he is seeking another term, what Up To Date's indie film critic Cynthia Haines has been watching during the pandemic, and two members of the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners make clear their support of the current chief of police.

Segment 1, beginning at 4:52: Jackson County's current sheriff wants to continue the progress he's made in the department.

Darryl Forte is running his reelection campaign against the man he replaced as sheriff two years ago. Forte said his priorities include hiring into the ranks and promoting more women and people of color, and continuing to correct his predecessor's mistakes, which he said left the department in disarray.

Segment 2, beginning at 25:11: One Up To Date film critic has found plenty to watch.

By averaging two or three films a day since mid-March, Cynthia Haines has managed to watch 176 movies during the pandemic. She shared news about area theaters that are opening, and offered some weekend recommendations for the streaming crowd.

  • Cynthia Haines, film professor and critic

Segment 3, beginning at 34:44: Police board President Don Wagner said police Chief Rick Smith's resignation, which some are calling for, "would really hurt this city."

Two commissioners appointed by former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens characterized Rick Smith as an excellent police chief, and said oversight and control of the Kansas City Police Department should not returned locally-elected officials.

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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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Luke X. Martin
As culture editor, I oversee KCUR’s coverage of race, culture, the arts, food and sports. I work with reporters to make sure our stories reflect the fullest view of the place we call home, so listeners and readers feel primed to explore the places, projects and people who make up a vibrant Kansas City. Email me at luke@kcur.org.
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Danie Alexander
As senior producer of Up To Date, I want our listeners to hear familiar and new voices that shine light on the issues and challenges facing the myriad communities KCUR serves, and to expose our audiences to the wonderful and the creative in the Kansas City area. Just as important to me is an obligation to mentor the next generation of producers to ensure that the important conversations continue. Reach me at alexanderdk@kcur.org.
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