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Andrew Jackson Statues | Women's 2020 Electoral Success | Coronavirus Hits Missouri Economy

By Steve Kraske,
Danie Alexander, Luke X. Martin, Chris Young, Grace Cole
Published August 12, 2020 at 4:11 PM CDT
The statue of Andrew Jackson in front of the Jackson County Courthouse was vandalized Thursday night. By Friday morning it was covered with a tarp.
Aviva Okeson-Haberman
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KCUR 89.3
Voters will decide in November whether to remove the statues of Andrew Jackson in front of county courthouses in Kansas City, shown here, and Independence.

Jackson County legislators will let voters decide whether statues of the controversial president will remain on public property, an update on how women did in last week's Missouri and Kansas primaries, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the economy of the Show-Me State.

Segment 1, beginning at 5:57: In November, voters will decide whether to remove two Andrew Jackson statues.

County legislators have pushed an inevitably controversial decision to their constituents: the fate of two controversial statues outside county courthouses. County lawmakers also discussed the federal aid money just recently dispersed to the city of Kansas City, Missouri.

Segment 2, beginning at 29:52: 2020 has been a historic election year for female candidates, especially in Kansas and Missouri.

Former Vice President Joe Biden has selected a running mate for his campaign for the White House. If he's elected, Sen. Kamala Harris would be the first African American and woman to be vice president. Female candidates in the Kansas City region are also making their mark. All five Democratic congressional nominees from Kansas are women.

Segment 3, beginning at 40:15: The COVID-19 challenges Missouri's economy now faces.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of life in Missouri, not least of which is the health and well-being of the state's economy. So how have state officials responded to the challenge, and what are they doing to prepare for what's yet to come?

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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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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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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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Chris Young
Chris Young is an Assistant Producer for KCUR’s Up To Date. Contact him at chrisy@kcur.org.
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Grace Cole
Grace Cole is an intern for KCUR's Up To Date.
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