Segment 1, beginning at 1:00: It has been a momentous month in Kansas City government.
Mayor Lucas provided updates on the lawsuit launched by the Board of Police Commissioners against the city, finding a police commissioner to fill the empty seat on the board, what effect he thinks the recent passage of HB85 will have in fighting gun violence in Kansas City, and why he joined 10 other mayors of American cities to announce efforts to explore reparations to Black Americans.
- Quinton Lucas, mayor, Kansas City, Missouri
Segment 2, beginning at 27:25: Constructors reveal the intricacies of crossword design and the reasons they are so popular.
Whether it is the Sunday edition of the New York Times, a smartphone app, or the back of a cereal box, crossword puzzles have captivated American audiences for over a century. Get an inside look at what it takes to build and solve these popular word challenges.
- Amanda Rafkin, associate puzzle & games editor, Andrews McMeel Universal
- David Steinberg, puzzle & games editor, Andrews McMeel Universal
Join KCUR's Dan Margolies and puzzle masters David Steinberg and Amanda Rafkin for KCUR's Virtual Crossword Puzzle Tournament on Thursday, June 24, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Competitors and spectators can purchase tickets here.
