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Trailer: A People's History of Kansas City, Season 2

Season 2 of A People's History of Kansas City is finally here, and we're starting from the beginning of Kansas City's History.

Learn about how Kansas City was named - and how KCUR's Walt Bodine contributed to the legendary story. Find out about the roots of Kansas City's most famous culinary contribution: Barbecue. Hear about the life of the first female Buffalo Soldier from Independence, Missouri. Those stories and more, starting Jan. 26, 2021.

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