Central Standard
Central Standard is a talk show fueled by curiosity and critical thinking.
We tell the stories of people who matter in the Kansas City region.
Latest Episodes
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Segment 1: Who gets to tell what stories? Controversy over a novel called “American Dirt” led to a canceled book tour—a week before author Jeanine Cummins…
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Segment 1: MU and other universities are tracking attendance through a cellphone app.Developed by a former Mizzou basketball coach, SpotterEDU has been…
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Segment 1: A young Kansas City poet reads Dear White Police Officer.Veronica Clay was one of the featured performers at the Kansas City Jazz Museum for…
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How Kansas City should be preparing for climate change.Average temperatures in Kansas and Missouri are up a degree or two from a century ago. That may not…
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An ode to a witty and charming food critic that we'll dearly miss.Kansas City journalist and bon vivant Charles Ferruzza, who was a longtime food critic…
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How do we honor America's most recognized Civil Rights leader, and what does it say about us?Kansas City has spent the last year in conversation and…
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A tribute to the Kansas City tax attorney who spent 40 years hosting a music show devoted to rock and roll.Bill Shapiro recently died at the age of 82. To…
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Segment 1: If you haven't been paying attention to football lately, here's what you need to know.This is why Kansas City is SO excited for Super Bowl…
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Segment 1: Meet Kansas City's Veggie Burger ArtistZaid Consuegra at Pirate's Bone is known for the colorful veggie burgers he's painstakingly developed to…
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Segment 1: Research shows white-sounding names curry favor in academic settings. Xian Zhao's name means something to him. It means something to his…