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U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver

By Brian Ellison,

Luke X. Martin, Mackenzie Martin, Michelle Tyrene Johnson, Chelsea Engstrom

Published April 17, 2020 at 2:21 PM CDT

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Head-on photo of Emanuel Cleaver II, a Black man wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a burgundy patterned tie, seated in the KCUR studio in front of a microphone. — U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver in the KCUR studio in April 2017.

Missouri's Third District congressman expressed his concerns on federal pandemic spending.

Representative Emanuel Cleaver spoke on the federal government's response to COVID-19 and the economic impact of the pandemic. He also addressed what the small business loan program running out of money has meant for his district.

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Brian Ellison

As a host and contributor at KCUR, I seek to create a more informed citizenry and richer community. I want to enlighten and inspire our audience by delivering the information they need with accuracy and urgency, clarifying what’s complicated and teasing out the complexities of what seems simple. I work to craft conversations that reveal realities in our midst and model civil discourse in a divided world. Follow me on Twitter @ptsbrian or email me at brian@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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Mackenzie Martin

Mackenzie Martin is a senior podcast producer at KCUR Studios and host of the podcast, A People's History of Kansas City. Contact her at mackenzie@kcur.org.

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Michelle Tyrene Johnson

Michelle is a reporter covering race, identity and culture and is an assistant talk show producer.

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Chelsea Engstrom

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