NPR Correspondent Wade Goodwyn, And The Actor Breathing Life Into Historic Leaders

By Steve Kraske,

Luke X. Martin

Published January 29, 2018 at 4:11 PM CST

Wade Goodwyn lifted voices that sometimes get lost in the media landscape, leaving a lasting impression for many listeners.

For frequent listeners of NPR, there's no mistaking Wade Goodwyn's voice. Today, we sit down with the Dallas-based reporter and discuss his decades of experience reporting on national issues with a story-telling perspective. Then, we meet Pip Utton, whose one-man shows feature important leaders you might have heard of. We'll find out what he hopes to accomplish by portraying figures like Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and Adolf Hitler on stage.

Pip Utton will perform a series of one-man shows at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre starting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 1. For ticketing information and a complete list of shows, go to CSTKC.com.

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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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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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