Seg. 1: Greta Of Lawrence | Seg. 2: Charlie Mylie's Book | Seg. 3: Tuba World Record

By Gina Kaufmann,

Mackenzie Martin, Noah Taborda, Melody Rowell

Published December 5, 2019 at 3:36 PM CST

Segment 1: Morgan Orozco is a sixteen-year old who's playing an active part in local government.

Sick of waiting for adults to do something about climate change, this high schooler is taking matters into her own hands.

Morgan Orozco, Sustainability Advisory Board member, City of Lawrence; vice chair, Kansas High School Democrats

Segment 2, beginning at 23:16: A tale of mice, friendship and what's really important.

Charlie Mylie is out with his first children's book, Something For You. But Kansas Citians may already know him from a past project where he dressed in gold and went to different locations promising to draw anything patrons requested.

Charlie Mylie, author/illustrator, Something for You

Segment 3, beginning at 42:38: Kansas City holds the world record for largest tuba ensemble.

The Kansas City Symphony beat out the competition for the Guinness World Record with a whopping 835 tubas in December 2018 during the annual TubaChristmas event.

Stephanie Brimhall, education manager, Kansas City Symphony

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Gina Kaufmann

People don't make cameos in news stories; the human story is the story, with characters affected by news events, not defined by them. As a columnist and podcaster, I want to acknowledge what it feels like to live through this time in Kansas City, one vantage point at a time. Together, these weekly vignettes form a collage of daily life in Kansas City as it changes in some ways, and stubbornly resists change in others. You can follow me on Twitter @GinaKCUR or email me at gina@kcur.org.

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Mackenzie Martin

As senior podcast producer for KCUR Studios and a host of A People’s History of Kansas City, I interview everyday people and dig through old newspaper articles to unearth stories of the visionaries and renegades who created this region. I focus on bringing the past to life, so we can all better understand the city we live in today. Email me at mackenzie@kcur.org.

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Noah Taborda

Staying mentally and physically healthy can be a lot of work — exercising, eating right and navigating our complicated medical system. As KCUR’s health and wellness reporter, I want to connect Kansas Citians with new and existing resources to improve their well-being and tell stories that inspire them to enjoy healthier lives.

Reach me at noahtaborda@kcur.org.

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Melody Rowell

Melody Rowell is the lead producer for KCUR’s Central Standard. You can find her on Twitter at @MelodyRowell, or by email at melody@kcur.org.

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