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Seg. 1: Switchel | Seg. 2: Best Barbecue

Segment 1: A fresh look at a traditional drink.

Switchel has been around for a long time as a refreshing reprieve from the labors of farming. We’ll hear more about the drink as well as the secrets to the recipe.

Segment 2, beginning at 10:22: The unexpected finds in a barbecue city.

Kansas City’s barbecue scene is as large as it is diverse. Though we all know the staples here, let’s find some hidden gems and unsung dishes in a city dominated by barbecue.

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.