Seg. 1: What We Keep (R) | Seg. 2: The Kansas City Taco (R)

By Gina Kaufmann,

Published December 27, 2019 at 11:30 AM CST

Segment 1: Why we keep the objects that we keep.

If you were to pick one object in your possession that brings you meaning and joy, what would it be? An author shares intimate stories behind memories of knick-knacks, baubles, and even scraps of paper.

Bill Shapiro, co-author, What We Keep

Segment 2, beginning at 33:45: When was the last time you had a Kansas City taco?

When you think of an authentic taco, does a fried taco blanketed in Parmesan come to mind? If you live in Kansas City, it should.

José Ralat, author, The Demand for 'Authenticity' Is Threatening Kansas City's Homegrown Tacos

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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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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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