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The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are bringing to light the economic struggles facing host cities when producing the games, and how the climate crisis threatens the health and safety of workers.

What we can learn from Kansas City's residential satisfaction survey, and why a group of Jackson County lawyers were nationally recognized for their work.

A national blood shortage has hospitals and blood centers looking for donors and a virtual reality exhibit recreates the intensity and drama of World War I.

Hazardous and horrific living conditions are behind the renters' decision to organize and as the pandemic increases outdoor activities, birdwatching's popularity is increasing.

Fears mount as COVID-19 numbers continue to climb across Missouri, and a local cannabis company is the first Black-owned brand to be sold at a dispensary in the state.

This week, hosts Michael Stern and Dan Margolies take a look back and a look forward with a program commemorating anniversaries — including the launch of 91.9 Classical KC a year ago. We'll hear music by Bernstein, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky, as well as a performance of Chen Yi's "Fountains of KC" from the Kansas City Symphony's opening subscription concert in Helzberg Hall nearly a decade ago.

Missouri's Supreme Court rules in favor of Medicaid expansion, Kansas City, Kansas incumbent Mayor David Alvey states his case for reelection, and C-SPAN's presidential ranking produces surprising results.

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker talks about Kevin Strickland and the development of the county's new detention center, and a local competition winner whose ideas could protect thousands of children.

This week, hosts Michael Stern and Dan Margolies explore a diverse program evocative of nature, the outdoors and nocturnal adventure. We'll hear the Kansas City Symphony perform works by Haydn, Smetana, Schoenberg, Milhaud, Ives and Ginastera.

Ahead of the August 3 primary elections, mayoral candidates for Kansas City, Kansas share why they are suited for the office, and long-time CEO of the Kansas City Zoo steps into a new role.