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Democratic Debate Highlights A Big Advantage For Trump. It's The Economy
At the Democratic debate, candidates like Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders pushed the idea that even a strong economy isn't working for everyone. But will voters latch onto that?
Mistura Food Fest Gives Peruvian Cuisine A Chance To Shine
Every September, top chefs from around the world gather to celebrate the diversity of Peruvian cuisine. But not everyone is convinced the food boom is the answer to the country's historic challenges.
Kathy Gunst's Holiday Favorites
Just in time for the holidays, our resident chef shares recipes for her favorite holiday ham glaze and her favorite food gift: chocolate-dipped buttercrunch.
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Orlando Steps Up To Make Its Streets More Pedestrian-Friendly
Much of Florida was designed with cars, not people, in mind. Four of the state's metro areas top the nation in pedestrian deaths per capita. Now, planners in Orlando are working hard to change that.
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The Food Critics: News, Reviews and Outdoor Dining Spots
Walt Bodine welcomes back the Food Critics as they lather on the sunscreen and give us their picks for where to get fresh air and fresh food at the same…
A Kansas Farmer Says These 4 Things Will Help Ease Rural Pain
Whether it's corn, wheat or soybean, Kansas grows it. And given the importance of those crops to the United States economy, people who live in cities…
Commentary: Why Legal Sports Betting Won't Be Good For Kansas City Fans
There certainly wasn’t much action in last Sunday’s Super Bowl. But that wasn’t the case at casinos in several states, where gambling on sports is legal…
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Melissa Block
Melissa Block
As special correspondent and guest host of NPR's news programs, Melissa Block brings her signature combination of warmth and incisive reporting. Her work over the decades has earned her journalism's highest honors, and has made her one of NPR's most familiar and beloved voices.
Abby Wendle
Abby Wendle
Abby Wendle joined Harvest Public Media in September of 2014, and reports from Tri States Public Radio in Macomb, Ill. She came to Harvest from Tulsa, Okla., where she produced radio for This Land Press. That included partnerships with public radio programs The Story, State of the Re:Union, and The CBC’s Day 6. Her work has earned awards from The Third Coast International Audio Festival, KCRW's Radio Race, The Missouri Review and The National Association of Black Journalists. She has worked as an assistant producer for The Takeaway and interned at Radiolab. Abby has a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla., and a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Around Kansas City, these iconic diners are keeping an American tradition alive
These old-school diners have served the Kansas City area for generations — sometimes 24/7 — with a full menu of breakfast fare, burgers, milkshakes, and more.
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