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David Folkenflik covers the media for NPR.

NPR's David Folkenflik: The media faces 'extraordinary pressure' in this national moment

NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss the state of American journalism ahead of his visit to Kansas City.

State Representative Patty Lewis (left) and Pat Contreras (right), two Democratic candidates vying to represent Missouri's 5th Senate District, joined KCUR's Up To Date for a debate on the issues ahead of the August 6 primary election.

Missouri Senate District 7 primary debate: Democrats Patty Lewis and Pat Contreras

Pat Contreras and Patty Lewis are facing off in the 2024 Democratic primary for Missouri's 7th Senate District. The candidates joined KCUR's Up To Date for a debate and to discuss what issues are facing the district.

Ephren Taylor III (left) and Kansas State Senator David Haley (right) on KCUR's Up To Date

Kansas Senate District 4 primary debate: Democrats David Haley and Ephren Taylor III

Incumbent Kansas state Sen. David Haley and Ephren Taylor III are facing off in the 2024 Democratic primary for the 4th Senate District. The candidates joined KCUR's Up To Date for a debate on the issues facing their district and the Sunflower State at large.

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Mario Vasquez takes the reins in Kansas City

The Kansas City Council has found its next city manager. Get to know Mario Vasquez, the first Latino to permanently hold one of most powerful positions in the city. Plus: Stay up to date with the latest political headlines from around the region.

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Executive Frank White says Jackson County's LGBTQ kids 'need to know they're valued'

Up To Date spoke with Jackson County Executive Frank White and Legislators Jalen Anderson and Jeanie Lauer about their commitment to reintroduce an ordinance that would ban anti-gay "conversion therapy" on minors.

Gov. Mike Parson's budget doesn't include state funding for a new Kansas City ballpark

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson laid out his budget proposal during his final State of the State address this week. KCUR's Up To Date asked the governor about his priorities this year and his thoughts on the Royals stadium funding debate.

Brandon Ellington and Missouri State Senator Barbara Washington joined KCUR's Up To Date for a debate prior to the August 6 primary election.

Missouri Senate District 9 primary debate: Democrats Barbara Washington and Brandon Ellington

Incumbent Missouri state Sen. Barbara Washington and Brandon Ellington are facing off in the 2024 Democratic primary for the 9th Senate District. The candidates joined KCUR's Up To Date for a debate on issues facing the Kansas City region and state.

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says preserving water resources is her top priority for 2026

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is about to begin her final year in office. She joined KCUR's Up To Date to talk about her policy priorities heading into the 2026 legislative session in Topeka, as well as the prospects for Democrats in next year's midterm elections.

Seg. 1: Loving Your City. Seg. 2: Stories From Growing Up In Western Kansas.

Segment 1: How and why people fall in love with places.There are all kinds of love affairs, including the ones we have with the cities where we live.…

Saudi women wait for their drivers outside a hotel in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Hooking Up Gets Easier To Do In Saudi Arabia

These days, some young people in the conservative kingdom also use Tinder to find a match.

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