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  • Two people sit inside a radio studio at a table with microphones. The person at left is talking and gesturing. The person at right is looking at them and listening.
    Caleb Hearon and Waxahatchee are having banner years. Now they're headlining for KC Tenants
    The musician Waxahatchee and comedian Caleb Hearon, who are friends and Kansas City residents, call affordable housing the issue of our time. This week, they’re headlining a benefit show for KC Tenants at the Uptown Theater, and they joined KCUR’s Up To Date to discuss their careers on stage and their activism in the community.
  • Two people sitting inside a radio studio are sitting in a radio studio. The man at right, Tom Meyer, is talking while Lisa Ray, left, is listening.
    What do Kansas City residents want to do with Highway 71? Several options are on the table
    Kansas City is using a $5 million grant to study how to reconnect communities torn apart by Highway 71. Commuters, residents, and urban planners continue to debate between multiple possibilities that could transform nearby neighborhoods and traffic in the area.
  • The Symphony's proposed new venue will host over 100 annual events, including popular artist acts and a few dozen Symphony performances. The building site, located near the South Plaza, will offer access to Kansas City transit and streetcar stops.
    Why the Kansas City Symphony is building a new venue in South Plaza: 'A natural evolution'
    At a vacant lot at 49th and Main Street, the Kansas City Symphony plans to build a venue that will seat 4,600 people. The symphony's president and CEO Danny Beckley joined KCUR's Up To Date to explain why the organization is pursuing this venue now.
  • Kansas City Manager Mario Vasquez will celebrate one year in office on May 8th.
    Kansas City Manager Mario Vasquez feels ‘pretty good’ about World Cup readiness
    Kansas City Manager Mario Vasquez will celebrate one year in office this week as city hall makes its final preparations for the 2026 World Cup. He joined KCUR’s Up To Date to discuss next month’s tournament and tourism concerns, along with his perspective on the Royals’ plans to build a Crown Center ballpark.
  • Interview With NPR's Scott Simon
    On this edition of Up To Date, Scott Simon discusses sharing his mother’s final days on Twitter and recalls his start with NPR. Plus, his thoughts on…
  • 'Michelle Obama: A Life'
    From her upbringing in the segregated south side of Chicago to her life in White House, Michelle Obama’s is a noteworthy journey. On this edition of Up To…
  • Kansas Legislature Finishes In Overtime
    The Kansas Legislature finished its overrunning session in the early hours of June 2, passing its budget and tax plans.In the first part of Monday's Up to…
  • Bodybuilding: Not Just For Pros
    If the only six-pack you have is sitting in your fridge, some local bodybuilders might have some advice for you. On Friday's Up to Date, bodybuilders…
  • Exoneration On Death Row
    In 1984, Kirk Bloodsworth was convicted of murder. He was released after 9 years in prison and spent years asserting his innocence until DNA evidence…
  • Stressed For The Holidays?
    The holidays are a time of good cheer, celebration and togetherness. So what do you do if your family has just gone through a divorce or other domestic…
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