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Phillip Jackson — better known by his stage name, Eems — grew up in what he reluctantly calls "the hood.""I mean, single-parent household, went to Kansas…

Segment 1: Why attracting artists is a goal for a new affordable-housing complex.Pendleton Arts Block is a new project unfolding in the historic…

Segment 1: The crossroads of Super Bowl ads and social commentary.After a year of socially-minded commercials from corporations like Nike and Gillette,…

On the day before the midterm elections, we discuss the process of voting and how to ensure your vote is protected. Plus, a look at two recent episodes of…

Segment 1: The woman who coined 'white fragility' unpacks the meaning of the term.Robin DiAngelo first started noticing what she now calls 'white…

For chefs and farmers, the arrival of spring means growing season has begun and fresh ingredients will inform some menus around Kansas City.Nick Goellner,…

Segment 1: Kansas lawmakers are debating a bill to end hair discrimination.The idea behind the CROWN Act is to ban employers and schools from expecting…

Public transit is losing riders across the country, and Kansas City is no exception. In this conversation, we find out what's being done to adapt to the…

They're both from Kansas City's East Side, but the couple met at a conference in Cincinnati. Ever since they've been dreaming of making things happen for…

Segment 1: Problems with Pain.Questions surrounding the treatment of pain are bigger than 'pill or no pill.' In this conversation, we explore cultural and…