Segment 1: New voters are projected to make a huge impact on the upcoming midterm elections.
First time voters are less likely to affiliate with a political party, which makes them an attractive demographic for politicians from either side of the aisle. We find out how this offset of voters can impact the upcoming midterm election and what issues new voters are interested in.
- Beth Vonnahme, professor, Department of Political Science at UMKC
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Segment 2, beginning at 20:50: Can the spaces in-between Kansas City buildings be more than just alleyways?
Residents and tourists alike often marvel at the architecture of individual buildings. But some people are fascinated by the gaps between buildings. On the episode, we find out how alleys in the Metro are tranforming into spaces of creativity and connectivity.
- Lynn Freehill-Maye, author, Finding the Untapped Potential of Alleys
- Thomas Morefield, author, Kansas City's Best Alleys
- Diosselyn Tot-Valesquez, community organizer for Urban Works
- Coki Reardon, of Coki Bijoux Fine Jewelry
