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Seg. 1: Bolivian Demonstration | Seg. 2: Geoff Jolley | Seg. 3: My Fellow Kansans

Segment 1: Why a group of Bolivians in Kansas City demonstrated in the streets.

In response to news that the president of Bolivia had stepped down, a group met outside Union Station in solidarity with friends and family involved in much riskier demonstrations back in Bolivia. Their message was not about one candidate versus another, but the democratic process itself.   

Segment 2, beginning at 8:05: A big next step after a career in firefighting and politics.

Geoff Jolley is giving up being a politician and firefighter to work on the issues that made him want to run in the first place. 

Segment 3, beginning at 27:58: Episode 3, Season 2, My Fellow Kansans.

In this weekly installment of a podcast from the Kansas News Service, Kansans who think there's a way for shrinking Kansas towns to thrive. It's called "shrink smart."

People don't make cameos in news stories; the human story is the story, with characters affected by news events, not defined by them. As a columnist and podcaster, I want to acknowledge what it feels like to live through this time in Kansas City, one vantage point at a time. Together, these weekly vignettes form a collage of daily life in Kansas City as it changes in some ways, and stubbornly resists change in others. You can follow me on Twitter @GinaKCUR or email me at gina@kcur.org.
Melody Rowell is the lead producer for KCUR’s Central Standard. You can find her on Twitter at @MelodyRowell, or by email at melody@kcur.org.
Staying mentally and physically healthy can be a lot of work — exercising, eating right and navigating our complicated medical system. As KCUR’s health and wellness reporter, I want to connect Kansas Citians with new and existing resources to improve their well-being and tell stories that inspire them to enjoy healthier lives.

Reach me at noahtaborda@kcur.org.