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When The Smoke Clears, Are Vapes OK?

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E-cigarettes, or vapes, are a growing trend, but many places ban them right along with the traditional smoking objects they're meant to replace. One of those places is the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

On Wednesday's Up to Date, we look at whether these alternatives should be banned and what we know about them so far.

Guests:

  • Robert Simmons, associate vice chancellor of administration for the University of Missouri-Kansas City 
  • Alex Smith, KCUR reporter
  • Kathie Conway, representative for District 104 in the Missouri House
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