KCUR's In-Depth Look At Kansas City Homicides, And How A Few Dark Minutes Changed American Science

By Steve Kraske,

Published June 20, 2017 at 2:01 PM CDT

Violent crime rates in Kansas City are on the rise, yet again. Today, we hear the first installment of KCUR's "The Argument," a reporting series that looks beyond the worrying statistics, and into the arguments that escalate to homicide. Then, we discuss how an 1878 eclipse, similar to the one that will cross the country on August 21, catalyzed scientific thought in America.

Follow "The Argument" and get behind-the-scenes information by following the series on Facebook.

David Baron discusses his book 'American Eclipse' at the Kansas City Public Library's Central Library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20. For more information, visit KCLibrary.org.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Luke X. Martin

As culture editor, I oversee KCUR’s coverage of race, culture, the arts, food and sports. I work with reporters to make sure our stories reflect the fullest view of the place we call home, so listeners and readers feel primed to explore the places, projects and people who make up a vibrant Kansas City. Email me at luke@kcur.org.

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