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Seg. 1: Kansas Democrats On Possible 'Blue Wave' Election. Seg. 2: Mental Health And Retirement.

By Steve Kraske,
Luke X. Martin
Published May 14, 2018 at 4:05 PM CDT
Nadya Faulx
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KMUW
Kansas state Rep. Jim Ward, who represents parts of southeast Wichita, withdrew from the state's gubernatorial race last week.

Segment 1: As the legislative season ends in Kansas, Democrats look ahead to midterm elections.

While state lawmakers shift their focus from drafting laws to campaigning, we checked in with two Democratic Party leaders to get a sense for how they'll gauge success at the ballots this August and November. We also reviewed some of the higher-profile bills that made it out of the legislature and onto the desk of Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer.

Segment 2, beginning at 23:17: Mentally adjusting to life as a retiree.

For people who can afford it, retirement is often a long-anticipated life event, but it can also require a big adjustment. Today, we explored the mental and emotional implications of retirement, and how some find meaning after setting their careers aside.

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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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