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Seg.1: Mass Casualty & Hospitals | Seg. 2: Influence Of Music

Segment 1: Trauma centers in Kansas City are hopeful their preparation for a mass shooting will never play out.

Mass casualties strike with no warning, inevitably creating chaos, but hospitals are training for that exact situation. "The regional preparation that occurs in Kansas City is outstanding," says trauma surgeon Dr. Robert Winfield. Learn how trauma centers are preparing for the possibilty of a mass shooting.

Segment 2, beginning at 22:38: Music has a physiological force not found in other art forms.

Music comes from unexpected places, and its orgins are connected to sex and violence. From the battle field to mating rituals, there is an ancient link to music. One author says the powerful force of music is evident from the beginning of time. 

As a host and contributor at KCUR, I seek to create a more informed citizenry and richer community. I want to enlighten and inspire our audience by delivering the information they need with accuracy and urgency, clarifying what’s complicated and teasing out the complexities of what seems simple. I work to craft conversations that reveal realities in our midst and model civil discourse in a divided world. Follow me on Twitter @ptsbrian or email me at brian@kcur.org.