Cartoons

On Oct. 16, 1923, Margaret Winkler agreed to produce and distribute "Alice Comedies," a new series by Walt Disney, at the time a struggling cartoonist in Kansas City. That contract is considered the founding document of The Walt Disney Company.

Walt Disney gets all the credit for creating Mickey Mouse, but it was actually his best friend Ub Iwerks who first brought the iconic character to life in 1928.

Walt Disney gets most of the credit for creating Mickey Mouse. But few know the real story: Kansas City animator Ub Iwerks, Disney’s best friend, was the first to bring the iconic character to life. Then Mickey's success almost tore them apart for good.

Segment 1: Mahatma Gandhi's grandson reflects on his family legacy.As the world begins celebrating Gandhi's 150th birthday, Park University brings the…

Everything about Walt Disney is legendary, especially in his hometown of Kansas City where a mythology has grown up around the young ad man who created…

Segment 1: The forgotten Kansas Citian behind Mickey Mouse.The story of how Mickey Mouse got his start is part of Kansas City mythology. But Walt Disney…

As a little girl growing up in central Kansas, Kari Wahlgren dreamed of becoming a voice actor. She landed her first role at 11 years old, and now, she’s…

For many people, it is a career change, a promotion, or maybe an industry award that propels their professional life to the next level.For Tom Toro, it…

Renowned historian David McCullough has produced many books and speeches that touch on the country's stories and accomplishments. In a new collection, he…

You might know their opinions — even if you don't know their names.Political cartoons are a fixture that appear alongside news stories and editorials,…

A week and a half into the Trump administration, we'll find out whether political cartoonists still think of this president as a gift to satire.Plus, we…

Do moderates even exist in today's bifurcated political landscape? Today, we examine the ideals of centrism and learn about some of history's notable…