politics

In this strange election year, candidates haven’t been out knocking on doors, riding in parades or kissing babies. Even without these typical campaign activities, many are expecting more people to vote in the August 4 primaries.

How national political trends could affect Kansas and Missouri election campaigns, details from the U.S. attorney's office on plans for an influx of federal agents in Kansas City, and perspectives on if the Chiefs should consider a name change after the Washington NFL team moved to change theirs.

Before he was assassinated, Leon Jordan played a critical role in the establishment of Freedom Inc., and Black political power in Kansas City and the Missouri Capitol.

The congresswoman says she's disappointed in President Trump's coronavirus management, and is focusing her efforts on making Medicaid and affordable health care more accessible to Kansans.

Rep. Sharice Davids explains why she's backed the bills she has since the country was engulfed in pandemic and protests, and a renowned Kansas City screenwriter offers his recommendations for something to stream over the holiday weekend.

Kansas' most populous county is deliberating how to reopen for business safely, listeners discuss if they're ready for the easing of restrictions, and a Kansas City doctor is using a donated camper to quarantine.

When it comes to what's causing congressional failure to get more money to small businesses, one Kansas congresswoman blames a “partisan bickering match."

Congresswoman Sharice Davids calls for quicker small business relief, the new Johnson County health director touts the importance of COVID-19 testing, children with intellectual and development disabilities are missing vital services at home, and a group sewing masks for health care workers.

Rep. Cleaver on federal pandemic spending

Missouri's Rep. Cleaver on congressional response to coronavirus, how Independence is weathering the pandemic, what government orders mean for civil liberties, how people are passing the time at home

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly was the first in the nation to cancel in-person school for the rest of the academic year. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson was among the last to declare a statewide stay-at-home order.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson are responding differently to the coronavirus threat, and Kansas City child care providers are scrambling resources to meet the needs of essential workers and their kids.