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Steve Inskeep, the voice you hear on your morning commute each day co-hosting NPR's Morning Edition and Up First, came to Kansas City to promote his book "Differ We Must." He joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss his fact-based approach to journalism in the era of Trump.

The Trump administration’s ban on refugee arrivals and federal funding for resettlement organizations is impacting Kansas City agencies, and their work to support the people who've already arrived.

President Trump ordered the suspension of federally-funded refugee services and admissions. In Kansas City, groups are struggling to serve newly-arrived clients — who have already passed strict vetting to get into the U.S. — with basic financial assistance, food and medicine.

What is the role of moral and religious leaders in the age of Trump? A Kansas City rabbi and a pastor discuss the complexities of mixing religion with politics, and talk about how they prepared for the new Trump administration.

Two U.S. representatives from Missouri — Republican Mark Alford and Democrat Emanuel Cleaver II — joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss how they're approaching their jobs during the second Trump administration.

Kevin Yoder, a former Congressman from Kansas, says that President Trump appears to have a clear mandate for immigration reform and border security — but said that mass deportations could be unpopular.

The debate in Abilene, Kansas, could be a precursor to other communities considering the move because members of the incoming Trump administration are advocating to get rid of fluoride in drinking water. Experts say dental health is at stake.

President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 earlier this week. Two Kansas Citians with ties to the 39th president reflect on his impact, during and after his time in office.

Budget debates, U.S. Senate standoffs, crowded primary fields and a red wave — Missouri Republicans kept things interesting in 2024. So what are we expecting in this new year, with a new slate of statewide leaders and a Donald Trump presidency?

State lawmakers want to cut property taxes after doing so last year. The governor worries about the cost of another cut.

Bills largely split by partisan divides seek to expand or modify charter school operation in Missouri

With a Republican-controlled legislature and a Democrat in the governor’s chair, 2024 was always going to be a contentious and complicated year in Topeka. That proved true on everything from taxes to Medicaid to health care for transgender youth. We'll discuss the year in Kansas politics, and look ahead to the 2025 session.