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Former Obama Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes and Republican strategist Annie Kelly Kuhle joined KCUR’s Up To Date to discuss next week’s midterm elections.

Dr. hahn

Last week, two teams from the Kansas City suburbs faced off for the inaugural Kansas title in girls flag football. Newly-anointed champions St. James Academy hope it’s a critical moment in advancing the visibility of women’s sports.

Adam Hamilton pod

Ingle, who has represented in the Missouri House since 2019, is running against outgoing Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson to represent Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs and other cities in eastern Jackson County in the state Senate. Democrats are targeting the seat in hopes of breaking the chamber’s Republican supermajority.  

A body-horror novel about parasitic vampires, a beautifully designed scientific book about eerie plants and an exploration of family history narrated by the ghosts of ancestors are among Kansas City librarians’ and booksellers’ picks this Halloween season.

Kansas City Rabbi Doug Alpert was detained for several hours by Israeli forces this week while helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the West Bank. He joined KCUR’s Up To Date to discuss what happened.

People who don’t typically vote in midterm elections were the target audience during the Wednesday night debate between U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton. The outcome of the election could help flip the balance of power in the Senate, making the debate a vital opportunity to rally each political party’s base to cast a ballot. 

Outgoing Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson and Rep. Keri Ingle are running in a competitive race to represent Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs and other cities in eastern Jackson County. Democrats are targeting the seat in hopes of breaking the state senate’s Republican supermajority.

The Arabia Steamboat Museum, home to the largest collection of pre-Civil War artifacts in the world, announced last year that it would leave its River Market location when its lease expires on Nov. 13. Museum owner David Hawley has been seeking a new home for years.

Cindy Holscher candidate interview

Chris Mann Interview

For the first time in five years, the nonprofit Historic KC has released its list of “Most Endangered Places” in Kansas City. The organization hopes it could lead to the restoration of buildings that demonstrate Kansas City’s architectural heritage.

 The Open Doors Foundation planned to open a hostel to house World Cup visitors, and use profits to help convert the location into a low-barrier homeless shelter. But a series of zoning citations and complaints from neighbors prevented either project from moving forwar

Election Day in Kansas and Missouri is on Nov. 3, and early voting has already begun. If you’re trying to figure out how to start the process of understanding your ballot, “Google’s your friend,” one Kansas political scientist says. (And so is KCUR!)

Kansas City jazz legend Bobby Watson wants to ensure the city’s jazz history and traditions don’t fade with age. The saxophonists and composer’s latest album, “Continuum” is a testimonial about passing knowledge to younger artists.

Ghosts, ghouls and… personal liability lawsuits? Halloween can turn overlooked hazards into serious injuries and complicated legal questions. Trip-and-falls, dangerous decorations, pedestrian crashes, defective costumes and even golf carts can create unforeseen disasters.

One of the best sports teams in the country is flying under the radar in Kansas City. The Roos men’s soccer team at the University of Missouri-Kansas City has achieved its best national ranking in program history, and the season is far from over.

Christal Watson

Some kids with mobility challenges are missing out on playing with peers and siblings. Thanks to a partnership between Variety KC and The Barstow School’s robotics team, seven Kansas City toddlers received modified ride-on cars to give them more independence and a new chance to play with others. 

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As fall arrives and the days get cooler, nothing satisfies quite like a cheesy dish that warms the belly and comforts the soul. From gooey grilled cheese sandwiches to tangy, whipped goat cheese dips — even famous barbecue sides — there’s a cheesy dish for every taste in Kansas City.

Sheila Bair, who served as the chair of the FDIC from 2006 to 2011, will be in town this week to accept the Truman Medal for Economic Policy from the Truman Library Institute. The Kansas native joined KCUR’s Up To Date to discuss the state of our economy.

Englewood Theater sat vacant for nearly twenty years before non-profit Friends of Englewood Theater purchased the building in 2023. The group is in the initial stages of a large-scale renovation project that they hope will make the theater operational once again.

Kansas City metro development roundup: Stadiums, skyscrapers and entertainment districts