Kansas City Week In Review

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo and Micheal Mahoney discuss the missed deadline to form a commission on reparations for Black Kansas Citians, the relaunch of the KCPD's missing persons unit, the lack of progress on a new jail in Jackson County, the impact of the NFL draft as preparations ramp up, the overturn of Gov. Kelly's veto of transgender restrictions & MO gun sales tax.

Kansas City PBS partnered with American Public Square at Jewell and the National World War I Museum and Memorial for Canceled, Censored, Banned. The conversation tackles issues ranging from legislative efforts to control content in public libraries to local universities blocking conservative speakers on campus. Nick Haines moderates the discussion featuring elected officials and thought leaders.

Nick Haines, Kynala Phillips, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Lynn Horsley preview some of the key races and ballot issues in next week's election including cannabis taxes, Airbnb regulations and taxes, the lack of candidates for KCMO school board and the KCMO mayoral and city council races. Also, Clay Chastain sits down to discuss his vision and priorities if he is elected as KC's mayor.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Pete Mundo, Mary Sanchez and Dave Helling talk about the lessons and legislation that resulted from the pandemic in the three years since it began, naming considerations for the new KCI terminal, concerns over the KCI terminal flooring, a potential stadium site in North Kansas City and the debates over school voucher programs and transgender rights in Kansas.

Nick Haines, Dana Wright, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Kevin Collison discuss the traffic issues at KCI as people adjust to the new terminal, the latest on the South Loop park project, the rise in KCMO's violent crime rate, Missouri legislation that would eliminate sales tax on gun sales, the KCMO mayoral and city council races and the Kansas transgender athlete ban.

Nick Haines, Kris Ketz, Bob Fescoe and Kevin Collison discuss the impact of the championship parade on schools and businesses and the lessons learned from previous parades, the initial numbers on sports betting in Kansas, the approaching NFL Draft, potential changes to Arrowhead Stadium, increasing criticism of Chiefs name and traditions, streetcar expansion and first impressions of the new KCI.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Eric Wesson and Brian Ellison discuss the economic impact of a Chiefs Super Bowl appearance from gambling to potential parade costs, the revealing of KCMO's new flag, the launch of recreational cannabis sales, proposed anti-LGBTQ legislation in MO and KS, KC's violence prevention fund, new stadium listening tour, AMC ticket changes and banning parking meters.

Nick Haines moderates a conversation with the last four former mayors of Kansas City on the stage of the Truman Auditorium of the Plaza Library. Emanuel Cleaver (1991-1999), Kay Barnes (1999-2007), Mark Funkhouser (2007-2011) and Sly James (2011-2019) discuss their roles in Kansas City's progress and expectations for the future.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Kevin Collison and Mary Sanchez discuss the preparations, logistics and costs associated with hosting the NFL Draft, a recently uncovered lawsuit over the KCI bidding process, the dispute between KCMO and Jackson County over jail space, Laura Kelly's legislative agenda, Kansas minimum wage, the new abortion bill in Kansas and downtown stadium talks.

Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson, Mary Sanchez and Pete Mundo discuss the debate over reparations to compensate for slavery, Jim Crow and segregation, the proposed tax on Airbnb stays, Gov. Mike Parson's legislative agenda, the outrage over a dress code for women in Missouri legislature, the KCMO mayor's race between Lucas and Chastain and Mike Kelly's first move as head of JOCO commission.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Mary Sanchez, Kris Ketz and Brian Ellison discuss the final details remaining before the opening of the new KCI terminal, a proposed 3 percent tax on marijuana sales in KCMO, Gov. Laura Kelly's legislative agenda, how Kansas and Missouri might spend a cash surplus in each state, Lucas Kunce announcing Senate run to unseat Josh Hawley and the latest on KCMO school closures.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo and Brian Ellison discuss last year's homicide numbers, the KCFD Chief's retirement announcement, the sexual abuse allegations and subsequent suicide of Coterie Theater's artistic director, the comings and goings of area leadership positions,, Missouri's new Attorney General, Missouri executions and the agenda for KS and MO legislative sessions.

Nick Haines, Dana Wright, Pete Mundo, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling look back on 2022 and pick the year's biggest stories, anoint Kansas City's person of the year, name the year's biggest winners and losers and make some predictions for 2023.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Kevin Collison and Eric Wesson discuss the takeaways from the recent town hall to discuss the new stadium and entertainment district proposal, the selection of Stacey Graves to become Kansas City's new police chief, districts exploring 4-day school weeks to help with staff shortages, the decision on school closings and the recent Brian Platt controversy.

Nick Haines talks to Kathy Nelson, President & CEO of the KC Sports Commission and Foundation and President & CEO of Visit KC, and Katherine Holland, Director of the KC2026 FIFA World Cup Bid, about what they hope to learn from the World Cup in Qatar, how significant a new airport was in the bidding process, how necessary modifications to the stadium will be funded and next year's NFL Draft.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Micheal Mahoney, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss the winners and losers of last week's midterm election including the U.S. Senate races in Kansas and Missouri, Kansas Governor and Attorney General, Kansas 3rd District, Missouri's recreational cannabis amendment, Jackson County Executive, KCMO police funding and more.

Nick Haines, Lynn Horsley, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the key issues and tight races impacting the Kansas City metro that voters will decide in next Tuesday's midterm election.

In this hour-long election special, Johnson County Chair candidates Mike Kelly and Charlotte O'Hara square off in the Kansas City PBS Studios. The Johnson County Chair Debate is a collaboration with the Johnson County Bar Association. Later in the hour, Theresa Galvin answers questions as voters prepare to cast ballots in the race for Jackson County Executive. Frank White declined to participate.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the frustrations with the search for the new Kansas City Police Chief, a potential shake-up in KCMO's City Manager's office, public hearings on East-West streetcar line, KU Health System merger with Olathe Health System, KS and MO response to Biden's pot pardon announcement, the Moran-Holland US Senate race & more.

Nick Haines, Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd, Missouri Representative Ashley Bland Manlove (D), Legal Missouri's John Payne and Free Green owner Bianca Sullivan debate Missouri’s new marijuana amendment. Plus, we size up how legalizing pot in Missouri will impact Kansas with Johnson County D.A. Steve Howe and Wyandotte County D.A. Mark Dupree.