Kansas City Week In Review

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Pete Mundo, Dave Helling and Mary Sanchez discuss Kris Kobach's push to directly elect Kansas Supreme Court justices, Josh Hawley's proposed legislation for border policy, disparaging comments about Kansas from New York Mayor Eric Adams, the tactics and accuracy of campaign ads, the shakeup in Wyandotte government, pedestrianizing the Plaza and Royals attendance stats.

Nick Haines, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the federal investigation into the hiring practices of the Kansas City Police Department, the latest on budget and timeline for the new KCI terminal, the new tenant for the empty Waddell & Reed building, the new Clean Up KC program which pays the houseless to pick up trash and Youngkin and DeSantis campaigning for Derek Schmidt.

Nick Haines, Dave Helling, Micheal Mahoney and Mary Sanchez discuss Britt Reid's plea deal which could result in a light sentence, the FBI arrest of a Kansas City, Kansas police officer for sexual abuse, assault and kidnapping, the value of political debates, the lack of high profile campaign appearances, the strategy behind connecting candidates to former office holders, abortion politics & more.

Nick Haines talks to Mayor Quinton Lucas about a host of issues including stadiums discussions, a new jail facility, public safety and more. Also, Steve Kraske and Dave Helling discuss concerns over how Independence spent COVID relief money, Derek Schmidt's proposal to eliminate sales tax on diapers and tampons, Trudy Busch Valentine's lackluster campaign, the new Jackson County jail & more.

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo, Micheal Mahoney and Dave Helling discuss the reaction to sports betting going live in Kansas and the anticipated financial gains for the state, Dennis Pyle entering the Kansas gubernatorial race as an Independent, how the Kansas abortion vote will affect the Sharice Davids and Amanda Adkins race, KCMO's climate protection plan and recreational marijuana in MO.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Mary Sanchez and Dave Helling discuss the results and implications of the recount of the Kansas abortion amendment vote, John Wood's early exit from the Missouri U.S. Senate race, sports betting beginning soon in Kansas, the special legislative session called by Gov. Mike Parson, Mayor Quinton Lucas pushing for more tax dollars and affordable housing.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Dave Helling, Micheal Mahoney and Steve Kraske discuss this week's primary election results including protecting abortion rights in Kansas, the U.S. Senate race in Missouri, the race to replace Vicky Hartzler, the race to replace Ed Eilert as leader of the Johnson County Board of Commissioners as well as races for Jackson County Executive, KS Attorney General & more. 

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo, Micheal Mahoney and Dave Helling discuss the impact of footage of Josh Hawley running from the Capitol, Buck O'Neil's Hall of Fame induction, reaction to campaign ads, key races in next week's election, the funeral of slain NKC police officer, new gun safety tactics, the lack of job requirements in the Panasonic deal & financing World Cup requirements.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kyle Palmer, Micheal Mahoney and Steve Kraske discuss lingering questions about the Panasonic electric vehicle battery plant coming to De Soto, issues and races in the upcoming election including JOCO commissioner, Jackson County Executive, JOCO Sheriff and recreational marijuana in Missouri, the public shaming of unvaccinated Royals players and the Shuttlecock artist.

Nick Haines talks to Archbishop Joseph Naumann and to Kansas Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes about the upcoming vote on the Value Them Both Amendment in Kansas and the implications for abortion rights in the state. Also, Westport business owner Bill Nigro talks about the continuing struggle to reduce violence in the entertainment district.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Dave Helling and Micheal Mahoney discuss Missouri AG Schmitt challenging the Mayor Lucas announcement that the city would pay travel expenses for employee abortions, the Missouri race for U.S. Senate, the Kansas abortion question on the August ballot, the new KCI timeline and budget, the push to rename Troost Ave. and considering horse patrols in KCMO.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Dave Helling, Micheal Mahoney and Steve Kraske discuss the current differences between Kansas and Missouri in regards to abortion providers and regulations, the Amtrak derailment and train safety, the bill signed by Gov. Mike Parson that sets requirements on how much money Kansas City must spend on police and sports betting in Kansas.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Dave Helling, MIcheal Mahoney and Pete Mundo discuss the controversy over the Eric Greitens hunting RINOs commercial, the potential for an Independent candidate in the Missouri Senate race, the new push to expand the streetcar to the stadiums in time for the World Cup, efforts to deal with the shortage of teachers in Kansas and an upcoming hike in the Missouri gas tax.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the significance of Kansas City securing hosting duties for the 2026 World Cup, area school closings in the wake of mass shooting threats and examining school safety deficits, the resignation of KCPS Superintendent Mark Bedell and the impact for the district and the Independent candidate in Kansas governor's race.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss details of the downtown stadium debate including potential sites and the timing of a public vote, congressional maps in Kansas and Missouri, police funding in Kansas City, the Jackson County Prosecutor's stance on abortion law, election law in Kansas, transgender athletes in KS and MO and a ban on mask mandates in KS.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Dave Helling, Steve Kraske and Micheal Mahoney discuss questions about Kansas City spending $5 million in COVID relief funds to lure an international airline to KCI, details about enforcing an abortion ban, searching for ways to slow the homicide rate, the pay boost for frontline city workers in KCMO, food sales tax in KS and marijuana and ranked choice voting in MO.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kyle Palmer, Micheal Mahoney and Dave Helling discuss the leaked Supreme Court opinion that could end Roe v Wade and what that means in Kansas and Missouri, frustration over potholes in KCMO, roommate restrictions in Shawnee, the status of sports betting in Kansas and Missouri and removing borders in KS school districts and allowing students to attend any public school.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Steve Kraske, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the controversy over Eric Greitens featuring a Kansas City Police ride along in a campaign commercial, relocating residents of a trailer park to make way for new Jackson County Jail, Kansas legislative issues, KS and MO congressional maps, new highway park, Kansas City's turn hosting NFL Draft and new Royals uniforms.

Nick Haines interviews Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith as he exits the job after five years to discuss the highs and lows of his tenure. Then, he talks to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas about city issues such as the homicide epidemic which continues to plague the city, reinvigorating The Plaza and the escalating discussions about new stadiums.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Micheal Mahoney and Eric Wesson discuss Mayor Quinton Lucas' trip to Washington D.C. for a ceremony related to a ban on ghost guns, the persistent homicide problem in Kansas City, KCPD Chief Rick Smith's latest move to address homicides, Gov. Laura Kelly''s stance on sanctuary cities, debate over Plaza development and tenants and the latest on Eric Greitens.