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Kansas may be the most secretive state in the country, a Kansas City Star investigation shows. Reporters Laura Bauer and Judy Thomas join Dave Helling to discuss the investigative series. This episode...

15 Nov 201737min

What have we learned from the KCI vote? Star reporters Bill Turque and Steve Vockrodt unwind the landslide victory of the terminal proposal for KCI — who won, who lost, and what it means for the futur...

8 Nov 201727min

Reporters Eric Adler, Steve Vockrodt and Bill Turque discuss the campaign for a new KCI terminal — and what other cities have done for air travelers. Host: Dave Helling of the Star's editorial board. ...

1 Nov 201744min

Important races for mayor are unfolding in two of the area's biggest cities: Kansas City, Kansas, (Wyandotte County), and Overland Park. Join Dave Helling, Lynn Horsley and Steve Vockrodt of the Star ...

26 Okt 201731min

For all the challenges facing Republicans in the age of Donald Trump, Democrats are still struggling to define their message and approach, particularly in red states like Kansas and Missouri. The Star...

18 Okt 201735min

Federal authorities recently charged several assistant college basketball coaches with bribery and other crimes, related to recruiting young athletes. It's the latest scandal facing big-time college s...

11 Okt 201727min

Katy Bergen and Hunter Woodall of The Kansas City Star join Dave Helling to talk about how the Kansas Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state’s new school finance system is unconstitutional. This we...

4 Okt 201728min

Aaron Randle of the Kansas City Star joins Dave Helling to talk about Aaron's recent front page story about social engagement among minorities in Kansas City.  It's a candid and fascinating conversati...

27 Sep 201719min