Behind the story: Expulsion of lobbyist’s son behind Missouri Title IX bills
The Star reported in April that Richard McIntosh, a Missouri lobbyist, decided to change Title IX in the state after his son was accused and subsequently expelled from Washington University in St. Lou...
5 Juni 201928min
Missouri may become first state without at least one abortion provider
Planned Parenthood’s St. Louis location is the last place in Missouri offering legal abortions, after a series of restrictive laws were passed. Now the organization says that facility will soon have t...
29 Maj 201927min
Kansas, Missouri part ways on abortion laws
Which state — Missouri or Kansas — is harsher on abortion rights? The answer may be a surprise. Reporter Judy Thomas and host Dave Helling discuss the changing landscape around the issue in both state...
22 Maj 201924min
Kansas City's mayor race enters the final month before the election
Mayor candidates Jolie Justus and Quinton Lucas debated on Kansas City’s east side Tuesday night, promising more resources for affordable housing and better use of tax incentives. The two face off in ...
16 Maj 201933min
'Luxury' hotel dispute raises the stakes in KC mayor's race
Should Kansas City subsidize a $63 million luxury hotel downtown? Reporter Steve Vockrodt and host Dave Helling discuss the specifics of the plan, and why the debate will change the discussion in the ...
9 Maj 201928min
Brain fungus death a sign of bigger problems in Kansas prisons
Healthcare reporter Andy Marso's review of oversight records for Kansas prison health care provider Corizon Health found a pattern of the contractor not meeting its obligation to provide medical atten...
1 Maj 201926min
Let's talk about Missouri politics
The Kansas City Star's lead political reporter Jason Hancock joins the podcast this week to talk about politics in Missouri — and little bit about Kansas politics too. Dave Helling and Leah Becerra co...
24 Apr 201929min
We look at a free speech case at UMKC, Sprint's merger plans and KC's downtown hotels
An anti-transgender speech delivered at the University of Missouri-Kansas City was orchestrated by an outside conservative group trying to cause disruption, student leaders said last week. Reporter Ma...
17 Apr 201942min
