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Mike Shanin talks to Preston Smith from the Jackson County Board of Equalization about issues with the recent property tax assessment process. Mary Anne Murray Simons, Danedri Herbert, Jon Stephens and Woody Cozad discuss new gun ordinances in Kansas City aimed at reducing gun violence and homicides, concerns about the authority of Port KC and contenders in the 2020 presidential race.

Mike Shanin talks to Jason Kander about the Veterans Community Project. Mary O'Halloran, Annie Presley, Laura McConwell and Shawn Saving discuss the costs and benefits of tax incentives for Kansas City taxpayers, the implications of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK evicting the T-Bones team and the effectiveness of gun control measures such as buyback programs and red flag laws.

Mike Shanin talks to Kansas State Representative Brandon Woodard about some of his top priorities for his district in the Kansas legislature. Ron Freeman, Jason Grill, Gwen Grant and Patrick Tuohey discuss the latest in the Jackson County property tax assessment controversy, the truce in the Kansas and Missouri business Border War and the pros and cons for 2020 Democratic front-runner Joe Biden.

Mike Shanin talks to Kansas City Star editorial writer Michael Ryan about bringing a more conservative perspective to the editorial board. Jamekia Kendrix, Woody Cozad, Lisa Johnston and Alana Roethle discuss whether Democrats have a chance in the U.S. Senate race in Kansas without Kathleen Sebelius, advice for Quinton Lucas as KC's new mayor & the likelihood of impeachment proceedings for Trump.

Mike Shanin talks to Missouri State Senator Mike Cierpiot about the last legislative session. Danedri Herbert, Patrick McInerney, Crosby Kemper III and Terry Riley discuss the expectations and top priorities for the new Kansas City mayor and city council, the Kansas City Police Department's reluctance to invest in body cameras and Emanuel Cleaver's remarks about the deterioration of civility.

Mike Shanin talks to KCMO 1st District At-Large Councilman-elect Kevin O'Neill. Laura Isabel Alvarez, Patrick Tuohey, Dave Trabert & Jon Stephens discuss the highs and lows of Sly James' tenure as mayor of Kansas City, the sale of the struggling T-Bones baseball franchise despite aid from the Unified Government of KCK & Wyandotte County & if Kris Kobach's senate run will entice Mike Pompeo to run.

Mike Shanin talks to Truman Library Director Kurt Graham about major renovations happening at the facility. Jamekia Kendrix, Laura McConwell, Jeremy LaFaver and Dustin Morris discuss the outrage over recent Jackson County property tax assessments, efforts to increase pay for Kansas City's mayor and city council and the crowded field in Kansas in the 2020 race for U.S. Senate.  

Mike Shanin talks to David Alvey, KCK Mayor, and Michael Zeller, Flying Truss LLC,, about redeveloping the Rock Island Bridge into a first of its kind food parlor. Michele Watley, Patrick McInerney, Ron Freeman and Woody Cozad discuss  the top agenda items for the new KCMO Mayor and City Council, debate over racial equity training in the Lee's Summit School District and the business Border War.

Mike Shanin talks to Kansas State Senator David Haley about some of the key issues in the Kansas legislature. Theresa Garza, Laura McConwell, Danedri Herbert and Jon Stephens discuss the winners and losers in this week's mayoral and city council election, the Supreme Court ruling on Kansas education funding and the uproar over security measures for women at the Jackson County jail.

Mike Shanin talks to Eric Bunch about his bid to become the city councilman for Kansas City's 4th District. Jamekia Kendrix, Patrick Tuohey, Jeremy LaFaver and Ron Freeman discuss the key differences between Jolie Justus and Quinton Lucas as election day approaches, efforts to put limits on tax incentives and the stances of area lawmakers on the push to impeach President Trump.

Mike Shanin talks to Geoff Jolley about his bid to become the city councilman for Kansas City's 4th District. Danedri Herbert, Arthur Benson, Steve Mirakian and Terry Riley discuss the Missouri abortion ban and the differences in abortion law between Kansas and Missouri, the implications of changing demographics at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy and Laura Kelly's veto of the GOP tax bill.

Mike Shanin talks to Joseph "Joey Cuts" Thomas about his bid to become the city councilman for Kansas City's 3rd District. Laura McConwell, Jason Grill, Lisa Johnston and Patrick Tuohey discuss who is contributing to Kansas City mayoral candidates and the impact of political fundraising, takeaways from the Kansas legislative session and the crowded field of Democrats in 2020 presidential race.

Mike Shanin talks to Melissa Robinson about her bid to become the city councilwoman for Kansas City's 3rd District. Pat McInerney, Crosby Kemper III, Mary O'Halloran and Patrick Tuohey discuss how the new KCMO mayor and council will address the city's underfunded pension programs, the pursuit of federal funding for streetcar expansion and the viability of Medicare for All.

Mike Shanin talks to Guadalupe Centers CEO Cris Medina about the organization's 100th anniversary and associated commemorative events. Gwen Grant, Jason Grill, Ron Freeman and Dustin Morris discuss the impact of mayoral debates on swaying undecided voters, the GOP response the the Kansas Supreme Court ruling on abortion and the debate over including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census.

Mike Shanin talks to Wallace Hartsfield II about his bid to become the city councilman for Kansas City's 3rd District At-Large. Annie Presley, Chris Reeves, Dave Trabert and Jon Stephens discuss the future of City Manager Troy Schulte with a new mayor and city council, Kansas revenue projections and budget negotiations, the fallout from the release of the Mueller Report and Joe Biden's decision.

Mike Shanin talks to Brandon Ellington about his bid to become the city councilman for Kansas City's 3rd District At-Large. Mary Anne Murray Simons, Crosby Kemper III, Lisa Johnston and Steve Mirakian discuss some of the key issues in the city council races including affordable housing, crime and tax incentives, available Kansas City hotel space outpacing occupancy rates and the Mueller Report.

Mike Shanin talks to Marc Hill, President of the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, about the organization's history and priorities. Danedri Herbert, Mary O'Halloran, Terry Riley and Patrick Tuohey discuss the $90 million Kansas school finance bill and predict if the Supreme Court will consider it adequate, the Jolie Justus and Quinton Lucas mayoral race and the recent Joe Biden controversy.

Mike Shanin talks to UMKC political science professor Elizabeth Vonnahme about voter turnout, key factors in the mayoral race, socialism and the electoral college. Ron Freeman, Jim Heeter, Gwen Grant and Annie Presley discuss Tuesday's primary election results, the continuing debate about gaining local control of the KC police department and the 2020 field of Democratic presidential candidates.

Mike Shanin talks to KCPS Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell about recent test scores and possible full accreditation and the pre-K tax. Michele Watley, Jason Grill, Dave Trabert and Crosby Kemper III discuss the pre-K sales tax proposal on next week's ballot, the final stretch in the Kansas City mayoral race and the pros and cons of the electoral college.

Mike Shanin talks to Visit KC President and CEO Jason Fulvi about National Travel and Tourism Week and the impact of new hotels and a forthcoming new airport on attracting convention business. Mary O'Halloran, Ron Freeman, Danedri Herbert and Patrick McInerney discuss the latest poll in the crowded Kansas City mayoral race, the ongoing battle over Kansas education funding and democratic socialism.