Ruckus

Mike Shanin talks to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick about the upcoming centennial celebration and the debate over a downtown baseball stadium. Jon Stephens, Theresa Garza, Laura McConwell and Steve Mirakian discuss the most recent developments in the new KCI terminal project, the lingering problems at the Jackson County Jail & Mike Pompeo's decision to not run for KS Senate.

Mike Shanin talks to U.S. Representative Sharice Davids about immigration, the border wall and the New Green Deal. Lisa Johnston, Shawn Saving, Danedri Herbert and Woody Cozad follow up on the discussion with Sharice Davids, discuss the impact of endorsements in local elections and the rejection of Laura Kelly's plan to refinance the state's KPERS fund and its impact for her budget priorities.

Mike Shanin talks to KC Scholars Program Manager Valerie Salazar about the organization's workforce development and scholarship opportunities. Gwen Grant, Arthur Benson, Annie Presley and Crosby Kemper III discuss the most recent developments in the new KCI terminal project, the battle over the budget and taxes in the Kansas legislature & criticisms of the lack of civic engagement in Kansas City.

Mike Shanin, Jim Heeter, Mary Anne Murray Simons, Ron Freeman and Patrick Tuohey discuss the recent results of Kansas City Public Schools test scores, the district's progress towards gaining full accreditation and its stance on the pre-K tax. Panelists also discuss the potential truce in the business border war between Kansas and Missouri and the State of the Union Address and Democrats response.

Mike Shanin talks to KCMO Councilwoman Heather Hall to get an update on the renaming of The Paseo to honor Martin Luther King Jr., KCI and other council issues. Danedri Herbert, Jason Grill, Jon Stephens and Steve Mirakian discuss reaction to the council's decision to rename The Paseo, Mike Pompeo and other potential candidates for the 2020 Kansas Senate race and the debate over a border wall.

Mike Shanin talks to Women's Foundation President and CEO Wendy Doyle about the foundation's mission and the Appointments Projects. Lisa Johnston, Gwen Grant, Steve Rose and Dave Trabert discuss Governor Kelly's proposed plans to amortize the state employee's retirement fund, expand Medicaid and adequately fund education, lingering KCI delays and nonpartisan elections in Johnson County.

Mike Shanin talks to former Missouri state representative Kevin Corlew about his objections to the Clean Missouri Amendment. Jamekia Kendrix, Patrick Tuohey, Jeremy LaFaver and Annie Presley discuss the concerns over delays for the new KCI terminal, Clay Chastain's mayoral bid and his feud with the Kansas City Star and a recent Gallup poll about the growing polarization in the political spectrum.

Mike Shanin talks to UMKC political science professor Elizabeth Vonnahme about incivility and coarseness in political discourse. Mary O'Halloran, Crosby Kemper III, Terry Riley and Laura McConwell discuss the key issues for candidates in the Kansas City mayoral primary, the potential list of candidates to fill Pat Roberts' Kansas Senate seat in 2020 & the impact of the government shutdown.

Mike Shanin talks to Chairman of the Johnson County Board of Commissioners Ed Eilert about key issues and projects in JOCO. Michele Watley, Patrick McInerney, Woody Cozad & Patrick Tuohey discuss efforts by Gov Mike Parson to repeal and replace the recently passed Clean Missouri amendment, proposed changes to earnings tax legislation and caps on sales taxes and Democratic presidential candidates.