Up To Date

Mar 10 2025 100 ep. 20 mins 693

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What Kansas City cares about. Up To Date brings people together for daily conversations about what’s happening in our region and how it affects our lives. Featuring interviews with artists, lawmakers, experts and everyday residents, plus original reporting from the KCUR newsroom, Up To Date keeps our city connected.

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Kansas City urban farmers say federal cuts won’t stop them from feeding their community

Mar 10 2025 24 mins

Farms and non-profits around Kansas City have recently lost, or could lose, grant funding from the USDA under the Trump Administration. Despite facing financial uncertainty, urban growers plan to continue fighting food insecurity.

Haskell coach Adam Strom wants his termination to inspire 'determination'

Mar 08 2025 16 mins

Haskell Indian Nations University women's basketball coach Adam Strom learned he would be laid off in February due to the Trump Administration's federal workforce cuts. He's kept coaching as a volunteer since, leading the team to a conference championship and an NAIA tournament berth.

Kansas City Manager Brian Platt has been suspended with pay. How did we get here?

Mar 07 2025 17 mins

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced on Thursday night that City Manager Brian Platt has been suspended from his position. This comes after a whistleblower lawsuit alleged Platt told the city communications department to lie to the media.

'Coming close to God through sacrifice.' 3 Kansas City Muslims share how they celebrate Ramadan

Mar 06 2025 24 mins

Muslims around the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Three members of Kansas City's diverse Muslim community talk about the ritual of daily fasting, teaching the traditions to their children and the experience of community — all part of Ramadan.

5 Questions: Mike Mahoney, former KMBC 9 News reporter

Mar 06 2025 19 mins

For more than 40 years, Mike Mahoney reported on government and politics for KMBC 9 News. Mahoney joined KCUR's Up To Date for the series "5 Questions."

University of Kansas expert says more Americans are voting with their dollars

Mar 06 2025 13 mins

Americans have increasingly been choosing where they spend their money based on social and political values. KU marketing and psychology professor Dr. Jessica Li shares what's behind this trend.

Kansas and Missouri see more political involvement in response to Trump's actions

Mar 05 2025 26 mins

Political scientists from universities in Missouri and Kansas are noticing more participation at town halls and legislative committee hearings since President Donald Trump took office last month. But whether that trend holds will depend on how future actions play out.

No formula for success in Kansas City Royals host's new book, just 'adversity and a lot of grit'

Mar 04 2025 24 mins

Joel Goldberg, the in-game reporter fans see throughout the season on Kansas City Royals television broadcasts, is out with a new book, titled "Small Ball Big Dreams."

Jackson County legislator says fixing property tax issues is key to keeping Chiefs and Royals local

Mar 03 2025 13 mins

Jackson County legislator Sean Smith, who along with a handful of local lawmakers met with Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe last week, says it's essential for the county to "straighten out the property tax debacles" if it wants voters to pass a future stadium sales tax measure to keep the teams in town.

Movie experts in Kansas City share their Oscar picks and what you should stream at home

Mar 01 2025 27 mins

Whether you're looking for an Oscar-worthy film or a good series to stream at home, Up To Date's film critics dish on what's worth your time. Find out what Academy nominations they think deserve more attention and what streaming series has them hooked.