Up To Date
KCUR
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, MO
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KCUR
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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.
Twitter:
@KCURUpToDate
Language:
English
Contact:
4825 Troost Ave, Ste 202 Kansas City, MO 64110 816-235-2888
Email:
uptodate@kcur.org
Episodes
Kansas City's music scene influenced more than just jazz. A new film tells the story
4/10/2025
The documentary "Sounds of the City," created by Kansas City filmmaker Dustin Phillips, explores the history of Kansas City's jazz, rock, folk and hip-hop scenes. The film will have its world premiere Friday, April 11 at the Uptown Theatre, and will be available to stream the next day.
Duration:00:12:29
Kansas City 'Hands Off' organizers want people to 'help save democracy' beyond one protest
4/9/2025
Several hundred demonstrators gathered inside Community Christian Church on Saturday before the start of the "Hands Off!" rally in Kansas City. Indivisible KC leader Beverly Harvey and other speakers shared their concern with President Trump's policies and educated people on how to get involved.
Duration:00:15:22
'Our kids are that important': Mayor Lucas urges Kansas City to vote for public school bond
4/7/2025
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to approve a $474 million bond for Kansas City Public Schools. On KCUR's Up To Date, Mayor Quinton Lucas reinforced his support for the bond, discussed the recent firing of City Manager Brian Platt and more.
Duration:00:45:34
This health fund is helping grassroots organizations serve Kansas and Missouri
4/7/2025
Health services in underserved communities can often be slow due to a lack of or restricted funding. A partnership between REACH Healthcare Foundation and Wyandotte Health Foundation will provide fast, easy-to-access grants to grassroots organizations working to improve health outcomes.
Duration:00:17:18
Kansas City's spring is the 'Super Bowl for bird watchers.' Here's how to enjoy it
4/6/2025
As millions of birds prepare to take flight across North America this month, Kansas City will be right in their path. Local bird watchers share their tips and tricks for enjoying the spring migration.
Duration:00:11:43
'There is nowhere to hide' from the cost of Trump's tariffs, KU economist says
4/5/2025
Consumers can expect to see an increase in coffee, chocolate, cars, electronics and more due to the sweeping tariffs put in place by President Trump. Experts predict the rise in prices could cost the average family living in America between $1,200 and $4,000 a year.
Duration:00:18:07
Jackson County must roll back property tax assessments that hiked bills. What will that mean?
4/5/2025
This week, a judge ruled the Missouri State Tax Commission was correct in ordering Jackson County to reverse its property assessment values from 2023. Now, the Jackson County Legislature has to figure out how that will impact taxpayers moving forward.
Duration:00:16:13
Why Sporting KC split from manager Peter Vermes after 16 years
4/4/2025
Sporting Kansas City and its championship-winning manager Peter Vermes have parted ways. Vermes was the longest tenured coach in the history of MLS and led the team through a long stretch of postseason appearances, before the club's success dwindled in recent years.
Duration:00:12:34
Should Kansas City build a new jail? Voters will decide on public safety sales tax next week
4/4/2025
On April 8, Kansas City voters will be asked whether to renew a sales tax that would fund the construction of a new city jail. Proponents call it a necessary public safety measure, while opponents argue it would fail to address the root causes of crime.
Duration:00:23:26
Kansas City Public Schools superintendent says bond vote would give 'hope to our children'
4/3/2025
Kansas City Public Schools will ask voters on April 8 to approve $474 million in higher property taxes to help the district update classrooms, build new schools and address long-standing maintenance needs. In order to pass the bond measure, the district will have to convince 57% of voters to sign off.
Duration:00:27:41
Is Kansas City ready to host the 2026 World Cup? Here's what preparations look like
4/2/2025
Kansas City is expecting 650,000 visitors next summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — more people than live in the city. A leader of the KC2026 coalition says that preparations are already well underway for transportation and hosting both fans and teams.
Duration:00:18:59
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says the new budget will leave the state 'way underwater'
4/2/2025
Kansas lawmakers last week passed a budget that would put the state roughly $460 million in debt by 2028. Up To Date spoke to Gov. Laura Kelly about the new spending plan, the GOP supermajority in the Legislature and more.
Duration:00:34:28
A Kansas City mom wants more real-world workforce training for young adults with disabilities
3/30/2025
Kim Riley, founder of The Transition Academy, said that Kansas City needs to do more to close the employment gap between people with a disability and people without. She's set her sights on founding a new school to support students in the region.
Duration:00:17:21
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hopes its expansion will create a 'path for the next generation'
3/29/2025
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art recently selected six finalists to design new expansion plans, down from 180 submissions from around the world. Nelson President and CEO Julian Zugazagoitia and Board Chair Evelyn Belger discuss what they hope to see in a makeover of the Kansas City institution.
Duration:00:24:47
Kansas City Council members defend their unanimous vote to fire City Manager Brian Platt
3/28/2025
Platt's firing came three weeks after the city lost a whistleblower lawsuit accusing Platt of retaliation, which cost he city nearly $1 million. Kansas City Council member Melissa Robinson said it was necessary to "restore public trust."
Duration:00:21:10
It's Opening Day for the Kansas City Royals! What will 2025 hold for the team?
3/27/2025
The Kansas City Royals are coming off their best season in almost a decade after winning a playoff series in 2024. In a live broadcast from Kauffman Stadium, KCUR's Up To Date spoke with Royals owner John Sherman, general manager J.J. Picollo and more about the upcoming season and stadium negotiations.
Duration:00:45:54
Independence will vote on a $197 million general obligation bond. Here's what to know
3/27/2025
Voters in Independence, Missouri, will consider whether to approve a $197 million general obligation bond on April's ballot. The majority of the money would fund building a new police campus, but money for infrastructure and the city's youth sports complex are also under consideration.
Duration:00:21:27
Book recs: Kansas City librarians, bookstore owners and readers share their current favorites
3/26/2025
A Pulitzer-prize winning play, trendy fantasy series, a whistleblower memoir and more were picked by Up To Date's panel of book lovers as their current favorites. Find recommendations from local booksellers and librarians, as well as suggestions from our listeners.
Duration:00:44:30
Kansas Senate aims to defund the arts, which would be 'devastating' for culture across the state
3/25/2025
Kansas artists and cultural organizations would be stripped of state grants if the Kansas Legislature adopts a Senate-approved budget, which entirely eliminates funding the Kansas Arts Commission. The impact would be felt even harder in smaller and rural communities.
Duration:00:15:16
KC Soundcheck: Flora From Kansas
3/25/2025
A creative collaboration between a Lawrence high schooler named Flora and her dad, Flora From Kansas dropped its debut EP, "Homesick," on March 14. Flora says the musical project has made her feel less alone.
Duration:00:23:50