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
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English
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4825 Troost Ave, Ste 202 Kansas City, MO 64110 816-235-2888
Email:
uptodate@kcur.org
Episodes
Kansas City health agencies brace for more funding cuts: ‘Our fear is about what’s coming next’
4/18/2025
Kansas City-area public health departments are scrambling to make up for lost funds since the Trump administration canceled over $12 billion in federal health grants last month. Local agencies have been forced to lay off staff and halt research projects.
Duration:00:19:36
Why is the Missouri legislature trying to overturn voter-led laws on abortion and paid sick leave?
4/17/2025
Missouri voters legalized abortion and instituted a paid sick leave policy through the voter-led initiative petition process last November. Just a few months later, state lawmakers are working to overturn both.
Duration:00:24:56
Will Missouri lawmakers pass a new abortion ban this year? Here's where the effort stands
4/16/2025
Missouri's elected officials have been productive so far in 2025, a stark contrast to the deadlocked chambers of the last few years. But with about a month left in the session, a budget and new anti-abortion legislation are still on the to-do list.
Duration:00:21:05
Missouri Rep. Cleaver encourages more Trump protests: 'The people are the leaders here'
4/15/2025
Missouri residents have spoken up about how President Donald Trump's aggressive federal workforce cuts and tariffs have hurt the region. U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II said there's little Democrats can do in Congress, but that protests remain a powerful tool for pushing back against the government.
Duration:00:31:22
Kansas City is on track for a record year of homicides linked to domestic violence
4/14/2025
Kansas City has recorded 12 homicides linked to domestic violence so far this year — the same number reported in all of 2024. Domestic violence service agencies fear the problem could get worse if social services lose federal funding.
Duration:00:15:00
KC Soundcheck: Fritz Hutchison
4/14/2025
Fritz Hutchison, leader of the band Fritz and Sons, knows his way around the Kansas City music scene. The multi-instrumental singer-songwriter said his "hunger" for music led him to be versatile.
Duration:00:20:39
Former director of Institute of Museum and Library Services says it may not survive Trump's cuts
4/13/2025
President Trump's cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services will impact hundreds of millions of dollars in grant-funded projects around the country. Crosby Kemper, a former director of the Kansas City Public Library who served as IMLS director for four years, worries the agency will be eliminated entirely.
Duration:00:20:36
Food recs: The best fine dining in Kansas City
4/12/2025
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself to the best money can buy, the metro is brimming with top-tier restaurants that specialize in gourmet fare with impeccable service. Here’s your guide to the city’s most inviting and influential fine dining establishments.
Duration:00:45:06
Manor Fest unites music lovers to support Kansas City artists: 'It gets everybody together'
4/11/2025
What started as basement concerts in Shawnee, Kansas, has grown to an eight day musical fundraiser, and an opportunity to bring the community together to sample Kansas City's local music scene.
Duration:00:18:34
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