The Star reported in April that Richard McIntosh, a Missouri lobbyist, decided to change Title IX in the state after his son was accused and subsequently expelled from Washington University in St. Louis last year through the school’s Title IX process. Reporter Edward McKinley is here to talk about the story that went off "like a bomb" this session. This episode was originally published on June 5, 2019.

For further reading:

Lobbyist’s crusade to change Title IX in Missouri stems from his son’s expulsion - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article228733614.html

Key advocates for Title IX changes are married to the judges who would hear appeals - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article227207874.html

A St. Louis billionaire is funding dark money group behind Missouri Title IX changes - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article227144794.html

‘Not a particularly good look for us:’ Missouri lawmakers say Title IX bills likely dead - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article229854239.html

Official could have heard son’s appeal of Title IX case under bill she helped draft - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article230531544.html

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