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Segment 1: The Sundry Is Closing Four years ago, an innovative market and restaurant opened in Kansas City with the goal of supporting local, sustainable food. But now it's closing, and we visit with the entrepreneur who started it to find what he's learned about the viability of the local food system. Ryan Wing , founder of The Sundry Segment 2, beginning at 10:25: Making Friends (R) How long does it take to make a friend? According to a KU professor, it takes 50 hours to make a casual friend

Segment 1: Hacking Hunger A group of UMKC students is working to redirect food waste so it can feed hungry Kansas Citians. Their approach has earned them global recognition as entrepreneurs. Andrea Savage , Enactus member & project member of FeedKC Ben Williams , business professor and faculty advisor Segment 2, beginning at 19:03: Taxidermy On Film "Big Fur" takes us into the world of champion taxidermist Ken Walker: his life, his craft, and his years-long quest to make Big Foot. Dan Wayne

Segment 1: A fresh look at a traditional drink. Switchel has been around for a long time as a refreshing reprieve from the labors of farming. We’ll hear more about the drink as well as the secrets to the recipe. Christy Mihaly , Author of Hey Hay Hay! Segment 2, beginning at 10:22: The unexpected finds in a barbecue city. Kansas City’s barbecue scene is as large as it is diverse. Though we all know the staples here, let’s find some hidden gems and unsung dishes in a city dominated by barbecue.

As a fairly quiet Kansas City suburb, Belton often flies under the radar. But, with a growing Latino population and a vibrant commercial center, Belton residents are defining their community on their terms. In this hourlong segment, we collaborate with KCUR's community engagement project Here to Listen to talk about Belton's military history, its burgeoning local economy, and its changing demographics. Rob Powell , president, Belton Historical Society Alex Barton , Belton City Manager Danny

Segment 1: Logan Black. We visit with a veteran, actor, and playwright about his latest play, Bond, a story about his service in Iraq with Diego, his bomb-sniffing dog. Logan Black , actor and writer, Bond Cynthia Levin , producing artistic director, The Unicorn Theatre Logan Black stars in Bond, playing April 24 through May 19 at the Unicorn Theatre. For ticketing and more information, visit UnicornTheatre.org . Segment 2, beginning at 25:24: Oregon Trail. The National Frontier Trails Museum is

Segment 1: Hamilton Mania. Hamilton is one of Broadway's biggest productions in decades — and it's coming to Kansas City this summer. In this conversation, we tap into the mania surrounding a musical about one of America's lesser-known founding fathers. Leslie Broecker , president, Broadway Across America-Midwest Michelle Tyrene Johnson , race, identity and culture reporter, KCUR 89.3 Joe Posnanski , wrote an article about taking his daughter to see Hamilton, former sports writer for the KC Star

Segment 1: Weird Weather Words. Bomb Cyclone. Polar Vortex. Snowmageddon. If you've listened to weather forecasts as of late, there have been some really strange words. Why is that, and what do they mean? Al Pietrycha , science and operations officer, National Weather Service Segment 2, beginning at 15:23: KC's Culinary DNA Google asked the question: where has Kansas City's food scene been and where is it headed? In this conversation, we find out how a local food critic answered. Jenny Vergara ,

Terry Evans has photographed the heart of industrial America, where she revealed the effects of pollutants on communities, as well as the glacial peaks of Greenland, observing the effects of climate change in an otherwise untouched part of the world. Her adventures began when a camera gave her the chance to photograph Bobby Kennedy when he passed through Lawrence, Kansas on his presidential campaign in 1968. Terry Evans , Professional Photographer

Segment 1: Problems with Pain. Questions surrounding the treatment of pain are bigger than 'pill or no pill.' In this conversation, we explore cultural and philisophical ideas about pain and hear how those perceptions factor into treatment. Alex Smith , health reporter, KCUR 89.3 Cara Hoffart , rheumatologist, Children's Mercy Hospital Andrea Nicol , professor, University of Kansas Medical Center Segment 2, beginning at 36:52: Laura Moriarty. Laura Moriarty, a Lawrence-based author, caught the

Segment 1: New initiative on domestic violence. Jackson County has a new intiative to protect victims of domestic violence and to stop homicides by monitoring people identified as likely to do so. In this conversation, we speak with the Jackson County prosecutor about the initiative and what she hopes the outcome will be. Jean Peters Baker , Jackson County Prosecutor Segment 2, beginning at 23:46: Your inner fish. Humans have more in common with fish than you might think. We visit with an