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Segment 1: Should Kansas City move the Royals to a downtown baseball stadium? The Kansas City Star's editorial board has issued an article stating that "it's time" to start talking about a downtown baseball stadium. In this conversation, we look into what that might look like, evaluate pros and cons, and find out how Kansas Citians are responding to this idea. Max Rieper , chief editor, Royals Review Neil Demause , journalist & co-author of Field of Schemes Segment 2, beginning at 38:15: The

Suicide rates among teenagers are higher than the national average in both Kansas and Missouri, according to the Center for Disease Control. This issue was named a "public health crisis" by Dr. Kimberly O'Brien, and while the statistics are only part of the story, the problem seems to be getting worse. Brian Ellison hosts a panelled discussion with experts from around the country to address this. KCUR in partnership with American Public Square brings you Lifelines: Preventing Teen Suicide. Brian

Segment 1: How to make compost. Composting is one of those things that sounds easy — but is it? A local farming instructor explains what compost is, how to make it and why worms are so important. Loretta Craig , compost class instructor The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road will teach a class about making compost on Friday, April 5 from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook page . Segment 2, beginning at 10:55: Children's book author Murad Hasam. A former counselor for the Kansas

Public transit is losing riders across the country, and Kansas City is no exception. In this conversation, we find out what's being done to adapt to the changing transportation needs of Kansas Citians. Guests: Robbie Makinen , CEO of KCATA Ron Achelpohl , Director of Transportation and Environment, Mid-America Regional Council Angie Schmitt , editor and national reporter of Streetsblog USA

Segment 1: How to run. It's finally spring and that means sunshine, flowers and people jogging outside. We visit with a local coach to find out how to get "in the zone" about running. Coleen Shaw-Voeks , trainer and running coach Segment 2, beginning at 12:40: How floods shaped Kansas City. The several waterways that weave through Kansas City make a big impact on shaping The Metro. Especially after heavy rains. On this episode, we learn how flooding shaped our city. Monroe Dodd , historian

Segment 1: An iconic KCK neighborhood teeters on the brink of change. Strawberry Hill overlooks the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, I-70, the West Bottoms and downtown. It's maintained its identity as a Croatian neighborhood, despite several waves of new arrivals and teetering on the edge of gentrification for more than a decade. Could that accelerate? And what would that mean? Anna Cole , Strawberry Hill resident Nick Tomasic , Strawberry Hill native Daniel Serda , urban planner and lifelong KCK

In a riff on the age old question about what comes first, this is a food show about chicken and eggs. Eggs come first, with a lesson on making Mexican-style eggs using the secret ingredient, which is love. Then the food critics lead a search for the best chicken dishes in town, whether you like it fried, roasted, broasted, boiled, in a sandwich or tamale, biryani or pot pie. Gus Juarez , Los Alamos Market and Cocina Jenny Vergara , contributing editor, Feast Magazine Bonjwing Lee , international

Segment 1: Why are young people getting involved in climate activism? Cities nationwide saw young people turn out for a march against climate change on Friday, March 15. We visit with a local student activist to find out why they participated in Kansas City's. Dawson Sims , college sophomore, UMKC Segment 2, beginning at 10:57: How planting trees can help mitigate climate change. Kansas City is putting together a master plan aiming to plant 15,000 trees a year for 25 years in an effort known as

Segment 1: School boards matter. Here's why. Even if you don't have kids, school board elections can have a profound impact on the community. We look at how schools are governed, what school board members actually do, and where to find information about candidates. Elle Moxley , education reporter, KCUR 89.3 Chuck Dervarics , author, Eight Characteristics of Effective School Boards Lisa Gooden , mother of three kids, on the board of the Kansas City Public Schools District Advisory Committee

The race for mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, is crowded with candidates. Today, we zoom out and take a look at the job they want. While a lot of candidates campaign on reducing crime and providing basic city services, it turns out that the mayor isn't in charge of the police department or snow removal. So what exactly is the mayor's role, and how does that fit in with the city council and city manager? What's the mayor of Kansas City actually responsible for? We'll ask the questions so you can