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Segment 1: Kevin Willmott delivers his acceptance speech. Kevin Willmott won an Oscar for BlacKkKlansman in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay. But he did not give an acceptance speech at the awards ceremony. We've remedied that. Kevin Willmott , filmmaker and KU professor of film and media studies Segment 2, beginning at 10:14: Jazz trumpeter Hermon Mehari comes home. Hermon Mehari's left us for Paris. On a trip back to Kansas City to perform, he stopped by KCUR to talk about his childhood

Segment 1: More baby boomers are choosing to open up their own businesses. Retirement? Not for these people. Despite the trope of the young, millennial entrepreneur, research shows that people between 55 and 64 make up about a quarter of new entrepreneurs. In this conversation, we talk with an author who's reported on this trend and a 69-year-old businessowner who's living it. Chris Farrell , author of "Purpose and a Paycheck" and senior economics contributor, Marketplace Morning Report Bob

Segment 1: Teacher pay in Missouri comes in almost dead last compared to the other 50 states. Missouri places 49th in a study ranking teacher pay state-by-state. In this conversation, we discuss why that is and look into how the issue affects local educators. Jessica Piper , high school teacher in Maryville, Missouri Aurora Meyer , spokesperson, Missouri State Teachers Association Elle Moxley , KCUR's education reporter Segment 2, beginning at 40:00: Local 'Edit-A-Thon' helps increase number of

Segment 1: A Kansas City non-profit is advocating for people with rare diseases. When you have a disease that's common, you can expect a swift diagnosis and a level of understanding from friends and family. But that might not be the case if your condition is rarely seen and little-understood, even by medical professionals. Hear about the obstacles facing patients with rare diseases and their families Janell Ridenour , physician's assistant & parent of a child with Rubenstein-Taybi Angela Van

Segment 1: What makes regional pizza styles unique? What makes a pizza Neapolitan? Where does one draw the line between St. Louis and New York style pies? We talk with pizza chef Brent Gunnels about these distinctions. Plus, Celisa Calacal gives us a look at a local pizzeria which champions Kansas City's own style of pizza. Brent Gunnels , Chef and Entrepreneur Jayson Eggers , Chef and Owner at Long-Bell Pizza Co. Aaron Mulder , Chef and Owner at Long-Bell Pizza Co. Segment 2, beginning at 21:14

Segment 1: A historic look at the conflict between faith and satire. From court jesters of the medieval era to comedians of the modern day, humor and religion haven't exactly been the best of friends. In this conversation, a University of Kansas professor recounts a long history of standoffs between faith and wit. Iain Ellis , author, Humorists vs. Religion: Critical Voices from Mark Twain to Neil DeGrasse Tyson Segment 2, beginning at 36:35: Pro wrestling in Kansas City. The personalities,

Segment 1: How black cultural institutions can serve as a place for community healing. It's no secret that Kansas City still bears scars of redlining and segregation, but it's not exactly something you bring up at a party either. So how do we have these important discussions to help our community move forward? A local poet has ideas. Glenn North, poet and Director of Public Programs and Events, Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center Segment 2, beginning at 33:50: The historic importance of

Segment 1: The word 'populism' is being used more and more in national headlines. So what does it mean? Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Donald Trump are all running for president in 2020. While these candidates may not have much in common, media outlets use one word to describe all of them again and again: populist. In this conversation, we look at what defines populism, and what that word means for politics in both America and abroad. Debra Leiter , assistant political science professor,

Segment 1: What are local churches doing to prevent and report abuse? Abuse in the church is a particular kind of betrayal. And it's an issue church-goers everywhere are wrestling with after news in Texas broke of pastors who could still find work despite long histories of sexual abuse allegations. In this conversation, we hear how local survivors, clergy, and advocates are responding to these stories. Emily Jaeger , blogger, Finding God's Gifts Stephanie Krehbiel , executive director, Into

Segment 1: Community newspaper check-in with Camp Magazine. From a continent-wide softball competition, to a ‘rainbow wave’ in local government — there’s a lot of news in Kansas City’s LGBTQ community. We visit with the editor of Camp Magazine, to take a look at recent headlines. John Long , editorial director, Camp Magazine Segment 2, beginning at 13:20: A local icon hangs up his cape. Chances are if you've traveled around Midtown or visited a local sporting event, you've seen a man with a cape