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On display at the Kansas City Public Library are iconic photographs from Rolling Stone magazine, taken in the 1960s and '70s. The man behind the camera was Baron Wolman, the magazine's first Chief Photographer. His pictures of rock stars like Jimi Hendrix and Mick Jagger influence the way we still think about their star power, and helped pioneer the field of music journalism. Ben Ahlvers , exhibit curator, Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman and the Early Years of Rolling Stone Baron Wolman , chief

Segment 1: Should Kansas City's football team consider changing their name? The Kansas City Chiefs are no longer under consideration for any awards given by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, on the grounds that the name is racist and has negative effects on community health . We discuss the repercussions of the team's name, as well as fans' chants and participation in the tomahawk chop. Rhonda LeValdo , communications professor, Haskell Indian Nations University Michael Friedman , clinical

Segment 1: What medical marijuana looks like in practice. Missouri votes approved Amendment 2 in November, legalizing the use of medical marijuana in the state. So what happens next? We'll talk about all the hoops that have to be jumped through before dispensaries start opening in our area. Alex Smith , KCUR health reporter Aubrey Gann-Redmon , attorney specializing in medical cannabis law Segment 2, beginning at 32:55: A conversation with a Latin Grammy-winning musician. Mireya Ramos sings and

Segment 1: Teaching kids about identity. Concepts like race, gender and social class can be difficult concepts to address — even for adults. So how do you talk to children about those ideas? Annie Watson , Director of Early Education and Parent Success, Turn The Page KC Niki Williams , case worker, reStart Inc. Samara Crawford-Herrera , Manager of Partnerships, Advocacy & Engagement, KC Public Schools Segment 2, beginning at 37:10: What does it mean to be Jewish in America? If the concepts

Segment 1: Jabari Asim on race in America. " We Can't Breathe " is a collection of essays exploring how the legacy of racism fits into the stories we tell about our past. On this episode, author and St. Louis native Jabari Asim discusses storytelling in his St. Louis neighborhood, the complexity of the founding fathers, and why racism doesn't surprise him. Jabari Asim , author, " We Can't Breathe " Segment 2, beginning at 35:53: The legacy of Kansas City born artist Robert Morris. Robert Morris

Segment 1: A make-over with the Fab Five. The owner and chef of Succotash in Kansas City recently food-styled the lifestyle book: " Love Yourself, Love Your Life .” Beth Barden , chef and owner, Succotash Segment 2, beginning at 16:43: How to stock your holiday bar. Get instructions for making a lifestyle writer’s signature holiday cocktail, the Mulled Mule, which combines pomegranate juice, cinnamon, and agave spirits. Emily Farris , blogger, The Boozy Bungalow Segment 3, beginning at 23:33:

Segment 1: Turning a life of cystic fibrosis into art. Last time we spoke with artist Dylan Mortimer, he was coming off of a seemingly successful lung transplant and breathing freely for the first time in his life. Now his body is rejecting those donor lungs. Hear insights into his artistic, emotional, and physical journey as he awaits a second transplant and continues to exceed his life expectancy. Dylan Mortimer , artist Segment 2, beginning at 14:00: Parent involvement in schools can help

Segment 1: Is recycling still working? After the recent closure of one of Kansas City's busiest free drop-off recycling centers, we take a look at state of the recycling system here in the Metro. Matt Riggs , Recycling outreach coordinator, Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Segment 2, beginning at 37:42: Iconic television tower might become a piece of art. A local group wants to transform the Kansas City skyline by turning the KCTV tower on 31st and Grand Ave into a public art installation. On

Segment 1: An exit interview with the director of the ACLU of Kansas. Kansas City native Micah Kubic is leaving his post as the executive director of the ACLU of Kansas to take on the same role at the ACLU of Florida. We talk with Kubic his projects, his life in Kansas City, his time consulting local politicians, and how we reacts to being called the anti-Kobach. Micah Kubic , executive director, ACLU of Kansas Segment 2, beginning at 29:50: To rake or not to rake? Every fall, lawns and streets

For some, genetic testing can provide answers to lifelong questions. But DNA also raises unique ethical conundrums when it comes to privacy and discrimination. On this episode, we dive into the personal stories and moral curiosities about DNA. Guests: Tiffany Dow , found biological father with the help of DNA testing Stuart Leavenworth , reporter, McClatchy DC Bureau Richard Payne , ethicist, John B. Francis Chair in Bioethics at the Center for Practical Bioethics David Jackson , local historian