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Segment 1: Celebrating indigenous foods at Thanksgiving. Turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce are staples for the modern-day Thanksgiving feast. But the story of the first Thanksgiving is one where indigenous people prepared food with ingredients and cooking methods native to North America. We explore native cuisine with two indigenous chefs. Freddie Bitsoie , chef, Mitsitam Cafe at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC Lee Meisel , chef, Leeway Franks Segment 2,

Segment 1: The finale of My Fellow Kansans. This election season was a doozy in Kansas. So we look back with one last episode of My Fellow Kansans , exploring the outcome of the governor's race and putting it in context. Segment 2, beginning at 21:25: The marching band experience. Marching bands keep spectator spirits high. But there's more to it than the music. KCUR intern Sofia Gillespie brings us this story. Segment 3, beginning at 33:01: Improving home 'visitability' for the holidays. The

Sara Corrigan of Overland Park is a designer. But instead of making logos out of ink, she makes them with high school and college band students on football fields. “Marching band for me, the visual is what it is about,” says Corrigan. Corrigan has been involved with marching bands for more than 20 years, both performing and offering choreography expertise on her website March and Spin . She balances her time designing halftime shows, judging performances, and working in the cafeteria at an

Segment 1: Kansas City poet wins International Latino Book Award A local poet has won two major awards this year, for her work in both English and Spanish. On this episode, we speak with Xánath Caraza about poetry as a way to break silence, the best way to produce a lot of art, and the women that have had significant influence on her life. Xánath Caraza , poet and artist, author of Lágrima Roja Segment 2, beginning at 22:44: Illustrator Shane Evans and actor/writer Taye Diggs team up to write a

For the past 39 years, Cynthia Levin has made the Unicorn Theatre 's stage her home, family, and legacy. We spoke with her about growing up in an activist family, using theater to examine social issues, and giving a voice to the voiceless in her role as the Producing Artistic Director of the Unicorn. This hour-long interview marks the latest installment of our Portrait Sessions. Cynthia Levin , Producing Artistic Director, Unicorn Theatre

Segment 1: Food safety and feeding the homelessness in Kansas City. The Kansas City Health Department recently intercepted food intended for the homeless out of concern for food safety, then used bleach to ensure it would not be consumed. The story has gone viral, generating a heated discussion in the metro and beyond. On this episode, we address the underlying tensions about how to help, and the needs in our community still going unmet -- with upwards of 4,000 people enduring homelessness. Rex

Segment 1: Stan Lee's local impact on entertainment culture. Stan Lee, the creator of the Marvel Comics Universe, passed away earlier this week. On this episode, we speak with local artists and collectors who were influenced by Lee's legacy. Mike DiStaci , Spider-Man collector Héctor Casanova , assistant professor of illustration, Kansas City Art Institute Segment 2, beginning at 35:00: The Baker Street Irregulars. This year marks the 55th year of The Great Alkali Plainsmen of Greater Kansas

Segment 1: Why is predicting Kansas City weather so hard? In Kansas City, you can regularly experience three seasons in one day. We talk with local meteorologists about how different elements of Kansas City such as altitude, latitude and longitude combine to create our signature weather, once named most unpredictable among major US cities . Bryan Busby , first alert chief meteorologist, KMBC 9 News Andy Bailey , warning coordination meteorologist, NWS Kansas City Segment 2, beginning at 24:31:

Segment 1: 100 years since the 1918 epidemic, but we still battle influenza. Historians are still debating how many people died from the flu pandemic in 1918, at least 2,000 Kansas Citians included. We talk about the politics and protocols of treating the flu in the past and learn how to best prevent the spread of the flu this season. Susan Sykes-Berry , retired nurse and librarian, UMKC Health Sciences Library Dana Hawkinson , infectious disease specialist, University of Kansas Health System

Segment 1: Grits. Whether you like them or not, grits are making a comeback on menus across the nation. Grits have been around a long time; they are a meal indigenous to North America. We talk with a local chef about the variety and versatility of grits. Clark Grant , chef proprietor, Hogshead Kansas City Segment 2, beginning at 13:10: Diner dining in Kansas City. After a visit to Chubby's on closing night, the food critics share their picks for Kansas City's best diners. Jenny Vergara , Feast