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Segment 1: How to remember war. How World War 1 was a pivotal moment in how we memorialize wars, with Kansas City's Liberty Memorial playing a key role. Scott Manning , historian, Rethinking War Monuments, Ancient and Modern Mark Levitch , president and founder, WWI Memorial Inventory Project Segment 2, beginning at 31:06: What is baseball without stats? A Lawrence resident redefined the sport of baseball, calculating efficiency and success through detailed statistics. We talk with Bill James

The day after the 2018 midterm elections, two political science professors join us to talk about who turned out to vote, and how that affected the outcomes. The discussion includes high turnout for young voters, changing rural demographics in Kansas and Missouri, the importance of identity for voters and candidates, and whether Kansas just turned blue as some are claiming, or not. Elizabeth Vonnahme , associate professor and department chair, UMKC Department of Political Science Patrick Miller ,

Segment 1: Where does the word vote come from? Voting and elections have their own vocabulary, with words like poll, tally, ballot, and candidate. We discuss with scholars to learn the origins of voting words and how they came to be associated with the election season. We also check in with a KCUR reporter out at the polls on this election day. Virginia Blanton , English professor, UMKC Max Skidmore , politics professor, UMKC Laura Spencer , KCUR reporter Segment 2, beginning at 37:52: Writing

On the day before the midterm elections, we discuss the process of voting and how to ensure your vote is protected. Plus, a look at two recent episodes of My Fellow Kansans covering gubernatorial candidates Kris Kobach and Laura Kelly . Guests: Ellen Glover , field director, ACLU of Kansas Ann Grundy , poll worker for Clay County

Segment 1: Jason Sudeikis brings it for his friends. Jason Sudeikis returns to his hometown for Thundergong , with a star-studded lineup of comedy and music. The proceeds go towards a local non-profit founded by a childhood friend who lost a leg unexpectedly in 2005; his foundation now supports others who need prosthetic limbs. The two friends talk about everything from yacht rock to the scourge of indecency. Jason Sudeikis , comedian, Thundergong! host Billy Brimblecom Jr. , executive director,

Segment 1: Are you using your phone to read this? Us too. A cell phone today is like another limb; we do not want to leave the house without it. Is this an addiction? We talk with parents and smartphone users about why phones are so addictive and how they are affecting our moods, motivations, and parenting. Ian Sherr , author, " Your kids hate your smartphone addiction " Tracy Foster , co-founder, Stand Together and Rethink Technology ( START ) Segment 2, beginning at 31:40: On Sunday, we will

Segment 1: The haunts of Kansas City. Everyone loves spooky ghost stories — and Kansas City is home to a few horrors of its own. On this episode, we chat with the host of a podcast that dives into the creepy side of the Metro. Darren Hinesley , host, Creepy in KC Segment 2, beginning at 16:08: Spooky podcast recommendations. Our Audiofiles have compiled some suggestons for scarily good podcast listens. Madeline Fox , Kansas News Service reporter Mike Russo , KCUR director of marketing Segment 3,

Segment 1: How do you prepare to vote? There are a lot more issues on the ballot than you may realize. How do you make sure you have sufficient knowledge of candidates, judges, and amendments before getting to the ballot box? We talk with a local voter who did extensive research and shared her findings on social media, as well as KCUR staff members who put together some resources. Brynne Musser , area voter Dan Margolies , KCUR senior reporter and editor, How To Make An Informed Decision When

Segment 1: How should we respond to violent acts of hatred? On Saturday, a gunman killed 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We talk with leaders in Kansas City's Jewish community about this act of violence, including ways to heal and prevent this from happening again in the future. Marvin Szneler , retired executive director, Jewish Community Relations Bureau/American Jewish Committee Mark Levin , rabbi, founded Beth Torah Segment 2, beginning at 19:51: The

Segment 1: Are food halls the next food trucks? The Kansas City area now has two food halls, which are single buildings with lots of restaurant stalls inside. If you're thinking of a fancy food court, you're right. But rather than chain restaurants, food halls offer speciality foods from local vendors, like Yucatan-Turkish wings from Karbon in Parlor . Sylvia Maria Gross , KCUR Storytelling Editor Andrea Strong , freelance food writer, Food Halls Are the New Food Truck Segment 2, beginning at 16