Central Standard

Segment 1: Artistic director of the KC Rep is leaving soon. How has local theatre changed? After 10 years with the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Eric Rosen is saying farewell to Kansas City. We chat with the artistic director about how the local theatre scene has changed during his tenure. Eric Rosen , artistic director, Kansas City Repertory Theatre Segment 2, beginning at 22:50: What do audiences expect from local theatrical productions? On this episode, we explore what Kansas City audiences

Segment 1: Local man's shares story behind an American prison riot during the Vietnam War. 50 years have passed since a riot occured at a notorious American military prison in Vietnam. A jail to house not enemy fighters, but American soldiers. On this episode, we learn about a Kansas City native's involvement in the uprising and the meaning behind it. Sarah Kramer , producer, Radio Diaries Jimmie Childress , KCK man involved with the Long Binh Jail uprising Segment 2, beginning at 33:57: Open

Segment 1: Big development shifts in Kansas City's East Bottoms. There's been a lot of economic buzz in the East Bottoms lately. A local distillery looks to expand operations to the historic Heim Brewery Building while a meat shop moves out to a new location in the River Market. On this episode, we discuss the past, present and future of the neighborhood. Jaclyn Danger , producer/founder of the Cannonball Roarers Michael Bushnell , publisher, Northeast News Alex Pope , owner, Local Pig Segment 2

Segment 1: What is it really like to be a woman in law enforcement? On this episode, we speak with women from local police departments to hear their perspectives on serving in law enforcement. Sgt. Heather Massey , Liberty Police Department Sgt. Melanie Madonia , Kansas City Police Department Maj. Dawn Layman , Lenexa Police Department Segment 2, beginning at 37:37: Racial tensions in Westport. After a former security guard recently ordered a "Trayvon Martini" at a bar, we discuss racial

For a while now, much of Kansas City's arts community has been abuzz about Open Spaces , the 62-day arts festival that's giving a platform to local, national and international artists. The plan, hatched nearly five years years ago by an arts commission Mayor Sly James put together, is becoming a reality this weekend. Today, Central Standard broadcast live from the pavilion at Swope Park, the heart of the Open Spaces festival and dubbed The Village for the next two months. We talked with people

With more neighborhoods and municipalities considering 'walkability' as a goal, is the pedestrian experience in Kansas City improving? On this episode, we discuss the obstacles preventing us from having a safe, thriving pedestrian culture in Kansas City. Rhianna Weilert , Local Pedestrian Chris Cline , Senior Vice President, Confluence Michael Kelley , Policy Coordinator, BikeWalkKC Martin Rivarola , Assistant Director of Transportation, Mid-America Regional Council Rick Usher , Assistant City

Segment 1: A new documentary illustrates the tension between police and African-American communities. Black and Blue is a new documentary by Kansas City native Solomon Bass. In it, he follows a former police officer named Donald Carter, who struggles with the question of being both black and a police officer. Solomon Bass joins us to talk about the story behind the documentary. Solomon Bass , documentary film maker Segment 2, beginning at 17:00: A University of Kansas scientist is taking a new

Segment 1: 2018 has been an interesting year for politics in Clay County. From a grassroots petition to audit the Clay County government to controversy surrounding a candidate running for Missouri House District 15, we look at meaningful headlines affecting communities north of the river. Amy Neal , Regional News Director for NPG Newspapers in the Northland Segment 2, beginning at 15:59: Many Americans have polarizing viewpoints on the media. The truth is even more complicated. On this episode,

Segment 1: The Queen of Soul passed away last week. We pause to remember her legacy. Aretha Franklin had musical connections in Kansas City. On this episode, we learn about that history and listen to a few of her most iconic songs. Chuck Haddix , host of KCUR's "The Fish Fry" and Director, Marr Sound Archives Segment 2, beginning at 11:57: Dog owners have needs. Can Kansas City meet them? The modern life of a dog owner presents unique challenges. We discuss what life as a dog owner is like in

As the filmmaker's latest collaboration with Spike Lee becomes the must-see movie of the moment, we talk to Kevin Willmott about BlacKkKlansman , race in America, the purpose of satire, and his own life story, which begins in Junction City, Kansas. This hour-long interview is part of our Portrait Session series. Kevin Willmott , filmmaker and KU professor of film and media studies