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Segment 1: For All The World To See exhibit at the Black Archives of Mid-America. A nationally touring exhibit from NEH on the Road has made its way to Kansas City. "For All The World To See" displays photographs and other visuals from the civil rights era. We talked about the ways art and culture influence each other.

Segment 1: Remembering a Kansas artist who made furniture as he made sculptures. Wendell Castle revolutionized art. The Holton, Kansas, native was known as the father of the studio furniture movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Hear his story and what he meant to the art world. Glenn Adamson , curator, writer and historian who worked closely with Wendell Castle Susan Earle , Curator of European and American Art, Spencer Museum of Art Mo Dickens , Curator, Belger Arts Center Segment 2, beginning at

Segment 1: New voters are projected to make a huge impact on the upcoming midterm elections. First time voters are less likely to affiliate with a political party, which makes them an attractive demographic for politicians from either side of the aisle. We find out how this offset of voters can impact the upcoming midterm election and what issues new voters are interested in. Beth Vonnahme, professor, Department of Political Science at UMKC If you're willing to be a source for KCUR's Central

Movie theaters are more than a place to watch the latest blockbuster. They're a place of first dates. A place to get out of the rain. A place where communities can share an experience. But what happens to a small town if they lose that theater? On this episode, we explore what's causing rural movie theaters to close and learn about the efforts to keep them alive. Jim Amos , author, " Will the Curtain Close on Small Town Movie Theatres ?" Bob Bagby , President & CEO, B&B Theatres Donald

As school winds down, one question always comes to most people's minds: what did you do this summer? On today's show, we speak with students and teachers who spent their summer doing surprising things like helping clean water efforts in South Africa or creating a campaign strategy. Oh, and winning "Jeapordy!" Luciana De Anda , student, Olathe East High School John Kevern , professor, UMKC School of Computing and Engineering Larry Martin , teacher, Belinder Elementary

Was the Choco Taco, a concoctation that nestles vanilla ice cream and fudgey swirls into a sugar cone-turned-shell, a part of your childhood summers? It was for Central Standard host Gina Kaufmann. Turns out the treat isn't something that can only be found in the halls of one's memory! You can recreate those summertime vibes of youth (or, at least, Gina can) by picking them up in boxes of four at the Roeland Park Price Chopper .

Kansas City author Adib Khorram talks about his new buzz-generating novel for young adults, Darius The Great Is Not Okay . It turns out, Khorram has a lot in common with his teenage protagonist, from growing up half-Iranian in the United States to navigating life with depression to being obsessed with Star Trek and hot tea. Adib Khorram , author, Darius The Great Is Not Okay

Segment 1: Fred Rogers and his television show influenced generations of viewers. Won't you be my neighbor? That's a lyric to the theme song of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood , a children's television program that spanned decades in the mid-1900's. On this episode, we learn the impact Fred Rogers had on the lives of children and educators across the country. Angee Simmons , Vice President of Education and Engagement, KCPT Segment 2, beginning at 36:36: History of women's activism in Kansas City.

Segment 1: Besides being a fad, tiny houses can also help in the instance of a natural disaster. Often the talk surrounding "tiny houses" is focused on cutting costs but their design can also help aid housing crises after a natural disaster. Jessica Gjerde , student, University of Kansas-School of Engineering Andrew Williams , professor, University of Kansas-School of Engineering Segment 2, beginning at 22:40: A look into the history of fiddle music in Missouri. Did you know Missouri has a state

Segment 1: StoryCorps is coming to Kansas City. With the magic of an airstream trailer and a couple of microphones, StoryCorps turns simple conversations into meaningful moments. On this episode, we find out how they plan to make the magic happen here in Kansas City. Jacqueline Van Meter , site manager, StoryCorps Mobile Tour Segment 2, beginning at 31:00: New plans for an old hospital in the heart of downtown Kansas City. The Wheatley-Provident hospital is an iconic landmark in the Kansas City