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Segment 1: What does motherhood mean in the animal world? Humans really rely on moms to survive. But in the animal world, this experience may vary — especially since some species eat their young. We learn about different examples of motherhood across various species. Paulyn Cartwright , professor, department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at KU William Leo Smith , associate professor, department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at KU Sean Putney , Kansas City Zoo Segment 2, beginning

Segment 1: How to prepare trout. Chef Martin Heuser is a fan of trout; he grew up fishing and eating it in Germany and Austria. Plus, it's the only dish on his menu that hasn't changed since he opened his restaurant six years ago. Now that it's trout season, he tells us why it's so versatile, and he shares tips on how to cook it at home. Martin Heuser, chef/owner, Affäre Segment 2, beginning at 10:44: Noodle dishes in Kansas City. A visit to Anna's Oven to find out more about its chicken &

Segment 1: The ancient civilization that once thrived in Kansas. About a year ago, a researcher at Wichita State University found the city of Etzanoa, an indigenous settlement that once thrived in Kansas. Limited tours for the public are just now getting started, but accessing the site can be hard: there's a modern city on top of the ancient one. Donald Blakeslee, archaeological anthropologist, Wichita State University Segment 2, beginning at 14:13: The dinosaur that called Kansas home. Hear

Segment 1: A ride-along with the police through homeless camps touched a nerve on social media. Around the end of April, police officers and social service workers went searching for homeless camps in Kansas City's Northeast neighborhood. This "sweep out" of the camps elicited strong conflicting feelings. A journalist who went on a ride-along with the police on that day shares his perspective. Paul Thompson, Managing Editor, Northeast News Segment 2, beginning at 18:02: Is it a good time to open

Segment 1: Poetry Editor for The New Yorker was influenced by childhood in Topeka. Kevin Young's latest collection of poems Brown reminisces about his childhood in Kansas and how figures like Linda Brown, James Brown and John Brown have made an impact on both a historic and personal level. Kevin Young , poetry editor of The New Yorker and director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Segment 2, beginning at 24:00: Should the streetcar expand southwards? The streetcar's proposed

Segment 1: The state of water in Kansas. About three years ago, there were major concerns for the future of water in Kansas . Now that a few years have passed, what does the availability of water look like today? Ruben Bartel, Well Drilling Incorporated and Southwest Windmill & Water Well Jim Butler, section chief of geo-hydrology, Kansas Geological Survey Mark Rude, executive director, Groundwater Management District in Garden City Segment 2, beginning at 22:51: Where to find morel

Segment 1: A new play about gun violence in Kansas. Nathan Louis Jackson's new play, " Brother Toad ," is set in Wyandotte County and Johnson County. It's about two men who are going down different paths when it comes to protecting their families. Hear more about the play and about Jackson's changing views on guns. Nathan Louis Jackson, playwright " Brother Toad ," through Sunday, May 27 at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Block Way, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, 816

In her new album, "Dirty Computer," Janelle Monáe reveals more of herself than ever before. And, in recent weeks, she has been sharing more of her story, from her background in Kansas City, Kansas, to her sexuality. A look at the music, life and persona of Janelle Monáe ... and what her story means to Kansas Citians. Jene é Osterheldt, columnist, The Kansas City Star Natasha Ria El-Scari , local writer and poet Rachel Christia, vocalist, Pink Hawks

Segment 1: Meet the Cutlers. The Cutlers aren't your typical Kansas City couple. Not only do they practice law together, but they also host a reality TV court show that was recently nominated for an Emmy. Dana Tippin Cutler and Keith Cutler, " Couples Court with the Cutlers " Segment 2, beginning at 19:06: How to turn your genealogy into a story. From mail-order DNA kits to online access to vital records, there are so many tools now for those who want to research their lineage. But do those

Segment 1: The consequences of eviction. For families, eviction can be a devastating experience. We take a look at eviction in Jackson County and throughout the Metro to find out how it is affecting local households. Tara Raghuveer , director, Kansas City Eviction Project Jane Worley, supervising attorney, Legal Aid of Western Missouri Segment 2, beginning at 27:40: Affordable housing in downtown Kansas City is on the decline. Is there enough affordable housing in Kansas City? How is 'affordable