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Segment 1: How will Kansas' move towards a 50/50 custody baseline affect families? Kansas has been debating changing the default in children custody in divorce . Today, we explore the complicated reality of what the best interest of a child is when it comes to custody. Sara Lerner, reporter and afternoon anchor, KUOW Robert E. Emery, author, Two Homes, One Childhood: A Parenting Plan to Last a Lifetime Segment 2, beginning at 34:36: How the 'losingest' team in baseball persevered through last

Segment 1: What's up with demolition derbies? Americans have been intentionally ramming cars into each other, for sport, since the 1950's. Learn about the Midwest's Colosseum and why the old school demo derby may be running out of gas. Frank Morris, NPR correspondent and senior editor, KCUR Segment 2, beginning at 22:46: Yes. Even if you're a Midwesterner, you still have an accent. The Midwest has a reputation for being a bland, neutral, accent-free place. But experts say that simply is not true

Over the past few years, the coffee shop scene in KC has really taken off. Whether you're looking for a quick cup of joe or a place to linger with pastries and food, we've got you covered. The food critics search out the best coffee shops in and around town. Charles Ferruzza, KCUR food critic Mary Bloch, Around the Block Jenny Vergara, Feast Magazine

Segment 1: Why are educated professionals leaving Kansas City? A recent study showed that more people with college degrees are leaving Kansas City at a faster rate than they're coming in. A look at why, and what that means for the city as a whole. Taylor Miller, KC resident who is moving to Seattle to work for Amazon John Murphy, co-founder, KC Rising Lorenzo Butler, former KC resident; Business Communication Manager, Miami Heat Frank Lenk, Mid-America Regional Council Segment 2, beginning at

Do you have grit? Does your kid have grit? "Grit" has become a buzzword in education and child development circles. But a KU professor thinks that it might be leaving some people out, especially in the classroom. A look at the value — and limits — of grit. Christopher Kirchgasler, Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Teaching , University of Kansas

This year marks the 60th anniversary of KCUR — and we're celebrating by sharing the story of how our station came to be. From humble beginnings in a house to the nationally-respected news outlet we are today, we pause to remember all the interesting quirks, bizarre oddities and colorful characters that comprise our station's history. Guests: Chuck Haddix, host, Fish Fry Mary Jo Draper, former news director, KCUR Patty Cahill, former general manager, KCUR Frank Morris, NPR correspondent and

Segment 1: Community members recall memories of switching schools after riots following Martin Luther King Jr's assassination. After the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, two local catholic high schools, one serving a primarily white community and the other serving a primarily black community, held a year-long student exchange program. Today, we speak with a few individuals who participated in the exchange as students and discuss the profound effect it had on their lives. Debora

Segment 1: A new art exhibit encourages people to write down their wishes. A group of local artists has created a public altar at the Kansas City Public Library, where visitors are invited to write down their wishes and leave objects of personal significance. One of the artists behind this project shares his vision for it. Ryan Wilks Here Where You Wish , through Saturday, June 17 at the Central Library , 14 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105. Opening reception , 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,

Segment 1: A Screentime show on Love, Simon. Love, Simon is the first big-budget romantic comedy for teens where the central love story is between two boys. We hear what the movie means to Kansas Citians. Gary Lezak , Chief Meteorologist, KSHB-TV Boi Boy , artist Segment 2, beginning at 36:43: A new coloring book features women from KC history. Esther Swirk Brown was a civil rights activist who led efforts in landmark desegregation cases like Brown v. Board of Education. Tatiana Dokoudovska was

Segment 1: Local stories of Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to Kansas in 1968. Martin Luther King Jr. stopped by Kansas in January of 1968 to speak with a number of leaders from throughout Wyandotte County. Today, we hear from a couple of leaders about what that day was like and how meeting the civil rights activist influenced their lives. Robert Hughes Chester Owens Jr. Segment 2, beginning at 34:49: Why we behave the way we do. Are our behaviors just the sum of millions of years of evolutionary