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Meet Enrique Chi, the frontman of Making Movies. Making Movies, the KC-based Latin rock band, has been garnering nationwide attention. Latin music star Ruben Blades has called their music "excellent"; their second album, " I Am Another You ," was produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos; and they've performed in an NPR Tiny Desk concert . Enrique Chi has shared the band's story, but what about his own journey? We'll hear about how his childhood as an immigrant to Lee's Summit helped shape who he is

What a "Defend Our Flag" rally brought out about the identity and vulnerability of Lawrence. On Saturday, February 3, a "Defend Our Flag" rally hit the streets of downtown Lawrence, with people marching down Mass Street with American flags, Confederate flags, Thin Blue Line flags and more. We'll talk about what happened that day, and why it affected Lawrence residents so profoundly. Frank Morris , KCUR's National Correspondent and Senior Editor Darren Canady, Associate Professor, Department of

Segment 1: Can our employers help us get more sleep? We've heard that getting a good night's sleep makes everything better; it's good for our health, our cognition and our relationships. Sounds simple, right? But falling asleep (and staying asleep) can be hard. Tomorrow, the KC Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum on sleep for the business community. We hear from people who are trying to make their work culture more compatible with good sleep habits. Sean Yu, Product Architect, Garmin

Segment 1: Why the face of vocational tech education is changing. When you think of career education classes for high schoolers, what comes to mind? Maybe welding or auto shop? But with today's changing workforce, many students are also preparing for industry fields like coding and biomedical technology. Find out how a school in Lee's Summit is adjusting to meet this need. Peggy Hinzman, biomed instructor, Summit Technology Academy Chayanne Sandoval-Williams, student Dan Kreisman , director,

Segment 1: Is The Cat in the Hat 's design inspired by blackface? Have you ever revisited a favorite book from your childhood ... to find that it is actually racist? As our society's perspective on race evolves, we look at racial undertones within children literature. Philip Nel, author, Was the Cat in the Hat Black? Christine Taylor Butler , children's book author Segment 2, beginning at 33:09: Local writer conveys the injustices Latin America faces through poetry. Kansas City artist and

From Twinkies to smoothies: If you grew up in Kansas City, you may remember the Wonder Hostess Thrift Shop Bakery on Troost. We visit Ruby Jean's Juicery, which has opened in that spot. Then, hear about some of the other new restaurants opening on Troost. Plus: the Food Critics search out the best breakfast dishes in and around Kansas City. Guests: Chris Goode, owner and CEO, Ruby Jean's Juicery Kemet Coleman , Vice President, Troost Market Collective and rapper with The Phantastics Mary Bloch,

In the mid-1800s, a young woman and her husband moved to the Kansas Territory to help runaway slaves. The husband died during Quantrill's raid, leaving her alone. Hear Nell Johnson Doerr's story, as told through diary entries, letters and various documents found in the rafters of a Lawrence barn. But just one thing: this is a work of fiction. A chat with the author of this new novel . Then: Eric Dayton is leading a campaign to have Minnesota break up with the Midwest. He argues that Minnesota

In 1907, Pablo Picasso stumbled into an art gallery in Paris. It was filled with masks and small sculptures from Africa and Oceania. Inspired, his own style began to change. That raises some interesting questions about who gets credit ... and where to draw the line between admiration, inspiration and theft. Then: a KU researcher says that a lot of anti-abortion legislation is based on anecdotal evidence. Guests: Julian Zugazagoitia, Director of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art ; co-curator of "

According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, this is the year of the dog. But National Geographic says otherwise, naming 2018 as 'year of the bird' in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Today, we speak with a photographer who captured moments of bird migration across the world and with local bird watchers right here in Kansas City. But first: find out how drag queen story time events are teaching kids about the importance of literature and acceptance.

Perfectionism, bullying, depression and social media are a few of the stressors teens constantly face in today's society. As the number of teen suicides in Kansas City reach record levels, we speak with school councilors and health experts to learn why rates are climbing in the metro and how to help prevent suicides. But first, a discussion on undeveloped land in suburban areas. What happens when the desire to turn unused land into roads and schools collides with the desire to keep things