Many news outlets report that last weekend's shooting in Las Vegas is one of the deadliest in modern U.S. history. We take a moment to consider our country's history of mass casualties, and what constitutes as a "mass shooting" by definition. Plus, how active shooter training in school is changing for kids as gun violence is on the rise. Guests: Philip Duncan , linguistics professor, KU Grant Duwe , author, A History of Mass Murder in the United States Erin Hambrick ​, psychology professor,

He's a jazz trombonist with an 18-piece big band, and he also tours with Janelle Monae. Meet Marcus Lewis, who has collaborated with two local rappers to put a new spin on their songs. Plus: A new arts residency program on Troost, and we catch up with Sike Style, the man behind the colorful murals around town. Guests: Sike Style , local artist Selina ONeal, Neighborhood Residency Coordinator, Charlotte Street Foundation Marcus Lewis , jazz trombonist

How do Kansas Citians remember the Vietnam War? Two veterans and a conscientious objector look back. Have our memories of Vietnam shaped our responses to more recent conflicts? Guests: Tommy Pond, U.S. Marine, served from 1964-1968 James H. Willbanks , Chair of Military History, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, consultant to Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on The Vietnam War Henry Stoever, conscientious objector

In 2015, Missouri Statehouse interns came forward to report sexual misconduct . It was a pretty big scandal, leading to resignations, restraining orders and a spotlight on the pervasive culture of sexual harassment at the Capitol. Two years later, what has changed? Then: Las Vegas. Lawrence. Sandy Hook. Orlando. Mass shootings are part of our news cycle. How do you feel about going out to public events and public spaces? Guests: Jason Hancock, Reporter, The Kansas City Star Lauren Arthur , State

A "Love Kansas City" mural on Southwest Boulevard was recently vandalized. What the artist did to repair the damage, and address the possible reasons for the vandalism. Plus, one woman has collected over a century of Kansas recipes. She joins us ahead of her speaking event on October 4 in Shawnee, Kansas . Guests: "Scribe" Donald Ross , graffiti artist Louise Hanson , cookbook collector

After a photo of local high school students drinking alcohol from cups arranged in a swastika went viral, many alumnae have spoken out, focusing on a code of conduct at the school. We ask, what should schools do to respond to hate speech? Plus, Kansas City native Derrick Barnes has written a new children's book, Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut . Guests: Derrick Barnes , author Elle Moxley , KCUR education reporter Bob Harrington , developmental psychology professor, University of Kansas Frank

It's finally feeling like fall. To celebrate the start of crisp-weather season: a cocktail blogger shares her seasonal drink, The Early Fall Lowball , and we also talk to the 2017 winner of the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off. Then, a visit to a Bavarian-style biergarten, and the Food Critics search out the best outdoor dining spots in and around KC. Guests: Emily Farris, cocktail blogger and Instagrammer, Festive AF James Worley, co-winner of the 2017 World Champion Squirrel Cook Off Charles

In 1973, Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs met up on the tennis court to see whether women could cut it in sports. Inspired by Battle of the Sexes , we take a look at how their legendary match influenced feminism and women in sports today. Plus: a teacher at Shawnee Mission East wrote a song that addresses sexual assault ... and invited his students to collaborate on it. Hear the story behind his song, "Fallen Roses." Guests: Katie Batza, Assistant Professor, Department of Women, Gender, and

In this encore presentation: Patsy Cline's last show was here in Kansas City in March of 1963; she died in a plane crash as she was leaving town. Nearly 55 years later, a young local singer shares how Patsy Cline has influenced her. Then: Have you noticed that more and more people are saying "y'all"? A look at how the word has spread beyond its Southern roots. Guests: Lauren Krum, country music singer Sam Sanders, reporter and podcast host , NPR Christopher Strelluf, linguist and Assistant

The Kauffman Foundation has released a list identifying 222 people who they consider the real leaders of Kansas City . And, for the most part, these leaders aren't the mayor or the chief of police ... So who are they? Plus, recent hurricanes and earthquakes in Puerto Rico and Mexico have many wondering what to do, perhaps especially those who hail from those regions. What it's like to wait for information, and attempt to help from afar. Guests: Dr. Karen Stephenson , founder, NetForm Resources