Where do you get your hard-shell taco? You know, the kind that's filled with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce and cheese and a soupy red sauce? Well, for some Kansas Citians, it depends on where you grew up. According to Craig Jones, In-A-Tub is a Northland tradition. "For a lot of people that grew up north of the river, that was their first foray into Mexican food," he told host Gina Kaufmann on KCUR's Central Standard . Jones, a contributor to The Kansas City Star 's food blog , admits

We've heard about how climate change will affect the coasts (glaciers melting, New York City underwater and more). But what will happen in the Midwest? A look at what's at stake here, from our water supply to flooding to the Ozark forests. Guests: Jerry Schnoor, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa; Co-Director of the Center for Global & Regional Environmental Research Tom Jacobs, Director of Environmental Programs, Mid-America Regional Council Neil

Climate change is a global phenomenon, and when we think about climate change we tend to think about the greater global implications. Like how will increasing ocean temperatures affect glaciers and coastal communities? But how will climate change impact our local communities? How will Kansas City change? Jerry Schnoor is a researcher and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa. He told KCUR's Gina Kaufmann on Central Standard that our region will fall in line

Last week's election left one notorious glass ceiling intact. So what does that mean for local women, and women in government? Plus, it's National Day of Action against the Dakota Access Pipeline. How might the proposed North Dakota pipeline impact our indigenous communities, and general populous, here in Kansas City? Guests: Wendy Doyle, president and CEO, Women's Foundation of Kansas CityJohn Reyna, Kansas City-based Lakota, family in Standing RockDaniel Wildcat, Yuchi, Muscogee,

When Anthony Ladesich found his father's youthful correspondence with an old Navy friend on a stack of reel-to-reel tapes, he also found so much more: a portal into Kansas City's jazz history, and a way of keeping his dad with him a little longer. Plus, for the first time ever, a student was admitted to UMKC Conservatory's composition program using the computer as his instrument. This is an encore edition of Central Standard. Guests: Anthony Ladesich, filmmakerTim J. Harte, student and composer,

Seasoned ground beef, lettuce and shredded cheese in a crunchy shell. Or braised and shredded pork wrapped in a soft corn or flour tortilla and topped with cilantro, diced onions and salsa. Whichever kind you grew up on, there's a taco for everyone in KC. On KCUR's Central Standard, our Food Critics searched out the best tacos in and around Kansas City. Here are their recommendations: Mary Bloch, Around the Block: Bichelmeyer Meats — carnitas. Bichelmeyer's is a butcher shop that serves tacos on

The hard-shell taco as comfort food at beloved local institutions In-A-Tub and Taco Via, then the executive chef of a Mexican fusion restaurant on putting new twists on traditional recipes and ingredients. Plus, KCUR's Food Critics search out the best tacos in and around KC. Guests: Craig Jones, contributor to the Kansas City Star's food blog; fan of In-A-TubJared Brustad, creator of the "I Love the Taco Via!!!" Facebook pageFernanda Reyes, executive chef, Cacao RestauranteCharles Ferruzza, The

An Israeli artist who got his start doing aerial photography for the military — and has an exhibit opening in KC — talks about surveillance, trauma and expression. Plus, a local author writes about trying to connect with a neighbor in a new anthology about inequality in America. Guests: Yuval Yairi, artist-in-residence, Epstein Gallery, Village ShalomJohn Freeman, editor, Tales of Two Americas: Stories of Inequality in a Divided NationWhitney Terrell, local author and contributor to Tales of Two

After a surprising and emotional election night, how are Kansas Citians feeling today? A look at how the election results fit into their personal stories. Guests: Sarah Smarsh, author of "Dangerous Idiots: How the Liberal Media Elite Failed Working Class Americans"Max Skidmore, Professor, Department of Political Science at UMKCCiCi Rojas, President and CEO of the Central Exchange

It's Election Day, which has us thinking about those times in our childhood when we ran for office, or managed our best friend's campaign. Back when things were simpler ... right? Wrong, says Anna Cole. As a fifth grader at Bryant Elementary School in Kansas City's Brookside neighborhood, Cole ran for school president. It was the fall of 1991, and Cole was geared up. After getting into student council in the third grade, then progressing to treasurer in fourth, she was ready for higher office.