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A news and politics podcast by the Kansas City Star's reporters, including in-depth commentary and analysis. It's a deeper look at news and issues in Kansas and Missouri.... more
FAQs about Deep Background:How many episodes does Deep Background have?The podcast currently has 232 episodes available.
March 07, 2018The Big 12 Men's Tournament in KC: Here to stay?The Star's Blair Kerkhoff and host Dave Helling take a look at the Big 12 tournament — and its future in Kansas City. They also talk about the state of college basketball, and what may happen once the games are over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more30minPlay
February 28, 2018After Greitens indictment, Missouri politics are in uncharted territoryMissouri Gov. Eric Greitens was indicted recently by a St. Louis grand jury on felony invasion of privacy. Jason Hancock, who has been covering this story for The Star, talks with host Dave Helling about the legal case against Greitens, recent updates in this developing story and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more31minPlay
February 21, 2018Is it getting harder to buy a home in Johnson County?The Star's Lynn Horsely and Dave Helling of the editorial board discuss skyrocketing home prices in parts of Johnson County — what it means for homebuyers, city councils, schools, and all taxpayers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more27minPlay
February 14, 2018KCI airport drama: What just happened at City Hall?The Star's reporters Bill Turque and Steve Vockrodt join Dave Helling of the Editorial Board to discuss the dramatic vote that saved Edgemoor's bid for a new airport terminal. Turque, Vockrodt and Helling explore the political ramifications of the vote — and what lies ahead for the troubled KCI project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more40minPlay
February 07, 2018The 2018 Missouri Senate race: A tough week for RepublicansThe Star's chief political correspondent, Bryan Lowry, joins editorial board member and host Dave Helling to talk about the 2018 Senate race in Missouri — where it stands today, and where it's headed. The clock is ticking, and the surprises keep coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more43minPlay
January 31, 2018The State of the Union: An editorial point of viewJoin The Star's editorial board members Dave Helling, Mary Sanchez, and Toriano Porter for a discussion of the style and substance of President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more32minPlay
January 25, 2018Hello, Goodbye: The Sam Brownback era comes to an endLindsay Wise of McClatchy's Washington bureau joins Dave Helling of the Star's editorial board to discuss the U.S. Senate's razor-thin confirmation of Sam Brownback's bid to become a religious ambassador for the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more25minPlay
January 12, 2018Eric Greitens faces scandal; Sam Brownback makes a u-turnThe Star's political reporter Bryan Lowry joins Dave Helling of the editorial board to discuss the sexual scandal surrounding Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and, in Kansas, Gov. Sam Brownback's change of heart on school finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more41minPlay
January 03, 2018The 2018 political outlook in KansasKansas lawmakers are gathering for the critical 2018 session. The Star's Hunter Woodall and Dave Helling of the editorial board take a look at who's up, who's down, what's next — and what Kansans can expect as the fascinating political season unfolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more30minPlay
December 28, 2017Gov. Eric Greitens' first year in officeThe Star's Jason Hancock and Dave Helling take a deep dive into Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' first year in office — a year marked by secrecy and controversy. What's next? The podcast takes a look at that question too. This episode was originally published Thursday Dec. 28, 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more34minPlay
FAQs about Deep Background:How many episodes does Deep Background have?The podcast currently has 232 episodes available.