As the federal government shutdown enters a third weekend, the effects are starting to be felt in Kansas City. Reporters Steven Dial and Nick Starling join the podcast to discuss how incoming legislators Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Sharice Davids are approaching the shutdown. Later, we talk about the effects, which touch several portions of Kansas City's economy. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.

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The calendar has officially flipped to 2019, which promises to be a big year for Kansas City. From the Chiefs Super Bowl run, an election for Kansas City Mayor, major development projects and the latest in the efforts to build a new single terminal at KCI, reporter Cat Reid joins host Taylor Hemness in prognosticating the next 12 months. Produced by Sam Hartle.

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News broke Thursday night that the owners of Johnny Kaw’s in Westport are planning to add four more locations in the entertainment district. The announcement prompted groans in social media. Reporter Nick Starling talks about the plan and what it means for the future of the entertainment district. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle

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On Tuesday, the U.S. Surgeon General declared an epidemic as the age of teens vaping gets younger and younger. Reporters McKenzie Nelson and Steven Dial say local school districts are seeing the issue first hand and taking steps to curb use. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.

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In this week’s edition of the 41 Files, reporter Nick Starling brings us up to speed on the plan to gut an old church building on the Country Club Plaza and turn it into a multi-story office tower. Then, at 15:00, reporter Steven Dial joins the podcast to brief us on a 3D model and video rendering of the new KCI single terminal project. Hosted by Taylor Hemness. Produced by Sam Hartle.

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In a Friday edition of the 41 Files podcast, anchor Taylor Hemness talks with Visit KC’s Derek Klaus about the new app called “KC BBQ Experience.” Produced by Sam Hartle.

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In this week’s 41 Files podcast, the crew talks about the release of video that led to the release of former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. Former FBI Special Agent in Charge turned security consultant Michael Tabman joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing investigation. Then, Janee Henderson, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas City, joins the podcast to discuss how the incident fits into the broader discussion about counseling and mental health. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle and Steven Dial.

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It’s holiday shipping season, which also means it’s open season for porch pirates scooping packages from the front porch. A new service called BoxLock aims to prevent that. 41 Action News anchor Taylor Hemness talks about the service and if it’s really the best option. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.

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In this week’s 41 Files: Sheila Styron from The Whole Person talks about challenges when the city, businesses and residents fail to clean snowy sidewalks. Then, at 14:30, reporter Cat Reid joins the podcast to talk the latest on the KCI single terminal project. Hosted by Taylor Hemness. Produced by Sam Hartle.

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In this week's 41 Files, we sit down with Christa Dubill and Melissa Greenstein. Together, they helped to share the story of Rosalynn McGinnis, a woman kidnapped at 12, physically and sexually abused in Mexico for 19 years, who gave birth to nine children and was only recently able to escape back to the United States. The podcast starts with the story as it aired. At the 06:50 mark, Christa and Melissa talk about the story with digital producer Sam Hartle.

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