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The 41 Files Podcast takes a deeper look every week at the stories and trends in Kansas City, hosted by the staff of KSHB 41 News.... more
FAQs about The 41 Files:How many episodes does The 41 Files have?The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.
November 14, 201841 Files: Jackson County won't prosecute most marijuana offensesLess than a week after Missouri voters resoundingly passed medical marijuana, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker says her office would stop prosecuting most marijuana offenses. In this week's 41 Files, Sarah Plake joins Taylor Hemness to talk about what that means. Then, at 09:03, 4th and 1 Chiefs podcast host Tod Palmer discusses the Chiefs game moved from Mexico City to Los Angeles. Finally, at 21:27, Cat Reid talks about the KCMO Health Department's decision to enforce permit laws for free hot soup picnics. Produced by Sam Hartle.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information....more32minPlay
November 09, 201841 Files: Missouri passes medical marijuana; says no to gas taxIn a special Friday edition of the 41 Files podcast, Taylor Hemness and Steven Dial talk medical marijuana in Missouri with New Approach Missouri spokesman Jack Cardetti. Then, at 14:00, Taylor and producer Sam Hartle talk about Proposition D, Missouri’s ballot question to increase the gas tax, with SaferMO spokesman Scott Charton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more25minPlay
November 07, 201841 Files: Election Night Instant AnalysisIn this week’s episode of 41 Files: Dia Wall and Tom Dempsey kick things off dissecting the election night watch parties in the battle for U.S. Senate in Missouri between Claire McCaskill and Josh Hawley. Then, at 16:00, Steven Dial and Sarah Plake share their insight in the battle for U.S. Representatives in the Kansas 3rd District between Sharice Davids and Kevin Yoder. Later, at 31:20, Cat Reid joins the podcast to discuss the Kansas Governor’s race between Kris Kobach and Laura Kelly. Hosted by Taylor Hemness and Lindsay Shively. Produced by Sam Hartle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more40minPlay
October 31, 201841 Files: Costs for a new KCI go up; Kansas City remembers Pittsburgh shootingIn this week’s Halloween Edition of the 41 Files Podcast: Reporter Cat Reid starts by breaking down an increase in the cost to build the new KCI terminal and how the airlines are on board. At 14:00, reporter Ariel Rothfield talks about her experience covering a vigil in Overland Park remembering the victims of the shooting in Pittsburgh. At 21:20, reporters Steven Dial and Sarah Plake talk the only debate between Kevin Yoder and Sharice Davids. Hosted by Taylor Hemness. Produced by Sam Hartle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more36minPlay
October 24, 201841 Files: KC Mayoral Candidate arrested; Exploring Missouri's Hyperloop chancesIn this week’s episode of 41 Files: At the 01:52 mark, reporter Cat Reid talks about her exclusive interview with Kansas City councilman and mayoral candidate Quinton Lucas following his arrest in Lawrence. At 09:07, anchor Lindsay Shively talks about her recent reporting that Hyperloop is one-step closer to coming to Missouri. At 19:03, reporter Charlie Keegan talks about new offerings along the Katy Trail and the Rock Island Corridor. Finally, at the 29:16 mark, anchor/host Taylor Hemness talks a follow-up to his reporting on the 50th anniversary of a bombing and bank robbery in Overland Park. Produced by Hailey Godburn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more38minPlay
October 17, 201841 Files: Covering Shots Fired on the Plaza; Less than a month before election dayThis week’s podcast features a discussion of the dangers of covering a breaking news scene where police are looking for a suspect wanted for firing shots at a busy Plaza restaurant during lunch hour. At the 01:50 mark, Steven Dial, Jordan Betts and Tyler Navas talk about getting the story but also staying out of harm’s way. Later, we switch to politics. At the 21:00 mark, Steven is joined by reporters Dia Wall and Tom Dempsey to talk about the Claire McCaskill vs Josh Hawley race. Finally, at the 32:15 mark, the group talks about the Kevin Yoder vs Sharice Davids race. Hosted and produced by Sam HartleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more39minPlay
October 10, 201841 Files: A talk with Laura Kelly, Greg Orman and Kris KobachIn this week's episode of 41 Files, we talk breaking news in the race for Kansas third congressional district between Sharice Davids and Kevin Yoder. Then, at the 06:30 mark, reporter Steven Dial and Lindsay Shively talk about Steven's interviews with Kansas gubernatorial candidates Laura Kelly, Greg Orman and Kris Kobach. Produced by Sam HartleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more20minPlay
October 03, 201841 Files: Kander bows out of mayor’s race; Conversations with Sharice Davids, Kevin YoderIn this week’s 41 Files Podcast, Taylor Hemness is joined by reporters Cat Reid and Steven Dial. At 03:00, the group talks about the sudden announcement Tuesday from Jason Kander that he’s stepping aside from running for Kansas City mayor to focus on his mental health. Then, at 11:40, Steven and Taylor talk about our candid conversations with 3rd congressional district candidates Sharice Davids (D) and Rep. Kevin Yoder (R). Produced by Sam Hartle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more38minPlay
September 26, 201841 Files: Introducing Safe KC, plus a bombing, bank robbery, and gun battle in Overland ParkOn this 23rd episode of 41 Files, we delve into 41 Action News’ new initiative to make Kansas City a safer place to live, work and play, as well as take a look back on a crime that one officer involved said would be called domestic terrorism if it were to happen today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more32minPlay
September 19, 201841 Files: What should you do if you suspect your neighbor has a meth house? Plus, KC's World Cup chances take a hit?This week’s episode of 41 Files starts off with the crew talking about sports matches. At the 05:00 mark, we talk about what happens to Bird and Lime scooters in the winter. Then, at 06:30, 41 Action News Today anchor Taylor Hemness and reporters Steven Dial and Cat Reid talk about a report showing Kansas City has plenty of work to do to land World Cup games in 2026. At the 16:00 mark, Taylor and Cat talk about a recent story involving a “Neighborly Dispute” in Belton. Finally, at 27:30, the crew makes their predictions for Thursday’s Jets vs Browns match. Produced by Sam Hartle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more30minPlay
FAQs about The 41 Files:How many episodes does The 41 Files have?The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.