The 41 Files

The 41 Files

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The 41 Files episodes

  • 41 Files: Jackson County won't prosecute most marijuana offenses

    Less 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.

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    32 min
  • 41 Files: Missouri passes medical marijuana; says no to gas tax

    In 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.

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    25 min
  • 41 Files: Election Night Instant Analysis

    In 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.

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    40 min
  • 41 Files: Costs for a new KCI go up; Kansas City remembers Pittsburgh shooting

    In 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.

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    36 min
  • 41 Files: KC Mayoral Candidate arrested; Exploring Missouri's Hyperloop chances

    In 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.

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    38 min
  • 41 Files: Covering Shots Fired on the Plaza; Less than a month before election day

    This 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 Hartle

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    39 min
  • 41 Files: A talk with Laura Kelly, Greg Orman and Kris Kobach

    In 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 Hartle

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    20 min
  • 41 Files: Kander bows out of mayor’s race; Conversations with Sharice Davids, Kevin Yoder
    In 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.
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    38 min
  • 41 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.
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    30 min

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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.