The 41 Files

Less than a year after Missouri voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana, state and local officials are in the process of establishing the rules of what the state’s medical marijuana industry will look like. In this week’s edition of the 41 Files podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporter Nick Starling to discuss KCMO’s medical marijuana rules. Later, we play a segment from the 4th and 1 Chiefs podcast as they talk about this week’s news involving Tyreek Hill. Music: Yah Mon by Song Zu. Produced by Sam Hartle.

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As confusion and questions of the Jackson County, Missouri property tax assessment process mount, property owners are left with just days to file their appeal. In this week’s 41 Files, reporter Sarah Plake talks about the latest developments in the property tax saga. Elsewhere in the podcast, host Taylor Hemness and reporter McKenzie Nelson talk about Kansas City’s Women’s World Cup fever and recirculation buttons in cars. Produced by Sam Hartle.

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In a special edition of the 41 Files podcast, we recap Tuesday night’s race for Kansas City mayor, which saw Quinton Lucas outlast fellow council member Jolie Justus. Reporters Cat Reid and Steven Dial talk surprises and what’s next for Kansas City. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle. Music: Get Funky by Songzu.

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In the latest 41 Files podcast profile, we sat down with Kala Linck and Zach Elkinton to talk about their podcast, Bar Hoppin' and House Shoppin’, which details Kansas City’s restaurant and bar scene and the couple’s months-long journey to buy a house. Music by Songzu - Clap Your Hands.

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Tens of thousands of Jackson County property owners received notice this month that the value of their property jumped, sometimes by more than double. On this edition of the 41 Files podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporter Steven Dial to recap Schlitterbahn and USDA news. Then, reporter Sarah Plake hops on to detail spikes in property values. Produced by Sam Hartle. Music courtesy PMOL - Sell it.

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As this spring’s flooding enters the summer, citizens and politicians are increasingly turning their focus for changes to the United States Army Corps of Engineers. In this week’s episode of the 41 Files podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporters Cat Reid and Steven Dial to talk about the heat facing the corps and how we got to this point. Produced by Sam Hartle. Music by PMOL's Seeking Answers.

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Residents in Kansas and Missouri saw first-hand the destructive nature of tornadoes that tore through parts of Lawrence, Linwood and Jefferson City the last two weeks. They also saw neighbors helping neighbors. Meteorologist Gerard Jebaily and reporters Ariel Rothfield, Steven Dial and Sarah Plake talk about covering the storms. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.

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In this week’s 41 Files podcast, Kansas City Mayoral hopefuls Quinton Lucas and Jolie Justus swing by for an interview ahead of the June 18 general election. Hosted by Taylor Hemness, with reporters Steven Dial and Cat Reid. Produced by Hailey Godburn and Sam Hartle.

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Even with the votes likely in hand, there was still plenty of drama at the Missouri capitol Friday as legislators approved an abortion ban on pregnancies past eight weeks. 41 Action News reporter Steven Dial was in Jefferson City during the vote and provided an update on the drama surrounding the vote. Later, at 13:30, Christa Dubill joined the podcast to give an update on her recent story surrounding young men and addiction. Hosted by Taylor Hemness. Produced by Sam Hartle.

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In a special Mother’s Day edition of the 41 Files podcast, we sat down with three moms from the Kansas City area – B.J. Thomas, Jan Marrs and Sylvia Harrell – who have experienced a trauma that has brought them together in hopes to spare other moms the same experience. Host Taylor Hemness and reporter Jordan Betts spoke to the trio as part of Betts’ ongoing coverage of the mom’s efforts to raise awareness and help other families. Produced by Sam Hartle.

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