The Show with Jen and Truta

Jen and Truta looked far and wide for someone to break down the final Chiefs preseason game against the Packers. Once we found kid reporter Nicholas Curry, the search was over. Curry has reported for outlets like TIME Magazine, where he covered both NASCAR and NASA (we call that multi-tasking!). Check out Curry's thoughts on the Chiefs, going to Mission Control and dabbing! #TheShowKC

Today is a special day at KC Closeup as we celebrate Head for the Cure day in Kansas City. The 5k is happening today at Corporate Woods in Overland Park. On today's show we hear from two more people whose lives were touched by brain tumors or brain cancer. Tim Elliott is a lawyer who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2008. Patti Simmons' adopted son, Brecken, had his tumor discovered in 2015. Both have teams participating in today's race to raise awareness for brain cancer research. Then we switch gears to another part of the body and chat with Kari Lorenzen, a race director for the Get Your Rear In Gear 5k, to be held September 11th at Zona Rosa as a benefit for colon cancer research. Kari's major message is for everyone to get screened for colon cancer, which is the second deadliest form of cancer yet has a 90%+ survival rate if diagnosed in time.

Former @chiefs linebacker Scott Fujita called in to Jen and Truta #TheShowKC to talk about the new documentary, "Gleason." The movie follows Fujita's friend and fellow NFL alumn Steve Gleason, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011. Listen as Fujita describes the incredible journey Gleason has had throughout his illness; from the videos he made for his newborn son to the physical changes ALS brought to his body. An emotional listen for sure... Gleason will be on Amazon Prime in October.

The Raytown school district got some attention this week when they announced students at the two district high schools could win a brand new Ford Focus. The program gives students with exemplary attendance a "ticket" in a drawing for the car. Superintendent Dr. Allan Markley joined #TheShowKC to explain the program and how beneficial it will be for the schools.

From the courts of Blue Valley North to the cathedral of Wimbledon and the festivities of Rio, it has been awesome for Kansas City tennis fans to follow the career of Jack Sock. Today the Olympic bronze and gold medalist called in to #TheShowKC to chat all things Olympics, hanging out with Tech N9ne, and the upcoming US Open.

Lydia Paterson from Piper H.S. in KCK just competed in the Rio Olympics in Women's 10 meter air pistol. If you remember, she called to chat with #TheShowKC before the Olympics; now she rang us to wrap up the past couple of weeks. Listen as Lydia discusses meeting Michael Phelps, getting around to watch different events and returning to the real world of college and studying.

This episode features Durrie vision CEO/Author/Entrepreneur Harry Campbell discussing his wife's bout with a brain tumor and how proceeds from his books and speaking engagements have raised more than $200,000 for Head For The Cure; then, Chris Johnson discusses his family's experience with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Johnson's daughter was diagnosed at a young age, and now the Walk and Roll 5k raises money for SMA research. Finally, Tori Fugate from KC Pet Project discusses their back to school pet adoption event and raising money to offset vet costs for homeless pets.

The place we all know as "Kansas City" encompasses so much: two states, 14 counties, a couple million people. Wouldn't it be something to have a symbol of our unity to display proudly across state lines? That's the thinking of the "One Flag" group, who recently opened a Kickstarter with the idea of designing a Kansas City flag. Listen as Graham from One Flag chats with #TheShowKC about the idea and how it would help our regional identity. Donate to the Kickstarter and get more info here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1911552837/one-flag

Tonight the Travel Channel premieres the new show "Andrew Zimmern's Driven By Food." (8p) Over the years we have watched Andrew put some pretty weird stuff in his mouth. Now he lets local cabbies and street vendors guide his culinary choices. Tonight's premiere is a special Rio episode, timed to coincide with the Olympics. #TheShowKC

There's a horrible story about Max, the puppy who was thrown from a balcony in Kansas City. Max is now in the care of the KC Pet Project, facing more than $2,500 in surgeries and vet care. This morning Tori from KCPP called in to #TheShowKC to give us the latest on Max's condition and tell everyone how we can help donate to Max's care via the Roadrunner fund.