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Segment 1: Odds are good that sports betting won't be illegal in Missouri for much longer. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled two years ago that states have the power to legalize sports betting, and 2020 may be the year that the Missouri General Assembly gives it the green light. If new tax revenue from legalized sports gambling in Iowa is any indication, the initiative could be a moneymaker for the Show-Me State. Wes Ehrecke , president of the Iowa Gaming Association Tim McGrail , deputy director of

Segment 1: Just because mental health services exist, doesn't mean that access to them is equitable. As many as 56% of adults in the U.S. report that they are unable to receive the treatment they need for their mental illness, and there's no quick fix for the obstacles in their way. Organizations in Kansas City sare working to reach everyone who needs help, but they have a long way to go. Jae Edgar Bennett , founder of Street Medicine Kansas City Caroline Gibbs , director of Kansas City's

Segment 1: Can trust in the American electoral system be restored? As the 2020 election season takes shape, the fairness and security of our electoral systems are being questioned by regular voters, politicians and the intelligence community alike. From voter supression to foreign influence campaigns, we get a threat assessment for electoral integrity in the U.S. Richard Hasen , Chancellor’s Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of California, Irvine and author of " Election

Segment 1: When it comes to what makes a president's speech memorable "ideas are the most important thing." Rhetoric expert Robert Rowland acknowledged that not every U.S. president has produced a memorable speech like Lincoln's second inaugural address. Rowland laid out the ingredients found in the ones that have stood the test of time and gave examples of those which met or missed the criteria, including speeches by Reagan, Obama and Trump. Robert Rowland , professor in the Department of

Segment 1: President of Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City optimistic for 2020 but keeping an eye out for what's ahead Playing the long game with the economy is a crucial part of Esther George's job as a Federal Reserve Bank president, but she knows she can't lose sight of how people make financial decisions in real-time. Plus, in an economy that seems to be doing well, George still has to do a balancing act between the positives and pitfalls that exist no matter how well the current situation

Segment 1: Weaving a memorable presidential speech is a difficult art. A good speech can do wonders for a those who deliver them, but behind many famous orations are the writers who craft them. From George Washington's innaugural address, written by James Madison, to Richard Nixon's efforts to formalize the speechwriter position, the efforts of these writers have literally served to narrate history. Craig Smith , former speechwriter for President Gerald Ford and author of " Confessions of a

Segment 1: Missouri Republicans want to see a "Cleaner Missouri" version of an initiative voters passed in 2018. Missouri Republicans argue that Amendment 1, also known as Clean Missouri, is biased when it comes to drawing legislative boundaries, and that the state's Democratic Party will get an unfair number of seats in the General Assembly. Now, a so-called "Cleaner Missouri" proposal has been introduced. Proponents say it will not only expand upon some of the original initiative's language,

Segment 1: Why the Shawnee Mission School Board authorized controversial teacher contract. Failed contract negotiations between teachers and administrators in the Shawnee Mission School District resulted in the district's Board of Education unilaterally approving a three-year contract. Members of the school board explained some of the complexities of the situation and discussed what options remain for teachers. Heather Ousley , president of the Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education

Segment 1: "When the Chiefs needed to pick up the yards, Damien Williams was there," said sports reporter Kennetra Pulliams. In the wake of an historic Chiefs Super Bowl win, we discussed what went right on Sunday, which players could have also been in the running for MVP, and what the future could hold for the team. Plus, what Kansas City learned from the 2015 World Series parade when it comes to port-a-potties and keeping track of children. Greg Echlin , sports contributer at KCUR Kennetra

Segment 1: "Tough love, to me, means you love fiercely but not uncritically," said Susan Rice. Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice recounted stories of her time as the 24th national security advisor, and what it was like to work so closely with President Barack Obama. Today, we take a second listen to a conversation on some of the best and worst things she saw during her time in Washington. Susan Rice , former U.S. National Security Advisor and author of " Tough Love: My Story of the