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Segment 1: "Kansas City wants to end homelessness," said Josh Henges. The Veterans Community Project gained national attention in 2018 by using tiny homes to help end veteran homelessness in Kansas City. Two years later and the initiative has expanded to several other states. Josh Henges , director of Veterans Community Project Segment 2, beginning at 24:16: Can mushrooms save Earth? Dubbed the "wood wide web," the underground world of mushroom-making mycelium is nature's grand decomposer — it

Segment 1: The Media Critics discuss Pompeo, the Washington Post, impeachment and more. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's behavior towards NPR's Mary Louise Kelly was a hot topic in this discussion with the Media Critics. Plus, a journalist's suspension from the Washington Post raised a deeper question from one of our guests: Are journalists allowed to exist in spaces outside of the newsroom, including social media? Ryan Famuliner , news director at KBIA in Columbia Melinda Henneberger ,

Segment 1: The link between sports and social justice is stronger than some people think. The fight to end discrimination against black folks is ongoing, and Harry Edwards, who has spent the majority of his life as an activist and leader in the world of sports, says there are no final victories in such a dynamic struggle. From Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick, he has played a role in some of the greatest stories in athletics and activism. Harry Edwards , activist and author of " The Revolt of

Segment 1: Analyzing impeachment from a historical perspective Amidst the trial in Washington, it can be enlightening to look at how impeachment has evolved from since its beginnings in 13th-century England. We also discussed where this historical process fits into modern government. Frank O. Bowman III , Floyd R. Gibson Missouri Endowed Professor of Law at the University of Missouri Segment 2, beginning at 21:45: American speeches that unite For his 2017 book, "The American Spirit," renowned

Segment 1: A winning NFL franchise puts money in the pockets of its host economy. Kansas Citians have more to celebrate than just an exciting season for the Chiefs. One study shows when an NFL team is successful, fans in the home city are happier and more productive. That increased productivity creates an economic impact of up to $100 per capita but don't be calling the Chiefs to collect! Michael Davis , associate professor of economics at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla

Host Steve Kraske sat down last week with sociologist and civil rights activist Harry Edwards, whose work with athletes stretches back decades. The interview yielded more than we could fit into a normal broadcast, but it is all worth listening to. In this audio extra, Edwards shared memories of civil rights pioneers from years past, and thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy, who he said, "should have been a head coach." The rest of Steve's conversation with

Segment 1: Cyprus Avenue host Bill Shapiro died at the age of 82. On Saturday nights for more than 40 years, Bill Shapiro hosted Cyprus Avenue, a music show that gave context to songs and artists all over the pop music spectrum. Today, we sat down with two of Shapiro's good friends to remember his life, and celebrate the memory he left behind. Chuck Haddix , host of KCUR's Fish Fry Ron Jones , director of community engagement for KCUR and former producer of Cyprus Avenue Segment 2, beginning at

Segment 1: Will new leadership mean a new chapter for the American Jazz Museum? The American Jazz Museum just welcomed a new executive director, and she's already in the thick of it. She discussed the current state of the struggling museum and where she sees it going under her direction. Rashida Philips , executive director of the American Jazz Museum Segment 2, beginning at 23:27: "Put greatness in, get greatness out," said a former touring Broadway dancer. Fresh off a two-year touring

Well — yes! — the Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl for the first time in half a century. But why does that matter? Commentator Victor Wishna offers just one reason, in this long-in-coming edition of 'A Fan’s Notes.' I want to tell you a story. There are thousands like it. On Sunday, inside Arrowhead Stadium, there were about 74,000 stories. But this is mine. When I was a little kid — that’s how these kinds of stories always start — the centerpiece of our living room was the object we called

Segment 1: Kansas City's journey toward greater inclusivity takes one step forward, two steps back. The state of diversity and inclusion in Kansas City is shaping up to be one of this year's most tenuous storylines. We previewed both positive and negative issues facing marginalized communities in the metro, including diversity training for law enforcement and seemingly discriminatory legislative efforts. Michelle Tyrene Johnson , race, identity and culture reporter at KCUR Inoru Wade , founder