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Segment 1: Ned Yost's retirement announcement prompts discussion on the future of the Kansas City Royals. Ned Yost is the winningest manager in Kansas City Royals history, and he led the team to its second-ever World Series win. But he also endured some tough losing periods. To some, his announcement comes as no surprise but many fans are now wondering: Who will be his replacement? Greg Echlin , sports contributor, KCUR Max Rieper , editor-in-chief, Royals Review Segment 2, beginning at 25:49:

Segment 1: Some are living in temporary housing after Kansas City's rental inspection program revealed deplorable conditions at a Northland apartment complex. Landlords are under pressure to ensure healthy living conditions or face sanctions from the Kansas City Health Department. Currently, eight inspectors are reviewing approximately 1,100 complaints over rental properties in the city. Kansas City Councilman Dan Fowler , 2nd District Naser Jouhani , Environmental Health Services manager,

Author releases her second novel featuring her teenage black female superhero. L. L. McKinney's experience as a woman of color in the publishing industry has required patience and persistence, but it has resulted in two young adult novels. Both revolve around the heroine Alice, caught up in a Wonderland very different from the Lewis Carroll original. McKinney talked about the importance of representation in fantasy fiction and said, when it comes to writing for teens, "you have to come at them

Segment 1: Heavy caseloads and long hours are taking a toll on Missouri's public defenders. Officials say public defenders in Kansas City, Missouri, are sometimes handling more than 100 cases at a time, and staffing and workload situations have been dire for years. We speak with leaders of the public defender's office to find out how those pressures are affecting attorneys' mental health and the ability of clients to get a fair trial. Michael Barrett , Missouri State Public Defender director

He brings us local news highlights with his primetime public affairs TV program each week , and his journalistic experience spans from the BBC to Kansas Public Radio. Nick Haines is rarely the one answering the questions, but today he shares an exclusive look at what makes KCPT's Kansas City Week in Review happen every Friday. Nick Haines , executive producer and host, Kansas City Week in Review

Segment 1: A Missouri man is free after spending 23 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. With his newfound freedom, Ricky Kidd said he's excited to be a "responsible citizen and embrace the freedom that should have never been taken away from me in the first place." The Midwest Innocence Project attributes part of the failed system to an overworked public defenders office, and it's costing people like Kidd their lives. Ricky Kidd , community engagement for Midwest Innocence Project,

Ever since the teams’ first meeting in Oakland, nearly 60 years ago, the rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders has been considered one of the bitterest in the NFL. After this past Sunday it will never be quite the same. Commentator Victor Wishna explains why, in this month’s edition of 'A Fan’s Notes.' On Sunday the Kansas City Chiefs made what is most likely their final trip to Oakland for one last dance in the dirt. Yeah, really — the dirt . The Oakland Raiders call

Can you land an airplane on the deck of a submarine? Can you build a swimming pool out of cheese? Can you lift a house with two helicopters glued together? These are the strange and hypothetical questions that inspire Randall Munroe, whose internet-famous comic series xkcd is known for its stick figure cast and impractical wit. Dig deep enough for answers, and you may just learn a lesson in science. Randall Munroe , author of " How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems "

Segment 1: Kansas City area officials adapting strategies for climate mitigation Since December 2018, governments in the Kansas City region have been working to make their cities and counties climate resilient. Two people behind the Metro KC Climate Action Coalition explained how everything from direct renewables agreements to LEED zero standard development are among the tools being used to meet that goal. Mike Kelly , mayor, Roland Park, Kansas Lindsey Constance , councilmember, Shawnee, Kansas

Segment 1: What Kansas City area organizations are doing to reduce gun violence In 2017, firearms killed nearly 40,000 people with 60% of those being suicides. Every year 1,500 children die from guns including those left unlocked in the home. This week in Kansas City, Missouri five persons died in a 24-hour period from gun-related incidents. Three women deeply involved in these issues expressed frustration, desperation and determination about reducing gun violence. Rosilyn Temple , founder and