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Few sounds in sports are more satisfying than the crack of the bat. But for too many baseball fans, it has come to signal something else: danger. Commentator Victor Wishna explains in this month’s edition of “A Fan’s Notes.” Snagging a foul ball is, admittedly, one of the greatest thrills in sports — the ultimate hands-on experience. Only at a baseball game do fans get a chance to grab the ball and take it home as a trophy. It’s the dream of every little kid with a glove. But too often, tragedy

Segment 1: Missouri's junior senator is 'playing for that long future.' In his first months in the U.S. Senate, Josh Hawley has wasted no time in declaring his stance on a number of issues. We examine Hawley's expressed desire to rein in Facebook, his recent speech to the National Conservatism Conference and the senator's concern with what he calls "the cosmopolitan consensus." David Robertson , chairperson of the Political Science Department, University of Missouri - St. Louis Segment 2,

Segment 1: Documentary follows the Quinton Lucas campaign Ater receiving unfiltered access to the Quinton Lucas campaign for mayor, KMBC reporter Micheal Mahoney saw things no one else got to see. He shared what Lucas was like off-camera, his personality quirks and his team's reaction to winning the election. Micheal Mahoney , political reporter, KMBC Segment 2, beginning at 23:47: New online options to find affordable medical care A la carte shopping for medical care and procedures is now

Segment 1: Orchestra's executive director stepping down after 16 years Frank Byrnes has kept the Kansas City Symphony financially sound, oversaw its move to Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center and maintained a balanced repertoire between classic and modern composers. Byrne spoke to what he liked most about the job, why he's retiring now and how all the best things in his life trace back to Hawaii. Frank Byrne, executive director, Kansas City Symphony Segment 2, beginning at 20:42: The Film

Segment 1: Northeast News celebrates 21 years with current publishers Northeast News has been providing Kansas City with local journalism for more than 90 years. In that span, it has developed a website, a podcast and worked with four owners. This year the paper is celebrating 21 years of publishing with owners Michael Bushnell and Christine Adams. Michael Bushnell, publisher, Northeast News Segment 2, beginning at 24:24: Beat the heat of the summer with cool snacks This summer is heating up,

Segment 1: Missouri's new rules on bond authorizes judges to look for alternatives to cash bail or confinement. On July 1st, a new rule took effect allowing Missouri judges the option to waive fees for defendants unable to afford monitoring costs required to be released on bail. The option helps reduce overcrowded jails and end the cycle of imprisoning the poor, but not all judges are comfortable with telling suppliers to offer their services for free. Matthew Mueller , senior bond litigation

Segment 1: Jackson County reassessment disrupting more than property values Though the Jackson County reassessment mess has been about market price, it is the people who own the homes and businesses who are most deeply affected. Three Jackson County residents discussed how their neighborhoods have reacted and the real-life implications for them and their neighbors should the new valuations stand. Preston Smith, Blue Springs School District representative, Jackson County Board of Equalization

Segment 1: A NASA Hall-of-Famer discusses the Apollo 11 mission. Five decades after witnessing the first man step on the moon, Lynn Bondurant shared his deep knowledge of the monumental mission to explain what it took to fly three men the 238,900 miles to Earth's most notable satellite — and back! Lynn Bondurant , former director of NASA's Office of Educational Programs Segment 2, beginning at 32:20: Art by way of wind, balloon and camera. It's a bird! It's a plane! No, that floating object in

Segment 1: Finding affordable housing in the suburbs can be a challenge. Gladstone, Missouri, plays host this weekend to a summit aimed at exchanging ideas and solutions to affordable housing problems in first-ring suburbs. Cities around the country are attacking the issue proactively, and some of what they've learned could help ease things in the Kansas City region. Carol Suter , mayor, Gladstone, Missouri Jim Brooks , housing and community development director, National League of Cities

Segment 1: Kansas City area residents react to the president's Twitter attack President Trump's tweets telling four Democratic congresswomen to "go back" to their countries of origin sparked outrage. A panel of women of color shared their thoughts on the president's remarks and the message his words send to minorities in this country. Michelle Tyrene Johnson, race, identity and culture reporter , KCUR Mahnaz Shabbir, former preisdent , Heartland Muslim Council Susan Ruiz, state representative ,