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Segment 1: Jackson County officials respond to skyrocketing property assessment values. The Jackson County Legislature has asked County Executive Frank White to re-do property assessment this year because of a dramatic spike in values. The county assessor and legislative leaders discussed how to fix the problem, and why the assessments have historically been so low. Theresa Galvin , chair, Jackson County Legislature Dan Tarwater , vice chair, Jackson County Legislature Gail McCann Beatty ,

Segment 1: Former U.S. Congressman from Missouri feels Trump administration is 'illegitimate' Former Republican Tom Coleman, left no doubt about his call for President Trump's impeachent and why he thinks the party should unite against the current administration. Tom Coleman, former U.S. Congressman from Missouri Segment 2, beginning at 21:51: The latest cinematic offerings on area screens. The Film Critics' reviewed the current batch of independent and documentary films. The list ranged from a

Segment 1: Now that controversial diversity training has been approved, embattled superintendent is "just ready to move forward on behalf of young people." When Lee's Summit R-7 District Superintendent Dennis Carpenter proposed diversity training for the staff, he received backlash from some in the community and among employees. Carpenter spoke on what the months-long dispute could mean for the district's future and what the diversity training is about. Dennis Carpenter, superintendent, Lee's

Segment 1: Investors invited to consider five areas in Kansas City, Missouri, in need of development capital. The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is hosting a summit to introduce potential investors to federally designated " opportunity zones " that are ready for revitalizaton. Participants explained the plan that focuses on establishing more jobs and more locally-owned businesses in economically disadvantaged communities. Bruce Katz, co-founder and inagural director, Nowak Metro Finance

Segment 1: An overhaul of the public transportation system needs input from residents. The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and RideKC is undertaking a system redesign that would bring more than just new bus routes to the metro. To help meet the current needs of riders, they are surveying residents and commuters to find out what's most important to them in public transit. Robbie Makinen, president and CEO , Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Segment 2, begining at 26:25: Truman

Segment 1: An inside look with the people whose job it is to get a candidate elected. A panel of political operatives revealed the challenges of money, time and resilience in running several of the recent campaigns for Kansas City, Missouri mayor and city council. John Stamm, campaign manager, Quinton Lucas mayoral campaign Mindy Brissey, campaign manager, Phil Glynn mayoral campaign Timothy Smith, campaign manager, Stacey Johnson-Cosby city council campaign Brandon Ellington, managed his own

Today the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team will wrap up the first round of the World Cup tournament. The Americans have embraced their role as goliath, shellacking their first two opponents 16 goals to nil. But the score isn’t the only thing that’s woefully uneven, which, in this month’s edition of “A Fan’s Notes,” concerns commentator Victor Wishna. OK. Today is my daughter’s birthday, and I promised her I’d say so, on the air. Happy birthday, Vivien. She’s 8. She loves reading and math and

Segment 1: Newest Kansas and Missouri lawmakers express frustration with statehouse power structures. First-term Kansas and Missouri House representatives detailed the challenges they faced as members of the minority party in their respective chambers. Rui Xu, Kansas representative , District 25 Matt Sain, Missouri representative , District 014 Segment 2, beginning at 22:30: NPR host writes book that begins with the Boston Marathon bombing. Peter Sagal is known for being the host of NPR's "Wait,

Segment 1: How tariffs are affecting business, food producers and consumers. In May, China issued tariffs on U.S. goods, and just about everyone in the Heartland is feeling the impact. Seth Freiden, CEO, US Toy Daniel Owens, economics professor, Johnson County Community College Richard Felts, president, Kansas Farm Bureau Segment 2, beginning at 20:27: Kansas City could be home to new national training center Greg Echlin offered details on a possible U.S. gymnastics training center in the metro,

Segment 1: Post-election wrap-up with new Kansas City mayor. Voters selected a new mayor for Kansas City, as well as some new council members. We spoke with mayor-elect Quinton Lucas then analyzed Tuesday's election results. Quinton Lucas , mayor-elect, Kansas City Lisa Rodriguez, reporter, KCUR Micheal Mahoney, reporter, KMBC-TV Segment 2, beginning at 23:29: Kansas librarians' summer reading recommendations for children. By now youngsters would normally be complaining about it being too hot to