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Segment 1: USDA research facilities will relocate to Kansas City area. The headquarters of the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture will soon move to Kansas City. We discussed the news with the Kansas City Area Development Council and heard from U.S. Reps. Sharice Davids and Emanuel Cleaver. Tim Cowden, president and CEO, Kansas City Area Development Council Frank Morris , national correspondent and senior editor, KCUR Segment 2, beginning at 25:55: The

Segment 1: Mark Dupree wants to make the Unified Government's justice system more equitable. Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree talked with us about the summer expungement program , a new conviction integrity unit and the prosecution of Lamonte McIntyre, and calls from community members to fire Police Chief Terry Ziegler. It all fits into his larger effort to correct past wrongs in his jurisdiction. Mark Dupree, district attorney , Wyandotte County Segment 2, beginning at 22:54:

Segment 1: An American tradition revived. In their first iteration, victory gardens provided much needed food for Americans at home and abroad fighting World War I. Now the victory garden concept can be seen in community gardens helping social organizations and food pantries, which often struggle to stock and distribute fresh fruits and vegetables. Doran Cart , senior curator of the National WWI Museum and Memorial Tamra Reall , field specialist in horticulture at the University of Missouri

Segment 1: Kansas City native reveals how her interest in politics developed. Sarah McCammon discussed her coverage of abortion including what has occurred in her home state, how she started in public radio and what her Kansas City childhood was like. Sarah McCammon , political correspondent, NPR Segment 2, beginning at 25:43: Kansas City mayoral candidate conversations Listen to highlights from our previous conversations with mayoral candidates Quinton Lucas and Jolie Justus, hosted by Brian

Segment 1: How conservative ideology could be bad for white Americans' well-being. Sociologist Jonathan Metzl discussed how rightist policies for health care, guns and racial hierarchies could mean more health problems for whites. Jonathan Metzl, author, "Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America's Heartland " Segment 2, beginning at 27:20: Beat the Heat: What did we do before air conditioning? Expert Chrysanthe Broikos explained how people kept their homes

Segment 1: Candidates for 6th District at-Large discuss plans for Kansas City. Candidates Andrea Bough and Stacey Johnson-Cosby each offered their approach to financing affordable housing, transparency in Kansas City government and a Tenant Bill of Rights. Andrea Bough, candidate , 6th District at-Large Stacey Johnson-Cosby, candidate , 6th District at-Large Segment 2, beginning at 26:50: Human trafficking in Kansas City exists—here's what's being done about it. Victor Boutros and Teresa Moore

Segment 1: Candidates for 3rd District at-Large discuss plans for Kansas City Missouri Rep. Brandon Ellington and Rev. Wallace Hartsfield talked about their approach to reduce crime east of Troost, provide access to education and jobs, and downtown tax incentives. Rep. Brandon Ellington , candidate , 3rd District at-Large Rev. Wallace Hartsfield , candidate , 3rd District at-Large Segment 2, beginning at 26:15: Long-time K-State dean of students retires Pat Bosco is retiring after 50 years in

Segment 1: Why integration is still important in modern society and how students are positivey affected by it. Integration was most prevalent in the 1970s and 80s, but professor Rucker Johnson believes it has disappeared in modern society and needs to make a come back. Hear his thoughts on past integration efforts and the current segregation of schools. Rucker Johnson, professor of public policy, University of California Berkeley Segment 2, beginning at 26:21: The overlooked power and influence

Segment 1: Candidates for the Kansas City's 3rd District debate for Councilman Jermaine Reed's seat. We asked candidates Melissa Robinson and Joey Thomas their thoughts on affordable housing, development east of Troost and how to improve community policing. Melissa Robinson, candidate , 3rd District Joey Thomas, candidate , 3rd District Segment 2, beginning at 22:30: The push to lower the voting age is getting new momentum. We spoke with political science professor Greg Vonnahme and National

New high-rises are going up downtown, the streetcar is helping revitalize parts of Midtown, and a new airport terminal will eventually welcome visitors. All good news, yet violent crime remains a concern, Kansas City’s building boom stops at Prospect Avenue, and gentrification threatens to displace residents elsewhere. Addressing those concerns and others will be the next mayor's job. In a live broadcast from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce , the candidates for that office shared