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Segment 1: Ryana Parks-Shaw and Edward Bell II discuss their plans to take over Kansas City's 5th District Council seat. Continuing our Kansas City Council debate series, the 5th District candidates discussed new policing strategies, the addition of pocket parks and how to minimize violent crime. Ryana Parks-Shaw, candidate , 5th District Edward Bell II, candidate , 5th District Segment 2, beginning at 24:54: Tips for salary negotiation and why women don't have as much success as men asking for

Segment 1: Councilman Dan Fowler and his challenger Kevin McEvoy talk plans for one of Kansas City's two Northland council districts. Before the June 18 municipal election, we asked the 2nd District candidates about funding for the new KCI terminal, violent crime and why each would be the best fit for a seat on the council. Dan Fowler , councilman , 2nd District Kevin McEvoy , candidate, 2nd District Segment 2, beginning at 26:57: Gary McAvoy discusses his research into the Kansas murders that

Segment 1: Incumbent and challenger are campaigning to represent a district that runs from the Country Club Plaza to north of the Missouri River. A current Kansas City, Missouri, council member and a former businessman are vying to win the city's 4th District at-Large seat in the June 18 election. The candidates differed on government spending, develoment, climate change and crime. Katheryn Shields , councilwoman, 4th District at-Large Robert Westfall, candidate for 4th District at-Large Segment

U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver and Sharice Davids discuss the latest developments in the nation's capital. The Democrats from the 3rd District of Kansas and Missouri's Fifth District gave their thoughts on the Mueller Report, the impact of tariffs on farmers and taxpayers and the large pool of Democratic candidates for the 2020 election. Emanuel Cleaver , Missouri's 5th District Representative Sharice Davids , Kansas's 3rd District Representative

Segment 1: 3rd District councilman lays out his plans if he wins the June 18 election. A native son of Kansas City's urban core, Quinton Lucas responded to disparaging remarks made by his opponent Jolie Justus and then explained his approach to campaign issues including homelessness, affordable housing and policing in Kansas City. Quinton Lucas , mayoral candidate and Kansas City Councilman for the 3rd District . Segment 2,beginning at 25:26: Animal behaviorist offers advice for those rescuing

Segment 1: Councilman Lee Barnes and candidate Dwayne Williams discuss their priorities for Kansas City. Come June 18th voters citywide will be deciding on a councilman for Kansas City's Fifth District at-Large seat. Both candidates offered their plans for tax incentives, development east of Troost, violence and explained why their experiences makes them the best fit for a seat on the council. Councilman Lee Barnes , incumbent Dwayne Williams , Twelfth Street Heritage Development Corporation

Segment 1: Mayoral candidate Jolie Justus shares her plans for Kansas City if elected. Crime is one of the top concerns Jolie Justus hears when speaking with voters. The mayoral candidate explains why criminal justice reform is in her plans to address the city's crime rate. Justus also discussed her approach to using economic development incentives. Jolie Justus , mayoral candidate and Kansas City Councilwoman, 4th District Segment 2, beginning at 23:36: The Film Critics review the latest indie,

Segment 1: Researchers explain the data of who is receiving an abortion and why. A study by Guttmacher Institute analyzed data from their 2008 and 2014 surveys on abortion and found an increase in the proportion of low-income women who received abortions. The University of California San Francisco conducted its own study following women who were able to receive an abortion, and contrasted the unintended effects of pregnancy with those women who were denied an abortion. Rachel K. Jones ,

Segment 1: A former Lenexa principal wants others suffering from mental illness to learn from the mistakes he made trying to handle his depression. Diagnosed with major depressive disorder, Cory Strathman resigned from his job as an elementary school principal following a DUI arrest. Now receiving mental health care services, Strathman is sharing his battle in hopes to eliminate the social stigma that kept him from receiving care. Cory Strathman , author of blog " Grace in Your Corner " Segment

Segment 1: Could a retail model make health care in America more affordable? As the country grapples with the ever-increasing cost of health care, we consider a model that minimizes the government's role and cuts out many middlemen. Two scholars describe a retail system that would subsidize care for the poor, allow consumers to make their own purchasing decisions, and help people focus on the care they want and value. Charles Silver , McDonald Endowed Chair in Civil Procedure at the University