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Segment 1: Protest at the University of Missouri - Kansas City highlighted struggle universities and their students face over First Amendment right to free speech. The University of Missouri-Kansas City recently made headlines after an encounter between a protestor and guest speaker occurred on campus grounds. Two students present during the incident with opposite views shared a civil conversation about free speech, hate speech and where to draw the line. Seth Schribler, Chairman of Young

Segment 1: The author of "One by One" shares his battle with opioid addiction. Nicholas Bush found himself hiding from police for crimes related to his to an opioid addiction. After 10 years of drug abuse and the loss of two siblings, Bush was finally able to kick his habit after a dream involving his deceased sister. Nicholas Bush , author of " One by One: A Memoir of Love and Loss in the Shadows of Opioid America " Segment 2, beginning at 25:36: A short but intense friendship lives on through

Segment 1: Kansas City mourns the death of second major philanthropist in a week. Morton Sosland , who rose to run the publishing company that bears his family's name, died on April 25, just two days after he lost his friend and fellow city patron Henry Bloch. Friends recalled Morton's personality, generosity and legacy. Tom Bloch, chairman and director of the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation Gaylord Torrance, senior curator of American Indian Art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Segment 1: Deadly domestic violence cases reached a twenty-year high in Johnson County, Kansas. SafeHome is the only service in Johnson County that provides shelter for women and their children escaping domestic violence. A SafeHome director and a lawyer from the district attorney's office spoke of the lack of facilities to house women and children, the first steps victims of domestice violence can take in leaving abusive conditions and what to do if you suspect someone you know is in a

Segment 1: An update on the Kansas Board of Regents' strategic 10-year plan for higher education which wraps next year. Foresight 2020 has three goals for public universities in the Sunflower State but low unemployment and rising tuition have fewer Kansans seeking a college diploma. The president of the Board of Regents was asked about the plan's progress especially in meeting the state's workforce demand. Blake Flanders, President and CEO, Kansas Board of Regents Segment 2, beginning at 27:34:

Segment 1: With only three weeks left in the regular legislative session there are still major issues to be addressed. From asking Missourians to vote again on the Clean Missouri intitiative to redefining blight in order to curtail the use of TIF to a strict abortion bill, state lawmakers have their hands full for the rest of the session. A review of these and other major issues offered insight into the bills connected with each. Samuel King, KCUR Missouri goverment and politics reporter Kevin

Segment 1: Legal analyst Joan Biskupic dealves into the life of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. There are many interpretations of the law, and Chief Justice John Roberts has assured Congress that his stance is neutral. A new book on his life and times shows that's not always the case, and perhaps there's more that goes into Roberts' rationale than he wants to believe. Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst and author of " The Chief: The Life and Turbulent Times of Cheif Justice John Roberts

Segment 1: Concerns linger regarding Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. The largest manufacturing plant for smaller caliber rounds is in Independence, Missouri. It suffered an accidental explosion in 2017 causing the death of one person and injuring four more. Chris Haxel explained what contributed to the fatal event and the operation's questionable safety record under the current contractor. Chris Haxel, KCUR's Guns & America reporter Segment 2, beginning at 17:52: Race, labor, and the Kansas

Segment 1: Kansas City mourns the death of philanthropist Henry Bloch. Henry Bloch, co-founder of the tax preparation firm H&R Block and World War II veteran, has had an immense impact on Kansas City. His legacy will persist through the institutions he helped established and support. Today, a look at how his contributions were aimed to serve the community he loved. Julian Zugazagoitia , director & CEO of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Brian Klaas , dean of UMKC's Henry W. Bloch School

This just in: The National Football League is hiring! But unless you’re about 20 years old and have been preparing for the NFL your entire life, you’re better off watching the draft live on TV with millions of other fans. Commentator Victor Wishna explains why in this month’s edition of 'A Fan’s Notes.' Don’t let the calendar fool you. Fans feel that distinct chill in the air, which can only mean one thing: Football season is here. Perhaps you didn’t realize that the NFL year officially begins