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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

Segment 1: Race Project KC is educating high school students on structural racism in Kansas City. Built off of Tanner Colby's book "Some of My Best Friends Are Black," Johnson County Library takes students on a bus tour to provide lessons on the ways that segregration is ingrained in the foundation of the city. Shawnee Mission East student Oliver Henry said the tour helped her better understand the lack of diversity at her school. Tanner Colby , author " Some of My Best Friends Are Black " Angel

Segment 1: Getting more women in the male-dominated world of sports management and media. Women have made great advances as coaches, managers, and sportscasters, but still rarely hold the same top spots as their male counterparts. So what would it take to get more women involved? We ask a panel of sports journalists what is needed to give women a better opportunity to secure some these coveted positions. Kennetra Pulliams , freelance reporter Dani Welniak , KCTV-5 sports reporter Greg Echlin ,

Segment 1: Party that made gains in 2018 elections will have to find balance of personality, politics and policies for the next election cycle. There's a large field of aspiring Democratic candidates who believe now is the best time to run for the White House. Our political panel gave us their take for sorting through the many presidential hopefuls, how a shared opposition can keep the party's factions together, and which issues are likely to resonate best with voters. Beth Vonnahme , chair of

Segment 1: A developing program in Missouri would help foster youth find gainful employment. Youth in the foster care program who are not placed with a permanent family face disproportionate levels of unemployment and homelessness. FosterAdopt Connect's new program helps pair young adults with hiring businesses, and ensures employers are prepared for the employees' unique needs associated with growing up in the foster care system. Lori Ross, founder, CEO and president of FosterAdopt Connect

Segment 1: Expert in climate impact says ending poverty and hunger should be part of our strategy to protect the planet. The lead author on several assessments for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change described the social causes and consequences of climate change on the fate of the disadvantaged and disempowered. Diana Liverman , Regents Professor of Geography and Development, University of Arizona Segment 2, beginning at 28:42: A trolley tour highlights iconic women of Kansas City. The

Segment 1: The voter ID laws enacted in 35 states are inefficient and have little to no impact. Requiring voters to provide identification to cast their ballot remains a contentious issue but the argument may all be for nothing. A new study published by the National Bureau of International Research shows that neither the assertion that minority voters would be disenfranchised or that voter fraud would be reduced has come to pass. Vincent Pons, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at

In "Outer Order, Inner Calm," happiness explorer Gretchen Rubin explains how getting control of your stuff makes you feel more in control of your life. Organizing your belongings isn't a one-size-fits-all concept. Kansas City native Gretchen Rubin explained the "don't use, don't need, don't love" rule for sorting through your possessions and why something as simple as making your bed can bring a sense of calmness to your life. Gretchen Rubin, author " Outer Order, Inner Calm "

Segment 1: As cold storage fills up, food banks are seeing a bump in donations of meat and dairy. A scarcity of space in cold storage sites for beef, pork, chicken, milk, and cheese has prompt market players to find ways to balance production and demand. Hear what led to the dilemma, who could benefit from it, and whether or not food producers will be able to respond quick enough. Jonathan Ahl , Missouri reporter for Harvest Public Media Bill Lapp , president of Advanced Economic Solutions

The owner of Kansas City's oldest independent movie theater talks about his decision to close. Jerry Harrington has been a boon to independent, documentary and foreign filmmakers for devoting the screens of The Tivoli to their work for 35 years. He explained how he managed to grow the audience for these types of films, added innovative content over the decades and gifted Kansas City with the opportunity to see many of the greatest films ever made. Jerry Harrington , owner of Tivoli Cinemas