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Segment 1: A Kansas bill aims to make the state the nation's first to check new-case DNA evidence with connection to closed cases. Currently, biological evidence from current crimes is not investigated when it produces a hit in the DNA database on a case that already has a conviction. Kansas lawmakers want to audit what's happening when those hits arise and the potential to help exonerate innocent people. Sen. David Haley , Kansas Senate representing the 4th District Tricia Bushnell , executive

The veteran journalist's path to NPR and what it's like working the political beat today. Mara Liasson started her career with NPR in 1985 becoming one of the most highly respected voices in political journalism. She shared what it was like covering seven presidential elections and what her plans are for covering the one in 2020. Mara Liasson , NPR National Political Correspondent

Segment 1: Storm spotters are the first line of defense against incoming severe weather. Meteorologist don't just rely on sophisticated equipment to provide weather reporting, they also use trained, volunteer storm spotters to relay exactly what's being seen in the sky. But what goes into the training, and what are the risks? Andy Bailey , warning coordination meteorologist, National Weather Service Herb Fiddick , storm spotter and Johnson County Emergency Communication Services communications

Segment 1: Supreme Court decision involving Wayfair.com has lawmakers looking at making online retailers collect state sales tax. With the state revenue in Missouri short by about $300 million, legislators are considering making online retailers, not residents, calculate, collect and remit the sales tax for purchases made on their websites. Brick-and-mortar businesses in the Show-Me State could benefit from the move as well by having a more level playing field on which to compete. Traci Gleason

Segment 1: Primary winners will have to highlight differences going into June's general election. Two candidates managed to distinguish themselves in a pack of eleven contenders for Kansas City mayor and are moving on to the general election. Quinton Lucas and Jolie Justus offered their thoughts on why they won and what they will do to gain votes in the general election. Quinton Lucas, 3rd District councilman Jolie Justus, 4th District councilwoman Lisa Rodriguez , KCUR newscaster and reporter

Segment 1: Architects need to change the way they design buildings to adapt to the complex changes in our environment. The benefits outweigh the costs when designing architecture that can withstand the effects of climate change, says one leading voice on the matter. Natural disasters like Superstorm Sandy and recent flooding throughout the Midwest show why cities need resilient design that also makes them quicker to recover. Matthijs Bouw , architect and founder of One Architecture Segment 2,

Segment 1: The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility is four years behind schedule and $800 million over budget estimates. The 47-acre facility in Manhattan, Kansas, will work to detect, diagnose and vaccinate against deadly animal diseases that could be part of a bio-terrorism attack. We find out what's behind redesigns of some aspects of the facility, costly delays and a revised 2022 opening date. Laura Ziegler, KCUR community engagement reporter Brian Grimmett , Kansas News Service reporter

Segment 1: What draws people to hate movements and how to escape Mindy Corporon, whose father and son were murdered by a neo-Nazi outside the Jewish Community Center in 2014, hopes to promote understanding and encourage kindness with her SevenDays Foundation. Hear the story behind her relationship with former white supremacist Christian Picciolini . Mindy Corporon , president of SevenDays Segment 2, beginning at 21:44: Terry Virts, a former NASA astronaut, shares his experiences as a

In a live broadcast from Kauffman Stadium staff members of the Kansas City Royals revealed what they do to ensure a memorable experience at "The K." From who sings the national anthem to the guy who sells you peanuts in the stands to how the Royals will rebuild the team, guest host Brian Ellison talked to the people who keep the ballpark humming. Nicole Averso , Royals director of event presentation Toby Cook , Royals vice-president of publicity Greg Echlin , KCUR sports contributor Dr. Vincent

Segment 1: Former ambassador to the U.N., Israel, Jordan and Russia critiqued American foreign policy in the Middle East. President Trump took a new route with America's policy on Iran by making the decision to withraw from their nuclear treaty and reimpose sanctions on the country. Ambassador Pickering offered his views on the U.S. strategy in the region and how our role can help or hurt the cause of peace and security there. Thomas Pickering , Career Ambassador, the highest rank in the U.S.