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Segment 1: Commercial real estate projects are surging throughout the metro. Major developments popping up in the Plaza, Crossroads, and downtown may not be changing the skyline (yet), but they are making Kansas City "taller." Today, the city's foremost reporter on downtown development shared details on new and in-the-works office buildings, apartments, and hotels, and discussed how "downtown is becoming a more dense and vibrant place." Kevin Collison , founder of CitySceneKC.com Segment 2,

Segment 1: This is the bank manager's third time running for Kansas City mayor. Could this time be the charm for Henry Klein? Though he has never served in public office, Klein says his current job allows him to help people everyday. Today, he discussed how he would continue to lend that helping hand as mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, including his ideas to improve public schools and eliminate earning taxes on small business. Henry Klein , Bank of America branch manager Segment 2, beginning at

Segment 1: An early look at Kansas City's mayoral race, and the performance of new governors in Kansas and Missouri. There’s so much going on in the world of politics that we couldn’t resist any longer. Today, our political panel discussed the mayor's race in Kansas City, Missouri, which is beginning to heat up, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's plans for infrastructure and workforce development, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's struggle with Republicans on tax cuts and school funding, and the soon-to-be

Segment 1: Kevin Yoder reflects on his time serving in a divided government. We sat down with Kansas' former 3rd District U.S. Congressman to discuss the eight years he spent serving in Washington, including why things in Congress have ground seemingly to a halt, how he would like to see today's political environment change, and whether or not another political position might be in his future. Former U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-Kansas Segment 2, beginning at 23:47: Reviews of the latest cinematic

Segment 1: Missouri Governor Mike Parson wants $22 million to help "skill up" current workforce for better paying jobs. Last week Governor Mike Parson used his State of the State address to announce his approach for workforce development and state infrastructure. Today, the governor explained his proposal to borrow $350 million to repair bridges and another $50 million for a cost-sharing program to assist cities and counties with their projects. He emphasized a priority for making sure that the

Segment 1: Cerner co-founder steps away after forty years with the healthcare records company. One of Kansas City's most succesfull businessmen, Cliff Illig helped lead a company whose total local workforce today numbers nearly 13,000 Kansas Citians and more than 26,000 employees companywide. Illig explained his decision to retire and how outside interests like ownership of Sporting KC will keep him occupied. Cliff Illig, co-founder of Cerner Corporation Segment 2, beginning at 28:52: Author

Segment 1: After winning election to the Kansas City Council in 2011, Jermaine Reed now has his sights set on the mayor's office. After two terms on the city council, Jermaine Reed tells how, if elected, he plans to take what he's learned as councilman and apply it to the city's highest office. Reed says "as mayor, I want to ensure we're investing in all area's of the community . . . making sure that we're dicussing greater economic development opportunites." Kansas City Councilman Jermaine Reed

Segment 1: After unprecedented ballot initiative success in November, GOP lawmakers look to change the process. Gov. Mike Parson and Republican lawmakers in the Missouri General Assembly have made ballot initiative reform a priority for this legislative session, saying the current system is too easy for out-of-state interests and funding sources to exploit. Critics of that position say the reform proposals are an affront to voter's ability to directly influence state policy. Today, we heard from

Segment 1: Some CBD advocates claim medicinal benefits, but research is still nominal. The market for CBD is growing, and a large number of shops have sprouted up around Kansas City. Users claim it helps with anxiety, Alzheimer's, and plenty other pains, but medical testing and research is still catching up to newly loosened law concerning the hemp-derived product. We discussed safety concerns and expectations for the future of this new emerging industry. Eric Oligschlaeger, CEO of the Hemp Haus

Segment 1: River of Refuge is a nonprofit organization that helps transition homeless families into permanent housing. River of Refuge had a history of helping families living in motels before it offically opened at Park Lane Hospital that had been vacant for a decade. For the two years it's been there, leadership has shared resources and knowledge with the Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital next door. All that will end when the hospital closes next month, leaving an empty building. We asked the