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Without the frenzied cheers and boos from the stands, that Major League Soccer match or NBA Final or American League showdown really would be only a game. But sports fans are far from just a madding crowd with a mob mentality. As Victor Wishna explains in “A Fan’s Notes,” they—that is, we—contain multitudes. If you’ve been to even one Sporting KC home game at Children’s Mercy Park, then you’ve seen them, and heard them. There, in the rows behind the north goal, beneath the banner that welcomes

Segment 1: Implicit bias, white allyship and the Starbucks arrests. As more than 8,000 company-owned Starbucks coffee shops close their doors this afternoon for racial bias training, we took the opportunity to discuss unconscious bias and how to be a good white ally. We also learned about the Implicit Association Test , which can help measure attitudes and beliefs that people may be unwilling or unable to report themselves. Lora McDonald, More 2 executive director Michael Rebne , SURJ KC

Segment 1: 50 years after its start, Martin Luther King Jr.'s movement for economic justice has been revitalized. With his assassination in 1968, the momentum behind the then recently-launched Poor People's Campaign waned. Today, we learned about the national push to resurrect this movement and the 40-day plan for protests at statehouses across the country, including those in Topeka, Kansas, and Jefferson City, Missouri. Rev. Liz Theoharis , Poor People’s Campaign co-chair and co-director of the

Segment 1: Finding the best way to memorialize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Kansas City. Many in Kansas City agree there should be something here to memorialize the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The question is, what? Following suggestions The Paseo be renamed (or 39th Street or 63rd) Mayor Sly James appointed an advisory group to recommend how best to proceed. Today, we spoke with the co-chair of that panel, which recommended attaching Dr. King's name to a yet-to-be-built terminal at

Segment 1: Missouri State Auditor on what she counts as legislative victories in this year's regular session. This past legislative session, Missouri lawmakers passed a law that strengthens protections for so-called "whistleblowers." Today, the Missouri state auditor told us why she pushed for this legislation, and what the implications are for state workers. We also learned why Gov. Eric Greitens' move to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private attorneys has her concerned. Nicole Galloway ,

Segment 1: Kansas and Missouri "silence breakers" speak up about their own sexual harassment and assult. In the wake of the #MeToo Movement, awareness of sexual misconduct in state government has increased steadily. Today, two women recalled their experiences of sexual harrassment while working in the Missouri and Kansas statehouses. They say speaking out about the misconduct will help other women avoid similar harrassment. Abbie Hodgson , sexual assault survivor and former Kansas legislative

Segment 1: What Missouri lawmakers passed — and what they didn't — during last week's end-of-session chaos. There was certainly lots of news coming out of Jefferson City this year, but much of it didn't have a whole lot to do with legislation. Today, two regular faces around the Missouri Capitol tell us about the bills lawmakers pushed through, and what was lost or ignored this session in the wake of controversies swirling Gov. Eric Greitens. Jason Hancock , The Kansas City Star political

Segment 1: Will Missouri lawmakers move to impeach Governor Eric Greitens? This evening, the Missouri legislature will convene for a historic special session to determine whether to bring forth articles of impeachment against Gov. Eric Greitens. But how complicated is the process, and how will it unfold in the coming weeks? We sat down with two political watchers to ask what could be next for the governor. Brian Ellison , KCUR political reporter and host of Statehouse Blend Missouri Peverill

Segment 1: Keeping kids engaged, fed and healthy during summer months. Most students are overjoyed when summer break rolls around. But what about the families who rely on school for access to meals, health care and mentorship? Today, we learned about what local school districts are doing to minimize the downsides of students being away from the classroom during the summer months. Shelby Rebeck, Shawnee Mission School District Health Services coordinator Derald Davis , Kansas City School District

Segment 1: How tax increment financing helps blighted neighborhoods. Last week, we heard arguments opposed to tax increment financing , a tax abatement measure used to incentivize urban developement. Today, we learned about the benefits of TIF districts, and why supporters say they're a crucial tool to revitalizing our neighborhoods. Cathleen Flournoy, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City senior specialist Cindy Circo , Kansas City, Missouri, TIF Comission chair Segment 2, beginning