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At the turn of the 20th century, two sisters who were determined to provide medical care to Kansas City's underserved kids founded what became a local institution. Today, we learn about the women behind Children's Mercy Hospital . Then, jazz vocalist Deborah Brown reflects on her Kansas City roots and a music career that's led her around the world. Thomas McCormally discusses his book, ' For All Children Everywhere ,' at the Kansas City Public Library's Central Library at 2 p.m. on Sunday,

Over the last 12 months, we've had any number of pollsters , pundits and politicos on the program to discuss Pres. Donald Trump's words and actions. Today, in lieu of more "experts," we hear from community members and a panel of metro-area citizens. They share their thoughts on the president's first year in office, and whether or not he's lived up to their expectations.

It took Sandra Allen a few years but when she finally read the 60-page autobiographical manuscript her paranoid schizophrenic uncle Bob sent her, she found a lens into his creative, curious and sometimes discombobulating mind. Today, Allen reflects on what her uncle's life reveals about mental health in America. Then, a conversation about the state of Kansas City Public Schools with Superintendent Mark Bedell , who says his district is making progress toward full accreditation, but challenges

For a town of barely more than 3,400 residents, Norwich, Vermont, produces a lot of Olympians. Today, sports reporter Karen Crouse tells us about the town's mindset and lifestyle that, since 1984, has put an athlete on every U.S. Winter Olympic team except one (and sent two athletes to the summer games for good measure). Then, therapist and UMKC Counseling Services Associate Director Lynette Sparkman-Barnes explains the increasing number of Americans suffering from anxiety brought on by

"There are a lot of dangers during the winter, especially when we're hitting temperatures around zero," says veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen . Today, the pet behavior expert answers our burning questions about cold weather pet safety and how to avoid dangers like antifreeze, frostbite and melting salt. Then, we learn about "gaslighting," particularly as it relates to politics and the current #MeToo movement. Psychoanalyst Robin Stern , who coined the term , tells us how to identify and resolve

Pre-Oscars movie-going crunch-time is upon us and what better way to get prepped for it, than a sit-down-and-chat with Up To Date 's Film Critics? They'll review what's showing now on area screens, including Call Me By Your Name , Phantom Thread , Small Town Crime , Proud Mary , The Post , I, Tonya , and Darkest Hour.

It may not seem like a health issue at first but Dr. Vivek Murthy , the 19th Surgeon General of the United States (and first person of Indian descent to hold the post), is very concerned about what he calls a ' loneliness epidemic .' Today, we dig into why he thinks tackling it is one of the most important things society can do. Then, like a lot of white folks, Debby Irving cares deeply about social justice, but used to worry about coming off as stupid, racist, or radical, so she didn't speak up

Look around any stadium on game day and you’re bound to see more than a few in the crowd — from George Brett to Tony Gonzalez; the old jerseys our favorite players left behind. But All-Stars fade and rising stars soar … out of reach of the payroll — especially in Kansas City. Parting can be such sweet sorrow — well, sometimes. Victor Wishna explains, in this month’s 'A Fan’s Notes.' We sports fans love our teams — and even when we hate them, we sort of love to hate them. There are ups, there are

A particularly severe flu season is a good reason to refresh our series on children's health and development. In this latest installment, we get advice from metro medical experts for keeping yourself and your loved ones healthy through the winter. Then, Children's Mercy Hospital psychologist Carla Allan helps us tease out how much screen time is too much screen time for the developing young minds in your home.

When jazz legend Branford Marsalis calls you "the greatest American musician that no one's ever heard of," you're doing something right (even if your P.R. may need a little work). Today, we meet that musician, Marcus Roberts , and learn about his remarkable life. Then, we consult two statehouse reporters for an idea of what to expect from the latest Missouri legislative session, the first week of which was overshadowed by revelations of an extramarital affair Gov. Eric Greitens had in 2015. The