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The monarch butterfly migration is one of the most beautiful phenomena in nature. Today, we speak with an Overland Park native who is following the migration on her bike , a 10,000-mile trip. Then, we shine a spotlight on Angel Flight Central , a Kansas City charity staffed by volunteer pilots who fly patients in need to essential medical care. You can follow Sara Dykman's adventures through Mexico, the United States, and Canada by visiting her website, BeyondABook.org .

Even suave people blunder a bit here and there, but research suggests those weird traits have some advantages. Today, we look at the science behind social awkwardness . Then, we learn how vast new oil wealth among Oklahoma's Osage tribe engendered a heart-rending greed that led to a series of murders in the 1920s, and helped the fledgling FBI make a name for itself. David Grann discusses his new book, ' Killers of the Flower Moon: the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI ,' at Kansas City

The Netflix series 13 Reasons Why has received praise and criticism for how it approaches weighty topics such as teen bullying, sexuality, mental illness and suicide. Today we speak with psychologist Wes Crenshaw , who says the drama can encourage important discussions between parents and their children. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed suicide was the second-leading cause of adolescent death in 2014, the most recent year for which numbers are available.

As V-E Day approaches, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson discusses the lasting impact and significance of World War II. Then, many consumers remain wary of check-cashing and payday-lending businesses. We speak with a professor of city planning who worked as a check casher in New York City to research the industry and find out why low- and middle-income Americans are using them in increasing numbers.

Are all those April showers making your May flowers feel a little soggy? Today, we get tips for late-spring gardening from the Kansas City Community Gardens . Also, we speak with Kevin Mitnick about how hackers can use digital know-how and social engineering to work their way into your computer. Mitnick gave up hacking after a five-year stint in prison for computer-related crimes. Now he helps companies and governments secure their own digital networks. The Linda Hall Library hosts "The Art of

Renowned historian David McCullough has produced many books and speeches that touch on the country's stories and accomplishments. In a new collection, he samples those words to remind readers of The American Spirit . Then, Kansas City cartoonist Tom Toro shares his approach to successfully churning out editorial satire. His work appears frequently in The New Yorker magazine and website . You might recognize Toro's current favorite target for lampooning: President Trump.

There have been some hits and some misses during President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. One thing everyone agrees on is there has been no shortage of surprises. Today, we hear from a distinguished panel of political observers; ABC News analyst Matthew Dowd, Time magazine editor-at-large David Von Drehle, and Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial writer Colleen Nelson, of the Kansas City Star . They discuss the early days of the new executive administration. Matthew Dowd will discuss his

Alexander Heffner thinks a lot about how to get millennials engaged in politics. Perhaps because he is one himself. Today, the host of PBS' The Open Mind , talks about framing old policy arguments in new ways and whether the media is fulfilling its civic duty. Then, we learn about the life of a Kansas City mermaid who — gasp! — doesn't like seafood! Alexander Heffner will give Park University's 2017 Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture on the future of civil discourse at the Park

It's not every day you can have a coherent conversation on topics ranging from "Seoul-crushing" monsters to daytime vampires and a movie about making a movie, but Up To Date 's film critics manage to pull it off. Today, they review a very wide array of indie, foreign, and documentary cinema, including Graduation , The Transfiguration , After the Storm , The Lost City of Z , Cézanne et Moi , Free Fire , Their Finest , Tommy's Honour , Colossal , and T2 Trainspotting . They also remember the