Up To Date

It's official; Eric Greitens is the governor of Missouri. On this special edition of Up To Date , recorded live in Jefferson City, we bring you coverage of the inaugural address, the swearing-in, and the pomp and circumstance. Reporters and legislators from around the Show-Me State guide us on this historic day.

From the Standing Rock protests to the European migrant crisis, we explore the stories of faith and values that made headlines in the last year . Then, we meet a community activist who has spent decades working on behalf of urban neighborhoods in Kansas City. Keith Brown will receive the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City's community service award as part of the 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration, going on from January 6 to January 19. For a schedule of events

President-elect Trump's one-off deal making with the likes of Carrier , Ford , and SoftBank have raised concerns about crony capitalism. The Ethics Professors tackle that issue, and discuss whether U.S. finger-wagging over Russia's alleged meddling in November's election is hypocritical. And, is it okay to return or re-gift that ugly sweater you got for Christmas? Also, Brian McTavish presents the latest Weekend To-Do List.

Thirty years. That's how much experience the trio of actors starring in a new Kansas City Actors Theatre production have ... each . They tell us about the challenges of sustaining an acting career in the Midwest. We also learn about the prevalence of over-incarceration , and a Missouri bill that would eliminate some mandatory minimum sentences. This week's Local Listen features Isaac Cates & Ordained . Kathleen Warfel , David Fritts, and Jan Rogge star in 'My Old Lady,' which runs from

As the 115th U.S. Congress meets in Washington for the first time, new state legislatures will soon take the reins in Jefferson City and Topeka . Today, we look forward to possible political developments and legislation likely to arise in the Missouri and Kansas capitals.

If the baby isn't sleeping, it's likely you aren't either. Today, we learn how your own habits can affect your child's nighttime routine. Then, how symptoms and treatment of headaches can differ between kids and adults.

We air highlights of conversations with performing artists from the Kansas City area who wowed audiences here and across the country. Actress Cinnamon Schultz explains how she tackled the complex role of Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire . Operatic tenor Ben Bliss recalls meeting Placido Domingo for the first time and Nedra Dixon brought Billie Holiday to life on stage. Finally, the great Bobby Watson, explains what happened when he took a wrong turn while in the White House for

Uber's got a plan to get commuters off the ground and into the air. Is it feasible? Also, learn about Kansas City's mentorship program that has students building 3-D printed cars. Then, find out how city leaders from across the country are using massive amounts of open data to build smarter, more efficient city services.

For the second year running, Up To Date has invited presenters from TEDxKC to fill us in on their work. This year, we were joined by a multidisciplinary artist who finds creative ways to make sense of the data that surrounds us all, a sexual health advocate who developed software that makes reporting and tracking sexual violence less risky, and a Kansas City research biologist who is investigating tiny, regenerating flatworms.

It's tradition that every year Up To Date brings you, the best music from the Kansas City area and around the world. But unlike holiday sweaters and fruitcake, our music experts have something everyone can enjoy. This year's panelists are: Bill Brownlee, KCUR contributor Calvin Arsenia , a Kansas City singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Judy Mills , founder/co-owner of Mills Record Company in Westport. Best Local Music "Fiesta" from the album Unheard Bird: The Unissued Takes by Charlie