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Teen films from the 1980s (think Fast Times at Ridgemont High and 16 Candles) helped define a generation, but their influence on American culture lasted much longer than the decade in which they were released.

First, the Ethics Professors decide whether complaining about politics without casting a vote is something to feel guilty about, and discuss the morals of disclosing Donald Trump's old tax returns without his permission. Finally, Brian McTavish gives us a rundown of the latest Weekend To-Do List.

On this week's episode of the Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, candidates for the House and Senate discuss running for office, elections, and policy. Guests: Tyler McCall​, Democratic Candidate, State Representative District 13Brent Thurston Lasater, Republican Candidate, State Senate District 11

First, Ambassador Allan Katz examines the diminishing role of civility in politics, and what might be done to reverse it. Then, the story of Forsyth County, Georgia, which became a "white county" in 1912, after a campaign of violence and intimidation against its black inhabitants. This week's Local Listen features Brody Buster's One Man Band. Amb. Allan Katz will take part in American Public Square's panel discussion Why Can't We Be Friends: Civility and Politics, at the Harry S. Truman Library

We begin with a look at the many challenges media outlets face when, under increasing scrutiny from all sides, they are covering a presidential race unlike any other. Then, Missouri Senate candidate Brent Thurston Lasater and House candidate Tyler McCall discuss their reasons for running, and recent allegations of sexual assault between two incoming legislators.

For Cuban exile Carlos Eire, coming to the U.S. as a boy was a gift but it took him a few years to realize the freedoms it afforded him. Then, a new book from journalist Gary Younge brings statistics to bear by chronicling the stories of 10 young people who were killed by gunfire on November 23, 2013.

Up To Date's film critics review the latest independent, foreign and documentary movies showing in area theaters. Here's a list of the films reviewed on the program: Little MenThe DressmakerThe HollarsThe Beatles: Eight Days a WeekHieronymus Bosch, Touched by the DevilDoughThe Light Between Oceans

St. Teresa's Academy is still going strong, 150 years after the school's founding on Quality Hill. Though a lot has changed since then, the staff's belief in the benefits of single-gender learning has not. Guests: Nan Bone is the president of St. Teresa's Academy.Jo Weller is director of St. Teresa's STEAM program.Meagan Patterson is a professor in the University of Kansas' Department of Educational Psychology.

In an effort to protect against voter fraud, new and stricter voter I.D. laws have proliferated. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach now requires proof of citizenship when registering to vote. We take a look at how claims of ballot-rigging are not as accurate as once thought. Guests: Jonathan Brater serves as counsel with the Brennan Center’s Democracy Program.Michael Smith is a professor of political science at Emporia State University.

An awesome snapshot of Kansas City is more than just picking an iconic location. Up to Date host Steve Kraske talks with three professional photographers who say making a great photo takes plenty of preparation, a good plan and, in some cases, a tiny hexacopter. Guests: Roy Inman is a professional photographer whose assignments have ranged from the Super Bowl to former President Harry Truman.Lance Nash is a drone photographer at Hex FX Aerials in Raytown.Kevin Sink specializes in nature and