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Things are moving ahead in the 18th & Vine district of Kansas City, Missouri, but not everyone is happy with the decisions being made. Last Wednesday, KCUR 89.3 partnered with The Call to host a forum about the future of the district, and we kept the microphones open for two hours. Here are highlights from that evening. Click here to listen to the entire town hall forum.

Today is the first official day on the job for new Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell, and he certainly has his work cut out for him. Bedell is looking to help the district regain full accreditation, but he is also focusing on changing negative attitudes about the district. In these first few weeks, he says he "wants to come in and just restore hope and really give these kids the best opportunities to be successful." Before taking the reigns of KCPS, Bedell was assistant

Two-time candidate for Kansas governor, radio pioneer and ... goat gland doctor? John Romulus Brinkley may not have been a real medical doctor but he was a helluva salesman. Filmmaker Penny Lane's latest documentary, NUTS!, explores the life of the 1920s flimflam man who became a millionaire "curing" impotence and built the most powerful radio station of its day. Tivoli Cinemas and the Kansas City Women in Film & TV will host a meet-and-greet with Penny Lane during a matinee showing of 'NUTS

This week, 655,000 medical records from three healthcare organizations, including one in Farmington, Missouri, were listed for sale on the "Darknet." As we hear of more and more big data breaches, what does this mean for individuals? And what’s the market for stolen health information? Guests: Maureen Brady is a lawyer with McShane & Brady in Kansas City that focuses on HIPAA violations when health records are given away without your permission.Kurtis Minder is the president and CEO of

Between Donald Trump and the Brexit, there is a wave of populism sweeping Western democracies this year. We explore what's behind it and who it represents. Guests: Burdett Loomis is a political science professor at the University of Kansas. Patrick Miller is an assistant professor in political science at the University of Kansas.

The financial ripples from Britain's decision to leave the European Union were felt on this side of the pond, leaving plenty of Americans wondering how the departure affects their monetary plans. While many details surrounding the split remain up in the air, Up To Date's Smart Money Experts have sage advice to keep skittish savers grounded. Guests: David Jackson is a certified financial planner and a financial advisor for Waddell & Reed.Sandi Weaver is a certified public accountant and owner

The financial ripples from Britain's decision to leave the European Union were felt on this side of the pond, leaving plenty of Americans wondering how...

There is rarely unanimous agreement among the justices of the current Supreme Court of the United States, which means that for every majority opinion written, there is a dissenting one. We look at the influence dissenting opinions can have on future Supreme Court rulings. Guest: Edward Cantu is an associate professor at University of Missouri - Kansas City, School of Law.

We all remember the Titanic, but do you remember the Cap Arcona? The German luxury liner, regarded as the greatest ship since the Titanic, suffered a fate just as horrifying. Guest: Robert Watson has written about this long-lost tale in a new book, The Nazi Titanic: The Incredible Untold Story of a Doomed Ship in World War II.Robert Watson will discuss his book at the National Archives at Kansas City on Tuesday, June 28, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit mchekc.org.

The rebuilding of Joplin after a devastating tornado struck in 2011 was generally applauded as a textbook example of how to take care of people when disaster hits. However, homeowners and businesses on the East Coast are still struggling in the aftermath of 2012's Hurricane Sandy. Guests: Troy Bolander is the director of Planning, Development and Neighborhood Services for Joplin.Thomas Corley is executive director of Friends of Rockaway, and has worked in Joplin and Rockaway, New York, through