Week in Review

Week in Review

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Week in Review episodes

  • On the Ballot: 2026 General Election | Special

    Nick Haines talks to Kansas State Representative Pat Proctor and KU Law Professor Mark Johnson about the Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment in Kansas. Plus, Abigail Vegter, Jason Hancock, Matthew Harris and Debra Leiter examine Missouri issues related to the congressional map, abortion and transgender care restrictions, the citizen initiative process, a state investment fund and sheriffs.

    57 min
  • Week in Review - Oct 9, 2026

    Nick Haines, Savannah Hawley-Bates, Kris Ketz, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss more details about the Royals stadium project and projections in a new economic study, the impact of major highway projects including I-70 closure and Roy Blunt Park, Jackson County unveiling new Truman Sports Complex concepts, plans for a Trump campaign stop in Kansas and frustrations over Olathe school closures.

    27 min
  • Week in Review - Oct 2, 2026

    Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Charlie Keegan, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Missouri congressional map and its election implications, the high profile gaffe by Eric Schmitt and what it might mean for his future, Andrew Bailey departing the FBI, the campaign ad dispute in the Marshall/Hamilton race, ICE in Kansas, KC homicides and the American Royal.

    27 min
  • Week in Review - Sep 25, 2026

    Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Brian Ellison, Kris Ketz and Dave Helling discuss the court battle over Missouri's congressional map despite the start of early voting, Obama's KC visit and candidates distancing themselves from the former President, the poor reporting on Eric Zahnd, the potential for Renaissance Fest displacement by stadium project, the Negro Leagues Museum expansion and Hawley on Flock.

    27 min
  • Week in Review - Sep 18, 2026

    Nick Haines, Pete Mundo, Yvette Walker, Charlie Keegan and Dave Helling discuss Vice President J.D. Vance's stop in the metro to campaign for Roger Marshall and to launch a fraud initiative, the latest twists and turns in the Missouri map fight, a whistleblower complaint against Denny Hoskins, Gov. Kehoe putting restrictions on Flock cameras, the Kansas State Fair debates and Chiefs naming rights.

    27 min
  • Week in Review - Sep 11, 2026

    Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss the judicial struggle in Missouri over which congressional map is valid for November, the Kansas U.S. Senate race attracting big names for fundraising events, the controversy involving KCMO Mayoral candidate Ryana Parks-Shaw and its impact on next year's race, the recall in Independence and the ballpark vote status.

    27 min
  • The Future of 71 | Special

    Once dubbed “Kansas City’s Berlin Wall,” Highway 71 was supposed to connect the city. Instead, it cut through the heart of Kansas City’s Black community, displacing thousands of families and dividing neighborhoods. Join host Nick Haines and a panel of elected leaders and transportation experts for a town hall exploring the history and current state of Highway 71 and debating what comes next.

    42 min
  • Week in Review - Aug 28, 2026

    Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Yvette Walker, Kevin Collison and Dave Helling discuss the KCMO City Council failing to address the stadium vote initiative, concerns by San Francisco Tower residents over construction impacts, using public funds for the Plaza, the ouster of KCEDC head, complaints over candidate home locations, Flock camera outrage, recalling data center supporters and Roy Blunt Park.

    27 min
  • Week in Review - Aug 21, 2026

    Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Charlie Keegan, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the details and remaining questions about the Royals new stadium plan, the bribery trial for Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota, the battle over Missouri redistricting, the Missouri Supreme Court ruling on Amendment 6, potential Oak Park Mall changes and the use of the barnacle for KCMO parking enforcement.

    27 min
  • Week in Review - Aug 7, 2026

    In this pledge edition of Week in Review, Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Kacen Bayless, Abigail Vegter and Kyle Palmer examine the results of this week's primary election including the Kansas Governor and U.S. Senate races, Missouri House races and amendments in both Kansas and Missouri. Plus, they pick the biggest election surprises as well as the biggest winners and losers.

    30 min

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Join host Nick Haines as he sits down with Kansas City area newsmakers and journalists to explore the stories and decisions impacting our community.

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