Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Kevin Collison and Mary Sanchez discuss the preparations, logistics and costs associated with hosting the NFL Draft, a recently uncovered lawsuit over the KCI bidding process, the dispute between KCMO and Jackson County over jail space, Laura Kelly's legislative agenda, Kansas minimum wage, the new abortion bill in Kansas and downtown stadium talks.

Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson, Mary Sanchez and Pete Mundo discuss the debate over reparations to compensate for slavery, Jim Crow and segregation, the proposed tax on Airbnb stays, Gov. Mike Parson's legislative agenda, the outrage over a dress code for women in Missouri legislature, the KCMO mayor's race between Lucas and Chastain and Mike Kelly's first move as head of JOCO commission.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Mary Sanchez, Kris Ketz and Brian Ellison discuss the final details remaining before the opening of the new KCI terminal, a proposed 3 percent tax on marijuana sales in KCMO, Gov. Laura Kelly's legislative agenda, how Kansas and Missouri might spend a cash surplus in each state, Lucas Kunce announcing Senate run to unseat Josh Hawley and the latest on KCMO school closures.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo and Brian Ellison discuss last year's homicide numbers, the KCFD Chief's retirement announcement, the sexual abuse allegations and subsequent suicide of Coterie Theater's artistic director, the comings and goings of area leadership positions,, Missouri's new Attorney General, Missouri executions and the agenda for KS and MO legislative sessions.

Nick Haines, Dana Wright, Pete Mundo, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling look back on 2022 and pick the year's biggest stories, anoint Kansas City's person of the year, name the year's biggest winners and losers and make some predictions for 2023.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Kevin Collison and Eric Wesson discuss the takeaways from the recent town hall to discuss the new stadium and entertainment district proposal, the selection of Stacey Graves to become Kansas City's new police chief, districts exploring 4-day school weeks to help with staff shortages, the decision on school closings and the recent Brian Platt controversy.

Nick Haines talks to Kathy Nelson, President & CEO of the KC Sports Commission and Foundation and President & CEO of Visit KC, and Katherine Holland, Director of the KC2026 FIFA World Cup Bid, about what they hope to learn from the World Cup in Qatar, how significant a new airport was in the bidding process, how necessary modifications to the stadium will be funded and next year's NFL Draft.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Micheal Mahoney, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss the winners and losers of last week's midterm election including the U.S. Senate races in Kansas and Missouri, Kansas Governor and Attorney General, Kansas 3rd District, Missouri's recreational cannabis amendment, Jackson County Executive, KCMO police funding and more.

Nick Haines, Lynn Horsley, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the key issues and tight races impacting the Kansas City metro that voters will decide in next Tuesday's midterm election.

In this hour-long election special, Johnson County Chair candidates Mike Kelly and Charlotte O'Hara square off in the Kansas City PBS Studios. The Johnson County Chair Debate is a collaboration with the Johnson County Bar Association. Later in the hour, Theresa Galvin answers questions as voters prepare to cast ballots in the race for Jackson County Executive. Frank White declined to participate.