Week in Review

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kyle Palmer, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss election results from area school board races, the KCMO bus tax, Clay County's 911 fee and the online sales tax in Jackson County as well as examine trends for Democrats in Johnson County, abortion protections across the country and voter turnout.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Brian Ellison, Kyle Palmer and Dave Helling discuss the battle over abortion restrictions in Kansas, the potential abortion ballot initiative in Missouri and stadium concerns as well as preview election issues on both sides of the state line including housing restrictions in JOCO, the bus tax in KCMO, the 911 fee in Clay County and online sales tax in Jackson County.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Micheal Mahoney discuss KCK and WYCO considering a Unified Government split, the economic losses in Independence if Royals stadium relocates, federal funds for new rail projects including lines to KCI and stadium complex, KC Current's new coach and naming rights deal, Valkenaere seeking a pardon and building a youth entertainment district.

Nick Haines talks to Mayor Quinton Lucas about a variety of issues including stadium discussions, public safety concerns, the future of the Plaza with new ownership, the South Loop Project, the upcoming bus tax vote and preparations for hosting the World Cup. Plus, Mid-America Regional Council's Chief Innovation Officer Amanda Graor talks about driverless cars and creating new rules of the road.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Kevin Collison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the Texas based ownership group's purchase of the Country Club Plaza and what it might mean for the district's future, lessons learned after last weekend's traffic snarls at the Truman Sports Complex, the debate over police pay, the resignation of Marion, KS police chief, the House Speaker ouster and Viking River Cruises.

Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Dana Wright, Dave Helling and Kris Ketz discuss the return of the Taylor Swift economic effect as media attention swells over her visit to a Chiefs game and connection with Travis Kelce, the FIFA officials visit to Arrowhead and list of requirements for host cities, Jill Biden coming back to KC, the UAW strike and political opportunism and the CVS pharmacist walkout.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the indefinitely delayed decision on the location of a new Royals stadium, the latest announcement about the South Loop Project, the theatrics used in campaign commercials to gain attention, local implications as the UAW strike continues, the potential return of red light cameras and the Barbie streetcar hullabaloo.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kevin Collison, Pete Mundo and Micheal Mahoney discuss the behind the scenes drama in the protracted decision on a new Royals stadium location and the long list of unanswered questions, the push for sports betting in Missouri, the pros and cons of more police on the Plaza, the entertainment surplus in KC, issues with 911 in KCMO, the OP Police Chief resignation and more.

Nick Haines, Peggy Lowe, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Kris Ketz discuss the disputed conviction of Eric DeValkenaere in the shooting death of Cameron Lamb, the financial and crime problems for the Country Club Plaza, the meager returns on sports betting in Kansas, the new campaign to lure the Royals to North Kansas City and the escalating tensions between KCMO and Jackson County over a new jail.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Dana Wright, Kevin Collison and Brian Ellison discuss the opening of the new $77 million aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo, the start of construction on Pennway Point's Ferris wheel, gauging interest in a car-free Plaza, the first six months of the new KCI, the start of the trial for the case involving Ralph Yarl and Missouri and Kansas transgender restrictions taking effect.Enter your content here

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Kevin Collison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the latest details on possible new stadium sites and the list of lingering questions, the future of the Charles B. Wheeler Airport amid concerns it is impeding development, the ongoing debate over a new jail in Jackson County, Independence's four-day school week, school disruptions due to heat and Kansas toll roads.

Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Micheal Mahoney discuss the expectations for Mayor Lucas now that he has been inaugurated for his final term and why Gov Kelly spoke at the ev,ent, area Kansas election results and voter turnout, the Ron DeSantis campaign stop in Kansas City, former Missouri Governor Jax Nixon's role in the No Labels Party and Kansas City's no tax holiday.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Kevin Collison and Brian Ellison discuss the new faces on the KCMO City Council and what it means for Mayor Lucas' second term, the debates over jail space and incarceration practices, the Crossroads District seeking to set up a CID, Jackson County property taxes, the latest Royals stadium timeline, the future of the Chiefs, the South Loop project & more.

Nick Haines talks to Kansas City Streetcar Authority's Executive Director Tom Gerend and Marketing and Communications Director Donna Mandelbaum about the recent shutdown and plans for the future of streetcar transit in KC. Plus, Dave Helling, Kyle Palmer and Micheal Mahoney discuss the storm response and KC's electricity infrastructure, the latest on Mission Gateway and entertainment districts.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Micheal Mahoney discuss the economics of Taylor Swift fans flooding the metro as compared to the NFL Draft, ongoing frustrations over property appraisals, the potentially weeks long streetcar shutdown, the gun violence summit with Missouri mayors, pay raises for KCMO Mayor and Council, concerns over Panasonic plant and statue vote redux.

Nick Haines talks to Jerry Nolte, Clay County Presiding Commissioner, and Manny Albarca, Jackson County Legislator, about the competition to be the home of a new Royals stadium. They discuss location advantages, frustrations over lingering questions and potential timing for a public vote. Also, Suzanne Wheeler, Mid-America LGBT Chamber Executive Director, discusses new transgender restrictions.

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Angie Ricono, Micheal Mahoney and Pete Mundo discuss the escalating homicide epidemic and lack of any successful solutions, potential replacements for Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, the frustrations with 911 call hold times, the latest round of outrage over property tax assessments and the continuing indecision about the specifics of a new Royals stadium.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Dave Helling, Brian Ellison and Eric Wesson discuss the results of KCMO's mayoral and city council races, the property appraisal process and increased taxes, new push to remove Jackson County statues of Andrew Jackson, efforts to rename Troost Avenue because of its slave owning namesake, potential new transit options to KCI and ongoing indecisiveness about new stadium.

In partnership with American Public Square, this special edition of Kansas City Week in Review features a community conversation on the divisive topic of reparations. The dialogue addresses critical questions like how the program will be implemented, who should be eligible for assistance and who should be responsible for funding these initiatives in health, education, wealth and homeownership.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Dave Helling, Kevin Collison and Micheal Mahoney discuss this week's announcement about the 2026 World Cup and the financing to modify Arrowhead, Gov. Parson preparing to sign transgender restrictions and KCMO's response, suspected retaliation as Gov. Kelly vetoes money for Quindaro Ruins, the Rock Island Bridge project, UMKC arena, MO texting and driving ban & more.

Nick Haines talks to KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas about his takeaways from the NFL Draft, restrictions on short term rentals, the implications of Kansas City becoming a sanctuary city for the transgender community, the intractable homicide epidemic and what the future has in store. Plus, Union Station CEO George Guastello discusses the impact of the draft, the new aquarium, Spiderman & more.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Brian Ellison discuss the NFL Draft successes, failures and lessons, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum considering relocation, the recent KCMO City Manager scandal and the potential for a no confidence vote, the budget issues for the new Jackson County jail and key takeaways as Kansas and Missouri legislative sessions come to a close.

Nick Haines, Kris Ketz, Kevin Holmes, Dana Wright and Kevin Collison discuss the expectations, projections and causes for concern as visitors flood into KC for the NFL Draft, the potential for protests related to the Ralph Yarl shooting, pressure on the Chiefs to change their name and Bud Light, the doomed Mission Gateway project, the South Loop project & the response to MO & KS transgender laws.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Mary Sanchez discuss the global attention and response to the Ralph Yarl shooting case, Missouri's stand your ground law, Kansas City's escalating homicide epidemic, Missouri becoming the first state to restrict transgender medical procedures for children and adults and the changes proposed by Mayor Lucas to revamp KCMO election processes.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo and Micheal Mahoney discuss the missed deadline to form a commission on reparations for Black Kansas Citians, the relaunch of the KCPD's missing persons unit, the lack of progress on a new jail in Jackson County, the impact of the NFL draft as preparations ramp up, the overturn of Gov. Kelly's veto of transgender restrictions & MO gun sales tax.

Kansas City PBS partnered with American Public Square at Jewell and the National World War I Museum and Memorial for Canceled, Censored, Banned. The conversation tackles issues ranging from legislative efforts to control content in public libraries to local universities blocking conservative speakers on campus. Nick Haines moderates the discussion featuring elected officials and thought leaders.

Nick Haines, Kynala Phillips, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Lynn Horsley preview some of the key races and ballot issues in next week's election including cannabis taxes, Airbnb regulations and taxes, the lack of candidates for KCMO school board and the KCMO mayoral and city council races. Also, Clay Chastain sits down to discuss his vision and priorities if he is elected as KC's mayor.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Pete Mundo, Mary Sanchez and Dave Helling talk about the lessons and legislation that resulted from the pandemic in the three years since it began, naming considerations for the new KCI terminal, concerns over the KCI terminal flooring, a potential stadium site in North Kansas City and the debates over school voucher programs and transgender rights in Kansas.

Nick Haines, Dana Wright, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Kevin Collison discuss the traffic issues at KCI as people adjust to the new terminal, the latest on the South Loop park project, the rise in KCMO's violent crime rate, Missouri legislation that would eliminate sales tax on gun sales, the KCMO mayoral and city council races and the Kansas transgender athlete ban.

Nick Haines, Kris Ketz, Bob Fescoe and Kevin Collison discuss the impact of the championship parade on schools and businesses and the lessons learned from previous parades, the initial numbers on sports betting in Kansas, the approaching NFL Draft, potential changes to Arrowhead Stadium, increasing criticism of Chiefs name and traditions, streetcar expansion and first impressions of the new KCI.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Eric Wesson and Brian Ellison discuss the economic impact of a Chiefs Super Bowl appearance from gambling to potential parade costs, the revealing of KCMO's new flag, the launch of recreational cannabis sales, proposed anti-LGBTQ legislation in MO and KS, KC's violence prevention fund, new stadium listening tour, AMC ticket changes and banning parking meters.

Nick Haines moderates a conversation with the last four former mayors of Kansas City on the stage of the Truman Auditorium of the Plaza Library. Emanuel Cleaver (1991-1999), Kay Barnes (1999-2007), Mark Funkhouser (2007-2011) and Sly James (2011-2019) discuss their roles in Kansas City's progress and expectations for the future.

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.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the frustrations with the search for the new Kansas City Police Chief, a potential shake-up in KCMO's City Manager's office, public hearings on East-West streetcar line, KU Health System merger with Olathe Health System, KS and MO response to Biden's pot pardon announcement, the Moran-Holland US Senate race & more.

Nick Haines, Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd, Missouri Representative Ashley Bland Manlove (D), Legal Missouri's John Payne and Free Green owner Bianca Sullivan debate Missouri’s new marijuana amendment. Plus, we size up how legalizing pot in Missouri will impact Kansas with Johnson County D.A. Steve Howe and Wyandotte County D.A. Mark Dupree.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Pete Mundo, Dave Helling and Mary Sanchez discuss Kris Kobach's push to directly elect Kansas Supreme Court justices, Josh Hawley's proposed legislation for border policy, disparaging comments about Kansas from New York Mayor Eric Adams, the tactics and accuracy of campaign ads, the shakeup in Wyandotte government, pedestrianizing the Plaza and Royals attendance stats.

Nick Haines, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the federal investigation into the hiring practices of the Kansas City Police Department, the latest on budget and timeline for the new KCI terminal, the new tenant for the empty Waddell & Reed building, the new Clean Up KC program which pays the houseless to pick up trash and Youngkin and DeSantis campaigning for Derek Schmidt.

Nick Haines, Dave Helling, Micheal Mahoney and Mary Sanchez discuss Britt Reid's plea deal which could result in a light sentence, the FBI arrest of a Kansas City, Kansas police officer for sexual abuse, assault and kidnapping, the value of political debates, the lack of high profile campaign appearances, the strategy behind connecting candidates to former office holders, abortion politics & more.

Nick Haines talks to Mayor Quinton Lucas about a host of issues including stadiums discussions, a new jail facility, public safety and more. Also, Steve Kraske and Dave Helling discuss concerns over how Independence spent COVID relief money, Derek Schmidt's proposal to eliminate sales tax on diapers and tampons, Trudy Busch Valentine's lackluster campaign, the new Jackson County jail & more.

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo, Micheal Mahoney and Dave Helling discuss the reaction to sports betting going live in Kansas and the anticipated financial gains for the state, Dennis Pyle entering the Kansas gubernatorial race as an Independent, how the Kansas abortion vote will affect the Sharice Davids and Amanda Adkins race, KCMO's climate protection plan and recreational marijuana in MO.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Mary Sanchez and Dave Helling discuss the results and implications of the recount of the Kansas abortion amendment vote, John Wood's early exit from the Missouri U.S. Senate race, sports betting beginning soon in Kansas, the special legislative session called by Gov. Mike Parson, Mayor Quinton Lucas pushing for more tax dollars and affordable housing.