Week in Review

Nick Haines talks to Kansas City Streetcar Authority's Executive Director Tom Gerend about the fifth anniversary of the streetcar, progress of the streetcar line expansion and the potential for future lines connecting to the East Side in Kansas City. Plus, Mayor Quinton Lucas discusses his recent trip to Washington, D.C., his efforts to address violent crime and police reform and more.

Nick Haines, Pilar Pedraza, Pete Mundo, Dave Helling and Eric Wesson discuss inconsistent mask rules and enforcement, Rex Archer's retirement announcement, Kris Kobach's bid for Kansas Attorney General, Mayor Lucas pleading with state lawmakers for gun restrictions, the Kansas legislature response to vetoes of transgender athlete, gun and election law bills and long-term plans for KC's homeless.

Nick Haines, Cat Reid, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Steve Kraske discuss updates to COVID restrictions and mask mandates, recent homicides including a KCUR reporter and a local gym owner, efforts to oust Overland Park Police Chief, the impact of recent Census results on KS and MO, the proposed fetus funerals in MO, auditing COVID relief spending and Laura Kelly wielding the veto pen in Kansas.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Dave Helling and Eric Wesson discuss the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial and how it may impact local police policies, Mayor Quinton Lucas' surprise announcement about his marriage and baby, the resignation of the Missouri Health Director, key issues in the Kansas and Missouri legislative sessions, the push to address vaccine hesitancy & green initiatives.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Dave Helling and Eric Wesson discuss new plans for renaming streets to honor MLK, the escalating homicide and crime rates in KCMO, the charges filed against former Chiefs Assistant Coach Britt Reid, potential NCAA boycotts of Kansas in response to transgender athlete policies, housing the homeless in hotels, part shortages at Ford & vaccine passports.

Nick Haines, Cat Reid, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Steve Kraske discuss Tuesday's election results, low voter turnout and the implications of campaign money in KCMO school board elections, the politics of moving the MLB All-Star Game, vaccine eligibility, vaccine passports, new debates over mask mandates in Kansas, protests by KCMO's unhoused and Amanda Adkins announcing her KS 3rd District run.

Nick Haines, Linda Wagar, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo and Lynn Horsley discuss next Tuesday's election in KCMO which includes votes for renewing the earnings tax and four seats on the school board, the expansion of vaccine eligibility in Kansas and Missouri and addressing the associated costs, Gov. Kelly being at odds with counties over mask mandates, Missouri Medicaid expansion & transgender rights.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Pete Mundo and Eric Wesson discuss Eric Greitens entering the U.S. Senate race in Missouri and the GOP's reaction, the potential ambassadorship for Claire McCaskill, the expansion of vaccine eligibility, schools considering vaccine requirements, addressing homelessness in KCMO, seeking solutions to the homicide epidemic and a progress report on KCI.

Nick Haines, Cat Reid, Steve Kraske, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the most significant surprises one year on from the start of pandemic lockdown, vaccine distribution in Kansas and Missouri, debate over vaccine requirements by employers, the evolving list of who's in and who's out in the race to fill Roy Blunt's U.S. Senate seat, the Waddell and Reed building and stimulus money projects.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the unexpected rolling blackouts due to extreme cold weather and the impact going forward, continued frustrations with vaccine communication and distribution, the cancellation of the St. Patrick's Day parade, how the next round of COVID relief will be allocated, proposed changes to tax incentive policy & police residency.

Nick Haines, Cat Reid, Eric Wesson, Pete Mundo and Steve Kraske look for positives in a cold and disappointing week in KC, discuss the Britt Reid car crash implications, the stances of Kansas and Missouri Senators on the impeachment trial, Roy Blunt drawing a 2022 challenger, COVID cases dropping, vaccine distribution frustrations, Mayor Lucas State of the City address, budget cuts & Carl Gerlach.

Nick Haines sits down with Mayor Quinton Lucas to discuss a variety of city issues including COVID restrictions, tax incentives and affordable housing. Then, Dave Helling and Micheal Mahoney provide analysis of Laura Kelly's proposal to fund Medicaid expansion with medical marijuana, problems with unemployment claims in KS, Gov. Parson's anger over SOS address, vaccine rollout, Josh Hawley & more.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Steve Kraske and Micheal Mahoney discuss Mayor Lucas announcing that there will be no public celebration if the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, Shawnee Mission School District's decision to change Native American mascots, problems with vaccine distribution, area lawmaker stances on Trump trial, Parson SOS address, KS abortion amendment & return of KC Monarchs.

Nick Haines, Cat Reid, Pete Mundo, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss local connections to the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden including which area lawmakers attended and the extra security measures, the potential involvement of a KCPD officer in the Capitol riot, the MO bill to name a highway after Trump, issues with vaccine distribution, honoring MLK, renaming Nelson-Atkins & Chiefs.

Nick Haines, Micheal Mahoney, Cat Reid, Eric Wesson & Steve Kraske discuss corporations pulling campaign contributions to Josh Hawley and Roger Marshall following the electoral vote challenge, potential Biden appointees from Kansas and Missouri, Quinton Lucas extending mask mandate and relaxing restrictions on bars and restaurants, the escalating eviction crisis, Parson and Kelly speeches & more.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the implications of objecting to the electoral vote certification for Senators Josh Hawley and Roger Marshall, Emanuel Cleaver's ill conceived prayer ending, issues relating to the vaccine rollout, retail and restaurant struggles, the new JOCO courthouse, top issues for KS and MO legislatures and the KC Star apology.

Nick Haines looks back at the biggest stories of the year in a quiz show style.

Nick Haines discusses the response to COVID surge, hospital capacity and lawmaker pay.

Nick Haines discusses the spike in COVID, vote counting and Roy Blunt re-election plans.

Nick Haines analyzes this week's election results and discusses the impact of COVID-19.

Nick Haines discusses voting procedures and ballot measures & interviews Barbara Bollier.

Nick Haines discusses MO and KS ballot questions, KCMO homicide record & Carnahan legacy.

Nick Haines speaks to KS 3rd District candidate Amanda Adkins & KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas.

Nick Haines discusses KCMO City Hall tent protest, crime townhall & Chiefs COVID concerns.

Nick Haines discusses the KCMO crime plan, the power of debates and political attack ads.

Nick Haines discusses Gov. Parson testing positive, voting options and Ginsburg vacancy.

Nick Haines discusses damage to new BLM mural, booing Chiefs fans and Mike Brown comments.

Nick Haines discusses reaction to BLM murals, six months of COVID-19 and KCMO homicides.

Nick Haines discusses charges in KCPD incident, effort to recall Mayor Lucas & streetcar.

Nick Haines discusses debate over returning to school, AG Barr's visit and USPS concerns.

Nick Haines discusses the complications of conducting jury trials during a pandemic.

Nick Haines discusses election results, possible new shutdowns and school start decisions.

Nick Haines discusses key issues and races in next week's primary election.

Nick Haines discusses debate over schools reopening, Chief Rick Smith and KCI contracts.

Nick Haines discusses Kansas school reopening delay, teacher protests and mask disputes.

Nick Haines discusses mask mandates, Holocaust cartoon aimed at Gov. Kelly and homicides.

Nick Haines discusses mask requirements, a racist message to Mayor Lucas & homicide spike.

Nick Haines discusses the J.C. Nichols debate, police reform and Kansas Senate race.

Nick Haines discusses defunding police, the first year for Mayor Lucas and COVID rules.

Nick Haines discusses the protests in KC, push to rename fountain and restarting schools.

Nick Haines talks to metro arts leaders about the impact of pandemic and reopening phases.

Nick Haines discusses area reopening rules, youth sports restarting and COVID-19 lawsuits.

Nick Haines discusses reaction to first phase of reopening, business rules and face masks.

Nick Haines talks to metro mayors and decision makers about reopening rules and timing.

Nick Haines discusses protests urging end of shutdowns, resuming school and budget woes.

Nick Haines discusses COVID-19 headlines and speaks to restaurant owners about concerns.

Nick Haines discusses debate over COVID-19 restrictions and the latest on the pandemic.

Nick Haines talks to Kansas Health Secretary, KCPD Chief and area school superintendents.

ick Haines talks to KCMO Mayor, a mental health expert and grocery chain representatives.

Nick Haines discusses the impact and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.