Up To Date
KCUR
What Kansas City cares about. Up To Date brings people together for daily conversations about what’s happening in our region and how it affects our lives. Featuring interviews with artists, lawmakers, experts and everyday residents, plus original...
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Kansas City, MO
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What Kansas City cares about. Up To Date brings people together for daily conversations about what’s happening in our region and how it affects our lives. Featuring interviews with artists, lawmakers, experts and everyday residents, plus original reporting from the KCUR newsroom, Up To Date keeps our city connected. Email the show at uptodate@kcur.org
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@KCURUpToDate
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4825 Troost Ave, Ste 202 Kansas City, MO 64110 816-235-2888
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uptodate@kcur.org
Episodes
Missouri’s August election has 2 major ballot questions that could change the state for decades
5/26/2026
Voters will see two controversial questions on Missouri’s statewide ballot in August, when turnout is expected to be lower. Amendment 4 would make it much harder for citizens to change the constitution, while Amendment 5 seeks to expand sales taxes.
Duration:00:22:48
Cynicism about the media makes people more likely to fall for misinformation, KU professor finds
5/25/2026
Research from the University of Kansas found that cynicism toward news outlets can make people more likely to believe misinformation. In contrast, a healthy level of skepticism toward media institutions can help people determine when information is trustworthy.
Duration:00:20:20
New Kauffman study finds entrepreneurship is bouncing back — but that's not all good news
5/24/2026
The pandemic changed how many Americans think about work. Now, a new 30-year entrepreneurship study from the Kansas City-based Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation suggests those shifts may still be reshaping the economy.
Duration:00:16:50
Kansas City’s new wastewater facility gives sewage a second life — as an energy source
5/23/2026
Kansas City’s Blue River Biosolids Facility is using an innovative wastewater treatment process to convert sewage into energy and fertilizer while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Duration:00:12:23
Remembering KSHB anchor Cynthia Newsome: ‘Everyone was so special to her’
5/22/2026
Kansas City recently lost a beloved face in local news. Cynthia Newsome, a long-serving anchor and reporter for KSHB 41, passed away on Tuesday following a years-long battle with cancer. One journalist she mentored, KSHB reporter Rae Daniel, spoke with KCUR’s Up To Date about Newsome’s impact on our city.
Duration:00:14:42
A Kansas City native built a free scam detection tool after his mom was targeted
5/22/2026
Digital fraud is costing Americans billions. After Patrick Coughlin’s mother was the target of an urgent and emotional fake kidnapping scam, the cybersecurity expert with his brother built a free website to help others identify the red flags of fraud.
Duration:00:19:02
Missouri attorney general sues crypto ATM company over alleged fraud and excessive fees
5/21/2026
People are being fleeced out of millions of dollars through cryptocurrency scams. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a suit against one crypto ATM company that she says is knowingly enabling scams on their kiosks.
Duration:00:13:57
Why Kansas City Councilman Crispin Rea is running for mayor: 'People want to feel safe'
5/20/2026
Crispin Rea, Kansas City's 4th District at-large councilmember, recently announced he will be running for mayor in 2027. He joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss his priorities, including improving public safety, increasing economic opportunities and "getting the basics right."
Duration:00:20:20
MLS announcer Nate Bukaty on Kansas City's soccer history and 'underdog' bid for the World Cup
5/19/2026
Nate Bukaty, who calls games for Major League Soccer on Apple TV and previously served as a television announcer for Sporting KC, is out with a new book titled "Perfect Pitch: How Kansas City Became the Heart of American Soccer and Landed the World Cup." He'll speak at a Rainy Day Books event with co-author Rustin Dodd on May 28.
Duration:00:23:18
Kansas City bus riders will be hit with severe service cuts after World Cup
5/18/2026
Nearly 10% of Kansas City bus riders will lose access to key routes starting Sept. 6, as KCATA cuts seven weekday lines and two weekend routes. Officials say funding challenges have pushed the system into a “death spiral” of declining service.
Duration:00:14:34
KCUR event 'KC for the W' will celebrate women game-changers in sports and the media
5/15/2026
As soccer fever comes to Kansas City, KCUR is hosting an event called "KC for the W" at CPKC Stadium on May 18 to celebrate the women who lead the way in telling sports stories in our region and beyond. Kansas City native Becky Sullivan, a sports reporter for NPR, will feature on a speaking panel.
Duration:00:13:56
Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski explore what it means to be a sports fan in new book
5/14/2026
Television writer and director Michael Schur and sportswriter Joe Posnanski will be in Kansas City on May 21 for a Rainy Day Books event promoting their new book, "Big Fan: Two Friends, 81,589 miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love."
Duration:00:22:07
Kansas City law professor says the U.S.’s patchwork abortion landscape isn’t working
5/13/2026
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 to let states decide how to manage abortion access. But Yvette Lindgren, a professor of law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, says state bans aren’t resulting in fewer abortions.
Duration:00:23:45
Prolific presidential historian H.W. Brands turns his focus to George Washington
5/12/2026
Historian H.W. Brands has written more than 30 books about American history, highlighting prominent figures ranging from the era of the Revolutionary War to the presidency of Ronald Reagan. He’ll be in Kansas City for an event on Thursday to discuss his new book on George Washington.
Duration:00:23:14
Memories fade, so one Kansas City, Kansas, native is helping others document their life stories
5/12/2026
Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell regrets not interviewing and documenting her mother’s life. The former Kansas City Star journalist is helping others not make the same mistake. She talked with KCUR’s Up To Date about preserving family histories and legacies.
Duration:00:20:24
Kansas City’s Heart Forest is being restored in time to welcome World Cup visitors
5/11/2026
After 30 years of growth, Foundation for Regeneration is restoring the symbolic Heart Forest near Kansas City International Airport, adding an outline, trails and areas for guests to sit and reflect.
Duration:00:14:50
For Kansas City trumpeter Alber, making music is a beautiful ‘curse’
5/10/2026
Alberto Racanati grew up in Italy but moved to Kansas City more than 10 years ago to study trumpet at the UMKC Conservatory. Now, he makes genre-blending music solo as Alber and with his band I Maledetti. They'll perform at Manor Fest this May.
Duration:00:21:23
Food recs: Kansas City’s best steaks and steakhouses
5/9/2026
Cattle don’t roam the West Bottoms anymore, but Kansas City is still full of both old-school and modern restaurants serving up hearty steaks. Here’s where to find the best filet, wagyu, Kansas City strip and more.
Duration:00:44:45
Kauffman Foundation leader who shaped Kansas City civic programs is retiring after 28 years
5/8/2026
Gloria Jackson-Leathers launched the Kansas City Civic Engagement Initiative, which provided after-school programs and funded many museums, helped created the Maker Faire at Union Station and led the development of the KC STEM Alliance.
Duration:00:14:30
Lawrence, Kansas, uncertain how many World Cup visitors will show up after all
5/7/2026
Lawrence will serve as the base camp for Team Algeria during next month’s World Cup. With the Trump administration restricting travel for Algerians, and reports that Kansas City hotel bookings lag far behind tourism projections, organizers are planning for a variety of outcomes.
Duration:00:23:39