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The Ethics Professors: Political Scandals, Clothing Consciousness & Federal Fumbles

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:54:46 +0000

Would you pay more for an article of clothing if it meant the person who made it worked in safe factory conditions and earned a fair wage?

The New Domesticity

Suzanne Hogan and Matthew Long-Middleton — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:24:16 +0000

Sales of home canning supplies have risen 35 percent in the past 3 years. Between 2004 and 2008 home birth rates have increased 20 percent with a 94% increase among white women. There is a growing number of 20 and 30 something's who are spending their time knitting, canning food, gardening… raising chickens, bees, and their children using labor intensive do it yourself approaches to complete domestic tasks.

Johnson County Mosque, Class Of 2013, Janelle Monae

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:48:13 +0000

90-Mile View: Dr. Gary Yarbrough

Danie Alexander and Steve Kraske — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Dr. Gary Yarbrough has practiced family medicine in small towns for 30 years. In that time he's met some memorable people.

Parents, Teens & Socializing

Beth Lipoff and Stephen Steigman — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

If your child’s not the type to wear his heart on his sleeve or she often stays quiet in a crowd, he or she might be an introvert.

Getting To Know Midtown's 'Running Superman'

Elana Gordon — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:03:27 +0000

You may have seen him on the Plaza. Or maybe it was near City Hall. Or perhaps at Arrowhead Stadium on game day.

Where ever that may be, Michael Wheeler is certainly hard to miss.

The longtime runner and Kansas City resident wakes up each day and suits up for his long jogs in a rather unusual and flashy outfit: a superman-style cape and t-shirt.

Midtown Superman, Reading The Rock, KC Psychfest

Sylvia Maria Gross, Susan B. Wilson and Alex Smith — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:56:08 +0000

Insight Into The Trials And Joys Of Transgender Relationships

Elana Gordon and Matthew Long-Middleton — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:57:44 +0000

What does it mean to love somebody no matter who they are or who they become?

A common pledge couples make to each other is to be faithful “in sickness and in health until death do us part.” That pledge is put to a major test for couples where one partner changes his or her gender identity.

Una Nowling and Fiona Nowling share their story of getting married and working through the gender identity transition.

And The Most Popular Cat Name In Kansas Is... Kitty

Briana O'Higgins — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:59:17 +0000

Kansans are rather unoriginal when it comes to naming their cats, the most popular name for felines in the state is Kitty.

Missourians are slightly more creative, and prideful. According to a report out Wednesday the most popular name for cats in the Show-Me state is Tiger.

The most popular name for dogs in both states is Bella, which is the most popular dog name in the country. Bella is most likely a Labrador Retriever or Chihuahua.

Cat Tips From The 'Cat Daddy'

Maria Carter and Matthew Long-Middleton — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:50:36 +0000

Let the cat out of the bag.

The cat’s pajamas.

Cat got your tongue?

Curiosity killed the cat.

These are just a few of the saying about cats that show how entrenched they are in our everyday lives. But even as wonderful as cats may be sometimes the relationship between pet and human can be strained.

90 Mile View: Saundra Hayes

Danie Alexander — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:20:59 +0000

When Saundra Hayes returned to her hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, it wasn’t to become a neighborhood advocate.

CofC Allows Gay Marriage, 1910 Gardens, Rapper Gee Watts

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:19:02 +0000

Concealed Carry In Public Buildings, Library Mashes Up Old And New, Leo Beuerman

Sylvia Maria Gross, Susan B. Wilson, Alex Smith and Monica Sandreczki — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:54 +0000

Spring Membership Drive: It's A Wrap!

KCUR — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Our Spring Membership Drive has come to a successful end. We raised more than $330,000!

We want to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who made a donation. You make KCUR possible.

We also want to thank everyone who answered phones, provided food and went on-air.

Without generous support we wouldn't be able to continue bringing you local and national news, music and cultural programming.

The Ethics Professors: College Sports, Parental Responsibility & Citizen Well-being

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:47:36 +0000

How much power is too much when it comes to the hallowed fields of college sports?