Kathleen Pointer

DVD Gurus: The Anti-Hero

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Kathleen Pointer — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:23:47 +0000

Lots of movies have a hero … that flawless person who always saves the day, and for the right reasons … but what about the anti-hero? The tarnished and flawed characters who emerge heroic in spite of themselves.

The Weekend To-Do List

Kathleen Pointer, Brian McTavish and Steve Kraske — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:40:00 +0000

Looking for something to do this weekend? Up to Date's Brian McTavish offers up a few options in his Weekend To-Do List for May 4-May 6, 2012.

Blogger Jen: Disliking People And Telling You About It

Kathleen Pointer and Steve Kraske — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Remember how your mom taught you…if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all? For one Johnson County mother of two, she might have to follow up with another favorite: “do as I say, not as I do."

The American Judicial System: Is It Abusing Potential Jurors?

Kathleen Pointer and Steve Kraske — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:43:41 +0000

Yes, according to Melanie Wilson, KU School of Law professor and associate dean. And, she adds, it's so invasive and privacy invading that many jurors are tempted to lie during the selection process.

The Weekend To-Do List

Kathleen Pointer, Brian McTavish and Steve Kraske — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Looking for something to do this weekend? Up to Date's Brian McTavish offers up a few options in his Weekend To-Do List for April 27-29, 2012.

The Presidents Club

Kathleen Pointer and Steve Kraske — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:00:00 +0000

With only 44 members since the 1700s, it’s arguably the world’s most exclusive fraternity. They are bound forever by a shared experience and yet are rivals for history’s favor. We’re talking, of course, about the U.S. Presidency.

Donald Johanson: What Lucy Says About Us

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Kathleen Pointer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:55:20 +0000

He certainly shook up our family tree that day in 1974. The human family tree that is.

Racing Through The Night

Kathleen Pointer and Steve Kraske — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:01:51 +0000

On the night the Titanic sank, its nearly identical sister ship, the Olympic was 500 miles away. When the crew received the message that a disaster was unfolding, the captain propelled the Olympic at full speed toward the Titanic in a bid to help.

Warm Weather & Your Pet, & A PET Scanner For Your...Pet.

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Kathleen Pointer — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:30:32 +0000

An uncharacteristically mild winter has led to an unusually warm spring. You probably packed up your winter coat early and started wearing sandals sometime last month.

Urbanized

Steve Kraske, Stephen Steigman and Kathleen Pointer — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:53:08 +0000

Over half the world’s population now lives in an urban area, and 75 percent will call a city home by 2050. But while some cities are growing, others are shrinking. The challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, civic engagement, economic development, and environmental policy are quickly becoming universal concerns.

So, who is allowed to shape these urban spaces, and how do they do it?

The Book Doctors

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Kathleen Pointer — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Looking for something to liven up your bookshelf? Friday on Up to Date, the Book Doctors tell us about some worthwhile reads.

The Weekend To-Do List

Brian McTavish, Steve Kraske and Kathleen Pointer — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:45:00 +0000

Looking for something to do this weekend? Up to Date's Brian McTavish offers up a few options in his Weekend To-Do List for April 6-8, 2012.

Thomas Hart Benton: A Life

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske, Danie Alexander and Kathleen Pointer — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:37:39 +0000

If you’ve visited the Missouri State Capitol building you probably saw his work. If you’ve spent time in midtown, you might have driven by his house. If you’ve ever been a student at our art institute, you’ve studied in a place where he taught...until he lost the job.

Today Justin Wolff, an assistant professor of art history at the University of Maine, talks about a Missouri native son: renowned painter Thomas Hart Benton.

The (Quiet) Power Of Introverts

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Kathleen Pointer — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:09:26 +0000

They are the third of the population who prefer to listen instead of speak, read instead of party, work alone instead of in a group.

Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played & Games Are Won

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske, Kathleen Pointer and Danie Alexander — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:51:07 +0000

The final dance of this year’s college basketball season is tonight. Fans everywhere are counting on their team to pull off the big win in New Orleans.

But will the best team win? Monday on Up to Date: a conversation about the hidden forces that shape how basketball, baseball, football and hockey games are played, won and lost.