Tomeka Weatherspoon

Panther Baby: A Life Of Rebellion And Reinvention

Tomeka Weatherspoon, Jabulani Leffall and Matthew Long-Middleton — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:53:48 +0000

*** This is an extended encore presentation of a show originally aired October 1st, 2012 ***

They warned him, “Once you get in, there’s no getting out.”

Journey with us on Monday’s Central Standard for a discussion with former Black Panther Jamal Joseph. We're stepping back in time to the late 1960s and early 1970s, and looking through the eyes of one of the youngest Black Power leaders in New York.

The Distance Between Us

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:08:53 +0000

On Tuesday’s Central Standard author Reyna Grande describes her experience living as in illegal immigrant in the U.S.

Her memoir, The Distance Between Us, is an intimate, graphic narrative about her early years left behind by her parents in Mexico, tumultuous time as a youth in America and journey to becoming a U.S. citizen.

KC Sports Report

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:36:01 +0000

We’re unfolding the newspaper for a look at the latest headlines from the sports section. Did you miss a game this season? ...or all of them?

Well, join us for Monday’s Central Standard. It's a local sports roundup with reporter Greg Echlin. Let's all catch up on the Chiefs, Sporting KC and local college football: the Missouri Tigers, Kansas Jayhawks and K-State.

Plus, what does it mean to be a 'sports town?'

Movie Critics: Fall Flicks

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Russ Simmons — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:29:04 +0000

Join the Movie Critics for a look at new releases in theaters near you, including Looper, ARGO and End of Watch.

This week for Central Standard Friday, we've got host Russ Simmons of KKFI, Fox 4 News, Eric Melin of Lawrence.com and Scene-Stealers.com and John Tibbetts, Associate Professor of Theater and Film at KU.

Transgendered KC

Tomeka Weatherspoon, Jabulani Leffall and Bill Anderson — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:55:09 +0000

Gender identity is central to one's sense of self. So, when an individual undergoes a physical transformation, they alter more than just their appearance. It's an emotional journey that transforms lives.

On Thursday’s Central Standard, we'll be joined by members of our local transgender community.

Learn about a group that's still struggling for visibility, recognition and equality. Plus, find out about the step-by-step process to constructing a new identity.

Lamar Hunt: A Life In Sports

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:52:21 +0000

During the second half of Wednesday’s Central Standard, a look into the legacy of a sports icon... not to mention the founder of the Kansas City Chiefs.

We’ll be talking with Michael MacCambridge, author of the new biography Lamar Hunt: A Life In Sports.

Building A Sustainable Community

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:12:20 +0000

It's a lesson in energy conservation and resource sustainability for anyone and everyone.

First up on Wednesday’s Central Standard, we'll discuss some local efforts to help the environment. Plus, hear some tips and tricks for incorporating green habits into our daily lives.

Atheism in Kansas City

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:05:22 +0000

American Atheists are speaking out louder than ever before.

As a matter of fact, you might've caught the billboard Godless Government Now while driving along the highway. Did you catch yourself wondering "What’s that all about?"

On Tuesday's Central Standard, we’re talking with local supporters of the secular movement, including Sarah Hargreaves, president of the Kansas City Atheist Coalition.

Financial Advice: 10 Commandments of Financial Planning

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:57:12 +0000

Our CASH MONEY CLIQUE is back for this Monday’s Central Standard. They're going to offer 10 (simple) guidelines that might help straighten out your personal finances.

Joining us will be members of the Financial Planning Association of Greater KC, including Ken Eaton of Stepp & Rothwell, Lucas Bucl of KHC Wealth Management and Sandi Weaver of Financial Security Advisors.

Highlight Reel

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Bill Anderson and Charles Ferruzza and Monroe Dodd — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:30:43 +0000

We've got a rare treat for you.

Tune in this week when Food Critics Charles Ferruzza, of The Pitch and Fat City Blog, and Emily Farris, of Feed Me KC, join forces with history host Monroe Dodd to bring you a very special edition of Central Standard Friday.

Drop Dead Healthy

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:13:25 +0000

In recent years A.J. Jacobs has lived by George Washington's rules of conduct, outsourced his entire life of everyday tasks to Indian service representatives, posed as a woman on an online dating site and grown a long beard to adhere to Old Testament doctrine as part of a year of living biblically.

His latest quest: Getting fit.

On Thursday's Central Standard, we'll be joined by author A.J. Jacobs. He's going to tells us about his new book Drop Dead Healthy, where explores the latest cultural obsessions and trends in healthy living. He'll discuss this latest grueling experiments, as he literally strives to be healthy from head-to-toe.

KEI: Refugee To Soccer Superstar

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:37:43 +0000

There were happy days for soccer star Kei Kamara growing up in war-torn West Africa. But then, there were also days that haunt his dreams to this day.

Nature In The City: Falling Into Autumn

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:52:06 +0000

You might've noticed a few tell tale signs of Autumn: the beginnings of fall foliage in the trees, flocks of birds migrating overhead... But one has to wonder, how did all that dry heat this summer affect our natural world as we fall into the Fall season? And how is the lingering drought impacting local wildlife?

On this Wednesday's Central Standard, we take an early Autumn look at Nature in the City with Larry Rizzo, natural history biologist, and Joe Werner, biologist and urban ecologist.

KC History: Kansas Bureau Of Investigation

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Monroe Dodd — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:42:27 +0000

Coming up on Central Standard Friday, a look at some of the most high-profile criminal cases spanning the past 70 years in the state of Kansas.

For this show, we'll get a detailed history of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. History host Monroe Dodd talks with Larry Welch, author of Beyond Cold Blood: The KBI from Ma Barker to BTK.

Economic Roundtable: Post-Keynesian Theory

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:56:05 +0000

Want to satisfy your inner econ geek?

You've come to the right place. On Thursday's Central Standard, we’re having a roundtable talk on all things Post-Keynesian with distinguished UMKC research professors William Black, Randall Wray and Michael Hudson.

Find out why the dynamics of private sector are essential to understanding the economy. Plus, we’ll discuss government transparency and accountability. If you're just little rusty on your economic theory and policy, join us at the table for the perfect refresher course.