Susan B. Wilson

Host of KC Currents

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Susan admits that her “first love” was radio, being an avid listener since childhood.  However, she spent much of her career in mental health, healthcare administration, and sports psychology (Susan holds a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Bloch School of Business at UMKC.)  In the meantime, Wilson satisfied her journalistic cravings by doing public speaking, providing “expert” interviews for local television, and being a guest commentator/contributor to KPRS’s morning drive time show and the teen talk show “Generation Rap.”

Wilson has a passion for people and wide ranging interests in world cultures, sports, the arts, science and politics.  She serves as the Associate Dean at the UMKC School of Medicine. She is also a treating clinician and consultant to the National Football League. A mother of two, in her free time Wilson enjoys gardening, traveling, drawing and live music. Wilson is a member of Kansas City Association of Black Journalists, the American Psychological Association and Delta Sigma Theta, a national public service sorority. 

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KC Currents
3:25 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

Kansas City Sikhs Seek Tolerance, Local Reaction To Joplin Mosque Burning

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Sikh hold vigil in Shawnee Mission Park.

The show for Sunday, August 12 and Monday, August 13:

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KC Currents
4:03 pm
Mon August 6, 2012

Recently Retired KC Fire Chief Smokey Dyer, Ranchers Battle Suffocating Drought

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Smokey Dyer post-retirement at KCUR studios.

The show for Sunday, August 5, and Monday, August 6:

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KC Currents
3:44 pm
Mon August 6, 2012

Former KC Fire Chief Smokey Dyer: His True Opinions & Career Reflections

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Kansas City Fire Chief Smokey Dyer, pre-retirement.

Last week, Kansas City’s Fire Chief Smokey Dyer retired after twelve years at the helm.

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KC Currents
2:24 pm
Mon July 30, 2012

Lee Langston Carries The Soul Music Torch, Breaking Down Google Fiber’s Kansas City Plans

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The show for Sunday, July 29, and Monday, July 30:

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Music
11:55 am
Mon July 30, 2012

Lee Langston Carries The Soul Music Torch

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Kansas City vocal artist Lee Langston has been a fixture on the local music scene for the past several years.  His covers of neosoul music have attracted a faithful audience of young urban professionals. 

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KC Currents
3:06 pm
Mon July 23, 2012

Raytown Runner Goes To The Olympics, Breaking Down The Kansas School Finance Lawsuit

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The show for Sunday, July 22, and Monday, July 23:

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KC Currents
3:47 pm
Mon July 16, 2012

Local Father-Daughter Duo Shines On A National Stage

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Kansas City based father daughter duo Maurice and Shanice Hayes.

Kansas City’s own father-daughter singing duo, Maurice and Shanice Hayes, are competing in NBC’s national talent competition, America’s Got Talent, for a $1 million prize. 

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KC Currents
2:49 pm
Mon July 16, 2012

Local Father-Daughter Duo On The National Stage, Kansas City's Domino Dominance

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Kansas City based father daughter duo Maurice and Shanice Hayes.

The show for July 15, 2012.
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KC Currents
11:42 am
Mon July 16, 2012

African American Women's Health Issues Missing From Magazines

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Jill Scott on the cover of the May 2010 issue of Essence.

Magazines have long been a primary source for entertainment and news. But as KU assistant professor Crystal Lumpkins points out, magazines are also crucial in providing women with tips and awareness on health issues.

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Education
5:21 pm
Mon July 9, 2012

Leadership Change At African-Centered Schools

Credit Laura Ziegler / KCUR
A student in class at the old ACE school in 2010.

There’s been changing of the guard at Kansas City's African-centered schools.  

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KC Currents
11:34 am
Mon July 9, 2012

African Centered Schools, Bike-Share, My Farm Roots

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Outside the old African Centered Education School in 2010.

The show for July 8, 2012. Click "Listen" to hear the entire show; see below for individual stories:

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July 1, 2012
5:08 pm
Mon July 2, 2012

Neighborhood Fireworks Disaster, Nuns Vs. Vatican, Kansas Happy Hours

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The show for July 1, 2012. Click "Listen" to hear the entire show; see below for individual stories:

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KC Currents
10:51 am
Mon June 25, 2012

Balancing Competition And Fun In Youth Sports

More than 52 million young people around the country participate in organized sports, according to the National Council of Youth Sports. 

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June 24, 2012
2:30 pm
Fri June 22, 2012

Winning Isn't Everything, Connecting The Unconnected In KCK

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T-ball player Alex poses for his team portrait before a game at Leawood City Park.

The show for June 24, 2012. Click "Listen" to hear the entire show; see below for individual stories:

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June 17, 2012
12:26 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

Local Pastor Speaks Out On LGBT Issues, Cumbia In KC

Credit Sylvia Maria Gross / KCUR
Area students reading in the classroom.

The show for June 17, 2012. Click "Listen" to hear the entire show; see below for individual stories:

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