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Inequality Reshapes Families, KC's Sandlot History, And State Senator Faces Likely Expulsion

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The definition of an American family is no longer a man and his wife, living in suburbia with their 2.3 kids. Today, we learn about some of the economicforces reshaping families. Then, we explore the history of sandlot baseball in Kansas City, and find out how communities are trying to revive the tradition. Later, we discuss the controversy over Democratic Missouri Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, of University City, who hoped in a recent Facebook comment for Pres. Donald Trump's assassination.

June Carbone discusses her book 'Marriage Markets: How Inequality is Remaking the American Family' at the Kansas City Public Library's Central Library at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23. For more information, visit KCLibrary.org.

The Flatland documentary 'Call of the Sandlot' airs on KCPT at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 24. Visit FlatlandKC.org for more information.

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.