Ranked #1
The State of the Union: An editorial point of view
The State of the Union: An editorial point of view
Join The Star's editorial board members Dave Helling, Mary Sanchez, and Toriano Porter for a discussion of the style and... Read more
31 Jan 2018
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31mins
Ranked #2
From tragedy at Schlitterbahn in KC to murder charges
From tragedy at Schlitterbahn in KC to murder charges
The Star's Steve Vockrodt and host Dave Helling discuss the issues surrounding criminal charges filed over the death of ... Read more
28 Mar 2018
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29mins
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Ranked #3
A look at the Kansas governor race after Kobach's victory
A look at the Kansas governor race after Kobach's victory
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach will advance to face Democrat Laura Kelly and independent candidate Greg Orman in ... Read more
15 Aug 2018
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46mins
Ranked #4
'Luxury' hotel dispute raises the stakes in KC mayor's race
'Luxury' hotel dispute raises the stakes in KC mayor's race
Should Kansas City subsidize a $63 million luxury hotel downtown? Reporter Steve Vockrodt and host Dave Helling discuss ... Read more
9 May 2019
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28mins
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The Jackson County mess: A people problem, or something more?
The Jackson County mess: A people problem, or something more?
Mike Hendricks and Steve Vockrodt of the Star join host Dave Helling to talk about recent scandals in Jackson County, an... Read more
25 Apr 2018
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24mins
Ranked #6
Is it getting harder to buy a home in Johnson County?
Is it getting harder to buy a home in Johnson County?
The Star's Lynn Horsely and Dave Helling of the editorial board discuss skyrocketing home prices in parts of Johnson Cou... Read more
21 Feb 2018
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26mins
Ranked #7
A 'blue wave' in Kansas? Plus, the state takes over 21 struggling nursing homes
A 'blue wave' in Kansas? Plus, the state takes over 21 struggling nursing homes
Could a ‘blue wave’ be coming to red Kansas? Reporter Eric Adler drops by to discuss his recent story ahead of the midte... Read more
10 Oct 2018
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46mins
Ranked #8
The investigation into Sen.-elect Josh Hawley — and the latest on KC mayor’s pre-K tax
The investigation into Sen.-elect Josh Hawley — and the latest on KC mayor’s pre-K tax
Missouri GOP is demanding that the attorney leading the Secretary of State’s probe into Attorney General Josh Hawley rec... Read more
13 Dec 2018
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27mins
Ranked #9
The strange case of Carol Dille, and a huge development project passes in Overland Park
The strange case of Carol Dille, and a huge development project passes in Overland Park
Reporter Eric Adler joins Dave Helling and Leah Becerra to discuss the story of Carol Dille, an eccentric neighbor in mi... Read more
4 Dec 2019
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41mins
Ranked #10
Quinton Lucas will be Kansas City's next mayor. Now what?
Quinton Lucas will be Kansas City's next mayor. Now what?
The Star's Allison Kite and Bill Turque join host Dave Helling to discuss Kansas City's election results. How did Quinto... Read more
19 Jun 2019
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25mins
Ranked #11
Gearing up for Aug. 7 primary elections
Gearing up for Aug. 7 primary elections
This is the final week before Kansas and Missouri's primary elections on Aug. 7. Reporters Bryan Lowry and Hunter Woodal... Read more
1 Aug 2018
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55mins
Ranked #12
Let's talk about Missouri politics
Let's talk about Missouri politics
The Kansas City Star's lead political reporter Jason Hancock joins the podcast this week to talk about politics in Misso... Read more
24 Apr 2019
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29mins
Ranked #13
Hawley insider had seat at table in Ashcroft investigation; and an update on KCK's Schlitterbahn
Hawley insider had seat at table in Ashcroft investigation; and an update on KCK's Schlitterbahn
Some legal experts say Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft relied on unsound investigative techniques when he clear... Read more
6 Mar 2019
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36mins
Ranked #14
Shielding LGBTQ people from discrimination; Kansas child welfare system is still troubled
Shielding LGBTQ people from discrimination; Kansas child welfare system is still troubled
Reporter Rick Montgomery stops by to discuss his installment in The Star's Influencers series on LGBTQ people and discri... Read more
26 Sep 2018
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34mins
Ranked #15
Conservative student voices getting louder on college campuses
Conservative student voices getting louder on college campuses
Justice Horn, the student government president at University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Alex Dwyer, a July graduate fr... Read more
1 Dec 2019
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46mins
Ranked #16
We look at a free speech case at UMKC, Sprint's merger plans and KC's downtown hotels
We look at a free speech case at UMKC, Sprint's merger plans and KC's downtown hotels
An anti-transgender speech delivered at the University of Missouri-Kansas City was orchestrated by an outside conservati... Read more
17 Apr 2019
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42mins
Ranked #17
Quinton Lucas gears up to fight violent crime, and Hallmark takes on transformation
Quinton Lucas gears up to fight violent crime, and Hallmark takes on transformation
One of Mayor Quinton Lucas' highest priorities is finding meaningful solutions to the violent crime epidemic that makes ... Read more
8 Jan 2020
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27mins
Ranked #18
For sale? What a Kansas City Royals sale would mean to the city, fans, taxpayers
For sale? What a Kansas City Royals sale would mean to the city, fans, taxpayers
The Kansas City Royals may soon be sold. Will they move downtown? Will they get better players? What's next for the MLB ... Read more
28 Aug 2019
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41mins
Ranked #19
KCI single terminal construction could begin within weeks
KCI single terminal construction could begin within weeks
The City Council has approved a deal for a new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The process to reac... Read more
1 Mar 2019
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29mins
Ranked #20
Inside the investigation of a UMKC softball coach accused of sexually harassing players
Inside the investigation of a UMKC softball coach accused of sexually harassing players
Players on the University of Missouri-Kansas City's softball team and their parents accused an assistant coach of sexual... Read more
13 Feb 2019
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28mins
