As Christmas break approaches, what's working and what isn't with schools and COVID?
As Christmas break approaches, what's working and what isn't with schools and COVID?
Kansas City-area schools are learning along with the rest of the world how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Will coro... Read more
9 Dec 2020
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34mins
Teenagers abused at Missouri religious reform schools?
Teenagers abused at Missouri religious reform schools?
Star reporters Judy L. Thomas and Laura Bauer have published an ongoing investigation into allegations of abuse at Chris... Read more
12 Nov 2020
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34mins
Republicans had a good election night in Kansas and Missouri
Republicans had a good election night in Kansas and Missouri
The realignment that Democrats had high hopes for didn't materialize this election year. President Donald Trump lost som... Read more
5 Nov 2020
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33mins
How can voters fight their way out of the disinformation fog?
How can voters fight their way out of the disinformation fog?
The world of disinformation — false allegations and made-up facts intended to confuse voters — hasn’t gotten any better ... Read more
28 Oct 2020
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34mins
How are Mike Parson, Barbara Bollier, others positioned? Listen to Deep Background
How are Mike Parson, Barbara Bollier, others positioned? Listen to Deep Background
On today’s Deep Background podcast, reporters Jonathan Shorman and Bryan Lowry join host Dave Helling to talk about the ... Read more
21 Oct 2020
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27mins
Possible good news for KC's COVID recovery and strong JoCo homes for sale
Possible good news for KC's COVID recovery and strong JoCo homes for sale
On today's Deep Background podcast, Kansas City Star reporter Kevin Hardy joins Dave Helling and Derek Donovan to talk a... Read more
13 Oct 2020
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29mins
WyCo Democrats’ Aaron Coleman problem and TIFs in KC
WyCo Democrats’ Aaron Coleman problem and TIFs in KC
Aaron Coleman, a 20-year-old Wyandotte County candidate who won the primary for the Kansas House, is sticking in the rac... Read more
6 Oct 2020
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27mins
Marshall versus Bollier, and RBG’s effect on the election: Listen to Deep Background
Marshall versus Bollier, and RBG’s effect on the election: Listen to Deep Background
There are many pressing political questions as Election Day draws near. In just six weeks, Kansans will send strongly co... Read more
22 Sep 2020
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37mins
Will Kansas City students be able to bridge the digital divide?
Will Kansas City students be able to bridge the digital divide?
The schools are back in session, and distance learning is still with us. The Star's Mara Rose Williams and Kevin Hardy h... Read more
15 Sep 2020
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29mins
Patrick Mahomes, politics and fans in seats at Arrowhead
Patrick Mahomes, politics and fans in seats at Arrowhead
When the Kansas City Chiefs open Arrowhead Stadium to a seriously limited crowd Thursday, all eyes will be on the reigni... Read more
10 Sep 2020
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34mins