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The 41 Files Podcast takes a deeper look every week at the stories and trends in Kansas City, hosted by the staff of KSHB 41 News.
In the final episode of Now Boarding, KSHB 41's Taylor Hemness talks with Susie McKenzie, a 35-year flight attendant with American Airlines.
Back in 2017, she voted against building the new terminal at KCI, because she was concerned that it would mean losing the convenience that she valued so much at the old terminals.
Today, she's a big fan of the terminal. During this conversation, Taylor talks with her about passenger conduct, what a terminal really means to a flight attendant, and the state of airline travel today.
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It's kind of like moving into a new house.
That's how Mike Ward described the process of moving from the old terminals at KCI, to the new terminal in 2023.
Ward is the Assistant Manager of Operations at KCI for Southwest Airlines. In this episode, he describes working conditions at the old terminals, what it was like to practice his team's jobs before the new terminal opened, that crazy all-nighter employees pulled when the terminal switch happened, and the "trashy" lessons he's learned in the first year.
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Were you lucky enough to fly out of Kansas City during the extreme cold weather we experienced in mid-January? Hopefully, that flight took you to someplace much warmer!
But there were multiple days in January that had travelers very concerned about whether or not their flight would go on as scheduled. January presented the first real test for the new terminal at KCI in terms of severe winter weather.
This month, KC Aviation Director Melissa Cooper chats with KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness about exactly how an airport deals with round after round of ice and snow.
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Kansas City got very familiar with a company called Edgemoor during the construction of the new terminal at KCI.
People from all over the KC area attended meetings the company hosted about the terminal's design, and now those people are getting to see which suggestions actually made the cut.
KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness chats with Edgemoor Senior Managing Director Geoff Stricker about how the billion-dollar project compares to others he's done, and what it's like trying to make hundreds of thousands of travelers happy.
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Did you know the original "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss was written in 1957?
Today, the book, the animated films, even the live action film are big parts of the Christmas season for people all over the world.
This year, the official sequel to the book, titled "How the Grinch Lost Christmas," is on store shelves just in time for Christmas.
The author writing for Dr. Seuss is a man named Alastair Heim, and he's lived here in Kansas City for more than 20 years.
Here, you get a special chance to hear his conversation with KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness. They talk about the book, how he got it, his history with Dr. Seuss, and what it's like to write in that trademark style.
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The new terminal at KCI cost more than a billion dollars to build. That's hard for any traveler to put into perspective.
But for the companies chosen to be involved in its construction, that represents man hours, and of course, potentially career-changing money.
In this episode, I spoke to Mary McNamara, the President of Cornell Roofing in Independence. We talked about a job that she calls "transformational" for her company, and all the challenges that come along with it.
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How long does it take you to get to KCI?
My guest this week, Kim Kluge, lives about 12 minutes away. It's a big advantage when you travel a lot for work, like she does.
So what does the new terminal mean for the neighborhoods around KCI, not just right now, but in the future?
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Kansas City International Airport is located within District 1 of the city's council districts, represented by Kevin O'Neill and Nathan Willett.
In this episode, KSHB 41 news anchor Taylor Hemness wanted to get the perspective of what it's like to represent a district that has always included the airport, but now has such a massive potential impact with the construction of the terminal.
Councilman Kevin O'Neill talks history, the chances for future development, and what it's like to have his name on a plaque inside the city's very expensive "front door."
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Kansas City residents know that the years-long process to build a new terminal at KCI had more than its fair share of controversies.
Beyond the question of whether or not the city needed a new single terminal were the opinions on what it should look like, how it would showcase/represent KC, and if it would maintain the convenience of the city's older terminals.
In this episode, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness chats with architects from SOM, the firm tasked with answering those questions in the design of the new terminal.
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How often do you fly, for work or personal reasons?
For many Kansas Citians, air travel is a huge part of their regular lives. So the new single terminal at KCI is almost like your office being moved to a whole new building.
In Episode 4 of Now Boarding, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness chats with Kevin White, who flies about three weeks out of every month, about what he's seen in the new terminal,
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Travelers are still marveling at the shiny new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport.
But is there a difference from the standpoint of the men and women flying the planes in and out of there?
In this episode, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness chats with Delta Airlines pilot Sam White about what HE sees in the new terminal.
After listening to this, you're almost certain to notice things you've never noticed, the next time you take a flight.
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Long before the new terminal at KCI was complete, the NFL Draft was identified as the first big test of its efficiency.
Now that the NFL Draft is over, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness speaks with Kathy Nelson, head of both Visit KC, and the Kansas City Sports Commission, about not only how the terminal performed, but also its overall role in attracting visitors to KC.
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Five KSHB 41 news staffers undertook a deep dive into the BBQ Capital of America’s world-renowned barbecue scene. In the spirit of the NFL Draft coming to Kansas City, here's their 2023 KC BBQ Draft.
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KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness is joined by Kansas City Aviation Department Director Pat Klein.
Klein, who's been in the role for seven years, is set to retire in 2023. He describes the first month of KCI's new single terminal, some of the work it took to get the terminal built, and what the future may hold.
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For this month's Faith in KC, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness speaks with pastors from both congregations about the arrangement, its challenges and how long it may go on.
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Faith in KC returns this month with a guest whose lifelong walk with faith is very different from many people's.
Brother Thomas Sullivan has been a monk at Conception Abbey for decades. During this episode, he discusses his decision to become a monk, and what that journey has been like.
He also describes his relationship with prayer, and why it's not easy for him just because of the life he's chosen.
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This month, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness examined the future of houses of worship post-COVID in a special 360 report.
In conjunction with that report, he reached out to the University of Kansas Religious Studies Department, to talk about its Religion in Kansas Project.
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Faith in KC has featured conversations examining the tenants and belief systems of multiple faith backgrounds represented across Kansas City. In this month’s Faith in KC, KSHB 41 News anchor Taylor Hemness spoke with Jordan McKinney, president of the Kansas City Atheist Coalition.
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, and many members of that community in Kansas City practice Hinduism. In the latest edition of Faith in KC, KSHB 41's Taylor Hemness sat down to speak with Dr. Deb Bhaduri on behalf of the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City.
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As Black History Month comes to a close, KSHB 41 News wanted to highlight some of the systemic issues affecting Black Kansas Citians. In the third part of a three-part podcast mini-series, digital producers Katharine Finnerty and Casey Murray will explore the challenges Black entrepreneurs face and what Kansas City can do to better support them.
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As Black History Month comes to a close, KSHB 41 News wanted to highlight some of the systemic issues affecting Black Kansas Citians. In the second part of a three-part podcast mini-series, digital producers Casey Murray and Katharine Finnerty will explore the topic of redlining, how the discriminatory practice has affected one East Kansas City neighborhood and how that neighborhood is fighting back.
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As Black History Month comes to a close, KSHB 41 News wanted to highlight some of the systemic issues affecting Black Kansas Citians. In the first part of a three-part podcast mini-series, digital producers Katharine Finnerty and Casey Murray will explore the topic of food deserts, places where residents do not have access to affordable and healthy foods, and how one business owner is honoring his grandmother’s legacy through juice.
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For this month's episode of Faith in KC, KSHB 41's Taylor Hemness speaks to Major Kelly Collins, divisional commander for Kansas and Western Missouri. She shares how her faith has been impacted during 35 years of service to the Salvation Army and what working for the Army is like, especially during the holidays.
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KSHB 41 News Today anchor Taylor Hemness continues his series examining the role of faith in the lives of Kansas Citians. In this episode, he spoke with prison Chaplain Matt Mason.
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Journalists are professional eyewitnesses to traumatic events, and that is especially true of 9/11.
KSHB 41 News anchor Cynthia Newsome was getting ready for work at the station and watching the news when she heard about the attacks. She reported on how 9/11 impacted Kansas Citians 20 years ago.
In the final episode of KSHB 41 News’ five-part podcast mini-series about the 20th anniversary of 9/11, digital producers Casey Murray and Katharine Finnerty will explore how the field of journalism has changed, and listeners will hear from Newsome about her experience reporting on 9/11.
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To this day, airport security is one of the most recognizable, direct changes made in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The federal government established the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, which is now responsible for keeping airports safe.
In the fourth episode of KSHB 41 News’ five-part podcast mini-series on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, digital producers Casey Murray and Katharine Finnerty will explore how the Kansas City International Airport was impacted by 9/11, and why people in the metro continue to keep the memory of the attacks alive.
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After 9/11, the country unified to heal from the tragedy, but some were not included in that unity. Some Muslim and Middle-Eastern people living in the U.S. experienced an increased amount of hate crimes and violence against them after 9/11.
Educators are doing what they can to teach their students why such prejudices are wrong, but it’s a challenge when those students weren’t even born when 9/11 happened.
In the third episode of KSHB 41 News’ five-part podcast mini-series about the 20th anniversary of 9/11, digital producers Casey Murray and Katharine Finnerty will hear from Dr. Laeeq Azmat, Platte County High School teacher Zach Keith and more about 9/11’s impact on the Islamic community, as well as how educators are teaching 9/11 to students who didn’t experience the life-changing event firsthand.
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The legacy of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, has grown increasingly complicated following a 20-year war in Afghanistan. That’s taking its toll on service members.
The memory of the war and its withdrawal can be a painful source of conflict for veterans. The attacks were an incentive for many to join the military, but studies show PTSD is worse in veterans now than it’s ever been.
In the second episode of KSHB 41 News’ five part podcast mini-series about the 20th anniversary of 9/11, digital producers Casey Murray and Katharine Finnerty will explore how service people in Kansas City were impacted by the attacks, and how they are impacted now as the U.S. ends its longest war.
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On Sept. 11, 2001, four planes hijacked by al-Qaeda members crashed into the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.
Everyone who was alive will forever remember where they were and what they were doing when they first got the news about the 9/11 attacks.
In the first episode of KSHB 41 News’ five-part podcast mini-series on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, digital producers Katharine Finnerty and Casey Murray will go back to that day. The episode features archived footage from the week of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as firsthand accounts from a retired FBI agent, the family of a victim of 9/11 and a cameraman who was there that day.
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Kansas City Royals General Manager Dayton Moore is very public with his faith, openly sharing his adherence to Christianity, and how it impacts his life. KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness spoke to Moore about how he balances a life of faith, and a career in professional sports.
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Dr. Steve Stites of the University of Kansas Health System is one of the front line faces in KC’s fight against COVID-19. In this edition of Faith in KC, he talks with Taylor Hemness about how he’s used his faith as a guide during the pandemic.
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On July 17, 1981, two skywalks in the Hyatt Regency hotel fell onto partygoers beneath them. The accident resulted in 114 people killed and hundreds others injured. Digital producers Casey Murray and Katharine Finnerty take a look at what happened and how the disaster changed America 40 years later in this two-part miniseries. In part one, we'll take you back to the day of the collapse and hear from a first responder about his experience at the Hyatt as well as a person who lost his mother and step-father in the collapse. Find more information about the collapse on our website, kshb.com/hyatt40.
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On July 17, 1981, two skywalks in the Hyatt Regency hotel fell onto partygoers beneath them. The accident resulted in 114 people killed and hundreds others injured. Digital producers Casey Murray and Katharine Finnerty take a look at what happened and how the disaster changed America 40 years later in this two-part miniseries. In part two, we'll take a closer look at the mistake that caused the collapse, and how fields like emergency medicine and engineering were changed because of it. Find more information about the collapse on our website kshb.com/hyatt40.
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In this episode of Faith in KC, 41 Action News Today anchor Taylor Hemness speaks to Kansas City Lama Matt Rice.
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It's a case just 45 seconds in the making; nearly 45 years later, it remains unsolved. A precious, valuable collection of swords and daggers was stolen from the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum in 1978. In this special episode of 41 Files, host Hailey Godburn talks with investigator Cat Reid about this mystery gone cold.
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41 Action News anchor Taylor Hemness discusses with Pastor Darron Edwards of United Believers Community Church in this edition of Faith in KC.
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41 Action News Anchor Taylor Hemness spoke with Imam Jamal Shakur of Al-Inshirah Islamic Center in Kansas City about the month, and what it means to the Muslim community.
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The jury in the trial of Kylr Yust has recommended the maximum sentences possible for each of the crimes of which they convicted him. Journey for Justice podcast hosts Hailey Godburn and Katelyn Brown, and 41 Action News anchor Cailtlin Knute, explain the nuances of his sentence.
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Kylr Yust has been found guilty in the deaths of Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions. Journey for Justice podcast hosts Katelyn Brown and Hailey Godburn break down the verdict and possible sentencing.
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In the ninth day of his double murder trial, Kylr Yust himself took the witness stand. 41 Action News reporters Andy Alcock and Sarah Plake break down Yust’s testimony and the attorneys’ final words to the jury before deliberation.
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The jury again spent much of the day outside the courtroom during the eighth day of Kylr Yust’s double murder trial in Cass County. 41 Action News reporter Andres Gutierrez explains why jurors heard some testimony, but were not allowed to hear testimony from others in the latest “Journey for Justice: The Trial of Kylr Yust” podcast update.
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The defense was up to bat in Day 7 of Kylr Yust’s double murder trial, and they got off to what seemed to be a rocky start, plagued with no-show witnesses and debate about the relevance or accuracy of witnesses who did show up. 41 Action News reporter joins podcast host Hailey Godburn to break down the short, yet confusing, proceedings.
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Court proceedings took no rest in the murder trial of Kylr Yust, presenting some of the most compelling evidence yet on Saturday.
Day six saw a lot of expert witness testimony to pair with the evidence presented by the prosecution, including photographs of human remains and details of forensic investigation and identification.
The jury also heard from the man who discovered remains, a mushroom hunter who admitted he was trespassing when he stumbled upon a human skull.
The prosecution rested at the end of Saturday, making the way for the defense to begin presenting their case Monday morning.
41 Action News investigative reporter Andy Alcock joined podcast host Katelyn Brown to talk about the hard-to-witness evidence and what the experts had to say.
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The fifth day of Kylr Yust’s murder trial, while more technical in nature, was no less compelling. The majority of Friday’s testimony centered on evidence in the Jessica Runions case. 41 Action News reporter Sarah Plake joins podcast host Hailey Godburn to highlight key points from the day's proceedings.
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Day four in the double murder trial of Kylr Yust provided insight into the details surrounding his relationship with Jessica Runions and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. 41 Action News reporter Andres Gutierrez joins podcast host Hailey Godburn to go over the latest testimony offered in Cass County court.
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The second day of witness testimony in the double murder trial of Kylr Yust was markedly different from the first. While the prosecution and defense blew threw 15 witnesses Tuesday, only four took the stand Wednesday. In this “Journey for Justice” podcast update, hear 41 Action News reporter Sarah Plake detail the compelling testimony from two of Yust’s ex-girlfriends.
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During the second day of Kylr Yust's double murder trial, jurors heard from 15 witnesses. 41 Action News' Caitlin Knute and Andres Gutierrez detail some key points in witness testimonies from family, friends and investigators.
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On day one of Kylr Yust’s double murder trial, the jury was sworn in and the prosecution and defense teams made (very different) opening statements. 41 Action News’ Caitlin Knute and Andy Alcock join podcast hosts Hailey Godburn and Katelyn Brown from the Cass County Justice Center to talk about the day’s proceedings.
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On the final episode of the “Journey for Justice: The Trial of Kylr Yust” mini-series on 41 Files, podcast hosts Katelyn Brown and Hailey Godburn bring in third-party experts to examine Yust’s defense. Clay County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Chris Johnson shares how investigators chase leads in a missing persons case, and 41 Action News anchor Caitlin Knute gives perspective from defense attorney John Picerno. Check this feed again beginning April 5 for daily trial updates.
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The families of Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions were brought together by tragedy. Through the thick and thin of this case, they’ve stuck together. 41 Action News reporters Sarah Plake and Andres Gutierrez join podcast hosts Katelyn Brown and Hailey Godburn to talk about the families’ relationship and their pursuit toward justice for their girls.
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This case spans more than a decade from the time Kara Kopetsky went missing to now, when Kylr Yust is going to trial for her and Jessica Runions’ murders. 41 Action News reporters Sarah Plake, Andres Gutierrez and Andy Alcock join podcast hosts Katelyn Brown and Hailey Godburn to discuss how they’ve each covered developments in this long journey toward resolution.
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Kylr Yust was charged with the murders of Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions. The evidence seems to be mounting, but there are also claims of errors in the investigation. Another issue arises: The witness who turned Kylr in for burning Jessica’s car, his own stepbrother, dies suddenly in jail. Podcast hosts Katelyn Brown and Hailey Godburn are joined by 41 Action News investigator Andy Alcock to discuss the different pieces of evidence in the case and some of the discrepancies in the story.
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It’s 2016 and Jessica Runions goes out to a party. She never comes home. Party-goers tell police they saw her leave with Kylr Yust, the man being questioned for the disappearance of Kara Kopetsky from the same community in 2007. Kylr is eventually taken into custody for burning Jessica’s car, but it’s several months before a mushroom hunter stumbles upon her body. And not far away, a second set of remains if found: those of Kara Kopetsky. Podcast hosts Katelyn Brown and Hailey Godburn take a look at the similarities in the girls’ disappearances and talk to 41 Action News reporter Sarah Plake about what it was like the day the girls were found.
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It’s May 4, 2007, when 17-year-old Kara Kopetsky walks out of Belton High School, never to be seen again. Her mom and step-father, Rhonda and Jim Beckford, have no idea where their daughter has gone, and neither does anyone else. Kara had recently received an order of protection against on-and-off boyfriend Kylr Yust, and her phone records show he may have been the last person to speak with her. Podcast hosts Katelyn Brown and Hailey Godburn break down the details of Kara’s disappearance and different witness statements alleging that Kylr Yust admitted to doing something sinister. This is the first episode of “Journey for Justice: The Trial of Kylr Yust” on 41 Files by 41 Action News.
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This week’s guest on Faith in KC is Reverend Rose Schwab, minister at Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church.
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41 Action News Today anchor Taylor Hemness interviews Father Luis Suarez for this week's Faith in KC.
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In this edition of Faith in KC, 41 Action News Today anchor Taylor Hemness sits down with Bobbi Jo Reed.
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In this episode of Faith in KC, 41 Action News Today Anchor Taylor Hemness interviews Susan Paynter.
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In this episode of Faith in KC, 41 Action News anchor Taylor Hemness spoke to Karen Noel, CEO of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, about the work the chapter does and the role that faith plays in all of it.
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Rev. Adam Hamilton, founder and lead pastor of the Church of the Resurrection, joins 41 Action News anchor Taylor Hemness this week to talk about the concept of the "mega-church," as well as the reasons he sees people coming to faith or religion this year and walking away.
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In the latest Faith in KC, Taylor Hemness speaks with Imam Dr. Abdelhamid Algizawi about the five pillars of Islam and how they've been impacted during the course of the pandemic.
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Christians believe Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ — but that part of the holiday tradition is not always easy to convey to children, who are most often excited about Christmas for entirely different reasons. 41 Action News Today anchor Taylor Hemness talks with OP Church children’s minister Michele Dill about the topic.
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41 Action News Today anchor Taylor Hemness interviewed Rabbi Doug Alpert in this week's Faith in KC.
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As part of his Faith in KC series, 41 Action News Today anchor Taylor Hemness interviewed Mindy Corporon.
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Many people are experiencing anxiety and mental fatigue during the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders. In this episode, 41 Action News Anchors Taylor Hemness and Cynthia Newsome join reporter Jordan Betts to facilitate a conversation about finding balance with experts from a variety of mental health fields.
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Ever wondered what it takes to bring you local stories from the Super Bowl? In this episode, 41 Action News Anchor Taylor Hemness talks to the people you don't see about the weeks of planning needed to bring you in-depth coverage.
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More than a year after her daughter’s death, a local mother is struggling to obtain information from law enforcement about what happened to her youngest child, 26-year-old Noelle Ishkuntana. 41 Action News anchor Taylor Hemness hears the story from reporter Sarah Plake, who’s been following the case closely. This podcast contains a discussion about suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, someone is available. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.
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The Chiefs Kingdom is in full deployment at training camp in St. Joseph. In this week’s 41 Files, host Taylor Hemness talks to reporter McKenzie Nelson about the record turnout from fans and what to expect for fans planning a trip. At the 16:15 mark, Taylor talks about his recent trip to Tyler, Texas, a place he’s spent time and a place where Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes grew up. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s edition of the 41 Files podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporter Andres Gutierrez to talk about a bizarre case in Caldwell County, Missouri where two brothers from Wisconsin who were in the area on business disappeared. At the 15-minute mark, reporter Sarah Plake joined the conversation to talk about an ICE arrest in Kansas City that was broadcast live on Facebook. As a bonus segment at the 29-minute mark, Taylor narrates a technical challenge. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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The National Football League announced Friday morning that Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill did not violate the league’s code of conduct policy, clearing Hill to return to the team. In this week’s 41 Files podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by 4th and 1 Chiefs podcast host Tod Palmer to discuss the news. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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Less than a year after Missouri voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana, state and local officials are in the process of establishing the rules of what the state’s medical marijuana industry will look like. In this week’s edition of the 41 Files podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporter Nick Starling to discuss KCMO’s medical marijuana rules. Later, we play a segment from the 4th and 1 Chiefs podcast as they talk about this week’s news involving Tyreek Hill. Music: Yah Mon by Song Zu. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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As confusion and questions of the Jackson County, Missouri property tax assessment process mount, property owners are left with just days to file their appeal. In this week’s 41 Files, reporter Sarah Plake talks about the latest developments in the property tax saga. Elsewhere in the podcast, host Taylor Hemness and reporter McKenzie Nelson talk about Kansas City’s Women’s World Cup fever and recirculation buttons in cars. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In a special edition of the 41 Files podcast, we recap Tuesday night’s race for Kansas City mayor, which saw Quinton Lucas outlast fellow council member Jolie Justus. Reporters Cat Reid and Steven Dial talk surprises and what’s next for Kansas City. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle. Music: Get Funky by Songzu.
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In the latest 41 Files podcast profile, we sat down with Kala Linck and Zach Elkinton to talk about their podcast, Bar Hoppin' and House Shoppin’, which details Kansas City’s restaurant and bar scene and the couple’s months-long journey to buy a house. Music by Songzu - Clap Your Hands.
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Tens of thousands of Jackson County property owners received notice this month that the value of their property jumped, sometimes by more than double. On this edition of the 41 Files podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporter Steven Dial to recap Schlitterbahn and USDA news. Then, reporter Sarah Plake hops on to detail spikes in property values. Produced by Sam Hartle. Music courtesy PMOL - Sell it.
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As this spring’s flooding enters the summer, citizens and politicians are increasingly turning their focus for changes to the United States Army Corps of Engineers. In this week’s episode of the 41 Files podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporters Cat Reid and Steven Dial to talk about the heat facing the corps and how we got to this point. Produced by Sam Hartle. Music by PMOL's Seeking Answers.
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Residents in Kansas and Missouri saw first-hand the destructive nature of tornadoes that tore through parts of Lawrence, Linwood and Jefferson City the last two weeks. They also saw neighbors helping neighbors. Meteorologist Gerard Jebaily and reporters Ariel Rothfield, Steven Dial and Sarah Plake talk about covering the storms. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s 41 Files podcast, Kansas City Mayoral hopefuls Quinton Lucas and Jolie Justus swing by for an interview ahead of the June 18 general election. Hosted by Taylor Hemness, with reporters Steven Dial and Cat Reid. Produced by Hailey Godburn and Sam Hartle.
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Even with the votes likely in hand, there was still plenty of drama at the Missouri capitol Friday as legislators approved an abortion ban on pregnancies past eight weeks. 41 Action News reporter Steven Dial was in Jefferson City during the vote and provided an update on the drama surrounding the vote. Later, at 13:30, Christa Dubill joined the podcast to give an update on her recent story surrounding young men and addiction. Hosted by Taylor Hemness. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In a special Mother’s Day edition of the 41 Files podcast, we sat down with three moms from the Kansas City area – B.J. Thomas, Jan Marrs and Sylvia Harrell – who have experienced a trauma that has brought them together in hopes to spare other moms the same experience. Host Taylor Hemness and reporter Jordan Betts spoke to the trio as part of Betts’ ongoing coverage of the mom’s efforts to raise awareness and help other families. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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About one in 10 of us deal with some sort of substance abuse. For those that have asked for help, the path to recovery is full of road blocks, setbacks and heartbreak. Despite the hurdles, a human with hope remains. In this week’s edition of the 41 Files podcast, we detail the addiction and recovery journey of Henry Costigan. We’re also joined in the studio by Henry’s mom, Kathy Costigan, and Kevin O’Grady, founder of the Midwest Recovery Center. Hosted by Taylor Hemness and Christa Dubill. Produced by Sam Hartle. (Music: Stephen Green, PMOL 165)
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A recent report by 41 Action News investigator Jessica McMaster detailed the zip codes in Kansas City, Missouri with the highest percentage of children testing positive for lead. In this week’s 41 Files podcast, McMaster joins host Taylor Hemness to discuss her story. They are joined in studio by Amy Roberts, program manager for the Kansas City Health Department’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Program. Produced by Sam Hartle
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In a special Thursday edition of the 41 Files podcast, reporter Ariel Rothfield and 4th and 1 Chiefs podcast host Tod Palmer sit down to discuss the announcement Wednesday by Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe his belief that a crime occurred in his review of a child abuse investigation, but that he didn’t have evidence to charge anyone, including Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.
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Reporters Cat Reid and Charlie Keegan discuss the fire that gutted Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and why the moment resonated even in Kansas City with host Tod Palmer. We also discussed smart-meter shenanigans in Independence and how the Kearney School District handled a recent threat by a student on the latest 41 Files podcast.
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As the mayoral race heats up in Kansas City, Missouri, talk about economic development and tax incentives are expected to heat up, too. 41 Action News reporter Sarah Plake takes a deeper look at the audit that shined light on how much the city has and is spending on downtown parking garages in this week’s 41 Files podcast.
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For this week’s edition of Kansas City Podcast Profiles, we sat down with W. David Keith, host and co-producer of the Taco the Town podcast, to talk about Kansas City’s taco scene. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.
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Kansas City, Missouri, City Council colleagues Jolie Justus and Quinton Lucas outlasted a large field Tuesday night in the primary and will now square off against each other in June to become the city’s next mayor. In this week’s 41 Files, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporters Steven Dial and Cat Reid to recap primary night and discuss what to look for in the coming two months. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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The primary election to be Kansas City, Missouri’s next mayor is set for next Tuesday, April 2. In this week’s 41 Files podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporters Cat Reid and Steven Dial to talk about their recent series, Coffee with the Candidates (www.kshb.com/kcmomayor), in which they sat down with 10 of the 11 candidates to talk about several important issues in front of Kansas City’s voters. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s edition of the 41 Files podcast, hosts Taylor Hemness and Lindsay Shively are joined by Jordan Betts to talk about the struggles residents along the Missouri River are facing as flood waters race south. Then, at the 10:30 mark, the crew switches gears to talk about Kansas City’s star role in the third season of Queer Eye.
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In this week’s edition of the 41 Files podcast, host Lindsay Shively is joined by 41 Action News meteorologist Jeff Penner to talk how this year’s weather pattern is shaping up to be very similar to 1993 - a year that saw record flooding across the Midwest. Later in the podcast, reporter Cat Reid drops by to discuss the KCI single-terminal airport ahead of a March 25 groundbreaking, and how the airport is playing a role in this Spring’s mayoral election. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this edition of 41 Files’ Podcast Profiles, host Lindsay Shively talks with the co-hosts of Kansas City’s Coastless travel podcast about Kansas City’s increasingly important role in travel. Co-hosts Boyce Richardson and Melissa Yeager talk about their love of travel, how they started their podcast and preview their second season of episodes, which starts on Tuesday, March 12. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s edition of the 41 Files Kansas City Podcast, host Taylor Hemness and reporter Sarah Plake talk Kansas City’s battle against potholes following a rough winter. Kansas City, Missouri Public Works Department spokesperson Maggie Green joins the podcast to talk about how the city is dealing with the issue. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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41 Files is launching an occasional series dedicated to highlighting local podcasters. “We’re not going to make anyone a better disc golfer, but we are going to make them a happier disc golfer.” That quote epitomizes the Slappin’ Discs KC podcast, a podcast produced in Kansas City about Kansas City’s disc golf scene.
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In this week’s 41 Files Kansas City podcast, we break down a groundbreaking program within the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department addressing the social services needs of the population officers work with across the city. Host Taylor Hemness is joined by fellow anchor Kevin Holmes and special guest Gina English, KCPD’s social services coordinator, to talk about the program. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s edition of the 41 Files Kansas City Podcast, host Taylor Hemness offers his pre Valentine’s Day thoughts. Later, at 04:30, reporter Tom Dempsey joins the podcast to discuss his exclusive one-on-one interview Monday with Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, in which they talked about her experience, education funding, the prospects for Medicaid expansion and the budget. Then, at 23:30, reporter Steven Dial joins the podcast to talk about efforts underway in Kansas to legalize sports gaming. We end the podcast with Taylor talking about his experience of being pulled over by police at 4 a.m. Produced by Sam Hartle
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In this week’s edition of the 41 Files Kansas City podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporter Cat Reid to talk about Kansas City, Missouri’s recently unveiled bike master plan. Joe Blankenship and Beth Breitenstein from the city’s planning department joined to podcast to talk about the details of the plan. Later, at the 21:47 mark, reporter Charlie Keegan joins the discussion to talk about a new app in Olathe giving drivers a clear path to a green light. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s edition of the 41 Files Kansas City podcast, we’re joined by Bemidji, Minnesota (think Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox) Mayor Rita Albrecht to talk about what it’s like when its -37 degrees outside. Later, we talk with former 41 Action News meteorologist turned NBC Chicago meteorologist Kalee Dionne about conditions in the Windy City. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.
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The Kansas City Chiefs were the story this fall and winter. 41 Files Kansas City podcast host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporter Steven Dial and sports producer Megan Strickland to talk about the season that was. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s episode of The 41 Files, reporter Steven Dial talks with Taylor Hemness and Christa Dubill about Dave Cochran, a homeless man who took time out of his day to help Kansas City Chiefs lineman Jeff Allen out of the snow before Saturday’s Chiefs game. Produced by Sam Hartle
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This week's episode of the 41 Files Kansas City podcast features an interview with reporter Ariel Rothfield, who recently told the story of redemption of Leavenworth, Kansas Mayor Jermaine Wilson. Hosted by Taylor Hemness. Produced by Sam Hartle
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As the federal government shutdown enters a third weekend, the effects are starting to be felt in Kansas City. Reporters Steven Dial and Nick Starling join the podcast to discuss how incoming legislators Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Sharice Davids are approaching the shutdown. Later, we talk about the effects, which touch several portions of Kansas City's economy. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.
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The calendar has officially flipped to 2019, which promises to be a big year for Kansas City. From the Chiefs Super Bowl run, an election for Kansas City Mayor, major development projects and the latest in the efforts to build a new single terminal at KCI, reporter Cat Reid joins host Taylor Hemness in prognosticating the next 12 months. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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News broke Thursday night that the owners of Johnny Kaw’s in Westport are planning to add four more locations in the entertainment district. The announcement prompted groans in social media. Reporter Nick Starling talks about the plan and what it means for the future of the entertainment district. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle
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On Tuesday, the U.S. Surgeon General declared an epidemic as the age of teens vaping gets younger and younger. Reporters McKenzie Nelson and Steven Dial say local school districts are seeing the issue first hand and taking steps to curb use. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s edition of the 41 Files, reporter Nick Starling brings us up to speed on the plan to gut an old church building on the Country Club Plaza and turn it into a multi-story office tower. Then, at 15:00, reporter Steven Dial joins the podcast to brief us on a 3D model and video rendering of the new KCI single terminal project. Hosted by Taylor Hemness. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In a Friday edition of the 41 Files podcast, anchor Taylor Hemness talks with Visit KC’s Derek Klaus about the new app called “KC BBQ Experience.” Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s 41 Files podcast, the crew talks about the release of video that led to the release of former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. Former FBI Special Agent in Charge turned security consultant Michael Tabman joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing investigation. Then, Janee Henderson, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas City, joins the podcast to discuss how the incident fits into the broader discussion about counseling and mental health. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle and Steven Dial.
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It’s holiday shipping season, which also means it’s open season for porch pirates scooping packages from the front porch. A new service called BoxLock aims to prevent that. 41 Action News anchor Taylor Hemness talks about the service and if it’s really the best option. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s 41 Files: Sheila Styron from The Whole Person talks about challenges when the city, businesses and residents fail to clean snowy sidewalks. Then, at 14:30, reporter Cat Reid joins the podcast to talk the latest on the KCI single terminal project. Hosted by Taylor Hemness. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week's 41 Files, we sit down with Christa Dubill and Melissa Greenstein. Together, they helped to share the story of Rosalynn McGinnis, a woman kidnapped at 12, physically and sexually abused in Mexico for 19 years, who gave birth to nine children and was only recently able to escape back to the United States. The podcast starts with the story as it aired. At the 06:50 mark, Christa and Melissa talk about the story with digital producer Sam Hartle.
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Less than a week after Missouri voters resoundingly passed medical marijuana, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker says her office would stop prosecuting most marijuana offenses. In this week's 41 Files, Sarah Plake joins Taylor Hemness to talk about what that means. Then, at 09:03, 4th and 1 Chiefs podcast host Tod Palmer discusses the Chiefs game moved from Mexico City to Los Angeles. Finally, at 21:27, Cat Reid talks about the KCMO Health Department's decision to enforce permit laws for free hot soup picnics. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In a special Friday edition of the 41 Files podcast, Taylor Hemness and Steven Dial talk medical marijuana in Missouri with New Approach Missouri spokesman Jack Cardetti. Then, at 14:00, Taylor and producer Sam Hartle talk about Proposition D, Missouri’s ballot question to increase the gas tax, with SaferMO spokesman Scott Charton.
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In this week’s episode of 41 Files: Dia Wall and Tom Dempsey kick things off dissecting the election night watch parties in the battle for U.S. Senate in Missouri between Claire McCaskill and Josh Hawley. Then, at 16:00, Steven Dial and Sarah Plake share their insight in the battle for U.S. Representatives in the Kansas 3rd District between Sharice Davids and Kevin Yoder. Later, at 31:20, Cat Reid joins the podcast to discuss the Kansas Governor’s race between Kris Kobach and Laura Kelly. Hosted by Taylor Hemness and Lindsay Shively. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s Halloween Edition of the 41 Files Podcast: Reporter Cat Reid starts by breaking down an increase in the cost to build the new KCI terminal and how the airlines are on board. At 14:00, reporter Ariel Rothfield talks about her experience covering a vigil in Overland Park remembering the victims of the shooting in Pittsburgh. At 21:20, reporters Steven Dial and Sarah Plake talk the only debate between Kevin Yoder and Sharice Davids. Hosted by Taylor Hemness. Produced by Sam Hartle.
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In this week’s episode of 41 Files: At the 01:52 mark, reporter Cat Reid talks about her exclusive interview with Kansas City councilman and mayoral candidate Quinton Lucas following his arrest in Lawrence. At 09:07, anchor Lindsay Shively talks about her recent reporting that Hyperloop is one-step closer to coming to Missouri. At 19:03, reporter Charlie Keegan talks about new offerings along the Katy Trail and the Rock Island Corridor. Finally, at the 29:16 mark, anchor/host Taylor Hemness talks a follow-up to his reporting on the 50th anniversary of a bombing and bank robbery in Overland Park. Produced by Hailey Godburn.
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This week’s podcast features a discussion of the dangers of covering a breaking news scene where police are looking for a suspect wanted for firing shots at a busy Plaza restaurant during lunch hour. At the 01:50 mark, Steven Dial, Jordan Betts and Tyler Navas talk about getting the story but also staying out of harm’s way. Later, we switch to politics. At the 21:00 mark, Steven is joined by reporters Dia Wall and Tom Dempsey to talk about the Claire McCaskill vs Josh Hawley race. Finally, at the 32:15 mark, the group talks about the Kevin Yoder vs Sharice Davids race. Hosted and produced by Sam Hartle
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In this week's episode of 41 Files, we talk breaking news in the race for Kansas third congressional district between Sharice Davids and Kevin Yoder. Then, at the 06:30 mark, reporter Steven Dial and Lindsay Shively talk about Steven's interviews with Kansas gubernatorial candidates Laura Kelly, Greg Orman and Kris Kobach. Produced by Sam Hartle
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In this week’s 41 Files Podcast, Taylor Hemness is joined by reporters Cat Reid and Steven Dial. At 03:00, the group talks about the sudden announcement Tuesday from Jason Kander that he’s stepping aside from running for Kansas City mayor to focus on his mental health. Then, at 11:40, Steven and Taylor talk about our candid conversations with 3rd congressional district candidates Sharice Davids (D) and Rep. Kevin Yoder (R). Produced by Sam Hartle.
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