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Have you heard Steve Kraske's 5 Questions on Up To Date yet? Who should he ask next? Thanks Lindsey Rood-Clifford of Starlight for playing along! ❔❔❔❔❔

Are you ready to get funky? Next Sunday, Dec. 15, KCUR's Fish Fry host Chuck Haddix and the Funky Butt Brass Band are bringing the shakin' groovin' fun to Knuckleheads Saloon- Frank Hicks and tickets are going *fast*. Snag yours now and get ready to dance! https://lnkd.in/g4xwcGAu

Applications are now OPEN for the 2025 Generation Listen Leadership Council! https://lnkd.in/gNZiTQy8 #GenListen is a group of young (or young at heart!) public radio fans who enjoy exploring Kansas City and all that it has to offer. They host regular social events like trivia, podcast parties, concerts, happy hours, political debates and more — all with the goal of helping connect you to like-minded people. #GenerationListen #publicradiofans #WeHeartKCUR #KCUR #NPR Applications close Dec. 13 so don't delay!

After #Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 in November, Planned Parenthood attorneys want to overturn a number of laws that regulate abortion services and providers. A court decision on the lawsuit could come soon. What may result? Noah Taborda has the story: https://lnkd.in/gydpK8kn

With no fanfare, Sandra Hemme, the Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison for a murder she did not commit, is finally free of the legal system. “Sandra Hemme is hereby permanently and unconditionally discharged from custody,” the judge wrote. It means, for the first time since she was 21, Hemme is totally free. Lisa Rodriguez shares the story: https://lnkd.in/gCKQgFxm

With the death of Roger Golubski, the federal case against him has been dropped. What does that mean? And what happens next? The answers to these and many other questions remain to be investigated on season two of the Overlooked podcast. Episode 2 is available now: https://lnkd.in/gVTBxd6x.

It's #GivingTuesday and today, we hope you'll consider heading over to our sister station, Classical KC to support this free service. Classical KC is member-supported, meaning that every person who donates becomes a part of a community, providing the very best of classical music from #KansasCity and around the world. AND, if you give #today, your gift will be *matched* -- if you're a new donor, we'll even *double the match*! -- thanks to the generosity of the Richard J. Stern Foundation and a group of local supporters. Help keep the music playing this Giving Tuesday -- you'll be giving a gift to all who listen! https://lnkd.in/dQVpYmSC

We are continuing to follow the developments around Roger Golubski’s death and its aftermath. Tune in to NPR’s All Things Considered this afternoon to hear from Peggy Lowe and read our coverage now: https://lnkd.in/g632NBwv. We will provide more updates as they are available/confirmed by authorities. #golubski #allthingsconsidered #breakingnews #investigativereporting #midwestnewsroom #KCURStudios

Thanks to the Kansas Reflector for this great feature on our Peggy Lowe and the #Overlooked podcast! Catch up on Season 1 and buckle in as Season 2 is underway. It's going to get even more interesting... https://lnkd.in/gz7bq4zd #golubski #podcast #KCURStudios #MidwestNewsroom #trial #LamonteMcIntyre #investigativereporting

Just announced! KCUR's Generation Listen has a block of *reserved* seats for The Moth StorySLAM on Dec. 12. These VIP seats are $15 with no fees or taxes like the GA seats. Bonus: you'll get to hang with the Gen Listen crew at the event. Only 10 tickets remain so don't wait! 🦋 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gessq_wt