The Local ShowRead the article from The Kansas City Star about how producing KCPT's The Local Show means learning how to do even more with less.
The Local Show is designed to highlight artists and entrepreneurs, leaders and overachievers from all walks of life – and in the process, help Kansas Citians discover substantially more about this place we call home.
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Meet the Past
Generation XL
Imagine KC
THE UNINSURED: A Kansas City Survival Guide
Uniquely KC
Weathering the Financial Storm
Kansas City Week in Review
Rare Visions & Roadside Revelations ![]()
Randy, Mike and Don the Camera Guy hit the road in their cramped minivan to document outsider artists, grassroots art environments and offbeat attractions. Join the roadtrip with an interactive tour at the Rare Visions website. RVRR airs Thursdays at 7:30 pm
RuckusThursdays 7:00 pm - Ruckus is a lively roundtable about the big ticket issues that face our community today. Moderator Mike Shanin leads the ensemble of conservatives and liberals as they duke it out over whose view will stand. Watch online.
Check, Please! Kansas City Check, Please! Kansas City, KCPT's new restaurant review program where regular viewers dine and dish on their favorite local eatery airs Thursdays at 8pm.

KCPT recently earned an “A” for its work in classroom education, by being honored with a My Source Education Innovation Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Important message from Kliff Kuehl, KCPT President and CEO
Jim Lehrer visits Kansas City
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