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Rising Star: Mi-Ai Parrish

Mia Parrish officially took over as publisher of the Kansas City Star in late June. Nick Haines got a chance to sit down with her this week on The Local Show.

In May, Mark Zieman resigned as publisher of the Kansas City Star as he was plucked to fill a slot in the bigger management structure of the McClatchy newspaper empire.

The question….who would replace him as head of our metro’s largest news operation? Which white grey suited male would they turn to to fill the job of publisher?

Au contraire. The job would go to someone totally different…young, vibrant, hip and for the first time in the Star’s history…a woman.

Mia Parrish officially took over as publisher of the Kansas City Star in late June. Prior coming to Kansas City, she had been publisher of the company’s Idaho Statesman newspaper in Boise.

She previously held reporting and editing posts in newsrooms from Virginia to California including stops at the San Francisco Chronicle, Arizona Republic and the Chicago Sun-Times. Nick Haines got a chance to sit down with her this week on The Local Show.

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The Roasterie – “Check, Please!” Blend

Enjoy a special local blend while supporting KCPT!

A playful and complex blend: bright at the beginning, it quickly unfolds into a velvety smooth body full of ripe fruit and pecans. Closes with a long pleasant liqueur finish with just a hint of lemon peel.

10% of the purchase of this coffee goes to KCPT.

Purchase online at The Roasterie’s web site
Check out pictures and learn more about how the blend was developed

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution: The Science of Rock ‘n’ Roll

We visit Union Station for the world premiere of the new exhibit “The Science of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, which provides a fresh look at the history of rock from the perspective of science and technology.

Union Station has been bringing in a lot of traveling exhibits over the last couple of years. You experienced the doomed ocean liner Titanic this summer, earlier it was the blockbuster Diana exhibit. Then of course we’ve had the Dead Sea Scrolls and who can forget Bodies Revealed? What all of these exhibits have in common though is that they all came from somewhere else, first.

Well Union Station’s latest offering has never been seen anywhere else before. Starting this week, Kansas City’s historic attraction brings you the world premiere of the “Science of Rock ‘n’ Roll” – a fresh look at the history of rock from the perspective of science and technology.

Display in Science of Rock and Roll exhibit featuring a keyboard and various rock and roll memorabilia

Now through May, you’ll be able to see how music has shaped the tools of rock–and how those tools have changed the music. And before you ask if you will just be reading and looking, rest assured that there’s a whole bunch of playing, strumming, and getting in touch with your inner rockstar.

Interactive display in Science of Rock and Roll exhibit with people wearing headphones

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Ruckus

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.

Meet the Ruckettes:

Ruckus host Mike Shanin is a veteran Kansas City broadcaster with extensive experience in both radio and television. Mike has moderated the Ruckus program since its introduction on channel 19 in March 1995. Shanin now also serves as managing editor of the weekly program seen Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 11:30 a.m.

In addition to Ruckus, Mike is a political analyst and commentator, talk show host, and news anchor at Newsradio 980-KMBZ.

A native of St. Joseph, Missouri, Mike was educated at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville and Park University in Parkville where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds degrees in Social Science and Public Administration.

Mike and his wife Joyce live in Kansas City, Kansas. Their feline family includes Miss Piggy, Molly Golightly, and William of Orange Tabby.

Yael Abouhalkah is a columnist for the Kansas City Star and a member of the paper’s editorial board.

Woody Cozad is an attorney and former chairman of the Missouri Republican Party. He now heads his own government relations and lobbying firm. Cozad is no stranger to broadcasting, having hosted a three-hour radio program called “Radio for Grown-Ups” on 1190 KPHN. The program featured his pointed political commentary and quick wit. “Food for Thought with Woody Cozad” commentaries have aired on more than twenty radio stations. Cozad is a quintessential conservative with an impressive record of public service. He has been active in politics and government in Missouri for nearly thirty years. He was appointed to the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri in 1991 and was chairman of the state Republican Party and a member of the Republican National Committee from 1995 to 1999.

Cozad graduated from Westminster College in Missouri with a degree in political science and received his law degree from the University of Missouri. Cozad made his career as a trial attorney with Morrison & Hecker in Kansas City, Missouri. He lives in Platte City.

Gwendolyn Grant, president & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, is a strong advocate for social and economic opportunity for African Americans and other minorities. In her role as the chief executive officer of the Urban League, she provides leadership, oversight and direction for advancing all Urban League programs and its mission.

Gwendolyn has a broad range of experience in all aspects of business administration, marketing, leadership development, workplace diversity, race relations, and in building and strengthening minority enterprises.

Out of the office, Mrs. Grant serves as Vice President of the Kansas City, Missouri School District Buildings Corporation Board of Directors; Arts Council of Kansas City Board of Directors; Institute for Urban Education Advisory Board; Race Equity – Race Relations Scorecard Advisory Group; Race & Ethnicity Collaborative; the Black Education Council; and she is a graduate of the FBI Citizen’s Academy. In addition, Mrs. Grant writes a provocative, socially conscious op-ed column which is published monthly in The Kansas City Call.

Mary O’Halloran created her media and communications business after years in public office, political leadership and community service. Mary served three terms in the Iowa House of Representatives and was apointed by the President to head the Department of Energy Midwest Region. She co-founded the National Women’s Political Caucus, served on the Mainstream Coaliition Board and the Kansas City Human Relations Commission. Mary is a former KMBZ radio talk show host and nationally recognized speaker and commentator. She was a former Catholic nun and teacher.

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RUCKUS & KCWIR Mayoral Election Specials

Originally aired Friday, March 18. Watch episode online.

WHO SHOULD BE MAYOR?
KCPT brings you the latest in the race for Kansas City, MO Mayor in RUCKUS: The Election Edition, Friday March 18 at 7:00 pm. Then at 7:30 pm it’s a Kansas City Week in Review Mayoral Special. Join Nick Haines and the two men who want the job of running the city, Sly James and Mike Burke. See Sly James and Mike Burke in a whole new way as they accept KCPT’s invitation to join two frustrated citizens on a tour of a neglected neighborhood. From a street where 9 of the 13 homes are foreclosed to a notorious illegal dumping side, the candidates get a raw look at a forgotten about part of Kansas City with two citizen guides demanding answers.

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Ruckus – August 25, 2011

TOPIC 1: TEEN-FREE ZONE. The new curfew ordinance took effect last weekend and there were no problems on the Country Club Plaza. In fact, the Plaza may well have been...

TOPIC 1: TEEN-FREE ZONE.
The new curfew ordinance took effect last weekend and there were no problems on the Country Club Plaza. In fact, the Plaza may well have been the safest public place in the area this past Friday and Saturday.

TOPIC 2: ATTACKS ON TAX.
Kansas Citians are taxed in a myriad of ways as an excellent Star editorial explained last weekend. To bring some order out of the chaos, the new mayor has appointed a 16-member panel to review municipal finance and make recommendations.

TOPIC 3: THE MORE THINGS CHANGE…THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME.
A new state report shows the Kansas City, Missouri, school district’s test scores fail to meet most of the state’s criteria. Some fear this will lead to the district’s loss of its provisional accreditation status.

TOPIC 4: KEEP YOUR MONEY!
Kansas Governor Brownback is rejecting a federal grant to help implement part of the new “Obamacare” legislation. Brownback says states need to prepare for fewer resources. Kansas applied for the grant before Brownback was inaugurated.

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Ruckus – August 4, 2011

TOPIC 1: A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCH Writing in the Star, Henry Bloch (H&R Block) calls for a balanced approach to the federal budget and tax policy. Noting that...

TOPIC 1: A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCH
Writing in the Star, Henry Bloch (H&R Block) calls for a balanced approach to the federal budget and tax policy. Noting that he’s a registered Republican, Bloch defends the idea of raising tax rates on the wealthy.

TOPIC 2: A WIDENING GAP
New Pew Center research says the gap in wealth between whites and minorities (namely blacks and Hispanics) continues to widen.

TOPIC 3: EASTWARD HO!!
News accounts indicate that now some businesses are moving into Kansas City, Missouri, from Johnson County. On the “eco-devo” war front, Mayor James says these developments result from changes at City Hall.

TOPIC 4: PROBABLY NOT THE GREATEST GENERATION.
The under 30s, dubbed the “Millenials,” voted in large numbers for President Obama in 2008. New studies show that white members of that generation are now moving toward the GOP.

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Ruckus – December 15, 2011

The future governance of the Kansas City School District and other topics this week.

TOPIC 1: SUPERINTENDENT GRANT?
The future governance of the Kansas City School District remains unclear. Mayor James has offered a plan where he (and future mayors) would serve as head of the district. Another plan features a state-appointed board among whose members would be Gwen. Yael writes that the claim by Gwen and her associates that they are qualified to run the district is “laughable.”

TOPIC 2: NO CHANGE.
The Johnson County Charter Commission has reviewed the governing document and has offered no major changes. One that had been contemplated was a return to partisan elections.

TOPIC 3: SAY GOODBYE TO KCI
It appears inevitable that Kansas City International will undergo major changes over the next decade. Yael is unhappy with the plan and believes many others share his view. KCI was opened in October 1972.

TOPIC 4: HUNTING FOR HUNTSMAN’S APPEAL
Some analysts, including George Will, suggest that Republicans seeking a presidential nominee take a second look at Jon Huntsman. Will says the former Utah governor and Ambassador to China offers the most conservative program.

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Ruckus – December 22, 2011

This week: Sports, taxpayers, and winning... Backing Brownback... Still a school board?... and Democratic Demolition

TOPIC 1: WINNING! WINNING! WINNING!
With the help of some Charlie Sheen video, we’ll talk about the importance of sports franchises justifying taxpayers’ investments by WINNING!!!. This is in the context of the Star editorial about the sports complex on Saturday and the Chiefs’ victory on Sunday.

TOPIC 2: BACKING BROWNBACK.
The Kansas Governor has unveiled a plan to revise school financing. The plan has met with approval by many in Johnson County.

TOPIC 3: STILL A SCHOOL BOARD?
Amid all the talk of a state takeover of the Kansas City School District or the development of a system run by the mayor, it’s a bit surprising to be reminded that there’s a school board election coming in April. In a Star piece about the election, Joe Robertson wrote that this indicates“…there is more life in the maligned institution than many of its critics expected.”

TOPIC 4: DEMOCRATIC DEMOLITION?
Polling continues to show President Obama may have a tough time winning a second term. Because we will have Mr. Glorioso’s expertise available to us, we’ll talk about Obama and how he should conduct his campaign.

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Ruckus – February 16, 2012

Mayor James outlines his reaction to the City Manager's budget plan and calls for a ten-year general obligation bond issue of a billion dollars to deal with infra-structure problems.

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.

TOPIC 1: THE BILLION DOLLAR MAN!
Mayor James outlines his reaction to the City Manager’s budget plan and calls for a ten-year general obligation bond issue of a billion dollars to deal with infra-structure problems.

TOPIC 2: PLAYGROUND OR CULTURAL HUB?
The opening of an art gallery in the West Bottoms area causes some to think this suggests the area will evolve into a “cultural hub.” Meantime, a Star columnist sees the West Bottoms’ future as a sort of “playground” for adults.

TOPIC 3: LINE-ITEM VETO—AGAIN!
Senator McCaskill is introducing legislation (along with both Democrats & Republicans) to give the president line-item veto authority. The legislation is identical a bill already passed by the house.

TOPIC 4: PALIN POWER.
During an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Governor Palin called Mitt Romney a “great candidate,’ but expressed concern that he was not instinctively a conservative. In the video clip we’ll play, she says she’s not convinced he’s reached that point.

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