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Election 2024

Nick’s Picks | Biden Fallout, Summer Olympics and Olivia Rodrigo

By | July 22, 2024 | 0
"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign has sent shockwaves through the political system. Here are nine stories to track this week.

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‘False Certitude’ Defines Our Religion, and Our Politics

By | July 21, 2024 | 0
The flag of the United States is set against a sunset.

Institutional religion has set a pattern for the sad reality of political divisions among our citizens — encouraging a false certitude about what we believe.

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Public Safety Debate Shapes Jackson County Prosecutor Race 

By | July 18, 2024 | 0
A man, back turned, faces a panel of three people. One woman is standing, and a man and a woman are seated. A large screen behind them.

Concern about public safety makes the Jackson County prosecutor race one of the most consequential on the upcoming August primary ballot. Meet the candidates.

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Missouri Amendment 1: Child Care on August Primary Ballot

By | July 15, 2024 | 0
Founder Myron McCant looks through a window at the children served at KD Academy child care.

Amendment 1 on the upcoming Missouri primary ballot would help clear the way for child care businesses to be exempt from property taxes.

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Nick’s Picks | Election Season and Weather Heat Up

By | July 15, 2024 | 0
"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

The Republican National Convention begins today in Milwaukee, less than 48 hours after a gunman tried to assassinate the party’s expected nominee Donald Trump.

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