Cody Boston

Multimedia Producer/Director/Editor

Multimedia producer for Kansas City PBS and the producer of "Flatland in Focus".

Stories by Cody Boston

Flatland reporters, producers and host Mary Sanchez, Vicky-Diaz Camacho, D. Rashaan Gilmore, Cody Boston, Catherine Hoffman and Cami Koons on the set at Kansas City PBS.

Flatland on Kansas City PBS: A Year in Review

By Cami Koons, Mary Sanchez, Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Catherine Hoffman, Cody Boston | December 15, 2022

Flatland's Emmy-winning reporting team looks back on some of the biggest issues over the past year, and how they may unfold in 2023.

Local climate activist Laela Zaidi gives a speech at a Sunrise Movement KC rally.

Gen Z Activists Confront an Age of Anxiety

By Catherine Hoffman, Cody Boston | October 20, 2022

Rather than simply stewing in an age of anxiety, though, many members of Gen Z are embracing activism to express their dissatisfaction with the state of the world. 

man with hat and glasses holds up papers.

Missouri Ponders the Power of the People

By Cami Koons, Cody Boston | September 15, 2022

Missourians are able to directly effect change on the state by the ballot initiative process.

Donte Westmoreland on a balcony overlooking downtown Kansas City.

Marijuana Supporters Spar Over Details Ahead of Missouri Legalization Vote

By Cami Koons, Cody Boston | August 25, 2022

Recreational marijuana is on the November ballot in Missouri. But division among proponents could threaten passage.

Pro-choice rally at Mill Creek Park.

Abortion in Spotlight on August Ballot in Kansas

By Mary Sanchez, Cody Boston | July 21, 2022

The national abortion spotlight turns to Kansas on Aug. 2, when voters decide whether the state's constitution should protect women's access to abortion. Go inside the campaign.

Person with rainbow fan

In Kansas City, LGBTQ+ Support Systems Are Emerging Slowly

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Cody Boston, Catherine Hoffman | June 23, 2022

Kansas City has made progress in terms of making itself a more welcoming place for the LGBTQ community. But progress has been painfully slow, and may be at risk.

Man in a hat and glasses stands in front of rural l

Price of Progress: Grain Belt Express Pits Public Benefit and Private Property Rights in Race Against Climate Change

By Cami Koons, Cody Boston | April 21, 2022

The Grain Belt Express, an 800-mile transmission line that would connect renewable wind energy in Kansas with customers in several states to the east, is facing opposition from landowners in its path.

The Post-Pandemic Health Care (Staffing) Crisis

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Catherine Hoffman, Cody Boston | March 17, 2022

KC health care workers tell all about the toll recurring COVID-19 surges took on them. And what they need.

Lauren Billinger, a South Patrol officer with the Kansas City Police Department, responding to a call for service.

Use of the Force: KC Debates Police Department Staffing

By Mary Sanchez, Cody Boston | February 17, 2022

Kansas City is grappling with how to allocate resources for its police department this budget season. Much of the debate turns on how many police officers are needed, and how they should be deployed.

Natural gas meter.

Many Feel the Chill of Mounting Utility Bills

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Cody Boston, Catherine Hoffman | January 20, 2022

Kansas Citians struggling to make ends meet face utility debt, especially if they live in poorly weatherized homes. What support is out there?