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Steve Kraske

Steve Kraske

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Oct 16, 2026

Blair KirkhoffADVERTISER
0:44
Sportsbeat KC is brought to you by KCUR and the Kansas City Star.
Colin CornelisonNARRATOR
0:57
From KCUR, this is Up to Date with Steve Kraske.
Colin CornelisonNARRATOR
1:01
I'm intern Colin Cornelison.
Colin CornelisonNARRATOR
1:04
The Open Doors Foundation, a fast-growing nonprofit, began offering housing and other services to Kansas City's homeless population last year.
speaker_1ADVERTISER
0:45
That's on the podcast Up From Dust from KCUR.
Hallie JacksonNARRATOR
0:57
From KCUR, this is Up to Date with Steve Kraske.
Hallie JacksonNARRATOR
1:01
I'm producer Hallie Jackson.
Hallie JacksonNARRATOR
1:04
It's about that time.

23 MINS LATER

Matt BeatGUEST
24:15
And we wrap our political identity so closely around us that it can be very painful, actually, to leave that behind.
Matt BeatGUEST
24:22
So I totally understand.
Hallie JacksonNARRATOR
24:25
That was our host, Steve Kraske, speaking with Amber Dickinson, associate professor of political science at Washburn University, and Matt Beat, who makes politics and government videos as Mr.
Hallie JacksonNARRATOR
24:36
Beat on YouTube for more than 1.4 million followers.
Steve KraskeHOST
16:33
You too.
Elizabeth RuizNARRATOR
16:46
That was our host, Steve Kraske, speaking with jazz musician Bobby Watson.
Elizabeth RuizNARRATOR
16:51
Up to Date is a production of KCUR, and this episode was produced by Zach Wilson, with help from me, Elizabeth Ruiz.
Elizabeth RuizNARRATOR
16:58
Thanks for listening.
Nomin UjiyediinHOST
3:54
Josh Merchant is a reporter for The Beacon who covers Jackson County.
Nomin UjiyediinHOST
3:57
They joined KCUR's Steve Kraske to talk about what the county's elected officials actually do and the major issues this election season.
Steve KraskeSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
4:05
Briefly explain, if you would, what the county legislature does, because I'm not sure everybody knows that.
Steve KraskeSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
4:10
What are people really voting on here?

8 MINS LATER

Josh MerchantGUEST
12:10
And so, you know, they're talking about hopefully striking a little bit more of a respectful tone with each other and being more willing to work across party lines and, and just generally with all of their other fellow legislators.
Josh MerchantGUEST
12:22
[gentle music]
Nomin UjiyediinHOST
12:24
That was KCUR's Steve Kraske and Beacon reporter Josh Merchant.
Nomin UjiyediinHOST
12:27
You can read Josh's stories covering Jackson County at kcur.org or thebeaconnews.org. [upbeat music] This is Kansas City Today.
Blair KirkhoffADVERTISER
0:31
Whether you're a season ticket holder, a dedicated tailgater, or an armchair expert, tune in to Sportsbeat KC from KCUR and the Kansas City Star.
Seth GirouseNARRATOR
0:47
From KCUR, this is Up to Date with Steve Kraske.
Seth GirouseNARRATOR
0:51
I'm intern Seth Girouse.
Seth GirouseNARRATOR
0:53
Halloween spirit is creeping in all around the city.

14 MINS LATER

Tarek DovkotaGUEST
14:50
you.
Tarek DovkotaGUEST
14:51
Golf carts are not going to save the day.
Seth GirouseNARRATOR
15:01
That was our host, Steve Kraske, talking with Tarek Tavkota about Halloween personal injury cases.
Seth GirouseNARRATOR
15:06
Up to date is a production of KCUR, and this episode was produced by me, Seth Duraus.
speaker_1NARRATOR
0:45
That's on the podcast Up From Dust from KCUR.
Seth GirouseNARRATOR
0:57
From KCUR, this is Up to Date with Steve Kraske.
Seth GirouseNARRATOR
1:01
I'm intern Seth Girouse.
Seth GirouseNARRATOR
1:03
The UMKC men's soccer team is now the 11th best in the nation.

16 MINS LATER

Ryan PooreGUEST
16:50
And then we finish the season at Omaha.
Ryan PooreGUEST
16:53
And so three important games left, and we're looking forward to see what happens.
Seth GirouseNARRATOR
17:02
That was our host, Steve Kraske, talking with UMKC men's soccer coach Ryan Poore about their historic run.
Seth GirouseNARRATOR
17:10
Up to Date is a production of KCUR, and this episode was produced by me, Seth Geraus.
speaker_1ADVERTISER
0:45
That's on the podcast Up From Dust from KCUR.
Hallie JacksonHOST
0:57
From KCUR, this is Up to Date with Steve Kraske.
Hallie JacksonHOST
1:01
I'm producer Hallie Jackson.
Hallie JacksonHOST
1:04
Are you ready to vote in the midterm elections? KCUR wants to make sure that you feel confident headed to the polls this November.
Hallie JacksonHOST
1:11
It's why we started a new initiative.
Hallie JacksonHOST
1:13
We're calling What's the Deal KC? We've been asking our listeners to send in their questions about the ballot, and today we're going to answer a few of them.
Hallie JacksonHOST
1:23
Our host, Steve Kraske, spoke with me, Hallie Jackson, and audience engagement strategist Zach Perez to talk more about the initiative and what people are asking right now.
Steve KraskeHOST
1:33
Well, Zach, KCUR has launched this new effort.
speaker_1NARRATOR
0:45
That's on the podcast Up From Dust from KCUR.
Zach WilsonNARRATOR
0:57
From KCUR, this is Up to Date with Steve Kraske.
Zach WilsonNARRATOR
1:01
I'm senior producer Zach Wilson.
Zach WilsonNARRATOR
1:03
Kansas City, Kansas voters will decide whether to approve two different sales taxes when they go to the polls next month.

24 MINS LATER

Christal WatsonGUEST
24:43
I have no comment to address the financial concerns.
Christal WatsonGUEST
24:49
dealings between the state and the chiefs at this time okay we have we made a pledge initially and we've stood behind that of course this litigation now that this litigation is going on i don't have any further comments on where that lands
Zach WilsonNARRATOR
25:13
That was Steve Kraske in conversation with the mayor and CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County in Kansas City, Kansas, Christal Watson.
Zach WilsonNARRATOR
25:22
Up to date is a production of KCUR and this podcast was produced by Hallie Jackson with help from me, Zach Wilson.
Blair KirkhoffADVERTISER
0:44
Sportsbeat KC is brought to you by KCUR and the Kansas City Star.
Elizabeth RuizNARRATOR
0:56
From KCUR, this is Up to Date with Steve Kraske.
Elizabeth RuizNARRATOR
1:00
I'm producer Elizabeth Ruiz.
Elizabeth RuizNARRATOR
1:03
On Saturday, seven toddlers with mobility disabilities each received a personalized gift that will help them be a little bit more independent.

16 MINS LATER

Steve KraskeHOST
17:10
Well, good for you.
Steve KraskeHOST
17:11
Congratulations on what you did here.
Elizabeth RuizNARRATOR
17:13
That was Emily Smith, Brie Pusey, and Adriana Johnson speaking with our host, Steve Kraske.
Elizabeth RuizNARRATOR
17:23
Up to Date is a production of KCUR, and this episode was produced by me, Elizabeth Ruiz.
Blair KirkhoffADVERTISER
0:31
Whether you're a season ticket holder, a dedicated tailgater, or an armchair expert, tune in to Sportsbeat KC from KCUR and the Kansas City Star.
Colin CornelisonNARRATOR
0:48
From KCUR, this is Up to Date with Steve Kraske.
Colin CornelisonNARRATOR
0:51
I'm intern Colin Cornelison.
Colin CornelisonNARRATOR
0:54
When Inglewood Theater first opened in 1949, its spacious design, modern amenities, and iconic neon marquee became an instant attraction for moviegoers.

15 MINS LATER

Brent SchondelmeyerGUEST
16:20
Four years, it's on Thursday, October 29th, 7 p.m. And that's shown at the Englewood Arts Center next door because our theater isn't open.
Brent SchondelmeyerGUEST
16:29
And it's a nice Halloween week activity.
Colin CornelisonNARRATOR
16:38
That was our host, Steve Kraske, talking with Friends of Englewood Theatre president, Brent Schondelmeyer.
Colin CornelisonNARRATOR
16:44
Up to Date is a production of KCUR, and this episode was produced by me, Colin Cornelison.

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