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Seg. 1: First Time Voters. Seg. 2: Alleys Of Kansas City

Segment 1: New voters are projected to make a huge impact on the upcoming midterm elections. First time voters are less likely to affiliate with a political party, which makes them an attractive demographic for politicians from either side of the aisle. We find out how this offset of voters can impact the upcoming midterm election and what issues new voters are interested in. 

  • Beth Vonnahme, professor, Department of Political Science at UMKC


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Segment 2, beginning at 20:50: Can the spaces in-between Kansas City buildings be more than just alleyways? 

Residents and tourists alike often marvel at the architecture of individual buildings. But some people are fascinated by the gaps between buildings. On the episode, we find out how alleys in the Metro are tranforming into spaces of creativity and connectivity.

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Gina’s background combines print and broadcast journalism, live event hosting and production, creative nonfiction writing and involvement in the arts. Early in her career, she followed a cultural beat for The Pitch, where she served as an editor and art writer in the early 2000s.
Suzanne Hogan graduated from the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico, with a degrees in Political Science and Documentary Studies. Her interests include Latin American politics, immigration and storytelling in a variety of mediums including photography, film/video and writing.
Coy began his radio career in 2016, after a close friend suggested that he should take an internship with KCUR over a similar offer from a local TV station. His pal's sage reasoning? Because Coy has "a voice for radio. And a face to match.” A producer, announcer, and all-around audiophile, Coy's favorite talk shows and news stories are the ones that explore the rich culture of Kansas City, the town he was raised in. Coy is also a fan of digital painting due to a deep-rooted aversion for paint stains. He lives on Kansas City's east side and knows how to properly pronounce "Sni-A-Bar" a feat few Kansas Citians can boast.