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Seg. 1: Remembering Aretha Franklin. Seg. 2: Dog People And Kansas City

KCUR's Melody Rowell snaps a photo of her dog, Polly, at the dog park at Swope Park.
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KCUR's Melody Rowell snaps a photo of her dog, Polly, at the dog park at Swope Park.

Segment 1: The Queen of Soul passed away last week. We pause to remember her legacy. Aretha Franklin had musical connections in Kansas City. On this episode, we learn about that history and listen to a few of her most iconic songs.

Segment 2, beginning at 11:57: Dog owners have needs. Can Kansas City meet them?

The modern life of a dog owner presents unique challenges. We discuss what life as a dog owner is like in Kansas City and how local businesses are responding to their needs.

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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.
Melody Rowell