Seg. 1: Women In Law Enforcement. Seg. 2: Tensions In Westport

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Segment 1: What is it really like to be a woman in law enforcement?

On this episode, we speak with women from local police departments to hear their perspectives on serving in law enforcement.

  • Sgt. Heather Massey, Liberty Police Department
  • Sgt. Melanie Madonia, Kansas City Police Department
  • Maj. Dawn Layman, Lenexa Police Department


Segment 2, beginning at 37:37: Racial tensions in Westport.

After a former security guard recently ordered a "Trayvon Martini" at a bar, we discuss racial tensions in Westport and what it says about nightlife in Kansas City more broadly.

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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