Seg. 1: Gun Ownership & Political Participation. Seg. 2: Joyce J. Scott

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Segment 1: Recent study by KU finds gun owners are more politically active.

In the past few decades, American gun owners have become increasingly more involved in politics than non-gun owners. On this episode, we discuss the cultural shift in gun ownership and how that change influences the political climate.

  • Bren Brown, president and owner, Frontier Justice
  • Chris Haxel, reporter, KCUR 89.3
  • Don Haider-Markel, professor and chair, University of Kansas - Department of Political Science


Segment 2, beginning at 33:54: Artist Joyce J. Scott shares the story behind 'Araminta.'

Open Spaces artist Joyce J. Scott shares how Kansas City's Union Station became a home for her 10-foot tall sculpture of Harriet Tubman.

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Brian Ellison is substitute host of Central Standard and Up To Date and has served in a variety of roles at KCUR since 2008. He has been acting producer and associate producer of Up To Date and was acting producer of The Walt Bodine Show. A member of the Religion Newswriters Association, he also contributes occasionally to KCUR news coverage. Even before joining the KCUR staff, he was a producer and frequent guest on Up To Date's "Religion Roundtable," as well as a committed listener and volunteer.
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.