Segment 1: "No one is immune" to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, said Mayor Carson Ross.
The spread of the new coronavirus has already delayed local elections in Blue Springs, Missouri, but the full extent of the damage is yet to be known. It will undoubtedly include hits to public health, residents' wallets, tax revenue and more, says the suburb's mayor.
- Carson Ross, mayor of Blue Springs, Missouri
Segment 2, beginning at 15:00: Decisive action now is required to protect the economy.
In times of crisis, Kansas City's Federal Reserve Bank president said the role of her institution is to aggressively protect the health of the economy, which means taking precautions at levels local through global. Unwinding those measures can be worked out post-pandemic.
- Esther George, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Segment 3, beginning at 28:25: Mayor Quinton Lucas takes listener questions.
Kansas City's mayor isn't just learning lessons for fighting the COVID-19 outbreak from New York City, he's also looking to New Orleans, Detroit and others — sometimes for tips on what not to do. Today, he fielded wide-ranging questions from KCUR listeners.
KCUR wants to hear stories of what’s helping you get through these tough times.
We want to hear what’s helping you get through these tough times. Whether it’s a random act of kindness or a personal ritual, let us know. Leave a voicemail at 816-398-8207 with your brief story, name, and where you live. You can also email a voice memo to KCUR producer Mackenzie Martin at mackenzie@kcur.org.
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