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Seg. 1: Gambling Addiction. Seg. 2: Danielle Nicole

Segment 1: The dark side of gambling.

Gambling often conjures up images of casinos, slot machines, and sports betting. But as our guests point out, gambling isn't all fun and games — it can also turn into addiction. One that can have an even greater impact on communities of color.

  • Holly Edgell, editor for Sharing America, St. Louis Public Radio
  • Kevin Bost, former gabbling addict
  • Timothy Fong, professor of addiction psychiatry and co-director, UCLA Gambling Studies Program


Segment 2, (beginning at 36:43): A local blues artist is up for her first Grammy.

In December, Kansas City-based artist Danielle Nicole found out she was nominated for a Grammy for Contemporary Blues Album for her second solo project, "Cry No More." We talk to Danielle on her way to the awards show in Los Angeles, where she'll find out if she's won her first Grammy on Sunday night. 

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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.
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.