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Seg. 1: Gun Deaths Survey | Seg. 2: Musician John McEuen

Segment 1: New poll data suggests Americans don't know much when it comes to gun-related deaths.  

The results of the latest survey by Guns and America asked people about the causes of gun deaths. Their answers show that more Americans believe it be “murders other than mass shootings" than the actual cause – suicide. Two reporters for the project broke down the survey results and what it means for gun policies in this country.

  • Heath Druzin, reporter, Guns & America
  • Lisa Dunn, research editor, Guns & America 


Segment 2, starting at 26:24: Original Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member continues to follow the roots of country music.

John McEuen has worked as a musician for more than five decades now. Known for his ability to play any number of string instruments including banjo and guitar, McEuen was featured in the Ken Burns' documentary"Country Music." He talked about his role in the film, his career and shared the story behind the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's seminal album, "Shall The Circle Be Unbroken?"

John McEuen and The String Wizards perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, at Knuckleheads at 2715 Rochester Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64120. For tickets go to knuckleheadskc.com.

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Steve Kraske is an associate teaching professor of journalism at UMKC, a political columnist for The Kansas City Star and has hosted "Up to Date" since 2002. He worked as the full-time political correspondent for The Star from 1994-2013 covering national, state and local campaigns. He also has covered the statehouses in Topeka and Jefferson City.
Jamie Hobbs hails from Southeastern Missouri, and is a senior at the Missouri School of Journalism. She is also studying Spanish. She specializes in reporting stories on the environment and human rights.