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Seg. 1: How To Run | Seg. 2: KC Floods (R) | Seg. 3: Levees Update

Segment 1: How to run.

It's finally spring and that means sunshine, flowers and people jogging outside. We visit with a local coach to find out how to get "in the zone" about running.


Segment 2, beginning at 12:40: How floods shaped Kansas City.

The several waterways that weave through Kansas City make a big impact on shaping The Metro. Especially after heavy rains. On this episode, we learn how flooding shaped our city.

  • Monroe Dodd, historian


Segment 3, beginning at 32:06: An update on levees and flood protection.

This past week, much of the Midwest has been devastated by severe flooding. In this conversation, we get an update on flood protection for our region.

  • Karin Jacoby, attorney with Husch Blackwell and registered engineer in waterway management

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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.
Suzanne Hogan graduated from the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico, with a degrees in Political Science and Documentary Studies. Her interests include Latin American politics, immigration and storytelling in a variety of mediums including photography, film/video and writing.
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