© 2024 University of Missouri - KBIA
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Seg. 1: Rep. Sharice Davids | Seg. 2: Coronavirus & Communication | Seg. 3: Art & Social Distancing

Friends and neighbors in Westwood, Kansas, gather while maintaining social distance.
Courtesy of Kady McMaster
Friends and neighbors in Westwood, Kansas, gather while maintaining social distance.

Segment 1: "I'm going to continue to work really hard, I'm just going to do it from home," said U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids.

Despite deciding to self-quarantine after potential exposure to the novel coronavirus, Kansas' U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids said she's still working to ensure any stimulus package out of the Capitol prioritizes people who need it most. She also emphasized the importance of practicing social distancing, listening to public health officials and taking the coronavirus situation seriously.


Segment 2, beginning at 15:13: How to practice social distancing without social isolation

To stem the spread of coronavirus, people have been told to physically distance themselves. It means  friends and neighbors have had to get creative about connecting with others while heeding the recommended six-foot distance.


Segment 3, beginning at 33:08: The arts community is being hit especially hard by social distancing.

Most arts organizations in town have canceled performances — some have completely shut down. That's hitting everyone's revenue streams pretty hard, including independent artists who rely on crowds or personal contact to make their money. Many are now rethinking the way they bring art to the community.

Copyright 2021 KCUR 89.3. To see more, visit KCUR 89.3.

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.
Mackenzie Martin
Mackenzie Martin came to KCUR after three years as a reporter and Morning Edition Host at WXPR Public Radio in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Chelsea Engstrom