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Seg.1: Mass Casualty & Hospitals | Seg. 2: Influence Of Music

Segment 1: Trauma centers in Kansas City are hopeful their preparation for a mass shooting will never play out.

Mass casualties strike with no warning, inevitably creating chaos, but hospitals are training for that exact situation. "The regional preparation that occurs in Kansas City is outstanding," says trauma surgeon Dr. Robert Winfield. Learn how trauma centers are preparing for the possibilty of a mass shooting.


Segment 2, beginning at 22:38: Music has a physiological force not found in other art forms.

Music comes from unexpected places, and its orgins are connected to sex and violence. From the battle field to mating rituals, there is an ancient link to music. One author says the powerful force of music is evident from the beginning of time. 

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Brian Ellison is substitute host of Central Standard and Up To Date and has served in a variety of roles at KCUR since 2008. He has been acting producer and associate producer of Up To Date and was acting producer of The Walt Bodine Show. A member of the Religion Newswriters Association, he also contributes occasionally to KCUR news coverage. Even before joining the KCUR staff, he was a producer and frequent guest on Up To Date's "Religion Roundtable," as well as a committed listener and volunteer.
Elizabeth Ruiz