Best Routing Table Podcasts (2025)

1
E173: Ben Cossey - The situation down under, Action Directe, Groove Train, It's all lightweight baby! 2:19:46

Play Pause

7h ago2:19:46

2:19:46

We love chatting to Aussies, we've always had fun when given the opportunity and this week is no different. Ben is a highly requested crusher who's been heavily involved in the Australian climbing scene for quite some time now. We chat about the current state of the access issues, his first ascents, his battle with Action Directe and his famous lin…

1
Our investigation into Kansas City, Kansas Police Department’s officer misconduct list 18:34

13h ago18:34

18:34

KCUR and WIRED recently published an investigation about a major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, which revealed a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest.By Steve Kraske, Ellen Beshuk

1
De Soto is enjoying a business boost from Panasonic — and transforming in larger ways too 24:20

1d ago24:20

24:20

Even as electric vehicle sales decrease, the mayor of De Soto, Kansas, says the investment already made in the Panasonic battery plant has already benefited local residents and is helping the town as a whole grow. The plant opened earlier this year and is employing about 1,500 people.By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz

1
Jackson County prosecutor works to charge domestic violence cases before they get deadly 31:47

3d ago31:47

31:47

After Kansas City saw a rise in homicides connected to domestic violence, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson is collaborating with local municipalities to be proactive in charging before a situation escalates. Johnson also spoke with KCUR's Up To Date with her initiatives to reduce violent crime and efforts on property crimes.…

1
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center opening new pediatric wing in downtown Kansas City 15:40

4d ago15:40

15:40

The Kansas City community health clinic will throw a ribbon cutting on November 7 to open its new pediatric wing. The space will focus on preventative care for mothers and children, and reflects the priorities of its namesake, Samuel Rodgers.By Steve Kraske, Ellen Beshuk

1
Monarchs delayed in the Midwest may not make Dias de los Muertos celebrations 15:22

5d ago15:22

15:22

Monarch butterflies usually flutter into Kansas City in swarms and visit for a couple of days before continuing south to Mexico. But with prolonged summer heat and heavy winds, the monarchs’ migration trickled through over weeks.By Steve Kraske, Ellen Beshuk

1
Kansas City, Kansas mayoral candidates discuss the biggest issues facing their community 30:35

6d ago30:35

30:35

Christal Watson and Rose Mulvany Henry are the two names on next week's ballot vying to replace Tyrone Garner as the next mayor and CEO of the Unified Government. They joined KCUR's Up To Date to lay out their respective visions for the future of their community.By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

1
Rainy Day Books celebrates 50 years as Kansas City's independent bookseller 12:46

6d ago12:46

12:46

Fairway’s independent bookstore Rainy Day Books has been going strong for 50 years, thanks to the large community it’s built. To celebrate, Rainy Day’s founder will share highlights and stories of the big name authors who have helped propel the small Kansas shop to the national stage.By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz

1
Prairie Village political turmoil has caused ‘chaos and confusion,’ outgoing council members say 16:31

7d ago16:31

16:31

Prairie Village will see turnover on the city council after November’s election. Four of the six incumbents whose terms are up are not running again. Chi Nguyen, who represents Ward 3, and Greg Shelton, who represents Ward 5, joined KCUR's Up To Date to reflect on their terms and the recent controversies that have shaped the city.…

1
Country Club Plaza's new vision: taller buildings and more walkable roads 28:46

7d ago28:46

28:46

The Plaza’s new owner, Gillon Property Group, recently submitted plans to Kansas City outlining its vision for the future of the district. The group wants to make the area more friendly to pedestrians and increase the allowable height of buildings, in a process that will take several years.By Steve Kraske, Halle Jackson

1
E172: Round Table with Benn Wheeler and Katie Lamb, pub chat and Frankenclimber auctioning 2:17:48

7d ago2:17:48

2:17:48

This week we have fan favourites Katie Lamb and Benn Wheeler back for some round table chat as well as playing a game described as 'quite brilliant' by it's own devisor. Has climbing got a Burden of Dreams problem? Did Aidan flash Bugeleisen? What would it mean if someone flashes a problem they have a 3D scanned replica for? All great questions as …

1
Kansas City’s Folly Theater says break-in caused up to $750,000 in damage 16:27

8d ago16:27

16:27

Folly Theater staff have spent the week cleaning up after a break in left the 125-year-old venue badly damaged. After canceling last weekend's show, the Folly plans to reopen November 1.By Steve Kraske, Ellen Beshuk

1
Kansas City car enthusiasts created a safer, legal space to show off their stunt driving 20:47

9d ago20:47

20:47

Illegal car sideshows have frustrated Kansas City residents and the police for years. Even some stunt drivers say the events have grown unsafe due to a rise in drama and gun violence at the events. Now they have an alternative that doesn’t require blocking local roadways.By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz

1
Kansas City's streetcar extension opens big opportunities for stores and restaurants along the route 23:45

12d ago23:45

23:45

The Main Street extension of the Kansas City streetcar line is finally open for riders after years of disruptive construction. The owners of Crows Coffee and Ragazza say they're trying to capitalize on the increased foot traffic.By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

1
Can Missouri’s Congress members find a compromise to end the shutdown? It looks unlikely 35:12

12d ago35:12

35:12

As frustration grows around the weekslong government shutdown, Kansas City-area U.S. Reps. Mark Alford and Emanuel Cleaver II can’t see eye-to-eye on a solution that will benefit their constituents. The two Congress members joined KCUR’s Up To Date to debate what's causing the gridlock in Washington.…

1
Kansas City is restoring the Blue River. The environment and residents will benefit 19:18

13d ago19:18

19:18

An ARPA grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources allowed the city to invest $5 million to restore the Blue River. Once a favorite for outdoor recreation in Kansas City, the river has become polluted as a result of urbanization.By Steve Kraske, Halle Jackson

1
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says layoffs are not on the table despite projected budget deficit 45:13

14d ago45:13

45:13

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss the city's projected $100 million budget deficit in 2027, the streetcar extension on Main Street opening later this week and where things stand on new stadiums for the Royals and Chiefs.By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

1
Becky M. Nicolaides, "The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles After 1945" (Oxford UP, 2024) 38:43

14d ago38:43

38:43

The adoption of the Hart-Celler Act in 1965, triggered a wave of immigration to the U.S. not seen since before the First World War. But these newcomers were now far less likely to have come from Europe than Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America. And they were far more likely to settle in suburbia than the “inner city.” In The New Suburbia: How Dive…

1
E171: Eliot Stephens - A chat about development, tactics and guidebook writing with one of Wales' finest 2:27:57

14d ago2:27:57

2:27:57

We reckon we've asked Eliot onto this podcast about 6 times since we started, clearly we aren't very good at taking the hint but hey, persistence won the day in the end. Eliot is quite a quiet voice on the British scene but he has been one of the most prolific first ascensionists and has repeated many hard classics at home and abroad. It was fun to…

1
Residents in Kansas City's Valentine neighborhood ask for historic district protections 30:12

15d ago30:12

30:12

Kansas City Life Insurance Company demolished nearly two dozen buildings at the north end of the Valentine neighborhood last year, and has more planned. In July, the Valentine Neighborhood Association applied for a portion of the neighborhood to be designated a historic district, and the Kansas City Council could vote as early as this week on the p…

1
Kansas City is becoming a hub for research to cure Type 1 diabetes 20:48

16d ago20:48

20:48

Diabetes is on the rise worldwide. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a growing roster of diabetes researchers are working towards a cure for type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that keeps the body from producing insulin.By Steve Kraske, Halle Jackson

1
Kansas City’s Psychedelic Society is ready to change minds about psilocybin 20:07

18d ago20:07

20:07

Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin are getting more attention from doctors and lawmakers, including in Missouri and Kansas, as a potential treatment for mental health conditions. Dr. Christine Ziemer, a professor at Missouri Western State University, discusses the landscape around Kansas City.By Steve Kraske, Ellen Beshuk

1
Kansas Citians with ties to Gaza and Israel feel 'relieved' but skeptical about ceasefire 26:09

19d ago26:09

26:09

It has been over a week since Israel and Hamas came to a ceasefire agreement. How are leaders in the Jewish and Palestinian communities here in Kansas City reacting to this moment?By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

1
A Kansas City church wants to keep guns off the street by turning them into garden tools 12:16

19d ago12:16

12:16

A gun that finds its way into the wrong hands can have deadly consequences. That’s why some people surrender their unwanted guns to Central Presbyterian Church to be repurposed into gardening tools and other art.By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz

1
Jackson County’s interim executive Phil LeVota wants to restore ‘integrity and trust’ 26:02

20d ago26:02

26:02

LeVota was sworn in as interim Jackson County executive Thursday. He replaces Frank White, Jr., who was recalled by voters in September. LeVota says his first priority is property tax relief, and he’s sworn not to run for a full term next year.By Steve Kraske, Halle Jackson

1
Pioneering Kansas City reporter says investigative journalism is in 'better shape' than many realize 22:41

21d ago22:41

22:41

Investigative reporter and Kansas City native James Steele has worked in journalism for over six decades. He believes that the state of investigative journalism — led today by local and regional nonprofit outlets — is in better shape than most people might think.By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

1
E170: Will it be the red pill or the blue pill for Aidan? 1:27:09

21d ago1:27:09

1:27:09

We're playing a game! Choices choices for Aidan and Sam is playing an incredibly convincing Morpheus, offering Aidan a selection of choices, all Aidan must do is choose! If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to support us: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70353823 Support the showBy Sam Prior & Aidan Roberts

1
How one Kansas City humanitarian group is reacting to the Gaza ceasefire 18:33

22d ago18:33

18:33

With the ceasefire in Gaza continuing to hold, humanitarian organizations are working to get aid to Palestinians. Kansas City-based Heart to Heart International hopes to provide help as soon as possible, after Israel's blockade prevented them from bringing supplies.By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

1
Kansas City Current’s record-breaking season isn’t over yet. This is how they got here 11:43

22d ago11:43

11:43

After clinching their spot in the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs early, Kansas City Current fans can relax as the team spoils the playoff possibilities of other contenders. The team hasn’t lost a match in 17 straight games.By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz

1
Trailer 1:55

22d ago1:55

1:55

By Jason Edwards

1
Missouri is launching a new program to make child care more affordable for parents 17:03

23d ago17:03

17:03

With the cost of child care rising higher than some mortgages, Missouri is providing $2.5 million to Child Care Works, a program aiming to balance the cost between parents, businesses and the state.By Steve Kraske, Ellen Beshuk

1
This reporter survived kidnapping and death threats. He says 'democracy is under attack' 18:34

24d ago18:34

18:34

Trust in the news and protections for journalists is declining globally. Gustavo Gorriti, an investigative reporter from Peru who has faced death threats and been kidnapped, spoke with KCUR's Up To Date about journalists' role in protecting democracy.By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz

1
Federal workers and farmers around Kansas City struggle as government shutdown drags on 30:33

26d ago30:33

30:33

As the government shutdown continues, the lack of any federal funding is having a profound impact on people around the country and here in Kansas City. KCUR's Up To Date examined the government shutdown from three different perspectives.By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

1
Kansas City's own Larry Lunsford chosen as future president of Rotary International 19:02

26d ago19:02

19:02

Larry Lunsford of Kansas City will serve a one year term as president of Rotary International, starting in 2027. He told KCUR's Up To Date that his "heart is full of joy at the opportunity to serve in this meaningful way."By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

1
A Kansas professor is getting students to lead the climate change conversation 14:58

27d ago14:58

14:58

Dr. Imogen Herrick, assistant professor of STEM Education at the University of Kansas, is changing the way climate change is discussed in K-12 classrooms. Her Community Science Data Talks shift the focus from global issues and intangible statistics to local impacts and student emotions.By Steve Kraske, Ellen Beshuk

1
Do faith communities have a responsibility to address gun violence? 'All people are valuable' 15:37

28d ago15:37

15:37

Popular author and faith leader John Pavlovitz will be in Kansas City next Monday to be the keynote speaker for a Grandparents for Gun Safety forum.By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

1M ago22:00

22:00

Community voices are often an underrepresented aspect of our historical and cultural knowledge of the U.S. Southwest. In this episode, we sit down with Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez and Anita Huízar-Hernández, editors of meXicana Roots and Routes: Listening to People, Places, and Pasts (U Arizona Press, 2025). In this collection, established and emerging …