Best Josh from Missouri Podcasts (2025)

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How This Principal Fixed a Failing School Culture to Hit the Top 5% - Amy Galloway 53:44

7h ago53:44

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In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, Peter Stiepleman sits down with Dr. Amy Galloway, former principal, state education leader, and co-founder of Pivot School Improvement Leaders. As a school leader, Amy led one of Tennessee’s most dramatic school turnarounds, moving a neighborhood school in Nashville…

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KCUR leaders on the executive order to defund NPR and member stations 18:17

7h ago18:17

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President Trump signed an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to immediately cut funding for NPR and its member stations. KCUR's general manager and interim director of content explain what we know about the impact to KCUR and Classical KC.By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson, Elizabeth Ruiz, Claudia Brancart

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E152 – Son of Man 39:48

3h ago39:48

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Jesus frequently refers to himself as the Son of Man. But what does this mean? Is this just an awkward way of referring to himself in the third person? Is he trying to communicate something from Old Testament prophesy that would apply to him? And why does the early church all but abandon this title after the gospels? Come dive into this mysterious …

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How Missouri's Josh Hawley wields his own flavor of populism on Capitol Hill 14:15

1d ago14:15

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The senior U.S. senator from Missouri is known for his raised fist in solidarity with Trump supporters on January 6, and he was the first Republican senator to object to the 2020 election results. He's also positioned himself as a champion of working class Americans.By Steve Kraske, Claudia Brancart

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Could Kansas Panasonic plant get hit in Trump's campaign against clean energy? 7:57

3d ago7:57

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The changing political landscape around clean energy makes for an uncertain future for Kansas students training for jobs at the multi-billion-dollar Panasonic Energy plant in De Soto, Kansas.By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz

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Kansas City wants to reinvest in Prospect Avenue. Here's what's being considered 16:24

2d ago16:24

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The ProspectUS plan lays out guidelines for the city to invest in the neighborhoods along Prospect Avenue — without displacing neighbors who live there.By Steve Kraske, Halle Jackson

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A child welfare bill is heading to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's desk. What's in it? 15:08

4d ago15:08

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A child welfare bill that passed through both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly this week will raise the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18. House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, a Democrat from Platte County, says this will prevent young women from being victimized.By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

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5 Questions: Kathy Nelson of Visit KC and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission 26:50

2d ago26:50

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Kathy Nelson is the president and CEO of both Visit KC and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. She joined KCUR's Up To Date for our series "5 Questions."By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz

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Kansas City women look back on experiences in Vietnam War, 50 years after the fall of Saigon 36:03

6d ago36:03

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On April 30, 1975, the city of Saigon in South Vietnam fell to the North Vietnamese forces, marking the end of the nearly 20-year Vietnam War. These are the stories of three Kansas Citians with direct ties to the conflict.By Steve Kraske, Claudia Brancart

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This Independence program delivers support, not just emergency aid, to 911 callers 14:16

6d ago14:16

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In Independence, Missouri, an emergency response program called ARCH pairs social workers with paramedics to better address 911 calls. By focusing on specialized immediate care and long-term support, ARCH aims to meet people where they are — and free up police and fire services for other emergencies.…

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Count Basie Orchestra got its start in Kansas City. It's returning to celebrate 90 years 22:59

7d ago22:59

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On Wednesday, April 30, the Count Basie Orchestra will celebrate 90 years swinging at the Kansas City Music Hall. "Everybody in the orchestra will be featured. And we'll just be doing what Mr. Basie began in 1935," director Scotty Barnhart told Up To Date.By Steve Kraske, Claudia Brancart

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Speaking the Same Language: Communication Strategies for Bridging Divides with Lori Weigel and Jonathan Voss 1:08:43

5d ago1:08:43

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In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Lori Weigel, Principal at New Bridge Strategy, and Jonathan Voss, Former-Partner at Lake Research Partners and Founder of Voss Research and Strategy. Two leaders from opposite ends of the political spectrum who are united by a common mission: to help…

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Could Kansas City learn from Houston's success combatting homelessness? 19:23

8d ago19:23

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Since 2012, homelessness in Houston has decreased more than 60%. As Kansas City continues its own efforts, the woman who developed Houston's strategy will speak at the Kansas City Public Library next week.By Steve Kraske, Halle Jackson

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E151 – Our Evangelical Legacy 47:47

6d ago47:47

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In 500 years, what will the legacy of Evangelicalism be? Or better yet, if you had the chance to steer the ship, what would you choose as the legacy of Evangelicalism? In this episode, we consider one author’s answer to that question and mull over the ways that we would like to influence the course of events. What are your thoughts? Follow us on: h…

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Cruisin' with Kendra Sommer: Igniting Global Car Culture with Tenacious Flair and Unstoppable Drive 56:11

6d ago56:11

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Kendra Sommer is in an On-Air Personality at Cruisin With Kendra and CEO at CWK Media. A dynamic and influential figure in the automotive and marine industries, blending her journalism roots with entrepreneurial ventures. Her work through CWK Media and "Cruisin' with Kendra" continues to shape car culture & promote industry engagement worldwide suc…

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Kansas City's interim city manager says she wants to prioritize transparency 22:47

8d ago22:47

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Kimiko Gilmore has filled in as Kansas City's acting city manager since Brian Platt was fired last month. She's now a finalist for the permanent job, and says the city needs to be "building confidence with the community."By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

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Cameron Lamb's family feels 'sense of relief' after KCPD settles civil rights lawsuit 11:30

10d ago11:30

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A civil rights lawsuit is costing the KCPD and the city's Board of Police Commissioners $4.1 million. An attorney for the family of Cameron Lamb, who was killed by a white detective in 2019, said they're happy to have the "political football" of the case behind them.By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz

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Kansas City's Nelson-Atkins picked this design for its museum expansion. Here's why 12:28

11d ago12:28

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Nelson-Atkins officials announced this week that the New York City firm Weiss/Manfredi will be the lead architect for the museum's upcoming expansion project, which is expected to be the largest investment in Kansas City arts in years.By Steve Kraske, Claudia Brancart

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Why the measles vaccine is so important now, as outbreak spreads to Kansas and Missouri 13:02

12d ago13:02

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Kansas has so far identified 37 measles cases this year — mostly among children — and the first Missouri measles case of the year was reported just last week. Dr. Sarah Boyd of Saint Luke's Health System says vaccinating is the best way to prevent contracting the airborne virus.By Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson

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How Catholics in Kansas City will remember Pope Francis: 'He embraced everyone' 18:53

12d ago18:53

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Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, died Monday at age 88. Around the world and in Kansas City, Catholic faithful are mourning his loss.By Steve Kraske, Halle Jackson

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We invited Kansas City's Congress members to a Q&A with residents. Only Democrats answered 48:30

13d ago48:30

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KCUR invited Congress members from Kansas and Missouri to answer questions from constituents about what's happening in Washington. Despite multiple invitations to each of the area’s federal elected officials, just Democratic Reps. Sharice Davids and Emanuel Cleaver II chose to attend. Here's what we heard.…

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Looking for morels around Kansas City? Here's how to go mushroom hunting like a pro 13:05

14d ago13:05

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The distinctive fungus prized for its earthy flavor has a honeycomb appearance and pops up after heavy spring rains — just like the Kansas City metro experienced this past weekend.By Steve Kraske, Claudia Brancart, Josh Marvine

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Kansas City Police say they're 'close' to catching ATV driver who struck and injured officer 27:56

14d ago27:56

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Kansas Citians are fed up with dangerous and reckless street racing and stunt driving, which led to the injury of one officer earlier this month. KCPD Police Chief Stacey Graves said the department has operations planned to curb it, and are working with elected officials to increase penalties for participants and spectators.…

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Innovation Lessons for School Leaders to Build Real Student Agency with Josh Reppun 1:06:03

13d ago1:06:03

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In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, Peter Stiepleman sits down with Josh Reppun, host and Global Community Director of What School Could Be. Josh, a former history teacher turned educational innovator, shares his journey of challenging traditional education models. Through his work with the What Schoo…

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E150 - A Predatory Power 47:28

15d ago47:28

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Sin is not just what we do or fail to do. From Genesis 4 to multiple passages in Paul’s letters, we learn that sin is something more than these acts of commission or omission. Sin is its own power that longs to have mastery over us. In this episode, we discuss the full weight of this reality including what it means for discipleship and personal gro…

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A lead January 6 investigator will be speaking in Kansas City this week 21:33

15d ago21:33

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Timothy Heaphy was an investigator of the January 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol as well as the 2017 Charlottesville riot. He's the author of "Harbingers: What January 6 and Charlottesville Reveal about Rising Threats to Democracy," and will visit Kansas City this week for an event at Rainy Day Books.…

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Sculpting Speed, Crafting Dreams: Miranda Rumfelt’s Trailblazing Journey as a GM Design’s Clay Sculptor and MR Design’s Custom Parts Visionary 1:13:01

15d ago1:13:01

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Miranda Rumfelt is a trailblazer in the automotive world, proudly standing as the only female owner of a custom vehicle design business in metro Detroit. Born and raised in The Motor City, her passion for American Muscle cars was ignited at a young age by her family of "wrenchers." From tagging along with her father Kevin, to car shows and racetrac…

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Pulitzer Prize for music finalists bring resourceful sounds to Kansas City 14:50

15d ago14:50

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The percussion quartet serves as faculty and ensemble-in-residence at the UMKC Conservatory. Playing on wine glasses and an empty bourbon bottle (in addition to a vibraphones and drums), Sandbox Percussion recently performed a dynamic Tiny Desk Concert at NPR.By Brian Ellison, Halle Jackson, Sam Wisman

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KC Soundcheck: Sandbox Percussion 14:50

17d ago14:50

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The percussion quartet serves as faculty and ensemble-in-residence at the UMKC Conservatory. Playing on wine glasses and an empty bourbon bottle (in addition to a vibraphones and drums), Sandbox Percussion recently performed a dynamic Tiny Desk Concert at NPR.By Brian Ellison, Halle Jackson

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Medicaid and tariffs worry rural Kansas residents. But they don't talk about it 21:46

18d ago21:46

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Many people relying on Medicaid for health insurance are concerned about potential cuts by the federal government, but in rural Kansas, community members don't like to talk about it. A newspaper editor from Marion, Kansas, explains why that is.By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz

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