Deep Background
A news and politics podcast by the Kansas City Star's reporters, including in-depth commentary and analysis. It's a deeper look at news and issues in Kansas and Missouri.
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The wild debate over school funding in Kansas
Hunter Woodall, The Star's Topeka correspondent, …
24 min
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A boulevard, a statue, and an anniversary: Raci...
The Star's Aaron Randle, Jenee Osterheldt and Mar…
33 min
128
From tragedy at Schlitterbahn in KC to murder c...
The Star's Steve Vockrodt and host Dave Helling d…
28 min
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Kobach gets his days in court. Kansas gets an e...
The Star's political reporter Bryan Lowry and hos…
35 min
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Behind The Star's child brides series
Hundreds of young couples have come to Missouri to marry. Why?
32 min
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The Big 12 Men's Tournament in KC: Here to stay?
Blair Kerkhoff and host Dave Helling take a look at the Big 12 tournament — and its future in Kansas City.
28 min
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After Greitens indictment, Missouri politics ar...
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens was indicted recently by a St. Louis grand jury on felony invasion of privacy.
28 min
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Is it getting harder to buy a home in Johnson C...
We discuss skyrocketing home prices in parts of Johnson County.
25 min
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KCI airport drama: What just happened at City H...
We discuss the dramatic vote that saved Edgemoor's bid for a new airport terminal.
37 min
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The 2018 Missouri Senate race: A tough week for...
We talk about the 2018 Senate race in Missouri — where it stands today, and where it's headed.
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The State of the Union: An editorial point of view
The Star's editorial board discusses of the style and substance of President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech.
29 min
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Hello, Goodbye: The Sam Brownback era comes to ...
We discuss the U.S. Senate's razor-thin confirmation of Sam Brownback's bid to become a religious ambassador for the U.S.
22 min
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Eric Greitens faces scandal; Sam Brownback make...
We discuss the sexual scandal surrounding Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and, in Kansas, Gov. Sam Brownback's change of heart on school finance.
38 min
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The 2018 political outlook in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers are gathering for the critical 2018 session.
28 min
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Gov. Eric Greitens' first year in office
We take a deep dive into Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' first year in office.
32 min
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We're talking about the KCI airport again? Yes.
We discuss the latest bizarre twist in the long fight over a new airport terminal.
33 min
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A stunner in Alabama, and a scandal in Jackson ...
What does the election of a Democrat in Alabama mean for races in Missouri and Kansas?
30 min
143
An independent candidate prepares to run for Ka...
Independent Greg Orman is inching closer to a run for governor in Kansas.
25 min
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Sexual harassment, politics, and what's in stor...
We discuss the spate of sexual harassment cases involving state politicians and more.
36 min
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Why so secret, Kansas?
Kansas may be the most secretive state in the country, a Kansas City Star investigation shows.
36 min
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Kansas City voters approve single terminal at KCI
What have we learned from the KCI vote?
26 min
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The vote for a new airport terminal in Kansas City
We discuss the campaign for a new KCI terminal — and what other cities have done for air travelers.
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Mayoral races in KCK, Overland Park roar to the...
We discuss the campaign — and hear from the candidates, too.
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Democrats, Donald Trump and politics in red states
Democrats are still struggling to define their message and approach, particularly in red states like Kansas and Missouri.
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Crisis and scandal in NCAA sports
Federal authorities recently charged several assistant college basketball coaches with bribery and other crimes, related to recruiting young athletes.
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