Deep Background

By: The Kansas City Star
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  • 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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Episodes
  • As Christmas break approaches, what's working and what isn't with schools and COVID?

    As Christmas break approaches, what's working and what isn't with schools and COVID?
    Dec 9 2020
    Kansas City-area schools are learning along with the rest of the world how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Will coronavirus mean a lost year or more for schoolchildren? And what are we learning to take with us to the next pandemic? Start reporters Mara Rose Williams and Sarah Ritter join host Dave Helling to talk about real-world educational outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Teenagers abused at Missouri religious reform schools?

    Teenagers abused at Missouri religious reform schools?
    Nov 12 2020
    Star reporters Judy L. Thomas and Laura Bauer have published an ongoing investigation into allegations of abuse at Christian military-style boarding schools in Missouri. What role can the state play in making sure children are safe — and are rural sheriffs part of the problem? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Republicans had a good election night in Kansas and Missouri

    Republicans had a good election night in Kansas and Missouri
    Nov 5 2020
    The realignment that Democrats had high hopes for didn't materialize this election year. President Donald Trump lost some support, but Missouri still elected Mike Parson as governor by a strong margin, and Barbara Bollier's bid to become the first Democrat Kansas sends to the U.S. Senate in a century failed. Colleen McCain Nelson, The Star's opinion page editor, and political reporter Jonathan Shorman join Dave Helling and Derek Donovan to discuss the parties' future on today's Deep Background podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
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