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The Big 12 Men's Tournament in KC: Here to stay? Mar 07, 2018

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The Star's Blair Kerkhoff and host Dave Helling take a look at the Big 12 tournament — and its future in Kansas City. They also talk about the state of college basketball, and what may happen once the games are over.

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After Greitens indictment, Missouri politics are in uncharted territory Feb 28, 2018

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Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens was indicted recently by a St. Louis grand jury on felony invasion of privacy. Jason Hancock, who has been covering this story for The Star, talks with host Dave Helling about the legal case against Greitens, recent updates in this developing story and more.

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Is it getting harder to buy a home in Johnson County? Feb 21, 2018

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The Star's Lynn Horsely and Dave Helling of the editorial board discuss skyrocketing home prices in parts of Johnson County — what it means for homebuyers, city councils, schools, and all taxpayers.

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KCI airport drama: What just happened at City Hall? Feb 14, 2018

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The Star's reporters Bill Turque and Steve Vockrodt join Dave Helling of the Editorial Board to discuss the dramatic vote that saved Edgemoor's bid for a new airport terminal. Turque, Vockrodt and Helling explore the political ramifications of the vote — and what lies ahead for the troubled KCI project.

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The 2018 Missouri Senate race: A tough week for Republicans Feb 07, 2018

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The Star's chief political correspondent, Bryan Lowry, joins editorial board member and host Dave Helling to talk about the 2018 Senate race in Missouri — where it stands today, and where it's headed. The clock is ticking, and the surprises keep coming.

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The State of the Union: An editorial point of view Jan 31, 2018

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Join The Star's editorial board members Dave Helling, Mary Sanchez, and Toriano Porter for a discussion of the style and substance of President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech.

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Hello, Goodbye: The Sam Brownback era comes to an end Jan 25, 2018

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Lindsay Wise of McClatchy's Washington bureau joins Dave Helling of the Star's editorial board to discuss the U.S. Senate's razor-thin confirmation of Sam Brownback's bid to become a religious ambassador for the U.S.

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Eric Greitens faces scandal; Sam Brownback makes a u-turn Jan 12, 2018

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The Star's political reporter Bryan Lowry joins Dave Helling of the editorial board to discuss the sexual scandal surrounding Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and, in Kansas, Gov. Sam Brownback's change of heart on school finance.

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The 2018 political outlook in Kansas Jan 03, 2018

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Kansas lawmakers are gathering for the critical 2018 session. The Star's Hunter Woodall and Dave Helling of the editorial board take a look at who's up, who's down, what's next — and what Kansans can expect as the fascinating political season unfolds.

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Gov. Eric Greitens' first year in office Dec 28, 2017

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The Star's Jason Hancock and Dave Helling take a deep dive into Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' first year in office — a year marked by secrecy and controversy. What's next? The podcast takes a look at that question too. This episode was originally published Thursday Dec. 28, 2017.

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