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Northeast Newscast Episode 19 - A Defense of KC NoVA w/ KCPD Captain Chris Young Jul 20, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson sits down with Captain Chris Young of KCPD's Violent Crimes Investigative Unit - and the Kansas City No Violence Alliance (KC NoVA) by proxy - for a discussion about all things NoVA. Young explains how the collaboration works, offers a passionate defense of the multi-pronged alliance, and speaks honestly about the wave of violent crime that's recently hit Kansas City.

Northeast Newscast Episode 18 - serving the Northeast community w/ John Fierro and Mary Cyr Jul 13, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson sits down with John Fierro, Mattie Rhodes Center President/CEO, and Mary Cyr, Director of Northeast Alliance Together (NEAT). The two discuss the Mattie Rhodes Center's role in the creation of NEAT, how the two organizations work together, where the future of NEAT is headed, what Mattie Rhodes Center programs they are most excited about, and the latest news regarding the center's Thursday night clinic.

Northeast Newscast Episode 17 - a political discussion w/ Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II Jul 06, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, Managing Editor Paul Thompson sits down with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II of Missouri's 5th Congressional District. The former Kansas City, Missouri Mayor and City Councilman - now serving in his sixth term in the U.S. Congress - discusses the potentially historically violent year in Kansas City; last month's harrowing attack on Republicans practicing for the annual Congressional baseball game; where he stands on the Trump administration's travel ban; what he appreciates about his constituency after more than a decade in office; the continuing issues with solving health care in America; and his (lack of a) relationship with Missouri Governor Eric Greitens.

Northeast Newscast Episode 16 - An Independence Avenue ridealong w/ Titan Security Officers Jun 29, 2017

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On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson goes on a ride-along with Independence Avenue Community Improvement District Titan Protection and Consulting officers Daniel Williams and Ryan Bean. The officers discuss their daily routine, prostitution along the Avenue, the hot spots that attract the most disturbances, how they react to accidents on the Avenue, why they prefer their current roles to serving in a single, on-site location and their message to the Northeast community.

Northeast Newscast Episode 15 - Scarritt Renaissance and the Kansas City Museum w/ SRNA President Leslie Caplan Jun 22, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, Northeast News managing editor Paul Thompson sits down with Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association President Leslie Caplan to talk about the positive momentum of the neighborhood, the association's upcoming marquee events and how interested neighbors can gets involved with them, the Kansas City Museum's plans to add more parking, and the Independence Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements Study.

Northeast Newscast Episode 14 - The History and Future of the Northeast News w/ Michael Bushnell and Chris Adams Jun 15, 2017

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This week, Northeast Newscast host Paul Thompson interviews the publishers of the Northeast News - the husband and wife team of Michael Bushnell and Chris Adams. The couple dives into the past, present, and future of the Northeast News, reflecting on their nearly 19 years of ownership. Michael and Chris discuss the circumstances that led them to purchase the publication, how they developed the paper's editorial style, the origin of Bunny the News Hound, some of the biggest stories they've covered over the years, and how the publication will move forward after facing the real prospect of shuttering the doors in late May.

Northeast Newscast Episode 13 - Talking Kansas City with Northeast-based advocate Manny Abarca Jun 07, 2017

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This week, Northeast News managing editor Paul Thompson meets with Indian Mound Neighborhood Association Vice President Manny Abarca, a strong advocate for the Historic Northeast community. Abarca discusses a variety of topics, including his work as a historic preservationist and how the Northeast area can best protect history while supporting economic development; his disappointment at losing his 2016 race for the Missouri House of Representatives by a mere 19 votes; his thoughts on how the current incarnation of the KCMO City Council is doing at the mid-point of its term; and the rising tide of violence that's permeated throughout Kansas City.

Northeast Newscast Episode 12 - Curbing park violence and the ongoing GO Bond debate w/ KCMO Parks and Recreation Director Mark McHenry May 23, 2017

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Northeast News Managing Editor Paul Thompson is joined by Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Director Mark McHenry to discuss a variety of pressing issues, including the spate of violence along the Indian Creek Trail, the ongoing City Hall debate over the first-year GO Bond project list, the importance of supporting the city's historic fountains, the timeline for completion of the Cliff Drive Connector Trail, the long-gestating Paseo Gateway Project, and finally, Mark discusses some of his favorite parks in Kansas City, Missouri.

Northeast Newscast Episode 11 - A Day in the Life w/ KCMO Illegal Dumping Investigator Alan Ashurst May 17, 2017

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This week, Northeast News Managing Editor goes out into the field for a ride-along with KCMO Illegal Dumping Investigator Alan Ashurst. Ashurst has a fascinating job, serving as one of two illegal dumping investigators currently working in the Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department. The work involves planting camouflaged motion sensor cameras throughout the City in an effort to find and prosecute illegal dumpers. During the ride-along, we found that Ashurst is a unique and lively character who takes his very difficult job seriously.

Northeast Newscast Episode 10 - Summer Dusk 2017 Concert Series w/ Rebecca Koop and Scott Hobart May 10, 2017

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In this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we preview the 2017 Summer Dusk Free Sunset Concert Series, which begins on Friday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. This annual series is presented by Northeast Arts KC, so we brought in organizers Rebecca Koop and Scott Hobart to break down this year's lineup.

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