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Northeast Newscast Episode 9 - the State of Kansas City w/ 3rd District at-large Councilman Quinton Lucas May 03, 2017

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Kansas City's 3rd District at-large City Councilman Quinton Lucas joins the Northeast Newscast this week for a far-reaching discussion about the Kansas City political scene. Topics of conversation include the Council's role (or lack thereof) in the search for a new KCPD Chief of Police, the ongoing issues with gun violence in Kansas City, City Manager Troy Schulte's initial list of projects for the first $40 million in G.O. Bond funding, the latest buzz surrounding the proposed Prospect MAX bus line, Kansas City's role in the renovation or replacement of the Buck O'Neil Bridge, the ongoing expansion efforts of Kansas City University, the recent performance audit of the Independence Avenue CID, and finally, Lucas discusses his future political aspirations.

Northeast Newscast Episode 8 - Discussing the new RideKC Freedom service w/ KCATA CEO Robbie Makinen Apr 25, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson will discuss the new app-based transit service RideKC Freedom with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority CEO Robbie Makinen. The service is built around the paratransit community in Kansas City, but when the app goes live on May 1, it will also be available to the general public. Makinen discusses the details of Ride KC Freedom, describes his own experiences with prior paratransit services offered by KCATA, discusses what he learned from the Bridj pilot program that concluded in March, and shares his vision for the future of transportation in Kansas City.

Northeast Newscast Episode 7 w/ Mid-America Regional Council's Ron Achelpohl Apr 18, 2017

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With the Buck O'Neil Bridge featured prominently in the news of late, MARC Director of Transportation and Environment Ron Achelpohl joins the Northeast Newscast to discuss the organization's role in the ongoing debate over whether the bridge should be repaired or replaced. After a wide-ranging discussion about the Buck O'Neil Bridge, Achelpohl talks about MoDOT funding and how money can be raised for crucial infrastructure needs in Missouri, whether or not the wild Kansas City to St. Louis Hyperloop is more science fiction or reality, and MARC's future priorities in and around the Northeast area.

Northeast Newscast Episode 6 w/ Central Patrol Division's Major Rick Smith Apr 11, 2017

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In this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, KCPD Central Patrol Division Major Rick Smith joins Northeast News managing editor Paul Thompson to talk about the Tuesday, April 11 sentencing hearing of notorious Northeast criminal Tyler Sutton, KCPD response times and the amount of shots fired calls in the area, how communities can get Shot Spotter technology, the Central Patrol Division's social worker pilot program, the future of Community Interaction Officers, his thoughts on the KC NoVA program, and finally, the legacy of outgoing KCPD Chief of Police Darryl Forte.

Northeast Newscast Episode 5 w/ 1st District Councilman Scott Wagner Apr 04, 2017

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Northeast Newscast host Paul Thompson invites 1st District Councilman Scott Wagner onto the podcast to discuss the $800 million bond package which was passed decisively by KCMO voters on Tuesday, April 4. Wagner discusses his worries heading into the vote, the backup plans considered by the City if the measures had failed, his long-term advocacy for sidewalk repair in Kansas City, and the two other ballot questions approved by voters. Later, Wagner talks about the upcoming KCFD overtime audit and is asked whether he intends to run for Mayor in 2019.

Northeast Newscast Episode 4 w/ Kansas City Museum Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera Mar 28, 2017

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This week, Northeast News managing editor Paul Thompson talks to Kansas City Museum Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera about the Museum's March 29 open house (where the public can learn about the multi-million dollar renovation and restoration of Corinthian Hall), what should most excite the public about the project, the return of the Museum's once-iconic soda fountain, a promotional video that the public will be asked to participate in, and how the Making a Museum capital campaign is progressing. They'll also touch on the $800 million General Obligation Bond package, the repercussions if Question 3 of the ballot issue fails at the ballot box, how Tutera is sleeping at night, and finally, a story about R.A. Long's English gardens.

Northeast Newscast Episode 3 w/ Missouri State Representative Ingrid Burnett Mar 22, 2017

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This week, Northeast News managing editor Paul Thompson talks to District 19 Missouri State Representative Ingrid Burnett about the power of constituent phone calls, charter school expansion, a historic preservation bill she filed, and the minimum wage fight that has permeated throughout Missouri. Then they'll discuss Real ID legislation, senior services protection, dog breed bans, and finally, Burnett's thoughts on the $800 million G.O. bond package that will come before KCMO voters on April 4, 2017.

Northeast Newscast Episode 2 w/ Bryan Stalder Mar 14, 2017

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In this episode, Northeast News managing editor Paul Thompson talks to Indian Mound Neighborhood Association President and Northeast News editorial cartoonist Bryan Stalder about upcoming events in his neighborhood. Then, at the 9:00 minute mark, Stalder removes his neighborhood association hat to offer his personal thoughts on the $800 million General Obligation Bond issue set for the April 4, 2017 ballot. Finally, Thompson hits Stalder with a special request.

The Inaugural Northeast Newscast Mar 06, 2017

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Northeast News managing editor Paul Thompson shares the story of Gina English, a social worker currently embedded at KCPD's Central Patrol Division. CPD's Commander, Major Rick Smith, brought English into his division as part of a pilot program aimed to assist the 90% of people whose interactions with police don't end in arrest.

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