About this episode
The episode discusses the launch of the World Cup Fan Fest, crime concerns in Kansas City, and local political issues.
Nick Haines, Kris Ketz, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the launch of the World Cup Fan Fest and the early feedback from soccer fans, the concern over crime as a violent weekend in KC leaves 12 shot and two dead, Lee's Summit cancelling annual community event indefinitely, the petition push to put new Royals stadium to a public vote and the crowded race for Kansas Governor.
People in this episode
Host: Nick Haines
Guests: Kris Ketz, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson, Dave Helling
Topics covered
- World Cup Fan Fest
- crime in Kansas City
- community events
- Royals stadium petition
- Kansas Governor race
Keywords
- World Cup
- Fan Fest
- Kansas City
- crime
- Royals stadium
- Lee's Summit
- Kansas Governor
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: World Cup Fan Fest, Royals
Places: Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Kansas
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