One KC Radio Spotlight

January 31, 2023 Arts & Culture, Local, News & Public Affairs, Syndicated

Councilman Quinton Lucas on Gentrification in Kansas City

Join "Four Women For Conversations that Matter" as then councilman Quinton Lucas is interviewed regarding his thoughts on gentrification in Kansas City. 

January 24, 2023 Arts & Culture, Local, News & Public Affairs, Syndicated

Crown Crafted Music Series: Kansas City Musician “EEMS”

EEMS is a touring Kansas City musician with fans all over the country, an EP and a unique sound that defies genre: a mix of hip-hop, R&B and lots of ukulele. That's right: ukulele – EEMS has even been written about in Ukulele Magazine as to how he uses his looping pedal. Listen to a recorded live stream concert recorded during the Covid lockdown.  Additional information on EEMS may be found at https://www.facebook.com/theonlyeems/.

January 17, 2023 Arts & Culture, Local, News & Public Affairs, Syndicated

Four Women Conversations that Matter & Core Conversations

Join the hosts of "Four Women Conversations that Matter" as they discuss capitalism and its failings. In the second half of the program, Leslie Scott of "Core Conversations" interviews local musician and entertainer Zee Underscore.

January 10, 2023 Arts & Culture, Local, News & Public Affairs, Syndicated

Core Conversations and Nuestra Herencia

Part 1 of today's program is Leslie Scott interviewing the two members of "It RA" - two artists who have produced beautiful murals in the Kansas City metro and beyond. In Part 2, Gene Chavez interviews Eric Erazo of the Olathe school district. Learn about his journey from San Francisco and the military to helping Latino youth remain in school and stay out of gangs. 

January 3, 2023 Arts & Culture, Local, News & Public Affairs, Syndicated

Change Makers KC: A Moment of Reflection for Leaders in Climate

Angelica Chavez-Duckworth interviews six of Kansas City's climate leaders as they reflect on the environment around them and abroad and share what it means to be a climate activist.

December 27, 2022 Arts & Culture, Local, News & Public Affairs, Syndicated

Interviews of LBGTQ DJ Mazzy and Gaylene Crouser, Director of the Kansas City Indian Center

In Part 1 of today’s program, Midwest Community Carrier host Mason Kilpatrick interviews LBGTQ DJ Mazzy about music and more. In Part 2, Leslie Scott of Core Conversations interviews Gaylene Crouser, Director of the Kansas City Indian Center.

December 20, 2022 Arts & Culture, Local, News & Public Affairs, Syndicated

Core Conversations: Black Entrepreneurship, Digital Inclusion and Spay & Neuter KC

Join Leslie Scott of “Core Conversations” as she interviews T.J. Roberts, a young Black entrepreneur, who started the Kinship Café (https://kinshipcafe.us/) in Kansas City, Kansas. “There’s a void in seeing black people be owners of businesses. I don’t see a lot of black business owners, so I wanted to be one.” And so, T.J. did. In Part 2, Leslie interviews Tom Esselman of “Connecting for Good" (https://www.kcdigitaldrive.org/project/connecting-for-good/), a nonprofit in Kansas City solely dedicated to digital inclusion, providing wireless mesh networks, community technology centers, low-cost refurbished PCs and free digital life skills classes. Leslie also interviews David Shapiro of Spay & Neuter Kansas City to discuss their pet food pantry project (https://www.facebook.com/snkcmo/; https://prckc.org/pet-resources/pet-food-pantry/).

December 13, 2022 Arts & Culture, Local, News & Public Affairs, Syndicated

Interview with Author Angela Cervantes Anteveras (Part 1) and Homeless Children in the KC Metro (Part 2)

Today's program begins with Nuestra Herencia, where Gene Chavez interviews Latina author Angela Cervantes Anteveras. Angela recounts her childhood and discusses why her stories feature strong female characters. Part 2 provides a Youth 4 Change KC podcast of "Do You Even Care?" - a podcast that aims to raise awareness of youth homelessness in the Kansas City metro area. This episode features an interview which details the real-life story of a youth who has experienced homelessness and housing instability as she grew up. Youth 4 Change KC wants to inspire the Kansas City metro to get involved and support organizations that aim to end youth homelessness in our community.

December 6, 2022 Arts & Culture, Local, News & Public Affairs, Syndicated

Core Conversations On Immigration and Education Beyond the Schoolroom

Join Leslie Scott as she speaks to Rekha Sharma-Crawford about the difficulties immigrants have when navigating our legal system. Rekha is an attorney that specializes in immigration law and started “The Clinic” – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization having the mission of providing low-income individuals and families (facing immigration removal proceedings with the Kansas City Immigration Court) access to pro bono or discounted fee legal representation. The Clinic opened in 2012 and has since assisted more than 7,000 individuals and/or families. Additional information about The Clinic may be obtained from their website: https://theclinickc.org/.

In part 2 of today's program, Leslie speaks to Andrea Ellis about education opportunities beyond the traditional schoolroom here in the Kansas City metro area. Andrea is the Director of Strategic Learning for the Kansas City Public Library. Andrea initiated the design, implementation, and building of the Kansas City Digital Media Lab (KCDML). KCDML is a maker space that utilizes project-based, interest driven learning and supportive adults, to help youth level up both personally and professionally. Andrea also leads the library’s efforts to connect Kansas City youth to regional out-of-school time opportunities. 

November 29, 2022 Arts & Culture, Local, News & Public Affairs, Syndicated

Congresswoman Sharice Davids and Melissa Robinson (KC Councilwoman, 3rd District); Leslie Scott Interviews Kathryn Evans

Kansas City, MO, councilwoman Melissa Robinson (3rd district) has a discussion with U.S. representative Sharice Davids (KS-3) about the challenges facing their respective districts and the mutual friendship they have with neighboring U.S representative Emmanuel Cleaver II (MO-5). In Part 2, "Rooted Strategy" founder Kathryn Evans is interviewed by Core Conversations host Leslie Scott. Rooted Strategy provides support and encouragement to organizations that seek to improve the lives of people, especially those who are systematically unseen and oppressed. Kathryn Evans has a master’s degree in Public Administration with a focus in public policy and nonprofit management.