Central Standard

"Farm-to-table" has become a trendy concept, but what does it really mean? A chat with the co-founders of a local group that's trying to change the way we look at food, then our Food Critics search out the best farm-to-table dishes in and around KC. Plus, a look at what's new and noteworthy in local dining. Guests: Mickey Priolo, Soil CollectiveRick Mullens, Soil CollectiveCharles Ferruzza, The PitchJenny Vergara, Feast MagazineJill Silva, The Kansas City Star

An excerpt from Ghost Notes, a new music podcast in KC. Host Hannah Copeland talks with local musician Taryn Miller, who performs as Your Friend. Guest: Taryn Miller, Your Friend

Are you tired of politics yet? Neither are we! On this Audiophiles episode, we take a dive into some of the best political podcasts. Guests: Matt StaubKyle J. Smith

He's a nationally-known artist with a new work, Property, at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. And he's also a product of central Missouri. We chat with Nick Cave about how Property takes a thousand of his own personal objects, many from his childhood, to tell a story of who he is ... and who we all are. Guest: Nick Cave

On his 9th birthday, Crosby Kemper III realized that his family was different. His aunt’s ex-husband had kidnapped his cousin, and the uncle was arrested by the FBI at the New Orleans airport. That incident made the front pages of newspapers all over the country. “And it turned out that was more important in the family than my 9th birthday,” Kemper told guest host Brian Ellison on KCUR’s Central Standard. “It wasn’t my best birthday, though it was pretty exciting, in a way. Then, I realized

Lenexa resident Cam F. Awesome barely missed being a Olympian heavyweight boxer in 2012. When that happened, he gained a lot of weight, went vegan and became a stand-up comedian. But then he decided to give the 2016 Olympics — and himself — another shot. We hear his story ... and what comes after an Olympic run. Guest: Cam F. Awesome, boxer

Outside of home, we spend the most time at work. How does your workspace impact your productivity and creativity? From cubicles to work benches to studios, how to design your own utopia. Guests: Alissa Wehmueller, Principal, Helix Architecture + DesignJames Woodfill, artist and Associate Professor of Painting, Kansas City Art Institute

Dance can be a way to express yourself, but it can also be a way to meet people and find community. Kansas Citians have tangoed, sashayed, two-stepped, and boogied all over the streets and dance floors of this city for decades. But what's new in the scene? What are the cultures of dancing in our city? And, are there still places to dance? Guests: Cat Mahari​, movement artist, opening new dance space on Kansas City's East SideNicole English, adjunct sociology instructor, UMKC, dance teacherHoward

On Aug. 21, 2017, the day will become night ... well, at least for a few minutes. For those lucky enough to be in the right place, this will be a total eclipse. And it just so happens that this time around, St. Joseph, Missouri is that place. We explore this celestial anomaly, and check in with St. Joseph, where hotels and inns are already booked for the big event. Guests: Krystal Tyler, postdoctoral fellow of astronomy, UMKCOlin Cox, owner, Whiskey Mountain Inn in St. Joseph

Crosby Kemper III is a library executive, the co-founder of a politically conservative think tank and the heir to a famous Kansas City name. What was it like growing up Kemper ... and then, to make a name of one's own? Guest: Crosby Kemper III, Executive Director, Kansas City Public Library

Last month, the Simons family sold the Lawrence Journal-World after 125 years of local ownership. Now, the other shoe has dropped. We talk with one of the 30 staffers who was laid off last week. What does it mean for Lawrence and for the future of journalism? Guest: Karen Dillon, journalist

She was born on August 18, 1920, the very day that women were guaranteed the right to vote in America. And she died a few hours after Hillary Clinton became the first woman nominated by a major party for the presidency. We remember the life of Hila "Dutch" Newman, a longtime Missouri Democratic party activist. Guests: Mike Sanders, former Jackson County Executive, chair of the Missouri Democratic PartyJolie Justus, Kansas City councilwoman, 4th District

You know his voice ... but did you know his life? We remember KCUR's Steve Bell, who died last week doing one of the things he loved: getting ready for the afternoon newscast. From a broadcasting career that began in 1958 to a stint as a psychologist — plus his love of animals and bluegrass music — we celebrate the life of our friend and a cherished voice to many. Guests: David Knisley, friendDave Cox, friendFrank Morris, national correspondent and senior editor, KCURGina Kaufmann, host of KCUR

From the outside, Westend Recording Studio is an unassuming building in a quiet neighborhood just across State Line Road in Kansas City, Kansas. But inside, insulated by walls of foam, there's a hardcore noise rock band recording session. On a Wednesday night, Kansas City heavy band 34 is recording a new song, with producer and sound engineer Justin Mantooth working the mixing console in the control room. Mantooth has been a producer and audio engineer for about 15 years, and he's spent the last

You may not know it, especially if you're listening to this program, but Kansas City has a heavy metal scene. In February, local producer Justin Mantooth of Westend Recording Studio released "Amplify KC" Volume 1. KCUR's Andrea Tudhope takes us out to explore some of the best of KC's heavy scene.