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For his latest book Thomas Frank, the best-selling author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? and The Wrecking Crew: How C...

For all his accomplishments and advanced thinking, Thomas Jefferson could not get beyond his own limited perspective in matters of race. Drawing from...

During his 18 years playing for the Royals, Frank White became a beloved figure in Kansas City. In a public conversation with sportsw...

The War of 1812 began with much confidence among U.S. leaders. Thomas Jefferson predicted that the conquest of Canada was “a mere matter of marchin...

Join us for a public viewing of the 2012 Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates. A panel discussion follows each debate....

Peabody Award-winning radio personality Michael Lasser explores the songs inspired by our town, from “Everything’s Up To Date in...

Novelist Naomi Benaron and filmmaker Leah Warshawski, descendants of Holocaust survivors, discuss their work abou...

Join us for a public viewing of the 2012 Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates. A panel discussion follows each debate....

Jim Chappell has accumulated a treasure trove of sports memorabilia that covers the walls of his restaurant. Dozens of sports persona...

Join us for a public viewing of the 2012 Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates. A panel discussion follows each debate....