Best Uncovering Kansas Podcasts (2024)

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Uncovering Black history in Weston 15:00

6d ago15:00

15:00

The Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign of Weston, a small nonprofit dedicated to documenting the untold stories of Weston's Black forebears, held its first Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee in 2021. Since then, the small river town just north of Kansas City has become a destination for regional Black history. The 4th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee wi…

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Episode 0705 Vincent Rodriguez Coffee and Chocolate Maker 51:46

26d ago51:46

51:46

Kansas is full of very interesting people and my guest today is probably at the top of the list. I’m talking with Vincent Rodiguez, a coffee roaster, chocolate maker, and bicycle manufacture based in Lenexa. I’m taking you to coffee and chocolate school with Vincent. One of the things I took away from my conversation with Vincent is that when we ar…

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Kansas Democrats aim to break the GOP supermajority 12:29

4h ago12:29

12:29

In Kansas, issues like abortion restrictions and transgender rights might hinge on whether Republicans can keep their powerful majorities in the Statehouse. Democrats have set their sights on breaking the supermajority. Plus: Problems with Boeing are causing anxiety in Wichita, where aviation is a big industry. For almost a decade, Kansas Republica…

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2171: Inside the World Economic Forum: Ivor Cummins Reveals Rockefeller's Global Control Plans Part 1 34:01

19h ago34:01

34:01

Jason announces a four-part discussion with Ivor Cummins about 'conspiracy facts' relating to elite infringement on personal freedoms. He also talks about the advantages of investing in single family homes over commercial properties, citing a record high of affordable homes being purchased by investors in the last quarter. Lastly, he emphasized the…

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The heroic adventures of Alvin Brooks 14:11

1d ago14:11

14:11

Alvin Brooks’ life has become the stuff of legend around Kansas City. Now, a new film by Academy Award-winner Kevin Wilmott details it for the big screen. Brooks is the civil servant of Kansas City. A former police officer, then police commissioner, educator, civil rights leader and the founder of Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, Brooks has dedicated hi…

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Becoming one with the butterflies 12:52

2d ago12:52

12:52

It’s National Pollinator Week, and butterfly farmers in Kansas and around the U.S. are raising awareness about how habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change are killing off our pollinators. Plus: The Missouri Department of Conservation's new director reflects on how conservation work has evolved over time. For the past 25 years, pollinator spe…

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Reflecting on Progress and Embracing Change 18:39

2d ago18:39

18:39

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how turning points in business can shape your future? This episode promises profound insights into business growth and the transitions that accompany it. Join us as we reflect on our recent mid-year review at Catalyst Development, diving into what’s working well and pinpointing areas for improvement. With mixed…

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2170: From Real Estate Mogul to Happiness Coach: How Self-Love Increased Profits & Improved Relationships with Brad Chandler 41:29

3d ago41:29

41:29

In today's 10th episode, Jason discusses the uptick in housing inventory, which is still historically low, about half of what it should be. The new normal is higher, but the housing market is still at about half of normal numbers, more than double the lowest point during the COVID era. This means that people are still in a stuck resale market with …

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Could Missouri execute an innocent man? 12:52

3d ago12:52

12:52

A Missouri man could be executed this fall for a crime he says he didn’t commit. How flawed is the evidence tying him to this crime, and what have been the efforts to exonerate him? Earlier this month, the Missouri Supreme Court set a September 24 execution date for Marcellus Williams, a man convicted of killing Saint Louis Post-Dispatch reporter F…

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2169 FBF: Rental Demographics, Banking Conspiracies & European Attitudes 32:53

6d ago32:53

32:53

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1027, published last July 16, 2018. Jason Hartman is joined by Venture Alliance member Carmen today in Naples, as the two discuss the importance of music on society (and why it might be more important than monetary control), why complaining is actually important, and some good book recommendations for those int…

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Protecting Missouri kids from drug abuse 13:34

7d ago13:34

13:34

Missouri child welfare advocates and lawmakers are alarmed over the sparse use of a drug rehabilitation program that could help keep kids safe. Plus: How women surgeons at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita are trying to change the status quo. A recent report showed that child abuse investigators missed warning signs that parent…

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2168: Uncovering Hidden Wealth: Beating Inflation and Understanding Housing Demand in Real Estate Investing Part 2 28:07

8d ago28:07

28:07

Today we delve into the psychology of investing, market predictions, and strategies to beat inflation. We discuss the hidden wealth in income properties, likening them to icebergs with unseen benefits such as principal pay down, tax benefits, and inflation-induced debt destruction. Using a real estate example from 2011-2021, we illustrate how prope…

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Missouri is still fighting for nuclear vets to get compensation 12:44

8d ago12:44

12:44

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act has expired, but Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley and other Congress members are still fighting to expand it. Plus: Precision agriculture is supposed to help growers be more efficient with what and how they farm, but it's still years away from fulfilling its promise. An effort to get federal funding for sick Missour…

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Marking Kansas City's Womontown 15:00

9d ago15:00

15:00

In the 1990s, a group of queer Kansas City women were fed up with harassment and housing discrimination. So, they transformed 12 city blocks in the Longfellow neighborhood into a radical enclave by and for women called Womontown. On June 13, the city and the Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America will unveil a historical marker plaque highlighting …

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2167: Empowered Investing: Achieving Long-Term Financial Goals with Income Property Part 1 25:09

10d ago25:09

25:09

Jason discusses the importance of understanding and visualizing data for better comprehension. He recommends listening to his podcasts before reviewing visual aids, suggesting this method enhances understanding. He emphasizes long-term goals and delayed gratification, sharing a personal anecdote about his mother's journey from poverty to owning a m…

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Is Missouri's abortion ban driving away potential OB-GYNs? 10:42

10d ago10:42

10:42

Fewer medical school graduates are seeking training to become OB-GYNs in Missouri following the state’s abortion ban. How could this impact maternal health care in a state where there’s already a shortage? Last month, the Association of American Medical Colleges released a report showing states that passed abortion bans saw a decrease in applicatio…

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2166 FBF: Controlling Money Supply, Changing Demand for Debt & Using Smart Home Technology for Self-Management 31:02

13d ago31:02

31:02

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1102, published last December 26, 2018. Jason Hartman takes today's post-Christmas episode to go over some of the news from one of the most news-filled holiday seasons he can remember. There's a clash going on right now between the government (mostly Trump) and the Fed, but is it really such a good idea to let …

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Kansas City's Greeting Committee 14:47

13d ago14:47

14:47

Indie-pop band The Greeting Committee was formed by four Overland Park high schoolers in 2014. A decade later, the group has toured all over the United States, surpassed 100 million global streams and been lauded for its coming-of-age indie rock. Steve Kraske, host of KCUR's Up To Date, spoke with lead singer Addie Sartino and bassist Pierce Turcot…

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What do Missouri schools need? 12:43

14d ago12:43

12:43

Margie Vandeven has spent seven years at the helm of Missouri public schools, but she’ll step down at the end of June. The outgoing commissioner shares her thoughts about key issues facing Missouri schools. Also, headlines from across the metro. After seven years at the helm of Missouri’s public schools, Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven is…

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Katelyn Markham 29:56

14d ago29:56

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Today we delve into the tragic and perplexing case of Katelyn Markham. On August 14th, 2011, Katelyn vanished from her home in Fairfield, Ohio, leaving her family and friends in a state of anguish. Their relentless search for answers turned to heartbreak when, on April 7th, 2013, her remains were discovered in a dump yard in Indiana. For years, inv…

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2165: Revolutionary Insights: How Overproduction of Elites Fuels Unrest with Peter Turchin Part 2 31:51

15d ago31:51

31:51

Jason gives an overview of the current state of various real estate markets, highlighting a slight sellers' advantage with the national median price at $453,000. He underscored the diversified nature of real estate as an asset class and invited attendees to join the upcoming free monthly Zoom meeting with Tom Wheelwright. Additionally, he thanked t…

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Can Kansas lawmakers agree on a tax cut plan? 13:27

15d ago13:27

13:27

Kansas lawmakers will soon return for a special session to try to reach a tax-cutting agreement with Gov. Laura Kelly. Plus: Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity in the U.S., but some new solar installations are taking land once used to grow food. Researchers are looking for ways to do both. Kansas lawmakers return to Topeka on …

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Kansas foster teens now get to choose their own families 13:47

16d ago13:47

13:47

Hundreds of foster children in Kansas face aging out of the state’s care at 18 without a family or a safety net, leading to issues like homelessness. A new Kansas law aims to help by letting teen foster children choose a relative or a close friend to serve as their permanent custodian. Dylan Lysen with the Kansas News Service has more. Thirteen sta…

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Capturing Wins and Setting Goals: A Mid-Year Review Guide 12:25

16d ago12:25

12:25

Send us a Text Message. Can you imagine achieving clarity, focus, and renewed energy just by hitting pause at the midpoint of the year? This episode of Paths of Leadership invites you to join us at Catalyst Development as we embark on our mid-year review process, a powerful exercise to recalibrate, refresh, and strategize. Inspired by Emma and Jenn…

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2164: Predicting Social Turmoil- Peter Turchin on Cliodynamics and America's Future Part 1 26:51

17d ago26:51

26:51

Jason discusses history and it's complexities with complexity scientist guest Peter Turchin. Jason also updates listeners on recent events, including a collective mastermind in Orlando and an upcoming talk at the Rebel Capitalist event. He promotes the Empowered Investor Pro membership, highlighting its benefits and exclusive monthly Zoom meetings,…

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Growing calls for divestment at the University of Missouri 12:02

17d ago12:02

12:02

College students across the country have been protesting Israel’s war in Gaza for months. Now, students in the University of Missouri System are demanding that its endowment stop investing in Israeli companies and weapons manufacturers. Host Nomin Ujiyediin spoke with Alex Cox, a rising senior at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and …

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2163 FBF: Mini Client Case Studies 28:17

20d ago28:17

28:17

Today's Flashback Friday is from episode 1001, published last May 16, 2018. Creating Wealth's 1001st episode is a time to take a look back at the people who have made this show possible, the listeners and clients. Jason has been blessed to have such great clients who come on the podcast to tell other listeners about their real estate journey. Today…

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John Doe 27:38

20d ago27:38

27:38

On Valentine’s Day 1975, a couple found the body of a teenage boy hanging from a tree along Highway 23, south of Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The boy, around 16-17 years old, 6 feet tall, and 160 pounds, had brown hair, brown eyes, and slightly protruding front teeth. He wore a maroon and yellow shirt, blue pants, mismatched socks, and no shoes. A beds…

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A Kansas City man traveled to all 50 states with his daughters 14:00

20d ago14:00

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A Kansas City man traveled with his daughters to all 50 states, a journey of bonding and self-discovery. Plus: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says if lawmakers can’t come up with a tax-cut plan the state can afford, she’ll keep calling more special sessions. Chelan David's “Beautiful States of Mind: A Father and Daughters’ Pilgrimage to all 50 States” is …

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Can John Rizzo restore trust between the Chiefs, Royals and Jackson County? 13:10

21d ago13:10

13:10

Missouri State Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo is leaving office to become the next executive director of the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority. After this spring's failed stadium tax vote, what will this new role have in store for him? For the past several years, Rizzo has been the top Democrat in a Missouri Senate dominated by Republicans…

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2162: Digital Currencies & Control: Navigating Privacy in a Cashless World & Building Resilient Financial Strategies with Catherine Austin Fitts Part 2 27:25

22d ago27:25

27:25

Jason welcomes back Catherine Austin Fits as the guest of the show, and also announces the upcoming Wednesday masterclass on Zoom, focusing on taxation and money-saving strategies. The first guest for these high-content discussions will be 'Rich Dad' author Tom Wheelwright, who wrote the book "Tax-Free Wealth." This FREE masterclass, aimed at provi…

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The game has changed for college athletes 14:23

22d ago14:23

14:23

A $2.8 billion settlement involving the NCAA sent shockwaves through the college sports world last week and paved the way for schools around the country to pay student-athletes directly for the first time. It'll be a big change for the University of Missouri, the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and other local powerhouses. It's been c…

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Kansas abortions are legal, but still heavily contested 13:51

23d ago13:51

13:51

Two years ago, Kansas voters defeated an effort to end abortion in the state, leaving intact constitutional provisions that the state Supreme Court says guarantee that right. Since then, battles between anti-abortion and abortion-rights advocates in the state have only intensified, playing out each year in the Legislature and in the courts. KCUR's …

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Uncovering Leadership Potential: Nurturing Frontline Supervisors to Unlock Team Engagement 18:47

23d ago18:47

18:47

Send us a Text Message. Sign up for SUPERVISOR 101: click here Have you ever wondered why some teams underperform despite having seemingly competent leaders? It's time to unravel the myths around 'natural-born leaders' and address the critical need for developing leadership skills, especially among frontline supervisors. Join me as I share reflecti…

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2161: Unveiling Missing Trillions: Catherine Austin Fitts on Government Spending Part 1 30:04

24d ago30:04

30:04

Broadcasting from Miami, Jason is heading to Orlando for the Rebel Capitalist event, where he'll be speaking on Saturday. Today, we have a fantastic discussion with Catherine Austin Fitts, who returns after nearly a decade. Her unique perspectives on the economy and the influence of elites are always enlightening. Don't miss our monthly Zoom meetin…

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2160 FBF: Benjamin Hardy - Slipstream Time Hacking, How to Cheat Time, Live More & Enhance Happiness & Willpower Doesn't Work, Discover the Hidden Keys to Success, Medium.com 44:55

27d ago44:55

44:55

Today features a Flashback Friday and a 10th episode, which is from 970, published last March 5, 2018. Jason Hartman starts today's show with a recap of the JHU Live event from this past weekend and a preview of a future event in the Northeast. Then, in his 10th episode interview, Jason talks with Benjamin Hardy, author of Willpower Doesn't Work: D…

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Good luck taking public transit to a Kansas City Current game 14:42

27d ago14:42

14:42

The Kansas City Current's new riverfront stadium was built with a small, expensive parking lot for a reason: to encourage fans to use other types of transit. But as KCUR’s Savannah Hawley-Bates reports, the city’s public transportation infrastructure hasn’t caught up. Exciting and eccentric entertainment hits the streets of Lawrence this weekend at…

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Missouri interns find millions for school districts 13:55

28d ago13:55

13:55

Three interns in the Missouri Legislature recently helped Missouri school districts gain access to federal funding to help students experiencing homelessness. Why were schools missing out on funding, and how did the interns find it? This year, three interns at the Missouri Legislature who worked for Representatives Deb Lavender, Peter Merideth and …

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2159: Home Prices, Market Movements and Housing Shortages with Sean O'Toole of Property Radar Part 2 27:44

29d ago27:44

27:44

It's part 2 of our conversation with Sean O'Toole as we talk about the evolving real estate market. Also, don't miss our interactive Zoom meetings with tax expert and Rich Dad Author Tom Wheelwright this second Wednesday of the month. Register at https://www.jasonhartman.com/Wednesday for valuable insights and personalized Q&A sessions. Jason Hartm…

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