On this episode of KC Closeup, Q104 afternoon host Lydia Taylor catches up with Kansas City Current President Raven Jemison. They are diving into all the news buzzing around the club right now, from how you can get involved with Teal Tuesdays to the latest updates on the Current Landing and Riverfront Expansion projects.

Raven also breaks down how this incredible summer of soccer completely supercharged the city and club’s momentum, the details behind their awesome new no-cost community soccer league and what fans can look forward to on the pitch for the rest of the season! For more on the latest events, matches and team news visit the KC Current's website: https://www.kansascitycurrent.com/

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After the success of Annie last year, inclusive theater returns this summer with Variety KC's production of Oliver!, coming to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts July 31–August 2. Natalie Rush, afternoon host on 102.1 BOB FM and a member of the cast, brought the KC Closeup mic to rehearsals to catch up with Variety KC CEO Marc Harrell and the show's director and producer, Michael and Andrew Grayman-Parkhurst. They discuss how Variety KC hopes that including performers of all abilities on stage can help transform the arts—and why you won't want to miss this magical production.

Link to purchase tickets:

https://varietykc.org/events/variety-show/

*The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal to the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official views or positions of this podcast, its ownership, production team, sponsors, or affiliates. Any references to persons, organizations, products, or services are made solely by the individual speaker and do not imply endorsement by the podcast.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of gun violence and juvenile crime.

On this episode of KC Closeup, 94.1 KFKF Morning Host Dale Carter talks with Jackson County COMBAT Executive Director Murray Woodard. COMBAT was a first-of-its-kind program, established back in 1989. Dale is a member of the Jackson County COMBAT Commission. To learn more about the program and the full report on where the program's money is going, visit: www.jacksoncountycombat.com

*The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal to the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official views or positions of this podcast, its ownership, production team, sponsors, or affiliates. Any references to persons, organizations, products, or services are made solely by the individual speaker and do not imply endorsement by the podcast.

On this episode of KC Closeup, Mix 93.3 afternoon host DaveO talks with co-founder and board president of Kansas City Pig Rescue Network, Kayli Houk. Hear about the founding of Kansas City Pig Rescue Network and how their team is helping rescue, rehabilitate and find forever families for pigs in Missouri and Kansas while protecting, advocating and educating people about pigs too!For more information, visit: https://www.kcpigrescuenetwork.org/

*The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal to the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official views or positions of this podcast, its ownership, production team, sponsors, or affiliates. Any references to persons, organizations, products, or services are made solely by the individual speaker and do not imply endorsement by the podcast.

On this bonus episode of KC Closeup, 102.1 BOB FM afternoon host Natalie Rush talks to Terry Adams Jr. of The Phil Collins Experience. Find out how this Brit became a resident of Gardner, KS and then the lead singer of the band that was just voted Best Tribute Band of 2026 by the readers of The Pitch. Terry has taken on the role of the iconic Phil Collins and taken the experience across the country for years, but they're playing a rare summer show right here in KC at Ameristar on July 10th.

*The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal to the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official views or positions of this podcast, its ownership, production team, sponsors, or affiliates. Any references to persons, organizations, products, or services are made solely by the individual speaker and do not imply endorsement by the podcast.

In this episode of KC Closeup, Q104 afternoon host Lydia Taylor sits down with Lina Dickinson and Melanie Bolin, Co-Founders of the apparel and lifestyle brand MERSEA. Founded right here in KC, MERSEA has grown from a local passion project into a celebrated national brand. Lina and Melanie share the exciting story behind their brand-new store at the iconic Country Club Plaza, look back at how MERSEA first got started, and give us the inside scoop on their incredible pajama collaboration with Selma Blair!

For more about MERSEA or to browse their collections, visit: https://mersea.com/

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On this bonus episode of KC Closeup, 94.1 KFKF afternoon host Jim Daniels speaks with Gladstone Mayor Jean Moore and Mayor Pro Tem Spencer Davis about Gladstone Freedom Fest! The free festival with explosive fireworks, epic live music and a crowd united by celebrating America 250 will be held at Happy Rock Park in Gladstone on the Fourth of July!

For more event details, visit: https://gladstonefreedomfest.com/

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In this bonus episode of KC Closeup, 102.1 BOB FM Morning Show Host Jen Johnson talks with AdventHealth Kansas City Director of Wellness Kate Buenger about the 29th Annual Living in Vitality Conference. It's happening at the Overland Park Convention Center October 2nd, 2026. You can get more details at Living in Vitality | AdventHealth.

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