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The 41 Files
by 41 Action News
The 41 Files Podcast takes a deeper look every week at the stories and trends in Kansas City, hosted by the staff of KSHB 41 News.
Episodes
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Now Boarding, Ep. 12--A longtime flight attendant goes from fearful to fan on the new terminal
In the final episode of Now Boarding, KSHB 41's Taylor Hemness talks with Susie McKenzie, a 35-year flight attendant with American Airlines. Back in 2017, she voted against building the new terminal at KCI, because she was concerned that it would mean losing the convenience that she valued so…
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Now Boarding, Ep. 11--Longtime Southwest Airlines employees describes the move to the new terminal
It's kind of like moving into a new house. That's how Mike Ward described the process of moving from the old terminals at KCI, to the new terminal in 2023. Ward is the Assistant Manager of Operations at KCI for Southwest Airlines. In this episode, he describes working conditions at the old...
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Now Boarding, Ep. 10--KCI's new terminal gets its first real winter weather test
Were you lucky enough to fly out of Kansas City during the extreme cold weather we experienced in mid-January? Hopefully, that flight took you to someplace much warmer! But there were multiple days in January that had travelers very concerned about whether or not their flight would go on as...
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Now Boarding, Ep.9--Edgemoor before, during, and after building the terminal
Kansas City got very familiar with a company called Edgemoor during the construction of the new terminal at KCI. People from all over the KC area attended meetings the company hosted about the terminal's design, and now those people are getting to see which suggestions actually made the cut. KSHB...
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Meet the KC man who wrote the official "Grinch" sequel
Did you know the original "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss was written in 1957? Today, the book, the animated films, even the live action film are big parts of the Christmas season for people all over the world. This year, the official sequel to the book, titled "How the Grinch Lost...
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Now Boarding, Ep. 8--KC roofer talks terminal construction
The new terminal at KCI cost more than a billion dollars to build. That's hard for any traveler to put into perspective. But for the companies chosen to be involved in its construction, that represents man hours, and of course, potentially career-changing money. In this episode, I spoke to Mary...
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Now Boarding, Ep. 7--Living near the airport
How long does it take you to get to KCI? My guest this week, Kim Kluge, lives about 12 minutes away. It's a big advantage when you travel a lot for work, like she does. So what does the new terminal mean for the neighborhoods around KCI, not just right now, but in the future? See...
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Now Boarding, Ep. 6--Kansas City Councilman Kevin O'Neill
Kansas City International Airport is located within District 1 of the city's council districts, represented by Kevin O'Neill and Nathan Willett. In this episode, KSHB 41 news anchor Taylor Hemness wanted to get the perspective of what it's like to represent a district that has always included the...
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Now Boarding, Ep. 5--How do you design an airport terminal?
Kansas City residents know that the years-long process to build a new terminal at KCI had more than its fair share of controversies. Beyond the question of whether or not the city needed a new single terminal were the opinions on what it should look like, how it would showcase/represent KC, and…
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Now Boarding Ep. 4--KCI in the eyes of a frequent flyer
How often do you fly, for work or personal reasons? For many Kansas Citians, air travel is a huge part of their regular lives. So the new single terminal at KCI is almost like your office being moved to a whole new building. In Episode 4 of Now Boarding, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness chats with...
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Now Boarding Ep. 3--A pilot's perspective of KCI's new terminal
Travelers are still marveling at the shiny new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport. But is there a difference from the standpoint of the men and women flying the planes in and out of there? In this episode, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness chats with Delta Airlines pilot Sam White...
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Now Boarding, Episode 2--Kathy Nelson
Long before the new terminal at KCI was complete, the NFL Draft was identified as the first big test of its efficiency. Now that the NFL Draft is over, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness speaks with Kathy Nelson, head of both Visit KC, and the Kansas City Sports Commission, about not only how the...
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2023 Kansas City BBQ Draft: Breaking down best from Barbecue Capital of America
Five KSHB 41 news staffers undertook a deep dive into the BBQ Capital of America’s world-renowned barbecue scene. In the spirit of the NFL Draft coming to Kansas City, here's their 2023 KC BBQ Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Now Boarding: Year One of KCI's Single Terminal
Episode 1 KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness is joined by Kansas City Aviation Department Director Pat Klein. Klein, who's been in the role for seven years, is set to retire in 2023. He describes the first month of KCI's new single terminal, some of the work it took to get the terminal built, and what...
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Faith in KC: Sharing space for worship
For this month's Faith in KC, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness speaks with pastors from both congregations about the arrangement, its challenges and how long it may go on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Faith in KC: Brother Thomas Sullivan of Conception Abbey
Faith in KC returns this month with a guest whose lifelong walk with faith is very different from many people's. Brother Thomas Sullivan has been a monk at Conception Abbey for decades. During this episode, he discusses his decision to become a monk, and what that journey has been like. He also...
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Faith in KC: Religion in Kansas Project
This month, KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness examined the future of houses of worship post-COVID in a special 360 report. In conjunction with that report, he reached out to the University of Kansas Religious Studies Department, to talk about its Religion in Kansas Project. See…
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Faith in KC - Kansas City Atheist Coalition
Faith in KC has featured conversations examining the tenants and belief systems of multiple faith backgrounds represented across Kansas City. In this month’s Faith in KC, KSHB 41 News anchor Taylor Hemness spoke with Jordan McKinney, president of the Kansas City Atheist Coalition. See...
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Faith in KC: Hinduism
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, and many members of that community in Kansas City practice Hinduism. In the latest edition of Faith in KC, KSHB 41's Taylor Hemness sat down to speak with Dr. Deb Bhaduri on behalf of the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City.…
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Black History Month: Black-owned businesses, the wealth gap and entrepreneurship
As Black History Month comes to a close, KSHB 41 News wanted to highlight some of the systemic issues affecting Black Kansas Citians. In the third part of a three-part podcast mini-series, digital producers Katharine Finnerty and Casey Murray will explore the challenges Black entrepreneurs face…
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Black History Month: Redlining, East Kansas City and the Santa Fe neighborhood
As Black History Month comes to a close, KSHB 41 News wanted to highlight some of the systemic issues affecting Black Kansas Citians. In the second part of a three-part podcast mini-series, digital producers Casey Murray and Katharine Finnerty will explore the topic of redlining, how the...
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Black History Month: Nutritional inequalities, food deserts and juice
As Black History Month comes to a close, KSHB 41 News wanted to highlight some of the systemic issues affecting Black Kansas Citians. In the first part of a three-part podcast mini-series, digital producers Katharine Finnerty and Casey Murray will explore the topic of food deserts, places where...
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Faith in KC: The Salvation Army, and its role as a faith-based organization
For this month's episode of Faith in KC, KSHB 41's Taylor Hemness speaks to Major Kelly Collins, divisional commander for Kansas and Western Missouri. She shares how her faith has been impacted during 35 years of service to the Salvation Army and what working for the Army is like, especially…
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Faith in KC: Prison Chaplain Matt Mason
KSHB 41 News Today anchor Taylor Hemness continues his series examining the role of faith in the lives of Kansas Citians. In this episode, he spoke with prison Chaplain Matt Mason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Reporting on traumatic events like 9/11
Journalists are professional eyewitnesses to traumatic events, and that is especially true of 9/11. KSHB 41 News anchor Cynthia Newsome was getting ready for work at the station and watching the news when she heard about the attacks. She reported on how 9/11 impacted Kansas Citians 20 years ago.…
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What 9/11 changed and how Kansas City remembers
To this day, airport security is one of the most recognizable, direct changes made in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The federal government established the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, which is now responsible for keeping airports safe. In the fourth episode of…
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The impact of 9/11 on the Islamic community, educators
After 9/11, the country unified to heal from the tragedy, but some were not included in that unity. Some Muslim and Middle-Eastern people living in the U.S. experienced an increased amount of hate crimes and violence against them after 9/11. Educators are doing what they can to teach their…
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Sept. 11, the war and its impact on service members
The legacy of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, has grown increasingly complicated following a 20-year war in Afghanistan. That’s taking its toll on service members. The memory of the war and its withdrawal can be a painful source of conflict for veterans. The attacks were an incentive for...
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Remembering 9/11 on its 20th anniversary
On Sept. 11, 2001, four planes hijacked by al-Qaeda members crashed into the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. Everyone who was alive will forever remember where they were and what they were doing when they first got the news about the 9/11 attacks. In the first...
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Faith in KC: Royals General Manager Dayton Moore
Kansas City Royals General Manager Dayton Moore is very public with his faith, openly sharing his adherence to Christianity, and how it impacts his life. KSHB 41 anchor Taylor Hemness spoke to Moore about how he balances a life of faith, and a career in professional sports. See...
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Faith in KC: KU Health System Dr. Steve Stites
Dr. Steve Stites of the University of Kansas Health System is one of the front line faces in KC’s fight against COVID-19. In this edition of Faith in KC, he talks with Taylor Hemness about how he’s used his faith as a guide during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hyatt Regency disaster: The collapse
On July 17, 1981, two skywalks in the Hyatt Regency hotel fell onto partygoers beneath them. The accident resulted in 114 people killed and hundreds others injured. Digital producers Casey Murray and Katharine Finnerty take a look at what happened and how the disaster changed America 40 years…
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Hyatt Regency disaster: The aftermath
On July 17, 1981, two skywalks in the Hyatt Regency hotel fell onto partygoers beneath them. The accident resulted in 114 people killed and hundreds others injured. Digital producers Casey Murray and Katharine Finnerty take a look at what happened and how the disaster changed America 40 years…
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Faith in KC: Lama Matt Rice
In this episode of Faith in KC, 41 Action News Today anchor Taylor Hemness speaks to Kansas City Lama Matt Rice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FBI seeks help solving Truman heist cold case
It's a case just 45 seconds in the making; nearly 45 years later, it remains unsolved. A precious, valuable collection of swords and daggers was stolen from the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum in 1978. In this special episode of 41 Files, host Hailey Godburn talks with investigator...
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Faith in KC: Pastor Darron Edwards
41 Action News anchor Taylor Hemness discusses with Pastor Darron Edwards of United Believers Community Church in this edition of Faith in KC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Faith in KC: Ramadan
41 Action News Anchor Taylor Hemness spoke with Imam Jamal Shakur of Al-Inshirah Islamic Center in Kansas City about the month, and what it means to the Muslim community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trial update #11
The jury in the trial of Kylr Yust has recommended the maximum sentences possible for each of the crimes of which they convicted him. Journey for Justice podcast hosts Hailey Godburn and Katelyn Brown, and 41 Action News anchor Cailtlin Knute, explain the nuances of his sentence. See...
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Trial update #10
Kylr Yust has been found guilty in the deaths of Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions. Journey for Justice podcast hosts Katelyn Brown and Hailey Godburn break down the verdict and possible sentencing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trial update #9
In the ninth day of his double murder trial, Kylr Yust himself took the witness stand. 41 Action News reporters Andy Alcock and Sarah Plake break down Yust’s testimony and the attorneys’ final words to the jury before deliberation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trial update #8
The jury again spent much of the day outside the courtroom during the eighth day of Kylr Yust’s double murder trial in Cass County. 41 Action News reporter Andres Gutierrez explains why jurors heard some testimony, but were not allowed to hear testimony from others in the latest “Journey for...
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Trial update #7
The defense was up to bat in Day 7 of Kylr Yust’s double murder trial, and they got off to what seemed to be a rocky start, plagued with no-show witnesses and debate about the relevance or accuracy of witnesses who did show up. 41 Action News reporter joins podcast host Hailey Godburn to break…
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Trial update #6
Court proceedings took no rest in the murder trial of Kylr Yust, presenting some of the most compelling evidence yet on Saturday. Day six saw a lot of expert witness testimony to pair with the evidence presented by the prosecution, including photographs of human remains and details of forensic...
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Trial update #5
The fifth day of Kylr Yust’s murder trial, while more technical in nature, was no less compelling. The majority of Friday’s testimony centered on evidence in the Jessica Runions case. 41 Action News reporter Sarah Plake joins podcast host Hailey Godburn to highlight key points from the day's...
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Trial update #4
Day four in the double murder trial of Kylr Yust provided insight into the details surrounding his relationship with Jessica Runions and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. 41 Action News reporter Andres Gutierrez joins podcast host Hailey Godburn to go over the latest testimony...
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Trial update #3
The second day of witness testimony in the double murder trial of Kylr Yust was markedly different from the first. While the prosecution and defense blew threw 15 witnesses Tuesday, only four took the stand Wednesday. In this “Journey for Justice” podcast update, hear 41 Action News reporter…
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Trial update #2
During the second day of Kylr Yust's double murder trial, jurors heard from 15 witnesses. 41 Action News' Caitlin Knute and Andres Gutierrez detail some key points in witness testimonies from family, friends and investigators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trial update #1
On day one of Kylr Yust’s double murder trial, the jury was sworn in and the prosecution and defense teams made (very different) opening statements. 41 Action News’ Caitlin Knute and Andy Alcock join podcast hosts Hailey Godburn and Katelyn Brown from the Cass County Justice Center to talk about...
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Episode 6: New perspectives
On the final episode of the “Journey for Justice: The Trial of Kylr Yust” mini-series on 41 Files, podcast hosts Katelyn Brown and Hailey Godburn bring in third-party experts to examine Yust’s defense. Clay County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Chris Johnson shares how investigators chase leads in a…
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Episode 5: The family effect
The families of Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions were brought together by tragedy. Through the thick and thin of this case, they’ve stuck together. 41 Action News reporters Sarah Plake and Andres Gutierrez join podcast hosts Katelyn Brown and Hailey Godburn to talk about the families’…
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