Kansas City Star

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

A Kansas City-based newspaper that covers local news, politics, and culture through reporters and columnists including Melinda Hennenberger, Valle Gregorian, and Deon Leffler. The publication is frequently referenced on local talk radio for its coverage of regional issues such as immigration enforcement operations, port expansion legislation, and editorial commentary on national events. Podcasts discuss the outlet for both its reporting on significant local developments and editorial positions that sometimes draw on-air critique.

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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM

Episode Mentions

Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 8, 2026

US-Iran Ceasefire, KC Earnings Tax Continues and More Fallout | 4-8-26

“Local news outlet allegedly audited by Mayor Lucas's administration for perceived bias against city government”

US-Iran Ceasefire and Operation Epic FuryOil Price Volatility and Commodity MarketsStock Market Reaction to Geopolitical De-escalation

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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 8, 2026

Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute | 4-8-26

“Local media institution criticized for supporting earnings tax while claiming to advocate for equitable government”

Kansas City earnings tax renewal voteMunicipal tax regressivity and low-income impactGovernment spending efficiency and fiscal discipline

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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 7, 2026

Hours to Iran’s Deadline, E-Tax on the Ballot in KC | 4-7-26

“Local newspaper criticized for blurring news/opinion lines in earnings tax coverage with fear-based framing”

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Military EscalationTrump Administration Foreign Policy and Negotiation TacticsOperation Epic Fury and B2 Bomber Strikes

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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 1, 2026

Stigall vs. Willet Heats Up, Trump Speech Tonight, Plus KS and MO Can Learn from Jamie Dimon | 4-1-26

“Reporter attended Nathan Willett campaign event and asked about host's endorsement, seeking conflict narrative”

Missouri 6th Congressional District Primary - Willett vs DeGaulleKansas Economic Competitiveness and Tax PolicyState Income Tax Phase-Out Strategy

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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 1, 2026

Patrick Tuohey, Show-Me Institute, On KC E-Tax | 4-1-26

“Editorial board provided tepid endorsement of earnings tax; columnists David Hudnall and Dave Helling wrote pieces on the tax”

Kansas City earnings tax renewal and ballot measureRegressive taxation and low-income worker impactMunicipal budget deficits and spending restraint

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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Mar 2, 2026

Operation Epic Fury Unloads: How Did Kansas City React?! Plus, Is ICE Actually Going to Build In KC?! | 3-2-26

“Local newspaper covering Operation Epic Fury reactions and ICE detention facility developments through reporter Melinda Hennenberger”

Operation Epic Fury - U.S.-Israel military strike on Iran leadershipCongressional war powers authorization and constitutional authorityICE detention facility federal condemnation vs. private sale

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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Feb 27, 2026

KK x Mundo Crossover: Local and National Sports Media Freak Out | 2-27-26

“Valle Gregorian works as a journalist for the publication and was mentioned as being stuck in Puerto Vallarta”

Sports media politicizationTraditional vs. alternative sports journalismCareer sustainability in sports media

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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Feb 26, 2026

FBI Investigates Kansas City, Plus What REALLY Happened with ICE in Olathe: We Now Know | 2-26-26

“Reported on ICE detention incident details and Port KC expansion bills in Missouri legislature”

FBI Investigation of Kansas City Mayor Pro TemConflict of Interest in Municipal GovernmentICE Detention and Law Enforcement Transparency

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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Feb 26, 2026

Kansas City Writer Showcases TDS in Team USA Olympic Column | Mundo Clip 2-26-26

“Published opinion column by Deon Leffler criticizing Trump's Olympic hockey team involvement; subject of host's editorial critique”

Trump political commentary and TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome)U.S. Olympic hockey team gold medal victoryWomen's sports and transgender athlete participation

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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Feb 24, 2026

Olathe Police React to School Political Fight, Plus States Try to React to Schools Pushing Leftward | 2-24-26

“Criticized for vague reporting on protest violence that obscured which group was responsible for assault”

Student Protest Management in K-12 SchoolsSchool Administrator Accountability and DisciplineMedia Coverage Bias in Political Stories

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