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February 4, 2026

Episode 6: Conversation with Eric Dorfman, CEO & President of Linda Hall Library

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Dr. Eric Dorfman, CEO & President of the Linda Hall Library, to discuss the 80th anniversary of the Linda Hall Library, their upcoming program and future strategic plans. Dorfman also discusses Linda Hall Library's first gift shop, opening every Saturday instead of just once a month and how the new streetcar extension will make their organization more accessible to residents and visitors alike.
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January 7, 2026

Episode 5: Conversation with Julián Zugazagoitia, CEO & President The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Julián Zugazagoitia, CEO & President of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to discuss the expansion of the Museum with a new wing on the west end of their campus, with expanded spaces for education, performance, events and dining and which would be the biggest investment in arts in Kansas City.
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December 3, 2025

Episode 4: Conversation with Rick Truman, President and CEO of The Folly Theater

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Tom Gerend, Executive Director of KC Streetcar, to discuss the October 24th opening of the extension to the Plaza, the 2026 opening of the River Market Streetcar extension and the impact of the Streetcar for residents, arts lovers and visitors to the area including during the World Cup 2026.
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November 5, 2025

Episode 3: Conversation with Tom Gerend, Executive Director of KC Streetcar

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Tom Gerend, Executive Director of KC Streetcar, to discuss the October 24th opening of the extension to the Plaza, the 2026 opening of the River Market Streetcar extension and the impact of the Streetcar for residents, arts lovers and visitors to the area including during the World Cup 2026.
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October 1, 2025

Episode 2: Conversation with Stacey Paine, President of Crown Center Redevelopment

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Stacey Paine, President of Crown Center Redevelopment, to discuss a variety of cultural arts activities and exhibits that have been showcased at Crown Center, the impact of the KC Streetcar and World Cup 2026 on visitors to Crown Center and what is coming up in the next year including Oktoberfest and the Hallmark Christmas Experience.
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September 3, 2025

Episode 1: Conversation with George Guastello, President of Union Station Kansas City

Host Michael Mackie sits down with George Guastello, President of Union Station Kansas City, to discuss a variety of cultural arts activities and exhibits that have been showcased at Union Station, which ones were his favorites, the impact of the KC Streetcar and World Cup for residents and for visitors at Union Station and what is coming up for 2026 including during the World Cup.
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