KMBC 9's "Heart of the Matter"

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Moderated by KMBC 9's Cody Holyoke. 'Heart of the Matter' digs deeper into the biggest stories of the week in Kansas and Missouri, with in-depth interviews and analysis, context and perspective.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 195 - August 30, 2026

    The Kansas City Royals’ push for a new ballpark reaches a new chapter. Turmoil over tariffs causes concern for ranchers and consumers. The fight over redistricting goes to the Missouri Supreme Court.

  2. Aug 16

    Episode 194 - August 16, 2026

    A criminal indictment shakes the top tiers of Jackson County government. Local health officials cut through confusion caused by new directives on vaccines. A local nonprofit group launches an effort to improve access to quality reading.

  3. Aug 9

    Episode 193 - August 9, 2026

    ‘Commitment 2026’ coverage. Our roundtable analyzes the winners from primaries in Kansas and Missouri. Voters overwhelmingly defeat several proposed changes at the polls. The fight over gerrymandering in Missouri heads to court once again.

  4. Aug 2

    Episode 192 - August 2, 2026

    ‘Commitment 2026’ coverage. Congressional races are heating up in Kansas and Missouri—just days before the primaries. A packed field of candidates runs for Jackson County Executive. We walk you through ballot issues with major implications in both our states.

  5. Jul 26

    Episode 191 - July 26, 2026

    ‘Commitment 2026’ coverage. KMBC 9’s Cody Holyoke and Eric Graves speak to Republican candidates running for Kansas Governor. Our roundtable analyzes the race—made up of a crowded field of candidates.

  6. Jul 19

    Episode 190 - July 19, 2026

    ‘Commitment 2026’ coverage. We interview the three Democratic candidates running for Kansas Governor: State Senators Ethan Corson and Cindy Holscher, and Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog.

  7. Jul 12

    Episode 189 - July 12, 2026

    Special ‘Commitment 2026’ coverage of key issues on primary ballots in both our states. We explore the impact of an amendment that would greatly affect the power of voters. Another promises a phaseout of income tax in Missouri—but at what cost? Conservatives push to bring politics back to the Kansas Supreme Court.

  8. Jul 5

    Episode 188 - July 5, 2026

    Public health officials work to keep people safe during the World Cup. A court ruling changes abortion access in Missouri. Missouri’s governor freezes hundreds of millions of dollars in spending—just weeks before asking to voters to phase out the state’s income tax.

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Moderated by KMBC 9's Cody Holyoke. 'Heart of the Matter' digs deeper into the biggest stories of the week in Kansas and Missouri, with in-depth interviews and analysis, context and perspective.

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