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Silent films were rarely silent. There was, of course, piano accompaniment in many theaters, and occasionally composers even wrote full orchestral scores. We'll hear some of those on this week's Film Music Friday, including music from Nosferatu, Metropolis, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Thief of Bagdad and more.
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The Medical Arts Symphony of Kansas City community orchestra has given amateur musicians in the health care profession a place to perform since 1959. For the doctors, nurses, dentists, medical students, and more who take part, the music can be therapeutic.
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Former Kansas Congressman Jim Slattery has been to Ukraine dozens of times and now, he's headed back to the war-torn country. He tells KPR's Jim McLean that continued U.S. support for Ukraine is critical for Europe and the U.S.
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On this edition of Conversations, Robin Sharma talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Wealth Money Can’t Buy: The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life.”
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LaTurner cited spending more time with family and young children as the reason for his decision.
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Some officials in Kansas are trying to get the Kansas City Chiefs to move across state lines, but the governor says she's not involved.
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On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Anthony Rostain talks with host Dan Skinner about “You’re Not Done Yet: Parenting Young Adults in an Age of Uncertainty," which he co-authored with B. Janet Hibbs.
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Determined high schoolers envision more sustainable and beautiful cityscapes. Experts say their approach can benefit both human health and the environment.
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On this edition of Conversations Dan Saks talks with host Dan Skinner about "We Share This Earth,” a board book designed for children three years old and younger.
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Humans transport some non-native species on purpose. Others arrive by accident. The vast majority don’t hijack landscapes. But those that do come with high stakes.
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The modern study of starvation was sparked by the liberation of concentration camp survivors. U.S. and British soldiers rushed to feed them — and yet they sometimes perished.
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Stereophonic, a new play on Broadway with music by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, tracks the volatile creation of a rock and roll album over the course of a year in the 1970s.
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Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes between the two. Analysts say that could be a sign of the de-escalation world leaders are calling for.
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The Jinx ended with Robert Durst, a wealthy man suspected of multiple murders, making self-incriminating statements on a hot mic. Part Two picks up where the original left off: arrest and conviction.
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A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name.