The Week Ahead: Kickin it in Kansas City

Published: Feb. 5, 2018, 9:13 p.m.

b"In this episode with featured guest, Chuck Marohn, Chuck discusses his complicated relationship with Kansas City, MO culminating in a recent successful event there. Chuck also introduces the newest member of his family, Gryffindor the puppy! And Rachel introduces the 3rd annual Strongest Town Contest \\u2014 with some new twists.\\nMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE\\nSTROADing in Kansas City\\xa0by Chuck Marohn\\nNominate your city for the Strongest Town contest!\\xa0Applications due February 25.\\nTriumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier\\xa0by Edward Glaeser\\nThis week's Slackchat on #slowthecars\\xa0(Friday, Feb. 9 at 11:30am CT)\\nThe Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan\\xa0by Rick Perlstein\\nHildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age\\xa0by Fiona Maddocks"