Kansas City PBS Premieres New Series, 'There's Just Something About Kansas City'

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KCPBS

• Published on October 13, 2025

Kansas City PBS is thrilled to announce the premiere of its new series, There's Just Something About Kansas City, airing weekly on Sundays, beginning Sept. 7, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. This new community partnership brings the locally produced podcast to a television audience, highlighting a shared commitment to authentic, local storytelling.

"This partnership is a natural fit for two community-focused organizations," said Kliff Kuehl, President and CEO of Kansas City PBS. "Kansas City PBS is honored to share this growing collection of stories that capture the heart and character of Kansas City."

Hosted by legendary broadcaster and Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Frank Boal, this show features powerful conversations with some of the city's most influential and iconic voices.

"We are thrilled to have our podcast become part of Kansas City PBS' local programming lineup,” said Boal. “It's an incredible opportunity to share more Kansas City stories with a wider audience through a trusted community partner.”

There's Just Something About Kansas City invites viewers to join Frank Boal as he captures the heart, history, and humanity of the metro area through powerful personal stories and shared experiences. A familiar face in Kansas City media for decades, Boal has spent more than 40 years as a sports broadcaster, working with WDAF-TV, KSHB-TV and 810 WHB Radio. Each episode features a different influential figure, from artists and athletes to civic leaders and philanthropists, offering an intimate look at the people who have shaped and continue to shape Kansas City.

The series kicks off with a compelling lineup of guests, airing immediately following the Sunday broadcast of Week in Review. The premiere episode features Sonia Warshawski, one of the last remaining survivors of the Holocaust and the subject of the acclaimed documentary “Big Sonia”. Future guests include:

Sunday, Sept. 14:Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Sunday, Sept. 21:George Brett, Kansas City Royals Hall of Famer

Sunday, Sept. 28:Sly James, former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri

Sunday, Oct. 5:Joyce DiDonato, world-renowned opera star

Sunday, Oct. 12:Madisen Ward, musician and singer-songwriter

Sunday, Oct. 19:Lonnie McFadden, renowned jazz musician and entertainer

Sunday, Oct. 26:Joe Arce, Founder of Kansas City Hispanic News

Sunday, Nov. 2:Alvin Brooks, civil rights activist and community leader

Sunday, Nov. 9:Bryan Truta, 90.9 The Bridge morning show host and radio personality

Viewers can tune in to Kansas City PBS (Channel 19.1) on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. to watch these captivating conversations, or stream episodes online or on the PBS App.

About Kansas City PBS

Located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City PBS is a non-profit multimedia organization serving the community since 1961. The PBS member station airs diverse content focused on civic affairs, science, food, drink, arts and culture on four television channels, including Channel 19.1, 19.2, 19.3 (Create) and 19.4, the 24-hour PBS kids channel. Channels 19.1 and 19.4 are also available to live stream online, with programming available on-demand in the PBS App and Kansas City PBS Passport, a member-benefit streaming service. Kansas City PBS serves students, caregivers and the local education community through free online resources, workshops for parents and teachers, and annual conferences and events. It also owns and operates the local NPR music station, 90.9 The Bridge, providing nonprofit radio in a AAA format to listeners over the air and online streaming. Kansas City PBS’ nonprofit source for local journalism, Flatland (flatlandkc.org), produces multimedia reporting focused on civic affairs, arts and culture, food and drink, and education. For more information on Kansas City PBS or its wide variety of local and national content, visit kansascitypbs.org.