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Dave Helling

What are the political risks — and rewards — for Quinton Lucas taking on KC police?

The fight over funding and control of the Kansas City Police Department continues this week.

That means the “4Star Politics” panel can take an in-depth look at the political ramifications for Mayor Quinton Lucas, and others, as the dispute unfolds in court, and in Jefferson City.

Hosts Dave Helling and John Holt are joined by Annie Presley and Jason Grill, longtime political analysts with deep knowledge of the area. They discuss the police disagreement, and its implications for the long-term health of the city.

The panel also talks about the Kansas governor’s race, and the dynamics in Washington.

“4Star Politics” is a joint production of The Kansas City Star and WDAF-TV/Fox 4 Kansas City.

Dave Helling
Opinion Contributor,
The Kansas City Star
Dave Helling has covered politics in Kansas and Missouri for four decades. He has worked in television news, and is a regular contributor to local broadcast programs. Helling writes editorials and columns for the Star, and is the co-host of the weekly “4Star Politics” show. He was awarded the 2018 ASNE Burl Osborne award for editorial leadership.
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