Yvette Walker

Kansas City

Vice President and Editorial Page Editor at Kansas City Star

VP and Editorial Page Editor of The Kansas City Star. Former Dean of Students at OU's Gaylord College. Positively Joy podcast host, speaker & author.

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Articles

Opinion columnists respectfully disagree in new column

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Yvette Walker

Melinda Henneberger. David Mastio. If you are a regular reader of The Kansas City Star Opinion section you probably know those names. If you're not a regular reader, get ready, you will.
May 21: IE Latino Voices

2 weeks ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

With KVCR News, I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Susie Pittman, Chief Executive Officer of OPARC. Thank you so much for being with us today, Susie. Thank you for having me. Okay, Susie, so for those that are not familiar with OPARC, please share an overview of its mission and work.
When 52% is a minority - and other upside down Jeff City thinking

3 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Yvette Walker

According to the Missouri General Assembly, voters don't matter and a number is just a number, unless it means something to you. On Nov. 5, 2024, 52% of Missouri voters called for an end to the state's abortion ban. That was considered a decent win to many people. But that wasn't enough for our elected officials in Jefferson City, who approved a proposed constitutional amendment this week that, if approved by voters, would overturn that November decision. A measly 52%?
May 15: IE Latino Voices

3 weeks ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

With KVCR News, I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Allison Elsner, CEO for the San Bernardino County Medical Society. Thank you for being with us today, Allison. Thank you so much for having me, Yvette. As part of the San Bernardino County Medical Society, what are some of the ways that you advocate for physicians and patients?
May 7: IE Latino Voices

1 month ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

With KVCR News. I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Hilda Kennedy, Founder and President of AmPac Business Capital. Thanks for being with us today, Hilda. It's my honor. So, thank you for the invitation. Hilda, please share a bit about your background and how it led you to starting a business in funding and business capital.
Missouri ranks poorly in report on women: Can the state help us help ourselves?

1 month ago | kansascity.com | Yvette Walker

"Too many domestic violence cases are handled at the municipal level and not at the felony level," said new Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson. [email protected] If you live east of the state line, do you feel less safe these days? In the last few weeks, Missouri has landed on national lists that tout dangerous and risky living conditions.
April 30: IE Latino Voices

1 month ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

With KVCR News, I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Dr Nandini Gowda, Internal Medicine Program Director for San Antonio Regional Hospital. Thank you so much for being with us today, Dr Gowda. Thank you, Yvette, for inviting me. So this is a very exciting time for your program and San Antonio Regional Hospital. Please tell us why.
Free press at risk: Attorney General Pam Bondi targets journalists in leaks

1 month ago | kansascity.com | Yvette Walker

Pam Bondi released a memo Friday reserving a Biden administration policy that protected journalists. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) TNS Attorney General Pam Bondi announced something in a memo Friday that could set back investigative journalism in a desperate time. Did you miss it? Journalists can once again be forced to provide "records and compelling testimony ...
April 23: IE Latino Voices

1 month ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

With KVCR News, I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Dr Antoune Saad, board certified Pediatrician and Chairman of the pediatric department at San Antonio Regional Hospital. He is currently in private practice in Upland. Thank you so much for being with us. Thank you very much.
April 16: IE Latino Voices

1 month ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

With KVCR News, I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Dr. Deepak Thiagarajan, internal medicine and geriatrics physician. Thank you so much for being with us today, Dr. Thiagarajan. Thank you so much for having me. So, when did you discover that you wanted to become a doctor? I actually wanted to be a doctor from a young age.