On this week’s episode, Natalie Rush of 102.1 BOB FM celebrates the start of Pride Month by chatting with close friends and LGBTQ+ advocates Tammy Parsons and Thad McCullough. They discuss why they founded the West iNd Connection & WiNc Inclusion Center in Independence, how their mission grew and what inspired them to create a new community garden to support their neighbors.

For more information about upcoming events, ways to get involved or community resources mentioned, visit: https://westindconnection.com/

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of substance abuse and suicide.

Q104's Codie Allen spoke with James Souza, a retired Army veteran and recovering alcoholic. Souza nearly lost his life but after hearing a few words that turned his life around, he's going back to college to become a minister.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, help can be found by calling or texting 988 or visiting: ⁠https://988lifeline.org/⁠

Ed Walker from 94.1 KFKF sits down with Heather Parreira, Senior Director of Adult Services for Lakemary Center in Johnson and Miami counties, to discuss how Lakemary Center supports those with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Kansas City area. Learn about Lakemary Center’s history and mission, as well as their support services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

To learn more about employment, volunteer or donation opportunities, visit https://lakemary.org/

On this bonus episode of KC Closeup, 102.1 BOB FM morning show host Jen Johnson chats with Doug Gray, founding member and lead singer of The Marshall Tucker Band about their upcoming show at Knuckleheads in Kansas City on May 15, 2026.

On this episode of KC Closeup, Mandi Kearns sits down with Steve Serrano to talk about the May Contain Collection, a powerful new film shining a light on the realities of food allergies.

From a red-carpet premiere at Union Station to a nationwide theater run, this is more than a movie. It is a movement.

Find out how to watch and why this story matters.

Coming soon: May Contain: My Life - A Just Like You Film about Food Allergies

Social media handles

Instagram: @justlikeyoufilms, @maycontain_films

Facebook: @jlyfilms

Q104 and Mix 93.3's Mallory Kay had the opportunity to talk with Matt Taranto, Owner and Managing Partner of AesthetiCare Medspa + Wellness. They discussed everything from building trust with their clients, treatments for people who are wanting to begin their journey, the medspa and wellness industry, and their NEW location opening in Overland Park on May 7th!

To find details about AesthetiCare MedSpa + Wellness, visit https://greatskinkc.com/

Natalie Rush, the Afternoon Host on 102.1 BOB FM, welcomes Kim and her daughter Callyn, with Braden's Hope For Childhood Cancer. They're sharing how you can turn a grocery run into something meaningful with Queen's Price Chopper right now!

94.1 KFKF's Jim Daniels interviewed Jean Moore, Mayor for the city of Gladstone. They talked about the Glad Green Team and a couple other big events coming to Gladstone including a FIFA World Cup Watch Party on June 20th and the Gladstone Freedom Fest on July 4th featuring a free concert with Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery.

If you would like to be part of the Glad Green Team, email them at info@gladgreenteam.org

For information on the Gladstone Freedom Fest visit gladstonefreedomfest.com