Host Michael Mackie sits down with Julián Zugazagoitia, CEO & President of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to discuss the expansion of the Museum with a new wing on the west end of their campus, with expanded spaces for education, performance, events and dining and which would be the biggest investment in arts in Kansas City. Julian will also discuss the impact of the Streetcar and the upcoming World Cup on the Nelson-Atkins Museum's attendance expansion plans.

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Rick Truman, CEO of the Folly Theater to discuss the Theater's 125th anniversary programming and the impact of the Streetcar for their theater attendees. Note: This episode was recorded prior to the recent break-in and vandalism that caused an estimated $750,000 in damage to the Folly Theater. The Folly is currently seeking community support for restoration efforts. Please consider donating at follytheater.org.

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Tom Gerend, Executive Director of KC Streetcar, to discuss the October 24th opening of the extension to the Plaza, the 2026 opening of the River Market Streetcar extension and the impact of the Streetcar for residents, arts lovers and visitors to the area including during the World Cup 2026.

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Stacey Paine, President of Crown Center Redevelopment, to discuss a variety of cultural arts activities and exhibits that have been showcased at Crown Center, the impact of the KC Streetcar and World Cup 2026 on visitation at Crown Center and what is coming up in the next year including Oktoberfest and the Hallmark Christmas Experience.

Host Michael Mackie, sits down with George Guastello, President of Union Station Kansas City, for the inaugural episode of KC Studio's new monthly arts podcast, "Artful Connections Along The Streetcar." George discusses a variety of cultural arts activities and exhibits that have been showcased at Union Station including the Disney, Auschwitz and Princess Diana exhibits, which ones were his favorites, the impact of the KC Streetcar and World Cup for residents and for visitors at Union Station and what is coming up for 2026 including during the World Cup.