Nick Haines
Executive Producer of Public Affairs at Kansas City PBS
Nick Haines leads KCPBS' news and public affairs television division and is the executive producer and host of Kansas City Week in Review.
Stories by Nick Haines
Nick’s Picks | Back to School…For Now, RNC Week and New Charlie Parker Film
It's the first day of classes for most universities in Missouri and Kansas. It's anybody's guess how long they'll stay open amid new COVID-19 outbreaks.
Nick’s Picks | School Reopenings, Political Conventions and KC Budget Cuts
The coming news week features school reopenings, the Democratic National Convention and the impact of Kansas City budget cuts forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Justice Deferred’: Tonight on Kansas City PBS
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced jury trials in Kansas City and across the country to grind to virtual standstill. How can the wheels of justice start turning again?
Nick’s Picks | Pandemic Threatens School Openings, College Football Season and City Jobs
President Trump has declared Kansas City a COVID-19 hotspot, raising questions about school reopenings, college football and jobs at City Hall.
Nick’s Picks | Prepping for Primary Election Day in Kansas City
Here's a guide to Primary Election Day in the Kansas City area.
Nick’s Picks | Black Lives Strike, Kansas School Opening, KCI Contract Conflict
Kansas City has a busy news week ahead with a "Strike for Black Lives," ongoing debate over Kansas school openings, and an emerging conflict over a contract at Kansas City International Airport.
Nick’s Picks | Masks, Statues, Chiefs and School Openings
Mask wearing and school reopening plans top the week's news.
Nick’s Picks | Wearing Masks, Pondering Names and an Independence Day Like No Other
Debates over wearing masks to tamp down the COVID-19 pandemic and renaming public landmarks following the death of George Floyd continue this week in the Kansas City area.
Nick’s Picks | Nichols Name Dropping Across Kansas City
Debate over the removal of the J.C. Nichols name from public streets and fountains continues this week, as the city considers stripping pot possession from its criminal codes.
Nick’s Picks: J.C. Nichols Naming Debate Tops News for the Week Ahead
The debate over renaming the J.C. Nichols Fountain and a nearby parkway following protests over racial injustice continues this week in Kansas City.