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A Biologist Exposes the Dangers of bisphenol A and Earns the Wrath of the Plastic Industrynew

Missouri biologist Frederick vom Saal's willingness to speak frankly about his findings is alarming to the top five makers of bisphenol A: Dow Chemical, Bayer Material Science, Sunoco Chemicals, SABIC Innovative Plastics and Hexion Specialty Chemicals. And now, after years of quietly publishing studies in scientific journals and presenting papers at toxicological conventions, he is starting to be heard.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  04-29-2008  |  Science
Tags: Dow Chemical, American Chemistry Council, Bisphenol A, Frederick vom Saal, Rob Krebs, Susan Nagel, Wade Welshons, Health & Science

Holsey Turner: Kansas City's Newest Unknown Rapper on the Risenew

On his debut, Who's the New Guy?, Turner sounds like a cockier version of Lupe Fiasco.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  04-23-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews
Tags: violence, hip-hop, Kansas City, carjacking, Christian rap, Hozey-T, Who's the New Guy?

Pay 2 Playnew

Hip-hop hustlers are making off with Kansas City rappers' hard-earned cash.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  12-18-2007  |  Music

What's the Real Story Behind Increased Air Travel Delays?new

The feds blame the weather for flight delays and cancellations, but real authorities -- air traffic controllers -- have another, scarier explanation.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  10-23-2007  |  Business & Labor
Tags: George W. Bush, Federal Aviation Administration, Jenny Tudor, Kevin Peterson, Marion Blakey, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Pat Kowal, business & labor

Show Snipersnew

Faced with hefty ticket prices, some locals take to the roofs around Kansas City's outdoor venues.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  06-05-2007  |  Music

Growing Up Gangsternew

The acquittal of Jawanza Brown turned into a trial of living in the inner city.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  05-08-2007  |  Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice

DJ Konsept: Showin' Upnew

Edwin Morales knows how to start a party, even when smelly potatoes are involved.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  04-24-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews
Tags: DJ Konsept

The Cop who Killed a Murder Casenew

Officer Danny Holmes says a supervisor made him lie -- but KCPD brass say he bungled a murder investigation.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  03-27-2007  |  Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice

Pro Toolsnew

Brandon Reece has a plan to make your package bigger -- and, no, he's not a slimeball.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  02-14-2007  |  Sex
Tags: sex & reproductive issues

The Truth About Tonynew

The blogger behind Tonyskansascity.com has been secretly bashing his mom's political opponent.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  01-22-2007  |  Politics

T-Shirt Tombstonesnew

Shirts memorializing young, black murder victims are everyday wear on K.C.'s east side.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  11-13-2006  |  Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice

More Deadly Silencenew

This year's a bad one for murders in Kansas City -- so where's the outrage?
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  10-17-2006  |  Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice

Ethanol Pushersnew

A Kansas farm town bets its future on a risky fuel squeezed from corncobs.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  09-26-2006  |  Environment
Tags: environment

The Blight Kingnew

Richard Tolbert claims to be an east-side champion, but he's a no-good neighbor.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  08-22-2006  |  Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development

Jakc FMnew

Gunn Jakc plugs into the scene with 144 Killahurtz.
The Pitch  |  Nadia Pflaum  |  08-15-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Gunn Jakc
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