In this episode with featured guest, Chuck Marohn, Chuck discusses his complicated relationship with Kansas City, MO culminating in a recent successful event there. Chuck also introduces the newest member of his family, Gryffindor the puppy! And Rachel introduces the 3rd annual Strongest Town Contest — with some new twists. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE STROADing in Kansas City by Chuck Marohn Nominate your city for the Strongest Town contest! Applications due February 25. Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier by Edward Glaeser This week's Slackchat on #slowthecars (Friday, Feb. 9 at 11:30am CT) The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan by Rick Perlstein Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age by Fiona Maddocks