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Seg. 1: Modern Victory Gardens | Seg. 2: Financing For Growing Families

Segment 1: An American tradition revived.

In their first iteration, victory gardens provided much needed food for Americans at home and abroad fighting World War I. Now the victory garden concept can be seen in community gardens helping social organizations and food pantries, which often struggle to stock and distribute fresh fruits and vegetables.


Segment 2, beginning at 22:00: One of life's greatest joys is often very, very expensive.

Congratulations — you're having a baby! The crib might be assembled and the car seat secured, but is your financial situation in as good a shape? Our Smart Money Experts returned with some things to consider while making arrangements for your growing family.

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Steve Kraske is an associate teaching professor of journalism at UMKC, a political columnist for The Kansas City Star and has hosted "Up to Date" since 2002. He worked as the full-time political correspondent for The Star from 1994-2013 covering national, state and local campaigns. He also has covered the statehouses in Topeka and Jefferson City.
Luke X. Martin is an assistant producer for KCUR's Up To Date.