Kelly Saberi on Kansas City’s Grocery Store Collapse & Fare-Free Bus Fail: A Cautionary Tale for Big City Socialism

Hour 4 opens with a deep dive into Kansas City’s grocery store disaster—city-owned but poorly managed and perpetually empty shelves in an area already known as a food desert. Despite millions in taxpayer support, the nonprofit running the store fails residents, sparking anger and calls for accountability. The conversation then shifts to Kansas City’s failed experiment with fare-free buses, a costly initiative now being rolled back due to budget shortfalls—raising questions about sustainability and real-world impacts. Reporter Kelly Saberi shares firsthand insight from the ground, highlighting how these well-intentioned socialist-style programs crumble without proper management and funding. The segment closes with a nod to political accountability as Marc suggests New York’s Democrat leadership should take notice before pursuing similar policies.