The first ethnic podcast on the history of Kansas City, St. Louis and Missouri. Hosted by noted author Michael C. O'Laughlin. Michael wrote the first book on the Irish in Kansas City, plus St. Louis and Missouri, in 1984, ( Missouri Irish; or Irish Settlers on the American Frontier). This podcast series is brought to you by the Irish Roots Cafe and Irishroots.com. It is a companion to the Irish Families podcast which began in 2006, which concentrates on Irish family history and genealogy. These episodes also include commentary on Ireland; America; Religion; music; St. Patrick Day Parades and festivals.