Kansas City Media Don't 'GAF' About Demise Of Country Club Plaza?!?

Sorry to confirm that local newsies can be pretty callous about local issues and don't seem to have much sympathy for an iconic local entertainment district.

Apparently . . . One of the elite local newsies working at "public radio" isn't afraid to tell us that she doens't GAF about so many jobs that are easily accessible by public transit which have now been lost as the Plaza quickly fades. 

Take a look . . .

To be fair . . . Everyone else is blaming the Internets or COVID for the demise of the American retail whilst continuing to overlook social justice riots specifically targeting this locale.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links from both sides . . .

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