Emanuel Cleaver
Person
Emanuel Cleaver II is a Democratic U.S. representative from Missouri’s 5th Congressional District and a former mayor of Kansas City. He has represented the Kansas City area in Congress since 2005.
3 episodes featuring Emanuel Cleaver
Up First from NPR
Storms, redistricting and mortgage rates test the country
The episode connects immediate weather threats and a consequential court ruling with economic pressure already reshaping the housing market.
Sep 26, 2026 · 16 min
Up First from NPR
9/11 remembrance meets a pivotal fight over political power
The episode connects the enduring human toll of 9/11 with battles over Republican strategy and congressional representation.
Sep 11, 2026 · 16 min
Up First from NPR
Trump centers midterms on himself as maps and iPhone reshape stakes
The episode connects Trump’s personal political strategy, a consequential Missouri map fight, and Apple’s costly bet on foldable hardware and on-device AI.
Sep 10, 2026 · 15 min