Episode

Did Kansas City cut itself a bad deal with the Royals? Probably

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Kansas City Today
Published
Aug 26, 2026
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840
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Summary

Sports economists looking at the $600 million deal between the Royals and the Kansas City Council aren’t very impressed. The quickly-passed measure leaves many unanswered questions about where the public funds will come from, how much risk Kansas City will take on, and if the economic benefits will actually pan out.