In this episode of KC Closeup, Q104 afternoon host Lydia Taylor sits down with Lina Dickinson and Melanie Bolin, Co-Founders of the apparel and lifestyle brand MERSEA. Founded right here in KC, MERSEA has grown from a local passion project into a celebrated national brand. Lina and Melanie share the exciting story behind their brand-new store at the iconic Country Club Plaza, look back at how MERSEA first got started, and give us the inside scoop on their incredible pajama collaboration with Selma Blair!

For more about MERSEA or to browse their collections, visit: https://mersea.com/

On this bonus episode of KC Closeup, 94.1 KFKF afternoon host Jim Daniels speaks with Gladstone Mayor Jean Moore and Mayor Pro Tem Spencer Davis about Gladstone Freedom Fest! The free festival with explosive fireworks, epic live music and a crowd united by celebrating America 250 will be held at Happy Rock Park in Gladstone on the Fourth of July!

For more event details, visit: https://gladstonefreedomfest.com/

In this bonus episode of KC Closeup, 102.1 BOB FM Morning Show Host Jen Johnson talks with AdventHealth Kansas City Director of Wellness Kate Buenger about the 29th Annual Living in Vitality Conference. It's happening at the Overland Park Convention Center October 2nd, 2026. You can get more details at Living in Vitality | AdventHealth.