Let's Talk: Recent Episodes
John Mehan, Ron Toellner & Tim Carter
Let's Talk is a 1 hour program dedicated to issues and topics of importance to Sedalia, Missouri and surrounding communities. Experts on each episode's subject join us in studio to help us and you gain a better understanding of the issue.
We sit down with Mike Trammel and Sarah Grupe and discuss Peak Performance and physical therapy.
We sit down with Trisha Rooda and discuss all things emergency management in the Sedalia community.
Mark Wolfe, Director of the Missouri State Fair. Mr. Wolfe has been the director of the MSF for fourteen years. Did you know that the MSF is governed by the Missouri State Fair Commission? With the recent purchase of 200 acres to the west, the MSF now consists of almost 600 acres. What are the long-term plans for the MSF? Hear all about staffing, concerts, campsites, and the impact the MSF has on our great community.
Let's Talk sits down with Daniel Avegalio, Military and Veteran's Advocate, and discuss some of the things he does and how our Military and Veteran's need our support.
Let's Talk has all the Pettis County Commissioners in to discuss the county and all that is going on.
Let's Talk has all the Pettis County Commissioners in to discuss the county and all that is going on.
In this episode, John and Tim sit down with Elle Wasson Dugan and discuss her journey to Sedalia and all the great things she was involved in to help our community.
In this episode, we sit down and discuss the history and new developments around the Sedalia Trust Building downtown.
In this episode, Superintendant Fraley discusses with us the up-and-coming vote on continuing the levy to improve the districts aging buildings.
In this episode, we sit down with Amy Epple and Shawna Yeager with the Sedalia Parks Department and discuss the community center, parks, and aquatic center.
In this episode, we sit down with Sedalia Mayor Dawson and Kelvin Shaw to discuss the state of the city and other topics.
In this episode we sit down with Matt Boatright and Pat and Patty Woods to discuss all things AG.
In this episode, we sit down with Phillip Sawyer, Pettis County Prosecutor, and discuss a plethora of things regarding Pettis County.
The robotics team from Smith-Cotton High School in the studio discussing all that they do.
Join us in this episode as we talk with two Sedalia Realtors about the real estate market in Sedalia and all that is going on in the area.
Detective Mark Cherry with the Sedalia Police Department and Nathan Curry with Burrell Center discuss crisis intervention and its relevance to first responders and other organizations in the area.
Jamie Sparks discusses what her role is at the Sedalia Public Library and all the wonderful programs and opportunities the library has for the community.
Jorge Guevera, a past exchange student, and local businessman discuss his experiences as a student and with business development and life in Sedalia after making the City his permanent home.
Lori Wightman, CEO of the hospital discusses her position, the history, and organization of the Hospital, recent additions and enhancements, and future plans.
Joe Close and Tollie Rowe, board members of the organization, discuss the services provided by the organization.
Candice Fowler, Chris Grey, and Tim Carter, pastors of First Methodist, Encounter, and Cornerstone Baptist churches, respectively, discuss their respective churches and the services they provide to the community.
Kelly Asbury and Sydnae Cavness, chairpersons of the respective organizations, discuss the services the organizations provide.
Liz Van Leer, Jane McMullin, and Christian Dobroski, representatives of Sacred Heart School and St. Paul’s School, discuss the two schools and the alternatives to public education.
Betty Albrecht and Carol McMillin, Chairpersons of the organization, discuss the history of the organization and the services provided.
Karl Kramer, Chairman of the Council, and Katie Shannon, President of the Sedalia Chamber of Commerce, discuss the Chamber’s relationship with WAFB and the services provided by the Council.
After serving a time on the city council Andrew Dawson was elected mayor in April 2022. Mayor Dawson is excited to be serving the great folks of Sedalia. There are opportunities and challenges ahead for our community and he takes his responsibilities very seriously. This is your opportunity to know more about him and his goals for Sedalia.
JoAnn Martin, Director of the Center, discusses the multitude of services provided by the Center, and in particular, issues related to the Covid pandemic.
Matt Irwin, Chief of the Department, discusses the services provided by the Department, and changes instituted during his tenure.
Whitney Cromley, Director of the organization, discusses the history of and services provided by the group.
Roger Reedy, the new state representative for western Pettis County discusses his activities in the House of Representatives and serving his new constituents.
Kevin Bond, Deputy Director, discusses the functioning of the Department, and his responsibilities as Deputy Director.
Anne Townsend, Director of the organization discusses the history of and services provided by the group.
Missouri State Senator Sandy Crawford discusses issues addressed in the last state legislature, including her position on those issues.
Matt Wirt, Chief of Police, discusses the services provided by the Department, and changes instituted during his tenure.
Steve Triplett, Superintendent of Schools discusses his tenure as superintendent and changes in the educational system.
Sue Heckart, local business women and community philanthropist, discusses her family history and their support of the community.
Will Weibert, President, and Debra Andresen, Executive Director, discuss the various departments of the Chamber and services provided.
Kyle Cory-Yaeggi, the Executive Director, discusses the process of training service dogs for veterans and children with autism, and matching up service dogs to those in need.
Susie Howe, a third grade instructor at Heber Hunt Elementary School discusses today’s teaching environment and how it has changed over the years. She also addresses the impact of the drug culture and its effect on today’s youth.
Jack Menges, the Executive Director, discussed the various services provided to the churches, schools, and other not for profit agencies they serve.
Bill Stouffer, former Missouri State Senator, and Katie Shannon, committee member of the National Steamboat Museum Committee, discuss efforts to locate and construct the museum at the junction of highway 65 and Interstate 70, what the museum would consist of, and additional business development that the museum would draw.
Becky Imhauser, author and historian, discusses various aspects of the history of Sedalia.
Charli Ackermann, the Pettis County Public Administrator, discusses the operations of the administrator’s office and services provided.
Randi Battson, Director of the Sedalia Animal Shelter, discusses the operations of the shelter, as well as the animal adoption process.
Gary Beckman, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, discusses the various departments and locations of the clubs, and services provided.
Jessica Craig, Executive Director of Sedalia – Pettis County Economic Development, discusses the functioning of her office and business development efforts.
Lori Haney, Executive Director of Citizens Against Spouse Abuse, discusses the various departments of CASA and services provided.
Brad Anders, Pettis County Sheriff, discusses changes in county law enforcement since he took office, and issues that need to be addressed, including Proposition A, that calls for a sales tax increase to benefit the Sheriff’s Department operations, and repairs and improvements required at the county jail.
David Dick, Presiding Commissioner of Pettis County, discusses the state of the county, including items of significance that were addressed during the last year, and issues of importance in the coming year.
Amy Epple, Executive Director of Sedalia Parks and Recreation, discusses the new Heckart Community Center, and all of the benefits it will be bringing to the citizens of the community.
Amanda Davis, Executive Director of Open Door, discusses the various departments of Open Door and services provided.
Missouri State Representative Brad Pollitt discusses issues being addressed in the state legislature, including his position on those issues, and other items of local interest.
Kelvin Shaw, City Administrator of Sedalia, discusses the state of the city, including items of significance that were addressed during the last year, and issues of importance in the coming year.
Gary Beckman, Jeff Wimann, and Kathleen Boswell, presidents of the Sedalia Kiwanis Club, Lion’s Club, and Rotary Club, respectively, discuss their respective service organizations, and the services provided to the community, as well as membership and other aspects of the clubs.
Derrick Standley, with Presidio Environmental, discusses the proposed landfill and recycling center to be constructed west of Sedalia.
State Representative Brad Pollitt, SFCC President Dr. Joanna Anderson, and Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe, discuss the potential joint acquisition of four hundred acres of land to the west of the current college and state fair properties, to allow for the expansion of both entities.
Lathisha Koetting, Volunteer Coordinator at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Warrensburg, discussed the home’s operation, services provided, and how the public can assist.
Jeff Hoelscher, Public Affairs Officer at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, discussed the new Sedalia Veteran’s Clinic and the services it provides, as well as other veterans’ services.