Issues Program: Recent Episodes
Audacy
Steve and WIBA President Wendell Funk discuss the networking and training programs of its more than 700-member small businesses.
Steve and Wichita school superintendent Kelly Bielefeld discuss a proposed $450 million bond issue, and why it's needed. The election is February 25.
Steve and Judge Dahl comment on his law career, time as a basketball commentator on radio, teaching, and volunteering. Judge Dahl is a longtime colleague and friend of the Steve and Ted Show.
Residents who participated in a city of Wichita survey believe city government performance showed significant improvement from 2023.
Sedgwick County Fire District One Fire Marshal Brad Crisp discusses with Steve fire-fighting operations throughout the county, excluding Wichita and Derby.
Steve and Manager Layton discuss public safety, the unhoused, and future city budget shortfalls.
Steve interviews former Commission Chairman and outgoing Commissioner David Dennis. They discuss his eight years on the board, county staffing, taxes, and quality of life issues.
Director Kennedy discusses Catholic Charities Inc. with Steve. The non-profit serves more than 16,000 homeless families and victims of domestic violence across 25 Kansas counties.
Steve and Wichita City Council member J. V. Johnston discuss street paving, water, and challenges and opportunities in the City's 5th District.
Steve and Dr. Zimmerman discuss Illuminations and other activities and promotions at Botanica Wichita.
Issues 2024: 11/24/24 Complete Show - Kansas Food Bank President/CEO Brian Walker discusses hunger and Kansas' largest non-profit hunger relief agency.
Originally aired on KNSS in November of 2019, this program features Steve discussing Dr. Rhatigan's 37 years at WSU and the state of education. James J. “Jim” Rhatigan died Sunday October 27, 2024 at the age of 89.
Steve discusses discusses sheltering, care, and adoption of animals with Kansas Humane Society's President/CEO.
Steve and Commissioner Rainwater discuss voter turnout, volunteers, operations, and vote-counting procedure.
A conversation with Business Coach Dan Creed discussing his work with entrepreneurs in starting up and operating businesses.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Steve and Joan discuss mental health and warning signs to be aware of.
Jamie Reed discusses programs and services offered to more than 475 people with a variety of disabilities
Financial advisor and actor Don Grant discusses investing, the economy, and his career as in movies, TV, and radio
Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz discusses the 111th State Fair at Hutchinson: the entertainment, rides, attractions, and food
ISSUES 2024 08/25/24 - Wichita Public Schools Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld discusses the start of the school year, budget., test scores, enrollment, teachers
ISSUES 2024 - 08/11/24 - Adam Smith -- President Wichita's Exploration Place -- discusses the science museum that is Kansas' second-most-attended visitor attraction
ISSUES 2024 08/04/24 - Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz talks about water, the county budget, and taxes
ISSUES 2024 07/28/24 - Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discusses water challenges (drought) and budget proposals for 2025
ISSUES 2024 - 7/21/24 -- Jaime Nix, Wichita Director of Libraries, discusses the facilities, services, and programs of the library system
ISSUES 2024 -- 06/30/24 -- Retired Wichita television personality Karl Berg discusses local media over his long career
ISSUES 2024 - Fe Vorderlandwehr discusses dementia and Alzheimer's Disease during Nation Brain Awareness Month
ISSUES 2024 - 06/09/24 -- Boy Scouts Quivira Council Scout Executive/CEO Brian Nastase discusses scouting opportunities for young people and families
Nancy Duling - CEO Wichita Festivals Inc. -- discusses this the 52nd annual Wichita River Festival
Terri Moses -- Director of Safety and Environmental Service Wichita Public Schools -- discusses he safety of more than 50,000 USD 259 students, teachers, and administrators
ISSUES 2024 04/14/24 - Diana Shunn - CEO Child Advocacy of Sedgwick County - discusses help and services for abused children and their families
ISSUES 2024 04/07/24 -- Dr. Kim Krull discusses her 11 years as president of Butler Community College and proudest accomplishments
ISSUES 2024 03/24/24 - Michelle Eastman, VP Marketing and Communications Rainbows United discusses services for special needs children
ISSUES 2024 - 03/03/24 - Wess Galyon, Wichita Area Builders Association, discuses home construction and sales in Wichita
ISSUES 202402/18/24 - Wichita Public Schools Director of Athletics Chris Asmussen discuses student sports participants and programs
ISSUES 2024 - Development Director Chris Heiman discusses the operation and programs of Senior Services Wichita, including Meals on Wheels
ISSUES 2023 12/24/23 - Greer Cowley- Director Strategic Partnerships & Donor Relations - discusses HumanKind Ministries' services for the homeless
ISSUES 2023 12/10/23 - Executive Director Traci Kennedy discusses the programs and services of Catholic Charities of Wichita
ISSUES 2023 12/03/23 Drew Brenner -- Executive Director, Wichita Medical Loan Closet -- discusses providing medical equipment and supplies to those in need, for a small donation
Brian Walker -- President and CEO Kansas Food Bank -- discusses services and programs to help the "food insecure" in 85 of the 105 Kansas counties.
Jeremy Hill -- Director, Center for Economic and Business Research at Wichita State University -- offers an outlook for the Kansas and Wichita area economies in 2024
Wichita City Council member Bryan Frye discusses his 8 years on the council, public safety, the new water treatment plant, jobs, growth, quality of life, local politics
Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz discusses budget for 2024, taxes, jail, mental health, tag offices, employment challenges
Director of Communications Jamie Reed discusses the services offered to more than 400 people with mental and physical disabilities in the Wichita area
Wichita Park and Recreation Director Troy Houtman discusses the parks and many other facilities and programs, including the challenge of replacing trees
Wichita Public Works & Utilities Director Gary Janzen discusses water, infrastructure, street repair and maintenance, snow removal, trash, landfill, conservation
Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne discusses the flu season, latest COVID information, fentanyl, and other health concerns and services
General Manager Bryan Schulz discusses the exhibits, rides, vendors, operation, and entertainment of the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson (Sept 8-17)
Exploration Place president Adam Smith discusses the operation and future plans for Wichita's science center
Butler Community College President Dr. Kimberly Krull discusses the school's courses, enrollment, and mission with more than 8,500 full- and part-time students
Retired Wichita educator, Korean War veteran, and Indian activist John Levi discusses his long and interesting life
New Wichita schools superintendent Kelly Bielefeld discusses enrollment, student diversity, pandemic impact, and absenteeism in USD 259.
Kansas Humane Society President/CEO Aaron Walker discusses care and treatment of animals, importance of neutering pets
Executive director Joan Tammany discusses COMCARE of Sedgwick County behavioral health clinic, serving more than 14,000 people with mental and drug challenges every year
Elizabeth King - President/CEO Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement - discusses her career in education, community involvement, and fund-raising
Laura Lombard - President/CEO Kansas Global Trade Services - discusses helping Kansas businesses connect overseas, plus international trade current affairs
Kaye Monk-Morgan -- President/CEO Kansas Leadership Center -- discusses speakers and programs that teach and promote leadership, plus her role as Wichita River Festival Admiral Windwagon Smith 49
Nancy Duling - President and CEO Wichita Festivals Inc. - discusses Wichita River Festival 51, June 2 to 10
Jennifer Ray, owner of the Monarch Whiskey Bar in Wichita's Delano District, discusses small business operation, surviving the pandemic, and women in business
Jack Kellogg discusses his store and his career selling hats, local history, small business
Retiring Maize City Administrator Richard Lamunyon discusses the operation of his office, his former job as Wichita police chief, and his work with Special Olympics
Retiring USD 259 superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson discusses her teaching career; Conservation International CEO M. Sankayan discusses Earth Day, Earth Month
Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan discusses his new job in Wichita, after a 30-year police career in his hometown, Philadelphia
Colby Sharples-Terry, Communications Manager Kansas Tourism, discusses the many visitor attractions across Kansas
Retired Wichita Police Lt. James Espinoza discusses his experiences in law enforcement and comments on Wichita Police Jensen Hughes report
Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne discusses cold and flu season, COVID, vaccinations, hiring and firing
Weston Schartz -- head football coach Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School Wichita -- discusses his 30 years as a successful coach and teacher
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discusses staffing, pandemic, pay raises. economic development, industrial revenue bonds
Chance Hayes -- coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wichita -- discusses operation of the weather office during spring season and the impact spring storms have on Kansas
Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter discusses, fentanyl, mental health concerns, the jail, bodycams, and hiring personnel
Dr. Alicia Thompson -- superintendent of Wichita public schools -- discusses students, faculty, employment, and other school-related issues, as well as her retirement this year
Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz discusses the year ahead, budgeting, personnel, holidays
Jeremy Hill -- Director Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University -- discusses the economic outlook for the Wichita area and Kansas for 2023
Sheree Utash -- President W.S.U. Tech -- discusses all aspects of technical courses and training offered at Wichita State University, with more than 9,000 students enrolled in these programs
Juliette Bradley -- Kansas Director of Communications, Alzheimer's Association -- discusses symptoms, treatment, and research in this form of dementia
Deann Smith -- executive director United Methodist Open Door -- discusses providing food, clothing, and shelter across 11 Kansas counties
Audacy Wichita KEYN Brand Manager Jack Oliver discusses his 50-year-plus career in Wichita radio, friends he has made, and involvement with listeners and the community
Senior Services of Wichita Development Director Chris Heiman discusses Roving Pantry Program, Meals on Wheels, and other services and programs for seniors
Wichita/Sedgwick County Historical Museum Director Eric Cale discusses the exhibits and events of the museum in downtown Wichita
Brian Walker -- President and CEO Kansas Food Bank -- discusses treating hunger in 85 Kansas counties
Salvation Army Wichita Associate Emergency Services Director Dulcy Palnau discusses programs and services to help those in need at Christmas time and year-round
Executive Director Wendy Glick discusses the programs and services of Catholic Charities of Wichita, and her retirement
Sedgwick County Director of Emergency Medical Service Kevin Lanterman discusses ambulance service and emergency care for the citizens
Tanya Bulluck -- Early Childhood Development Director, Child Start Inc. -- discusses child care options as people return to work
Wichita public schools safety director Terri Moses discusses guns and fights in schools, and measures to control violence
Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne discusses COVID, the pandemic, flu, vaccinations, boosters
Old Cowtown Museum executive director Jacky Goerzen discusses the history of Wichita and on-going events and activities at Cowtown
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discusses details of the city's budget for the coming year
Keith Lawing -President & CEO Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas - discusses jobs, training, and employment
Wichita Board of Education President Stan Reeser discusses the beginning of the Fall semester for USD 259
Currency Wichita Senior Vice President and General Manager Jackie Wise discusses her career in broadcasting and retiring in September
Comcare of Sedgwick County Executive Director Joan Tammany discusses programs and services for people with mental health and drug challanges
Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Angela Caudillo discusses the August 2 primary election and constitutional abortion amendment
Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz discusses the budget for the coming year, and the impact of inflation and supply line challenges
Tanganyika Wildlife Park director Matt Fouts discusses the park. history, animals, attractions, future plans
KNSS/KFH Radio Brand Manager Tony Duesing discusses the history of Kansas' oldest radio station - KFH - during the station's 100th anniversary year
Sedgwick County Zoo President and CEO Scott Newland discusses new exhibits and pans for Kansas' top visitor attraction
Wichita Festivals Inc. President and CEO Nancy Duling discusses Wichita River Festival (June 3-11)
Wichita Board of Education President Stan Reeser discusses the pandemic, test scores, enrollment, the school year in general
Wichita City Council District 6 representative Maggie Ballard discusses jobs, bonds, tress, and police issues
Journalist, musician, and author Joe Stumpe discusses his music, food, books, and Active Age non-profit newspaper for seniors
Susan Erlenwein - director Environmental Services Sedgwick County - discusses pollution, conservation in conjunction to Earth Day
Lori Chandler - Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County - discuses child abuse. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Weather Service coordinating meteorologist Chance Hayes discusses the spring/summer severe storms season
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discusses the search for a new police chief, coping with the pandemic, citizens' mental health challenges
Retiring Director Jan Haberly discusses her 17 years at the Lord's Diner and feeding those in need
Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz discusses the pandemic, state legislature, courts, jail, mental health
Former Kansas Congressman and US Agriculture Dan Glickman discusses his new book "Laughing at Myself"
Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay discusses his departure after 6 years with WPD, community policing and other highlights of his time in Wichita.
Executive Director Wendy Glick discuses the programs and services of Catholic Charities of Wichita across 25 Kansas counties
Maj Nancy Powers discusses the holiday programs and year-round services of the Salvation Army in Sedgwick and Butler Counties
Retiring Music Theater Wichita producing director Wayne Bryan discusses performing arts, Century II
HumanKind Ministries of Wichita President and CEO LaTasha St. Arnault discusses Operation Holiday and other HumanKind services
Executive director Marty Miller discusses Illuminations, the annual holiday light show at Botanica, the Wichita Gardens
Jeremy Hill, director Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University, discusses economic outlook for the year ahead
Chris Heiman - Development Director - discuses 7 programs of Senior Services of Wichita, serving 9,000 people a year, including Meals on Wheels
Wichita Board of Education President Stan Reeser discuses the impact of the pandemic on education
Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter discusses the pandemic, the overcrowded jail, drugs, and the recovering courts
Wichita-Sedgwick County Museum director Eric Cale discusses the pandemic's impact on the museum
Jamie Reed -- director of communication Starkey Inc. -- discusses services provided for 450 people with intellectual disabilities
Wichita public school superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson discuses the the fall semester and dealing with the COVID pandemic
Terri Moses -- Director of Safety Services Wichita public schools -- discuses the new school year and pandemic protocol
Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz discusses recent changes at EMS, the pandemic, the budget
Keith Lawing -- President and CEO Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas -- discusses pandemic impact on labor, and recovery
Sedgwick County Zoo Director Dr. Jeff Ettlng discusses the pandemic and the zoo's 50th birthday this year
Wichita Police Chief Gordan Ramsay discusses the pandemic, hiring officers, gun violence
Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz discusses the county budget, a shortage of workers, and Independence Day
Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers discusses his new office and unclaimed property held by the state
Veteran meteorologist, entrepreneur, and author Mike Smith talks about forecasting severe storms
Wayne Bell -- Wichita Director of U.S. Small Business Administration -- discusses pandemic loans and grants
Exploration Place, the Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center president and ceo Adam Smith discusses the museum's operation during the pandemic
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discusses operation of city government during the pandemic
Executive Director Marty Miller discusses Botanica, the Wichita Gardens survival during the pandemic
Comcare of Sedgwick County executive director Joan Tammany discusses the pandemic's impact on mental health
Wichita Airports Director Victor White discusses the COVID pandemic's impact on air travel
Director Jacky Goerzen discusses Wichita's Old Cowtown Museum, its attractions, and operation during the pandemic
Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett discuses dispensing criminal justice during the pandemic
Chance Hayes - National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist - discusses spring/summer severe weather
Long-time Wichita sports and business executive Steve Shaad discusses his career and his battle with bipolar disorder
February is Black History Month. Denise Sherman, director of The Kansas African American Museum in Wichita, discusses local Black history
Wichita public schools superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson discusses educating students during the pandemic.
Jeremy Hill - director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University - shares predictions for the local and state economies
Wichita State University Tech president Dr. Sheree Utash discusses the programs and students at the largest technical college in Kansas
Wichita police chief Gordon Ramsay discusses Wichita's 2020 crime rate and law enforcement during the pandemic
Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz discusses the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on county government
President/CEO Bill Williams discusses HumanKind Ministries' Operation Holiday, services for the homeless
Joe Kleinsasser discusses his 34 years as news and media relations director at Wichita State University
Executive director Wendy Glick discusses the programs and services of Catholic Charities of Wichita, during the pandemic
Wichita Salvation Army commander Maj. James Curl discusses holiday giving (including Red Kettle) plus other SA programs and services
Executive Director Marty Miller discusses Illuminations and other attractions at Wichita's Botanica Gardens
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discusses the city's operation during the coronavirus pandemic
Executive director Tim Norton discusses the exhibits and activities at the Kansas Aviation Museum
Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter discusses how his department and the jail are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic
Greg Zuercher -- Bleckley Airport Memorial Foundation -- discusses effort to honor Erwin Bleckley, WWI medal of honor recpient
Retired Air Force fighter pilot Ed Sykes dicscuses his military career and his new book
Deidre Manis of COMCARE Sedgwick County discusses suicide. September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Editor in Chief Bill Roy of the Wichita Business Journal discusses the pandemic, local business, anmd his battle with ALS.
Wichita school superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson discusses educating students during the pandemic
Development Director Chris Heiman discusses the pandemic's impact on Senior Services of Wichita
Eric Cale, executive director Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum, discusses Wichita's history in its sesquicentennial
Wichita City Council member and Vice Mayor Cindy Claycomb discusses the pandemic and other city business
Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz discusses the county's operation during the COVID 19 pandemic
Wichita City Council member Brandon Johnson (Dist.1) discusses race relations, recent protests, and law enforcement
Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay discusses police policies, dealing with protest demonstrations
Lou Heldman -- VP Strategic Communications Wichita State University -- discusses his retirement and career in education and journalism
Brian Walker -- President of Kansas Food Bank -- discusses increase requests for food assistance during the pandemic
Jeremy Hill -- executive director Center for Economic Development and Business Research, Wichta State University -- discusses pandemic's impact on local economy
Wichita city manager Robert Layton discusses the City's response to the COVID 19 pandemic
Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne provides an update on the COVID-19 pandemic
Wichita school superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson discusses educationg the students of USD 259 during the pandemic
Major Jim Curl and Jill Skaggs with Wichita's Salvation Army discuss efforts to help with the COVID-19 pandemic
United Way of the Plains President and CEO Pat Hanrahan discusses the agency's role in dealing with coronuvirus pandemic
Diana Schunn -- director Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County -- discusses programs and services for abused children and their families
Meteorologist Chance Hayes with the National Weather Service in Wichita discusses the spring and summer storm season
Karyn Page -- President/CEO Kansas Global Trade Services -- discusses Kansas businesses exporting and importing
Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett discusses criminal justice reform in Kansas, and improving care for those with mental illness
Wichita Airports Director Victor White discusses services and operations at Eisenhower National and Jabara Airports
Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Gary Plummer discusses Spirit layoffs, local economy, working with the Kansas Legislature
Executive Director Debbie Kennedy discusses the services and programs of the Wichita Children's Home
Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell discusses the election, accomplishments, and the city's future
Kansas Foodbank President and CEO Brian Walker discusses feeding the hungry in 85 Kansas counties
The Arc of Sedgwick County executive director Kevin Fish discusses the Arc's programs and services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities
Retired Wichita State University Dean of Student Affairs Dr. James Rhatigan discusses education and his 37 years at WSU
Executive Director Marty Miller discusses Wichita's Botanica Gardens, the new carousel, and Illuminations