Within Reason with Mike Matson

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Within Reason with Mike Matson

We’ll dive into regional community conversations, societal trends, public policy ideas… with a particular emphasis on reason and common sense.

  1. 3 HRS AGO

    Amanda Gnadt, Alma Brandt House

    Amanda Gnadt and her family are preserving history in Alma, Kansas by bringing the historic Brandt House hotel back to life. Built in 1887, the space is now open as a seven room boutique hotel that carries a long history. On today's episode, Gnadt shares the story of the Brandt House and provides a look into its future.

    44 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Dick Carter - The Carter Group

    Today Mike Matson spoke with Dick Carter of the Carter Group Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 10:25 Segment 3 - 22:38 Segment 4 - 34:17

    44 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Katharine Hensler, Riley County Historical Museum

    On today's episode, Mike is joined by Katharine Hensler, director of the Riley County Historical Museum. Kensler shares insight on the museum's structure and funding, speaking from an extensive career in preservation and curation.

    47 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Jayme Morris-Hardeman, Sunflower Children's Collective

    Amid National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Mike sits down with Jayme Morris-Hardeman from the Sunflower Children's Collective to discuss awareness and advocacy for children facing abuse and neglect. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate and a leader in the Manhattan non-profit community, Morris-Hardeman utilizes her backgrounds in both biology and social work to make an impact.

    47 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Karen McCulloh, Manhattan Mayor

    On today's show, Mike is joined by Manhattan mayor Karen McCulloh. She shares her insight on the push for a common consumption area in downtown Manhattan, electric vehicle infrastructure development, and indoor water.

    45 min

  6. 15 APR

    Sen. Kenny Titus, Rep. Bill Bloom

    The 2025 legislative session in Kansas just wrapped up. On today's show, Mike sits down with State Senator Kenny Titus of Manhattan and State Representative Bill Bloom of Clay Center to debrief. Rep. Bill Bloom claimed there was more disparity between urban and rural ideals than between the Republican and Democratic parties. Addressing the state budget, the Republican supermajority, property tax changes and veteran tax breaks, GOP legislators Sen. Titus and Rep. Bloom recap the session.

    34 min

  7. 14 APR

    Karla Hagemeister, Flint Hills Breadbasket

    Karla Hagemeister, Director of the Flint Hills Breadbasket, joins Mike on today's show to discuss high poverty rates in Riley County and what her organization is doing to help residents meet their basic needs. On the brink of expanding into a new and larger space, the Flint Hills Breadbasket carries the mission of feeding the community; they offer healthy food choices, basic hygiene items and a safe space for those who need it. Hagemeister speaks on food insecurity and poverty, struggles which are more pervasive in the Manhattan area than it might seem.

    45 min

  8. 11 APR

    Terri Dean, Stormont Vail Health

    Talent acquisition helps organizations attract, recruit and retain employees that will help them reach their goals. Terri Dean, Talent Acquisition Manager at Stormont Vail Health, sits down with Mike on today's episode to discuss how hiring works in the healthcare industry. Nearly 34 years into her career in human resources, Dean shares the rigorous process of interviewing and onboarding new talent at Stormont Vail. Reflecting on the pandemic and providing insight into the current healthcare professional shortage, Dean has a unique perspective on her industry.

    43 min
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We’ll dive into regional community conversations, societal trends, public policy ideas… with a particular emphasis on reason and common sense.

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  • Creator
    News Radio KMAN
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    125

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