Kansas Reflector Podcast

Kansas Reflector Podcast
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The Kansas Reflector Podcast, hosted by the acclaimed staff of Kansas Reflector, transcends daily headlines, presenting weekly in-depth interviews with public officials and everyday Kansans offering insight into state politics and current events.

  1. 'Proud progressive' takes on Ron Estes with grassroots campaign

    2d ago

    'Proud progressive' takes on Ron Estes with grassroots campaign

    Cole Epley is one of four Democrats challenging U.S. Rep. Ron Estes in August, but Epley has differentiated himself from his fellow Democratic candidates by leaning into Democratic socialism and unapologetically progressive ideals. Kansas Reflector's editor-in-chief Sherman Smith speaks with Epley about his political origins, his approach to fundraising outside the bounds of the traditional party and his views on key issues such as immigration and abortion. New episodes of the Kansas Reflector Podcast drop on Mondays. Kansas Reflector staff interview elected officials, politicians, researchers, experts and everyday Kansans who are in the thick of Kansas politics and current events. Get the latest news from Kansas Reflector by signing up for our free newsletters at kansasreflector.com/subscribe.

    37 min
  2. Galena residents seek environmental testing at southeast Kansas landfill

    Jun 15

    Galena residents seek environmental testing at southeast Kansas landfill

    Residents in Galena, Kansas, are worried that noxious smells and a smoldering fire at the town's landfill are polluting the air and affecting their health. They are pushing for more testing to ensure the environment in their southeast Kansas town is safe.

    24 min
  3. Kansas surgeon tailors U.S. Senate bid to future generations

    Jun 8

    Kansas surgeon tailors U.S. Senate bid to future generations

    Kevin Latz is one of 11 Kansas Democrats running to replace U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, and he said he is differentiating himself from the rest with his experience as a surgeon, physician and father. He said scientists are underrepresented in Congress, and his work making difficult decisions, operating under pressure and treating everyone as a patient mirrors that of a lawmaker's. His policy priorities span generations, but he is particularly passionate about gun safety policy and ensuring kids are protected from social media. New episodes of the Kansas Reflector Podcast drop on Mondays. Kansas Reflector staff interview elected officials, politicians, researchers, experts and everyday Kansans who are in the thick of Kansas politics and current events. Get the latest news from Kansas Reflector by signing up for our free newsletters at kansasreflector.com/subscribe.

    22 min
  4. Kansas politics round-up with Clay Wirestone and Sherman Smith

    Jun 1

    Kansas politics round-up with Clay Wirestone and Sherman Smith

    Kansas Reflector opinion editor Clay Wirestone and managing editor Sherman Smith break down the latest news in Kansas politics as election season heats up. They discuss the latest candidates, which races they're paying attention to and what Kansas Reflector has been covering in the lead-up to the Aug. 4 primary election. New episodes of the Kansas Reflector Podcast drop on Mondays. Kansas Reflector staff interview elected officials, politicians, researchers, experts and everyday Kansans who are in the thick of Kansas politics and current events. Get the latest news from Kansas Reflector by signing up for our free newsletters at kansasreflector.com/subscribe.

    25 min
  5. Kansas candidates attempt to appeal to voters in early campaign ads

    May 25

    Kansas candidates attempt to appeal to voters in early campaign ads

    Why was Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach’s name repeated four times in a ad from an outside group? Why did a Democratic candidate for Kansas governor begin her TV ad in a grocery store, and why did her primary opponent film his from his kitchen? Can a pastor translate his lifetime of public speaking experience to voters as he runs for U.S. Senate? Bob Beatty, a political science professor at Washburn University, gives a play-by-play of Kansas politicians’ choices in their early campaign ads. He answers these questions and more with senior reporter Tim Carpenter in an interview woven with clips from a dozen campaign ads running ahead of the 2026 primary election. New episodes of the Kansas Reflector Podcast drop on Mondays. Kansas Reflector staff interview elected officials, politicians, researchers, experts and everyday Kansans who are in the thick of Kansas politics and current events. Get the latest news from Kansas Reflector by signing up for our free newsletters at kansasreflector.com/subscribe.

    49 min
  6. Chris Carmichael takes on Ron Estes' congressional seat

    May 18

    Chris Carmichael takes on Ron Estes' congressional seat

    Chris Carmichael is one of four Democratic candidates for Kansas' 4th congressional district.

    32 min
  7. Kansas Abortion Fund work evolves with renewed attacks on rights

    May 11

    Kansas Abortion Fund work evolves with renewed attacks on rights

    Sandy Brown, president of the Kansas Abortion Fund, talks about her organization's evolving work. The small, all-volunteer, Lawrence-based nonprofit now pays for one-fourth of the abortions received by Kansas women and serves as a voice for women's reproductive rights. Despite the 2022 vote in Kansas to preserve the right to terminate a pregnancy, the Legislature continues to pass new restrictions, and another constitutional amendment vote this August could further jeopardize reproductive rights.

    34 min
  8. Kansas state senator joins field of Democrats with eyes set on D.C.

    May 4

    Kansas state senator joins field of Democrats with eyes set on D.C.

    State Sen. Patrick Schmidt is running for the U.S. Senate seat from Kansas. But he has to make it through the Democratic primary field to face Sen. Roger Marshall, the incumbent Republican and Trump ally.

    33 min
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The Kansas Reflector Podcast, hosted by the acclaimed staff of Kansas Reflector, transcends daily headlines, presenting weekly in-depth interviews with public officials and everyday Kansans offering insight into state politics and current events.

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  • Creator
    Kansas Reflector Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    309
  • Rating
    Clean
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