ICTea (Transparency, Equity, Accountability) Podcast

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Welcome to ICTea Podcast. Where co-hosts Olivia Hayse and Faith Martin SPILL THE TEA on local government. ICT= Wichita. TEA = Transparency, Equity, and Accountability. A project of The Mama Marketer.

  1. May 12

    #66 - ICTea Pod with Addison Liberty Patrick

    In our 16th episode of ICTea - where ICT = Wichita and Tea = Transparency, Equity, Accountability - cohosts Faith and Olivia interview their fellow LOLA, Addison Liberty Patrick. Addison was awarded the “Rising Star” award at the LOLA Leadership Retreat in D.C. this past Fall and is currently running for city council in Jacksonville, FL. In this episode we talk women in politics and LOLAs place in it all. We also compare and contrast Jacksonville top issues with Wichita’s top issues. Addison will be back soon to talk consolidated services with us. Check out her campaign and please make a contribution here: https://addisonlibertypatrick.com/.

  2. Apr 19

    #65 - ICTea: Sedgwick County CFO, Lindsay Poe Rousseau

    Co-hosts Faith Martin and Olivia Hayse interview Sedgwick County CFO Lindsay Poe Rousseau. We ask her to help us define terms like “mill levy” and “revenue neutral rate” as well as tell us about the county’s budget approval process. Spoiler - the process has already started! At the end, we also briefly mention the budget process for the City of Wichita. Links to both with dates are below. Sedgwick County Budget Process City of Wichita Budget Process Make plans to attend the next Tri-Gov meeting on Monday evening AND keep an eye out for the county’s budget simulator also going live Monday!

  3. Mar 9

    #64 - ICTea: Brandon Whipple + Spike Cohen

    Co-hosts Faith and Olivia interview two of their favorite guys in all of politics! First up, former Kansas state legislator and former Mayor of Wichita, Brandon Whipple. Brandon joins as they discuss the recent failed sales tax in Wichita, the Cedric Lofton settlement, data centers, and what the Kansas Legislature has been up to this session. Brandon brings a unique perspective to all topics. You can connect with him on IG @bwhippleks. Next, they chat with Spike Cohen all about his organization, You Are The Power, which helps protect citizens from abusive local governments. Hear about the type of work they take on, the process, and how you can get involved. More info: https://www.youarethepower.net/. HUGE thanks to both guests!

  4. Feb 2

    #63 - ICTea: Anne Phillips + Julieta Clara

    Co-Hosts Faith and Olivia are so excited to interview Anne Phillips, a recently elected Libertarian in Derby, Kansas and Julieta Clara, a Libertarian friend of ours from Argentina. Anne talks about her campaign and her vision for the school board while Julieta tells us all about living under Libertarian president, Javier Milei. Links:Anne’s FacebookJulieta’s SubstackJulieta’s article in FEE

  5. Jan 19

    #62 - ICTea: Jan. Local Issues Update

    In our 12th episode of ICTea, co-hosts Olivia and Faith discuss: - Venezuela - Supreme Court on Warrantless Entry - Opening of Kansas Legislative Session - Sedgwick County Data Centers Debate (around 26 min mark) - Wichita Sales Tax Debate (around 45 min mark) Notes/Links mentioned: - Web of Make Believe (Netflix Doc on Wichita Swatting Case) - Action Link for Medical Cannabis in Kansas - Wichita Forward (Website) - Save Taxpayers Vote No (Facebook Page) - Sedgwick County Elections Office - ICTea Podcast Facebook Page

  6. 11/20/2025

    #61 - ICTea: LOLA Leadership Retreat Recap & More!

    In our 11th episode, we update you on: - the ACLU’s Justice Summit- the No Kings 2 protest- election day- the last tri-government town hall- LOLA Leadership Retreat in DC- Atlas Network Conference in NYC And hear about our upcoming workshop on 12/7! Be sure to follow us on Facebook: ICTeaPodcast.

  7. 09/30/2025

    #60 - ICTea: First Amendment PSA, Sedgwick County + Wichita Woes, Constitutional Amendment

    In our 10th episode, Olivia and Faith get together after almost a month off to discuss the First Amendment, Cash Bail, Sedgwick County’s cuts to both Adult Probation Services and their Tag Offices as well as the big Constitutional Amendment vote that will be coming up in 2026! Be sure to subscribe on your podcast app and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICTeaPodcast/.

  8. 08/13/2025

    #59 - ICTea: Spilling The Tea on County and City Budget Feedback

    In our 9th episode Olivia and Faith share the feedback they’ve given to both the Sedgwick County Commission and the Wichita City Council on their respective proposed 2026 budgets. Olivia shares a little about the Level Up conference she attended on behalf of LOLA and gives a LOLA leadership update. Links: RSVP for our Tea Party on 8/23 Follow Us On Facebook Wichita Eagle article on WOGE (Wichita version of DOGE) with links to the report

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Welcome to ICTea Podcast. Where co-hosts Olivia Hayse and Faith Martin SPILL THE TEA on local government. ICT= Wichita. TEA = Transparency, Equity, and Accountability. A project of The Mama Marketer.

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