We Have Issues Independence

We Have Issues
We Have Issues Independence

A weekly look at the issues and topics impacting Independence, Missouri hosted by Laurie Dean Wiley and Dan Hobart.

  1. DEC 15

    The Justice Center - Part 2

    This week Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman and Officer Bryan Conley to talk about the latest details around the proposed justice center and the GO bond that will fund it and to also clear up some information presented in a previous episode.

    43 min

  2. DEC 8

    Going Down a Fox Hole

    This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Examiner Editor Jeff Fox. Starting with no pre-conceived topics, they dive into a variety of subjects.

    43 min

  3. DEC 1

    AMI Making a Return

    This week, Laurie Dean and Dan dive into the topic of Advanced Metering Infrastructure or better known as AMI. What was a very controversial topic in Independence a few years ago is being resurrected after the decision was made to keep operating Independence Power and Light as a city owned utility.

    35 min

  4. NOV 24

    Podcast Potluck #9

    This week, Laurie Dean and Dan cover several topics including the recently approved Englewood Overlay District and the announced closure of the Adventure Oasis water park.

    27 min

  5. NOV 17

    Adult Supervision Required

    This week, Laurie Dean and Dan dive into the topic of the proposed Justice Center which would be part of a general obligation bond issue.

    37 min

  6. NOV 10

    Making a Difference

    This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Jennifer Manuleleua who is the Senior Vice President of Community Development with Community Services League. Jennifer shares what she does and the impact CSL has on Eastern Jackson County.

    33 min

  7. NOV 3

    Is it a Community Center or a Rec Center?

    This week, Laurie Dean and Dan discuss the general obligation bond proposal to develop a center which would provide recreational amenities. The only question is whether this is a community center or a facility to provide opportunities for sports tourism.

    22 min

  8. OCT 27

    An Uncomfortable Conversation - Part 2

    This week's episode is a continuation from last week with Christina Leakey from Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity. Last week Laurie Dean and co-host Jeff Fox dealt with the challenges of housing insecurity and homelessness and this week they talk about potential solutions to these challenges.

    36 min
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