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Issues Program
Listen to in-depth discussions with local leaders about issues in the Wichita community.
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Wichita/Sedgwick County Historical Museum Director Eric Cale
Steve and Director Cale discuss the museum exhibits, programs, visitors, and fund-raising efforts and events.
Mike Kennedy, sports radio broadcaster and Voice of the Wichita State University Shockers
Mike and Steve discuss their long careers in radio and the current state of collegiate athletics.
Maggie Thompson, COMCARE Sedgwick County
Maggie Thompson is a case worker with COMCARE. She and Steve discuss suicide as September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Sedgwick County Commissioner District 3 Stephanie Wise
Steve discusses urban sprawl, rural roads, water, and budget-writing with Commissioner Wise.
Exploration Place President/CEO Adam Smith
Steve and Adam discuss the science museum’s new playground and other events and opportunities.
Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz
With the 2026 Kansas State Fair coming up, Steve and GM Schulz discuss the Kansas State Fair and operation of the fairgrounds year-round.
USD 259 Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld
Wichita public schools Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld joins Steve to discuss the beginning of Fall classes for some 46,000 students.
Andover City Administrator Jennifer McCausland and Capitol Federal Amphitheater Director Kathryn Ewing
Administrator McCausland and Amphitheater Director Kathryn Ewing discuss government operations and public events in Andover.
Goddard Mayor George Liebe
Goddard is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. Steve hears about it from Mayor George Liebe.
Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater
Steve and Election Commissioner Rainwater discuss the local municipal primary election coming up on August 5.
Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz
Steve gets an outline of the county's proposed budget for 2026 from County Manager Tom Stolz
Wichita Director of Airports Jesse Romo
Issues 2025: 6/29/25 Complete Show - Steve welcomes Wichita Director of Airports Jesse Romo to the studio to discuss the operation of Eisenhower Nati...
Retired Sedgwick County Sheriff Mike Hill
Steve and retired Sedgwick County Sheriff Mike Hill discuss his career in law enforcement and the difficulty task of dealing with public protests.
Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office Media Coordinator Dan Dillon
Steve welcomes fellow Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall-of-Famer Dan Dillon to the show to talk about his years at the DA's office and his 30 ye...
Wichita Parks & Recreation Director Reggie Davidson
Summer is underway! Steve and Wichita Parks & Recreation Director Reggie Davidson discuss activities available at the city’s 122 parks.
Wichita Festivals Inc. CEO Breanna Monk and Admiral Windwagon Smith Alan Howarter
Riverfest is upon us, and we get a preview from Wichita Festivals' Breanna Monk and this year's Capt. Windwagon Smith Alan Howarter.
Orpheum Theatre Executive Director Stacee Olden
The Orpheum is getting its much needed renovations. Steve talks with Director Olden about the project and the historic theater.
COMCARE Sedgwick County Executive Director Joan Tammany
COMCARE Director Tammany and Steve discuss mental illness, drug addiction, and treatments available.
Matt Fouts, Director, Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Steve and Director Fouts discuss Tanganyika's 500 animals for public interaction and breeding for other zoos and parks.
League 42 Founder and Executive Director Bob Lutz
Sportswriter, author, radio host, and founder of the non-profit League 42 Bob Lutz joins Steve to talk baseball, sports, radio, and much more.
Ron McMahon, CEO, Greater Wichita YMCA
Steve and Greater Wichita YMCA CEO Ron McMahon discuss the services and programs at 11 YMCA branches, including Newton, El Dorado, and Hutchinson.
Keith Lawing, Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas President/CEO
Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas President/CEO Keith Lawing joins Steve to discuss job training, the tariffs’ impact on the work force, and...
Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne
Steve welcomes Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne back to the Issues show. They discus a measles outbreak, the cold and flu season, tuber...
Vanessa Pearce – Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service Wichita
Steve discusses this spring severe weather season with Meteorologist Vanessa Pearce from the National Weather Service Wichita office.
AbilityPoint Wichita Executive Director Kevin Fish
March is Disability Awareness Month. Steve and Director Fish discusses services for developmentally disabled in Wichita.
Sedgwick County Emergency Management Director Julie Stimson
It is Severe Weather Awareness Week here in Kansas. Sedgwick County Emergency Management Director Julie Stimson joins us to discuss preparation for a...
Butler Community College Interim President Dr. Jackie Vietti
Steve and Dr. Jackie Vietti discusses students, faculty, and programs at Butler Community College.
Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett
District Attorney Marc Bennett discusses with Steve the need for more lawyers, especially in rural parts of Kansas. He also advocates for a satellite...
Wendell Funk – President, Wichita Independent Business Association
Steve and WIBA President Wendell Funk discuss the networking and training programs of its more than 700-member small businesses.
Wichita school superintendent Kelly Bielefeld
Steve and Wichita school superintendent Kelly Bielefeld discuss a proposed $450 million bond issue, and why it's needed. The election is February 25.
Retired Sedgwick County District Court judge David Dahl
Steve and Judge Dahl comment on his law career, time as a basketball commentator on radio, teaching, and volunteering. Judge Dahl is a longtime colle...
KNSS News story - Wichita City Council workshop
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
Sedgwick County Fire District One Fire Marshal Brad Crisp discusses with Steve fire-fighting operations throughout the county, excluding Wichita and D...
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton
Steve and Manager Layton discuss public safety, the unhoused, and future city budget shortfalls.
Sedgwick County Commissioner David Dennis
Steve interviews former Commission Chairman and outgoing Commissioner David Dennis. They discuss his eight years on the board, county staffing, taxes,...
Catholic Charities Inc. Executive Director Traci Kennedy
Director Kennedy discusses Catholic Charities Inc. with Steve. The non-profit serves more than 16,000 homeless families and victims of domestic viole...
Wichita City Council member J. V. Johnston
Steve and Wichita City Council member J. V. Johnston discuss street paving, water, and challenges and opportunities in the City's 5th District.
Botanica Executive Director Dr. Lynette Zimmerman
Steve and Dr. Zimmerman discuss Illuminations and other activities and promotions at Botanica Wichita.
Kansas Food Bank President/CEO Brian Walker
Issues 2024: 11/24/24 Complete Show - Kansas Food Bank President/CEO Brian Walker discusses hunger and Kansas' largest non-profit hunger relief agency...
Retired Wichita State University Dean of Student Affairs Dr. James Rhatigan
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...