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- 2 days ago45 min
Within Reason with Mike Matson: Kyle Wheatley, American Legion Boys State
Sometimes the only way to truly learn something is by doing it. For leadership opportunities, it's hard to find places that offer a risk free environment in order to learn what might be needed of them. However, the American Legion Boys State of Kansas they aim to fill that exact niche. Today's guests, Kyle Wheatley and Alexandro Garcia with the ALBS, join the show to share what opportunities they aim to provide, as well as how those opportunities have impacted the Flint Hills region.
- 3 days ago46 min
Within Reason with Mike Matson: Jeff Wick, WTC Fiber CEO, Manhattan Chair Eco Devo Committee Chair
In any community, expansion requires a bolstering of infrastructure in order to support that development and continued growth., and that is no different in the rapidly expanding Manhattan. We're joined today by the president and CEO of WTC Fiber, Jeff Wick, who is in charge of providing fiber internet to the Flint Hills region. Additionally, Wick also chairs on the economic development committee of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, and joins the show today to share his expertise in public development, and private public partnerships.
- 1 weeks ago47 min
Within Reason with Mike Matson: Joe Knopp, Manhattan attorney
The Kansas State Edge 3.o proposal would expand the north campus with extravagant amenities aimed at boosting jobs, tourism, and private investment in Manhattan. Joe Knopp, a local Manhattan attorney, joins the show today to share his expertise on the project, and what possible outcomes of the new Edge 3.0 District could mean for the Flint Hills area.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Within Reason With Mike Matson: Jared Tremblay, Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization has been having conversations for years, but they have now started making some significant moves. Jared Tremblay, Director of the FHMPO, joins the show today to share what recent work has been done to make concrete steps towards a new connection as well as a recent study conducted to test connection viability.
- 2 weeks ago41 min
Within Reason With Mike Matson: Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt (R-Topeka)
As the gubernatorial primary grows closer, we have invited the candidates onto the show to share their positions, and how they plan to earn your vote. Today, we're joined by Vicki Schmidt, a republican candidate from the Topeka area gunning for the Governor's seat. She will share what she wants to see from her government, and how she plans to get those changes through.
- 3 weeks ago53 min
Within Reason With Mike Matson: Sarah Hancock + Erica Buckwalter, Friends of the Sunset Zoo
Sarah Hancock and Erica Buckwalter, with he Friends of The Sunset Zoo, join the show today to share the joys of being a zoo keeper here in Manhattan, and how they inspire curiosity in the next generation.
- 3 weeks ago43 min
Within Reason With Mike Matson: Jayme Morris-Hardeman, USD 383 School Board president
As the school year wraps up, the USD 383 school board continues to work into the summer creating the best district possible for students. Today, President of the board, Jayme Morris-Hardeman joins the show to share how it feels to wrap up the 2025-26 school year, and what work will look like going into the summer months.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
Within Reason With Mike Matson: Erin Dragotto + Sydney Bouhaniche, Museum of Art + Light
The Museum of Art and Light here in Manhattan is quickly becoming a local favorite of it's residents, and a crown jewel of the city. Today we're joined by Executive Director of MoAL Erin Dragotto, and Sydney Bouhaniche who is the Creative Director of Immersive Exhibhitions. They share what it means to them to get to share art with the community, and how the upcoming immersive Picasso exhibit will blend traditional art and modern technology.
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