Faith Winkelmann, K-State Crops Judging Team, Hailey Wurtz, K-State Meat Judging Team
What does it take to be an award-winning commodity judge? National champions Faith Winkelmann and Hailey Wurtz join Mike today to speak on the intricacies of crop and meat judging. Winners of inter-c...
14 Maalis 202547min
Jason Hartman and Bill Waln, Kansas Forest Service
Could the fire devastation in L.A. happen here? On today's episode, Mike sits down with Jason Hartman and Bill Waln of the Kansas Forest Service. Many of the conditions that led to California's wildf...
13 Maalis 202546min
Stephen Bridenstine, Flint Hills Discovery Center
Stephen Bridenstine has been director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center for two months, but his experience in education and public administration goes back much further. Today, he joins Mike to talk...
12 Maalis 202544min
Dee McKee, Pottawatomie County Commission
On today's episode, Mike speaks with Dee McKee--Pottawatomie County Commissioner. McKee has been in her role since 2014, and is considering seeking reelection in 2026. The diverse county faces a range...
11 Maalis 202546min
John Matta, Manhattan City Commission
On today's episode, Mike continues catching up with the Manhattan City Commission. Commissioner John Matta serves on a host of community service drive boards and committees; he also serves as Advancem...
10 Maalis 202547min
Brian Peete and Erin Friedline, Riley County Police Department
RCPD is "breaking up" with Fake Patty's Day--what will that look like as the unofficial holiday ensues tomorrow? On today's episode, Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete and Deputy Dir...
7 Maalis 202544min
Andy Weiner, RockStep Capital; Gina Snyder, Downtown Manhattan
On today's episode, Mike speaks with Andy Weiner, CEO of RockStep Capital. RockStep is a shopping center investment company based out of Houston; with an emphasis on investing in "hometown" communitie...
6 Maalis 202546min
Sheila Ellis-Glasper, Black Entrepeneurs of the Flint Hills
On today's episode of Within Reason with Mike Matson, Sheila Ellis-Glasper joins to talk about efforts to create a Yuma Street Cultural Center. Ellis-Glasper is the co-founder and executive director o...
5 Maalis 202546min
