Within Reason with Mike Matson

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 Mar 202546min

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 Mar 202544min

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 Mar 202546min

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 Mar 202547min

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 Mar 202544min

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 Mar 202546min

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 Mar 202546min

On today's episode, Mike speaks with local leaders Usha Reddi and Mary Stamey on gender equity in advance of International Women's Day, which takes place on March 8. Both guests are involved with the...

4 Mar 202545min