Within Reason with Mike Matson

The 2025 legislative session in Kansas just wrapped up. On today's show, Mike sits down with State Senator Kenny Titus of Manhattan and State Representative Bill Bloom of Clay Center to debrief. Rep....

15 Apr 202534min

Karla Hagemeister, Director of the Flint Hills Breadbasket, joins Mike on today's show to discuss high poverty rates in Riley County and what her organization is doing to help residents meet their ba...

14 Apr 202545min

Talent acquisition helps organizations attract, recruit and retain employees that will help them reach their goals. Terri Dean, Talent Acquisition Manager at Stormont Vail Health, sits down with Mike ...

11 Apr 202543min

On today's episode of Within Reason with Mike Matson, Mike is joined by McCownGordon Construction Manhattan Market Team Leader Brian Fuemmeler. Along with Katie Loughmiller, Acting Department Head and...

10 Apr 202543min

What, exactly, is the county comprehensive plan? On today's episode, Mike is joined by Riley County Commissioner John Ford. From windy wildfire conditions to Medicaid cuts, Ford fills in on the chang...

9 Apr 202544min

What's it like to be gay in MHK? On today's episode, Mike is joined by Maria Snyder and Tyler Woods--leaders of Little Apple Pride. The registered non-profit organization aims to celebrate and uplift...

8 Apr 202543min

Confidence is an ever-evolving factor in the human experience. Today, Mike is joined by Katelyn Andrist--author of 'Becoming Confident.' A children's book based on Andrist's own journey of self-confid...

7 Apr 202543min

Today Mike spoke with Kristy Peterson, Vice President of Learning, Engagement and Visitor Experiences at the Museum of Art and Light and Traci Brimhall, Kansas Poet Laureate. The pair join the show in...

4 Apr 202547min