Kansas Reflector Podcast

Kansas Reflector Podcast

Kansas Reflector Podcast

Episodes 307
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (25)
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Consistency
99%
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About This Podcast

The Kansas Reflector Podcast, hosted by the acclaimed staff of Kansas Reflector, transcends daily headlines, presenting weekly in-depth interviews with public officials and everyday Kansans offering insight into Kansas politics and policy.

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Recent Episodes

Kansas surgeon tailors U.S. Senate bid to future generations

Jun 08, 2026 22m

Kevin Latz is one of 11 Kansas Democrats running to replace U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, and he said he is differentiating himself from the rest with his experience as a surgeon, physician and father.…

Kansas politics round-up with Clay Wirestone and Sherman Smith

Jun 01, 2026 24m

Kansas Reflector opinion editor Clay Wirestone and managing editor Sherman Smith break down the latest news in Kansas politics as election season heats up. They discuss the latest candidates, which…

Kansas candidates attempt to appeal to voters in early campaign ads

May 25, 2026 48m

Why was Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach’s name repeated four times in a ad from an outside group? Why did a Democratic candidate for Kansas governor begin her TV ad in a grocery store, and why…

Chris Carmichael takes on Ron Estes' congressional seat

May 18, 2026 32m

Chris Carmichael is one of four Democratic candidates for Kansas' 4th congressional district.

Kansas Abortion Fund work evolves with renewed attacks on rights

May 11, 2026 33m

Sandy Brown, president of the Kansas Abortion Fund, talks about her organization's evolving work. The small, all-volunteer, Lawrence-based nonprofit now pays for one-fourth of the abortions received…

Kansas state senator joins field of Democrats with eyes set on D.C.

May 04, 2026 32m

State Sen. Patrick Schmidt is running for the U.S. Senate seat from Kansas. But he has to make it through the Democratic primary field to face Sen. Roger Marshall, the incumbent Republican and Trump…

Sandy Spidel Neumann pushes for integrity in politics in run for U.S. Senate

Apr 27, 2026 36m

Sandy Spidel Neumann retired after a 40-year career in financial services, then moved to fulfill a lifelong dream of being a U.S. Senator. As a Democratic candidate trying to unseat Republican U.S.…

The potential effect of Kansas' participation in a federal school voucher program

Apr 20, 2026 30m

Leah Fliter with the Kansas Association of School Boards discusses how a federal scholarship program will affect public schools.

Kansas Reflector series examines exploited process as lawmakers wrap up session

Apr 13, 2026 35m

Kansas Reflector editor in chief Sherman Smith and opinion editor Clay Wirestone sum up the Legislature's two-day veto session and preview a new series.

Kansas Reflector staff recap 2026 legislative session

Apr 06, 2026 29m

The Kansas Legislature wrapped up its main session the early morning hours of Saturday, March 28. Opinion editor Clay Wirestone leads a conversation with Kansas Reflector reporters to recap what…

Katy Tyndell makes leap from civic engagement work to congressional race

Mar 30, 2026 31m

Katy Tyndell is among Democrats hoping for the chance to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Ron Estes, who has held the 4th District since 2017. She talks about her background as an attorney in Washington,…

Jason Hart launches U.S. Senate race without constraints of a campaign manager

Mar 23, 2026 39m

Jason Hart is one of eight Democratic candidates lining up to take a shot at unseating Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall. He talks about being a political novice, his experience as a prosecutor of…

Erik Murray's bid for U.S. Senate is guided by solutions

Mar 16, 2026 50m

Erik Murray is a Kansas City, Kansas-based entrepreneur who is trying to beat out a crowded field of Democrats running for U.S. Senate with a solutions-oriented campaign and a 105-county tour, which…

Kansas law would let for-profit companies skim from veteran benefits

Mar 09, 2026 25m

Former Kansas Rep. Jim Karleskint, a Vietnam War veteran who now lobbies for Veterans of Foreign Wars, says lobbying by for-profit claim consultants paved the way for legislation that would allow…

Changes in Medicaid practices needed to support Kansas mental health network, expert says

Mar 02, 2026 26m

Clinician and trauma therapist Tara Wallace talks about practices by Medicaid managed care organizations that harm mental health professionals, their clients and the already fragile Kansas network.

Jeff Colyer on his campaign to be Kansas governor again

Feb 23, 2026 29m

Former Gov. Jeff Colyer says experience in legislative and executive branch affairs and a lifetime as surgeon prepares him to return to the Capitol as governor in January 2027.

Charlotte O’Hara on seeking the GOP nomination for Kansas governor

Feb 16, 2026 31m

Charlotte O’Hara positions herself as the antidote to "career politicians" who are seeking the GOP nomination for governor. She talks about her career and upbringing, as well as views on abortion,…

Kansas Supreme Court justice takes on the state's rural attorney shortage

Feb 09, 2026 21m

Justice K.J. Wall talks solutions to the declining numbers of attorneys in roughly half of the state of Kansas.

Kansas updates 529 education plan investment options, changes plan manager

Feb 02, 2026 27m

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson talks about hiring a new program manager for Kansas 529 educational savings plans and updating investment options and tools parents can use to figure out the…

Kansas literacy director wants Legislature to merge programs

Jan 26, 2026 24m

Cynthia Lane, director of the state's Blueprint for Literacy program, says Kansas is improving literacy instruction from preschool to college levels. She says the next step is to blend Blueprint for…

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