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 state politics and current events.
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Two Democratic state lawmakers praise the groundswell of grassroots opposition to hyper-scale data center construction in Kansas. Reps. Brooklynne Mosley of Lawrence and Alexis Simmons of Topeka in an interview with editor-in-chief Sherman Smith discuss the ramifications they've faced for clashing with data center supporters and how Kansas leaders could legislate further protections or liberties…
Tiffany Muller is the president of End Citizens United, the super PAC that advocates for campaign finance reform, and a former Topeka City Councilor. Decades in politics have informed her expertise in campaign finance, which she uses to dissect a campaign finance decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. She tells reporter Anna Kaminski why she thinks the decision "flew under the radar" and how it has…
Bob Beatty, a Washburn University professor and Kansas political watcher, predicts the U.S. Senate race in Kansas will be the No. 1 Senate race in the country come November. In conversation with Kansas Reflector senior reporter Tim Carpenter the day after the Aug. 4 primary, he explains how candidates won their races and what they need to do to secure November victories. New episodes of the Kansas…
The Kansas Reflector staff discuss what to watch out for on primary day in Kansas, previewing key elections such as the Republican gubernatorial race and Democratic U.S. Senate race. New episodes of the Kansas Reflector Podcast drop on Mondays. Kansas Reflector staff interview elected officials, politicians, researchers, experts and everyday Kansans who are in the thick of state politics and…
That small-town postcard mural isn’t just a tourist attraction. Topeka artist Sarah Fizell discusses with Kansas Reflector senior reporter Morgan Chilson the public health benefits of art that is accessible to everyone. New episodes of the Kansas Reflector Podcast drop on Mondays. Kansas Reflector staff interview elected officials, politicians, researchers, experts and everyday Kansans who are in…
As one of 11 Democrats running for Kansas' open U.S. Senate seat in August, Noah Taylor has set himself apart with a no-filter approach to politics. He slips curse words into his promotional materials and offers blunt opinions on TikTok. In conversation with Kansas Reflector reporter Anna Kaminski, he said "people aren't looking for someone to come riding in on a white horse and save the day."…
Colin McRoberts is determined to build a better Kansas Democratic base as he runs for U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann's seat in the big 1st Congressional District. He discusses with senior reporter Tim Carpenter his specialty in negotiations, his favorite conspiracy theory and how he sees Trump administration policies on research funding and international aid hurting Kansans. New episodes of the Kansas…
When Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog unexpectedly filed to run for governor hours before the filing deadline, he surprised the Kansas political world, prompting current Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly to call his campaign "foolhardy." In conversation with Kansas Reflector's editor-in-chief, Sherman Smith, Skoog criticizes Republican frontrunner Ty Masterson, advocates for Medicaid expansion and…
With roughly six months left as governor, Laura Kelly reflects on how she entered the governor's office and speaks on how she hopes to leave it in an interview with senior reporter Tim Carpenter. She highlights what she views as major accomplishments, recounts how she beat tough gubernatorial opponents (twice), and articulates why she wanted to change to economic and social perception of Kansas.…
Cole Epley is one of four Democrats challenging U.S. Rep. Ron Estes in August, but Epley has differentiated himself from his fellow Democratic candidates by leaning into Democratic socialism and unapologetically progressive ideals. Kansas Reflector's editor-in-chief Sherman Smith speaks with Epley about his political origins, his approach to fundraising outside the bounds of the traditional party…
Residents in Galena, Kansas, are worried that noxious smells and a smoldering fire at the town's landfill are polluting the air and affecting their health. They are pushing for more testing to ensure the environment in their southeast Kansas town is safe.
