At the Square
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsAt the Square is American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) podcast channel. You'll find our series 'Both Sides', Student podcast episodes, and live event recordings. At the Square podcasts cover topics that correspond to APS programs and events while providing context and additional information on the issues. Episodes feature fact-based, civil conversations between experts and APS staff members.
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Both Sides #34: Farewell 2020
December 18, 2020 18:10 - 37 minutes - 51 MBIn the last episode of 2020, Episode #34 features a dive into the headlines including, but not limited: to the op-ed written in the Wall Street Journal about First-Lady Elect's (Dr. Jill Biden) title, the ongoing effort to undermine the 2020 Election Results, and the first doses of the COVID 19 vaccine. Mike and Allan round out the episode by sharing what they look forward to in 2021. Join APS and #BothSides in 2021 for continued civil dialogue and friendly banter. Look for new episodes in ...
Both Sides #33: The #ComingTogetherProject
December 11, 2020 14:29 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBIn Episode #33, Mike and Allan discuss an editorial Allan wrote in the Kansas City Star featuring a call to action. He wants all Americans to talk with folks across the aisle to help bridge political divides in what he calls, the #ComingTogetherProject. Mike and Allan also talk about the news of the day, including but not limited to, the most recent push back from the state of Texas on the 2020 Presidential Election Results.
Both Sides #32: The Transition of Power and the Arrival of a COVID-19 Vaccine
December 04, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBIn Episode #32 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan catch up on current events but primarily focus on the arrival of a coronavirus vaccine and the ongoing transition of power from the Trump Administration to the Biden Administration. Engage with our Both Sides team by submitting a question or suggesting a topic for Mike, Allan, and Allison to deliberate in an upcoming episode of Both Sides. Go to www.americanpublicsquare.org/atthesquare to submit.
Both Sides #31: The President's Claim of an Illegitimate Election
November 20, 2020 21:06 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBIn Episode #31 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan share thoughts on the evolution of President Trump's claims about election fraud and what those claims mean for our democracy. Mike and Allan also discuss Anti-Racism in relation to an upcoming American Public Square at Jewell panel discussion in partnership with The Forward. 'Anti-racism: The Solution or a Part of the Problem' taking place on Tuesday December 1st. Find registration and more at https://americanpublicsquare.org/event/anti-racism/.
Both Sides #30: COVID-19 aid, Cancel Culture, and Post-Election Analysis
November 13, 2020 16:56 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBIn Episode #30 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss the aftermath of the election, the state of the presidency, and the remaining Senate seats to be filled. What will happen to President Trump in the future? Who will control a majority in the Senate? They also discuss the surge of COVID-19, and how it will effect the country in 2021. Hear predictions from Mike an Allan as well as a teaser to our upcoming event: 'I got Cancelled, Whats Next?' on November 17th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Regist...
Special Student Initiative Episode: Cancel Culture
November 10, 2020 16:56 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBThis special episode of At the Square features American Public Square at Jewell’s (APS) Fall 2020 Intern Team comprising of Luke Dema, Charisma Sewell, Jaycee Roe, Pria Jean-baptiste, Zachary Mertes, and Henry Clause as they explore the topic of Cancel Culture. This episode was created to complement APS's upcoming Student Program 'I Got Canceled. What’s Next?' taking place on November 17th from 6PM-730PM via Zoom Webinar. Find more information at at www.americanpublicsquare.org.
Both Sides #29: 2020 Election Results and Reconciliation
November 05, 2020 01:32 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBBoth Sides Episode #29, recorded in front of a live virtual audience on November 4th, 2020 via Zoom Webinar and Facebook Live. Find the video recording and more at At the Square. This episode features a longer Both Sides conversation about: WHY the day-after-the-election results are inconclusive, HOW MO + KS voted, and WHAT finding common ground looks like post-2020. Mikes Election Predictions: https://www.270towin.com/maps/kexNd Allan's Election Predictions: https://www.270towin.c...
Both Sides #29: 2020 Election Results and Reconciliation
November 05, 2020 01:32 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBBoth Sides Episode #29, recorded in front of a live virtual audience on November 4th, 2020 via Zoom Webinar and Facebook Live. Find the video recording and more at At the Square. This episode features a longer Both Sides conversation about: WHY the day-after-the-election results are inconclusive, HOW MO + KS voted, and WHAT finding common ground looks like post-2020. Find recent Both Sides episodes and a place to submit your questions at www.americanpublicsquare.org/events/atthesquare/
Both Sides #28: 2020 Election Predictions and Local Ballots
October 23, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBIn Both Sides Episode #28, Mike and Allan discuss their predictions for the upcoming General Election and explore Kansas and Missouri local ballots and initiatives. Specifically, the conversation covers an analysis from both Mike and Allan about Amendment 3 on the Missouri ballot. Tune in after November 3rd for commentary and analysis on the election!
Both Sides #27: Current Events Download
October 16, 2020 16:38 - 39 minutes - 57.7 MBIn Episode #27 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan begin by sharing reactions to Evening at the Square 2020 feat. The Lincoln project. Following that, Mike and Allan dive into a discussion of the Amy Coney Barrett Senate Hearings, APS's upcoming segment of Cocktails and Politics with Senator Sherrod Brown on 10/22 at 6PM, and talk about the spread of COVID 19 in the Executive Branch.
Both Sides #26: The Lincoln Project
October 08, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBIn Episode #26 of Both Sides, Allan and Allison talk with Co-founders of The Lincoln Project, who will be featured at American Public Square at Jewell's Virtual Evening at the Square 2020 event on 10/13/2020. In a conversation with The Lincoln Project's Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, Steve Schmidt, and Rick Wilson, behind the scenes insight is shared about political identity and how The Lincoln Project gained traction on social media. To learn more about the event and find tickets for Evening ...
Both Sides #25: RBG and The Future of SCOTUS
September 25, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIn Episode #25 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what it means for the future of The Supreme Court of the United States. Will Democrats try to pack the court? What could happen to Roe v. Wade? Tune in to hear Mike and Allan share their answers to these questions. Help us engage with our audience by way of answering YOUR questions as a part of our episodes! How do you get those questions to us? Go to www.americanpublicsquare....
Both Sides #24: Cocktails and Politics with Terry Nelson
September 18, 2020 15:21 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBEpisode #24 of Both Sides features a recording of American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) LIVE virtual series 'Cocktails and Politics'. In a discussion moderated by Both Side's cohosts Allan Katz and Mike McShane, political consultant Terry Nelson shares insight about the Senate race and other topics regarding the 2020 election. APS's Program Director served as the Roving Reporter for this live event, recorded on September 15th, 2020. Terry Nelson is a founding and managing partner at F...
Both Sides #23: Season Two
September 11, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBEpisode #23 marks the launch of Season Two of Both Sides with some time spent catching up on what happened during our two week break and a discussion about how Immigration is affecting the 2020 election versus how it affected the 2016 election. In Season Two of Both Sides the podcast will complement American Public Square at Jewell's fall programming calendar. We'll tackle the election (of course), along with Immigration, gun violence, and race and identity issues both locally and nationa...
Both Sides #22: The US Postal Service and the 2020 D.N.C.
August 21, 2020 16:54 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIn Episode #22 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan chat about the recent controversy and panic surrounding the United States Postal Service. They also share their thoughts on the 2020 Democratic National Convention (D.N.C.). This episode concludes SEASON #1 of Both Sides. We'll be taking a couple weeks off and returning with SEASON #2 in mid-September 2020. In the meantime, we want to hear from you! Help us engage with our audience by way of answering YOUR questions as a part of our episodes. S...
Both Sides #21: The Biden-Harris Ticket and Pragmatism in Politics
August 14, 2020 16:23 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBIn Episode #21 of Both Sides, Mike, Allan, and Allison weigh in on Presumptive Democratic Nominee Joe Biden’s announcement of US Senator, Kamala Harris, as his running mate. Mike and Allan also talk about how viewing elections as seasons of ‘winning and losing’ for political parties may be harmful to a healthy democracy. Hey you! We want to hear from you. Mike, Allan, and Allison would love to engage with the Both Sides listening audience by way of answering YOUR questions as a part of ou...
Both Sides #20: Primary Election Results and Looking Ahead to the General
August 07, 2020 19:06 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBIn Episode #20 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan share a comprehensive run-down of the primary results in Missouri and Kansas and talk predictions and analysis of the November General election. You'll hear views from Both Sides of the aisle on who the Vice Presidential pick for Democratic Nominee Joe Biden could be, The Missouri Governor's Race, and the likely or unlikelihood of the U.S. Senate turning blue.
Both Sides #19: Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson from Thryve on Empowering Youth
July 31, 2020 16:16 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBThis week, Mike and Allan talk with Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson about Thryve, an organization that is helping to reduce youth violence through equity. Dr. Thompson is the principal investigator for Thryve where the goal is to improve youth outcomes by coordinating efforts to address risk and protection factors. To learn more about Thryve, visit their website at www.wethryve.ctb.ku.edu. After a conversation with Dr. Watson-Thompson, Mike and Allan talk about Amendment 2, to expand Medicaid Ex...
Both Sides #18: Geoff Jolley on Affordable Housing in Kansas City
July 24, 2020 16:49 - 45 minutes - 62 MBIn Episode #18 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan talk with Geoff Jolley, the Executive Director of LISC Kansas City to discuss the challenges of Affordable Housing in Kansas City. After a conversation with Geoff, Mike and Allan discuss the reopening of schools in Fall. To learn more about LISC Kansas City, you can visit their website at lisc.org/Kansas-city. If you or someone you know is need of housing assistance, you can visit KCCommonGood’s community connector via kccommongood.org. In th...
Both Sides #17: Federal Judge Brian C. Wimes on Sentencing Guidelines and Issues Surrounding Crime
July 17, 2020 16:52 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBBoth Sides #17 is the second episode of the KCCG July Both Sides Takeover. In this episode, Mike and Allan talk with Judge Brian C. Wimes, United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri. Judge Wimes brings a vast knowledge of federal judiciary sentencing guidelines and issues surrounding crime in Kansas City. In the month of July 2020, American Public Square at Jewell’s sister organization, KC Common Good (KCCG) will be taking over Both Sides. Have no fear, you’ll still ...
Both Sides #16: The Beacon, a Local Nonprofit News Outlet
July 10, 2020 20:32 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBIn Episode #16, we launch a segment of episodes we are calling the KC Common Good (KCCG) Both Sides Takeover. You'll hear about KCCG's mission and message of hope regarding reducing violence in Kansas City. In #1 of the KCCG Both Sides Takeover, Mike and Allan talk with Kelsey Ryan and Jennifer Hack Wolf from The Beacon, a non-profit online news outlet based in Kansas City focused on local, in-depth journalism in the public interest. To learn more about The Beacon, visit their website at the...
Both Sides #15: Perspective from the Most Diverse College in the Midwest
July 01, 2020 17:46 - 32 minutes - 48.5 MBIn Episode #15 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan talk with Monsignor Stuart Swetland, President of Donnelly College in Kansas City, KS. Monsignor Swetland shares perspective from the most diverse college in the midwest, in their pursuits to address and understand COVID 19 in Wyandotte County and actively discuss systemic racism in higher education. Both Sides features Producer, Allison Koelzer and Co-hosts Allan Katz and Mike McShane, in a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to cu...
Both Sides #14: Mayor Lucas on KCMO's Response to COVID 19 and Protest
June 24, 2020 23:37 - 30 minutes - 44.8 MBIn Episode #14 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan talk with Quinton Lucas, Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. In a discussion about how his office has responded to recent health and political crises, Mayor Q shares his beliefs about political polarization in Kansas City and the country as a whole. Both Sides features Host Allison Koelzer, APS founder Ambassador Allan Katz, and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board Mike McShane, in a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to current events thro...
Both Sides #13: Police Reform, The Supreme Court, and John Bolton
June 22, 2020 14:48 - 45 minutes - 66.1 MBIn Episode #13 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss what it means to defund the police, what it could look like, and how it aims to address police brutality. They also weigh in on recent Supreme Court decisions and the controversy around John Bolton's book 'The Room Where it Happened'. Both Sides features Host Allison Koelzer, APS founder Ambassador Allan Katz, and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board Mike McShane, in a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to current events through...
Both Sides #12: Denesha Snell on Systemic Change in Kansas City and Beyond
June 12, 2020 18:24 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBEpisode #12 is a SPECIAL EDITION of Both Sides. Both Sides' Allan Katz and Mike McShane are joined by American Public Square at Jewell’s (APS) Program Manager, Denesha Snell. The episode features a conversation about the rhetoric of change, Denesha's personal role and beliefs on the matter, and how APS is positioned to share their platform to convene the community on these important conversations. Both Sides features Host and APS Student Initiative Coordinator Allison Koelzer, APS founde...
Both Sides #11: Sophic Solution's Cofounders on Systemic Racism
June 04, 2020 21:07 - 48 minutes - 70.1 MBIn Episode #11 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike talk with the cofounders of Sophic Solutions, Dr. Rodney Smith and Stephenie K. Smith, about their work to provide diversity, equity & inclusion training for various companies and associations throughout the Kansas City Metro and beyond. Learn more about Sophic Solutions at www.sophicsolutionsgroup.com American Public Square at Jewell is committed to its mission to change the quality and quantity of public discourse. Seeking to share our pla...
Both Sides #10: The Politics of Wearing a Mask
May 29, 2020 15:49 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBIn Episode #10 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike talk about the politics of wearing a mask in public during the COVID 19 pandemic. Both Sides features Host and APS Student Initiative Coordinator Allison Koelzer, APS founder Ambassador Allan Katz, and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board Mike McShane, is a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to current events through distinct political perspective. Mike and Allan come from different generations, political parties, and overall ideology o...
Both Sides #9: Dr. MacLeod Walls of William Jewell College
May 21, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 57.2 MBIn Episode #8 of Both Sides, APS founder, Ambassador Allan Katz and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board, Mike McShane talk with the, President of William Jewell College Dr. MacLeod Walls, about how Higher Education in general and specifically William Jewell College is adjusting to COVID 19 regulation. American Public Square at Jewell is proud to be formally affiliated with William Jewell College, a 170-year-old private college and academic institution. We recognize William Jewell as a Foundin...
Both Sides #9: Dr. MacLeod Walls of William Jewell College
May 21, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 57.2 MBIn Episode #9 of Both Sides, APS founder Ambassador Allan Katz, and, Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board Mike McShane, talk with the President of William Jewell College, Dr. MacLeod Wall about how Higher Education is adjusting to COVID 19 regulations. American Public Square at Jewell is proud to be formally affiliated with William Jewell College, a 170-year-old private college and academic institution. We recognize William Jewell as a Founding Sponsor of the organization, and as American Pub...
Both Sides #8: Dr. Lee Norman on COVID 19 in Kansas
May 15, 2020 15:52 - 43 minutes - 63.2 MBIn Episode #8 of Both Sides, APS founder, Ambassador Allan Katz and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board, Mike McShane talk with the Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment, Dr. Lee Norman who has been leading efforts to contain and address COVID 19 in the state of Kansas. Both Sides, brought to you by American Public Square at Jewell (APS), is a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to current events through distinct political perspective. Mike and Allan come from different gene...
KC Climate Activist Richard Mabion
May 12, 2020 18:16 - 28 minutes - 42.5 MBThis episode features American Public Square at Jewell's intern team in an interview with Richard Mabion in effort to hear about his work to create an inner city climate consciousness as he experienced some technical difficulties at our recent digital panel discussion. Richard Mabion was a panelist at the APS student program 'The Fight for Our Future' that took place on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day April 22nd, 2020. The recorded version of this event is available at www.americanpublic...
Both Sides #7: KC Star's VP Colleen Nelson on Local Media
May 08, 2020 15:33 - 34 minutes - 50.6 MBIn Episode #7 of Both Sides, APS founder, Ambassador Allan Katz and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board, Mike McShane talk with Vice President and editorial page editor at the Kansas City Star, Colleen Nelson, about the role of local media in restoring trust in the public's perception of the media and the challenges local media face in their efforts to cover COVID 19. Both Sides, brought to you by American Public Square at Jewell (APS), is a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to...
Both Sides #6: Mike & Allan Talk Biden and Federal Government Bailouts
May 01, 2020 15:52 - 38 minutes - 56.7 MBIn Episode #6 of Both Sides, APS founder, Ambassador Allan Katz and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board, Mike McShane discuss whether or not Former Vice President Joe Biden will win the 2020 Presidential race and deliberate about the Feds bailing out state governments as a part of COVID 19 relief. Both Sides, brought to you by American Public Square at Jewell (APS), is a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to current events through distinct political perspective. Mike and Allan c...
Both Sides, Episode #5
April 17, 2020 20:28 - 43 minutes - 62.8 MBIn Episode #5 of Both Sides, you'll hear APS Founder Allan Katz and Co-chair to APS's Advisory Board, Mike McShane, deliberate about the 2020 Presidential Election and Climate Change. Both Sides, brought to you by American Public Square at Jewell (APS), is a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to current events through distinct political perspective. Mike and Allan come from different generations, political parties, and overall ideology on a number of political issues.
The Fight for Our Future: Special Student Episode
April 17, 2020 19:27 - 32 minutes - 48.5 MBJoin host Allison Koelzer in hearing from the APS Spring 2020 Intern team in their effort to provide an audio fact sheet about Climate Change. You'll also hear from Bob Grove, President of Climate Council or Greater Kansas City about the 2020 Online Earth Festival. This episode was created in effort to complement the upcoming APS Student Program, The Fight for Our Future: Addressing Climate Change and Individual Responsibility to take place on Earth Day, April 22nd via Zoom Webinar from 6PM-...
Both Sides, Episode #4
April 10, 2020 16:16 - 39 minutes - 57.3 MBIn Episode #4 of Both Sides, APS founder, Ambassador Allan Katz and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board, Mike McShane talk national and local solutions to COVID 19, how far ahead to begin planning for the November National election, and how the media might be contributing to division during a time when unity is needed. Both Sides, brought to you by American Public Square at Jewell (APS), is a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to current events through distinct political perspect...
Both Sides, Episode #3
April 06, 2020 16:49 - 31 minutes - 46.7 MBIn Episode #3 of Both Sides, APS founder, Ambassador Allan Katz and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board, Mike McShane explain the economic term Moral Hazard and talk about the importance of leadership in crisis. Both Sides, brought to you by American Public Square at Jewell (APS), is a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to current events through distinct political perspective. Mike and Allan come from different generations, political parties, and overall ideology on a number of pol...
Both Sides, Episode #2
March 31, 2020 13:29 - 34 minutes - 51 MBEpisode #2 of Both Sides, a series by American Public Square at Jewell (APS) featuring APS founder, Ambassador Allan Katz and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board, Mike McShane. In this episode Mike and Allan talk about the state of the economy in regard to quarantine and shelter-in-place orders. They also talk about why someone like Mike, a moderate-right conservative... with libertarian tendencies, is allowed to vote in the democratic primary. Both Sides is a reoccurring civil dialogue about g...
Both Sides, Episode #1
March 24, 2020 15:57 - 53 minutes - 76.7 MBEpisode #1 of Both Sides, a new series by American Public Square at Jewell (APS). Featuring APS founder, Ambassador Allan Katz and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board, Mike McShane, Both Sides is a reoccurring civil dialogue about government response to COVID 19 and beyond through distinct political perspective. Allan and Mike come from different generations, political parties, and overall ideology on a number of political issues. Tune in for civil conversation and commentary on recent news and...
The Nuts and Bolts of Democracy: Jeff Berman
December 09, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 52.4 MBThis episode of At the Square was produced as a part of our educational series The Nuts and Bolts of Democracy which consists of a series of member's only events designed to teach us about our local, state, and federal elections. This episode features renowned political consultant Jeff Berman. With decades of experience in managing campaigns and nominations, including President Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton, Jeff Berman is one of the most knowledgeable people in America on what it...
Medicaid: Expansion versus Status Quo, What's the Price?
October 31, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode of At the Square, we discuss Medicaid Expansion. We explore the social, political, and economic themes of expanding Medicaid while aiming to explain why states like Kansas and Missouri haven't expanded the program. We also interview Health Economist, David Slusky, from the University of Kansas. This podcast was produced as a part of our event Medicaid: Expansion versus Status Quo. What’s the price? at William Jewell College on November 4th, 2019. If you’re tuning at a later ...
Affordable Housing: Making the Numbers Work
October 15, 2019 22:30 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MBFrom American Public Square (APS), this episode was created in collaboration with our Affordable Housing: Making the Numbers Work event on October 24th, 2019 in Fairway, KS. This short episode provides local, background information on the topic of Affordable Housing The live event will be archived at https://americanpublicsquare.org/archive/. This podcast is designed to provide brief background content to help APS event attendees, APS supporters and sponsors, and any interested member of...
Segregation & Discrimination in Kansas City
April 19, 2018 03:37 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBThis episode corresponds to American Public Square's "East is East and West is West: Segregation in Kansas City" event on Thursday, April 19 at the Johnson County Library. In this episode, host Kaylee Peile speaks with Dr. Sandra Enriquez of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (2:36) and ethnographer Nathaniel Bozarth (9:01) about the history of segregation and racism. The discussion focuses on Kansas City specifically, but touches on cities across the country. This episode wraps up with ...
I Now Pronounce You Avocado & Toast: Marriage in the Millennial Generation
March 24, 2018 02:02 - 24 minutes - 34 MBThis episode corresponds to American Public Square's "Millennials & Marriage" event on Monday, March 26 at Boulevard Brewery. In this episode, host Kaylee Peile speaks with a variety of people on the topic of marriage and the Millennial Generation. The guests include The League's Meredith Davis (3:00), Daniel and Ebony Edwards of Movement KC (9:54), Dr. Jennifer Murff of Millennials for Marriage (16:30), and Marissa Vidler of Clear Box Insights (20:14).
Fake News
March 05, 2018 20:29 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBThe words "fake" and "news" are rarely separated in our conversations today. In this episode, host Kaylee Peile speaks with Russian disinformation expert Nina Jankowicz (1:05) and Travis Smith of Axiom Strategies (11:19) about fake news and its relevance in the world we live in from a national and global perspective. Our event, "Fake News," is on March 13 at Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. 6:00pm doors open, 6:30-8:00pm program. FREE admission, but registration is requ...
Common Good: Interfaith Action in Response to Violence and Injustice
March 05, 2018 20:13 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB“Common Good” was a fact-based, civil conversation about how faith communities can work together to respond to the violence and injustice of tragic events such as those in Charlottesville, Sutherland Springs, and in our own backyard of Overland Park in 2014 and Olathe in 2017. Representatives of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity discussed the issue and took questions from the audience. In this episode, host Kaylee Peile speaks with Rev. Dr. Susan Minasian of Sojourners United Church of Chri...
Insuring a Future: The ACA and American Health Care Reform
March 05, 2018 20:07 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBAt this Truman Series event presented by American Public Square, The Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, the Truman Library Institute, and the Harry S. Truman Center at UMKC, our panel of experts discussed where the ACA and where it may be headed. In this episode, host Kaylee Peile speaks with former Governor of Kansas Kathleen Sebelius and Jessica Hembree of the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City about the future of the Affordable Care Act on a local and national level.