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Kansas Reflector Podcast

Reflector Podcast
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Wichita State University
Tax Increment Financing Districts
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Republican Party
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Hal Sasko
University Of Missouri St. Louis
Kansas Political History
Lesser Prairie Chicken
Topeka
Public Education
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Brown V. Board Of Education

The Kansas Reflector Podcast, hosted by senior reporter Tim Carpenter, presents voices from the people and politics of Kansas.

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Latest Episodes

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, D.C., her work with Leading Kansas, a civic engagem... more

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 child sex crimes, views on federal policy, how bein... more

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 he announced on the Kansas Reflector podcast.

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 them to charge a fee for helping veterans, a service o... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Hart
Candidate for U.S. Senate (Democratic candidate in the Kansas race)
Democratic Party / Senate candidate
Episode: Jason Hart launches U.S. Senate race without constraints of a campaign manager
Erik Murray
Candidate for U.S. Senate, Democrat
Campaign for Erik Murray
Episode: Erik Murray's bid for U.S. Senate is guided by solutions
Jim Karleskint
Former Republican state representative from Tonganoxie; veteran advocate
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and related veteran groups
Episode: Kansas law would let for-profit companies skim from veteran benefits
Tara Wallace
Licensed clinician and trauma therapist
Episode: Changes in Medicaid practices needed to support Kansas mental health network, expert says
Jeff Colyer
Former Kansas Governor with a background as a surgeon involved in public policy.
Episode: Jeff Colyer on his campaign to be Kansas governor again
Cynthia Lane
Director of the Blueprint for Literacy, former superintendent
Kansas Board of Regents
Episode: Kansas literacy director wants Legislature to merge programs
Lawton Nuss
Former Chief Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas Supreme Court
Episode: Alliance of Former Chief Justices promotes rule of law
Gary LaGrange
Veteran and CEO of Valor Honey
Valor Honey
Episode: American Honey Institute will advocate, set standards for industry
Brian McCornack
Entomologist from Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Episode: American Honey Institute will advocate, set standards for industry

Hosts

Tim Carpenter
Senior reporter and host with a focus on Kansas politics and public affairs.
Sherman Smith
Editor contributing to Kansas Reflector coverage, with emphasis on state policy and governance.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Thank you for being Open Access

    Thank you for making your news articles Open Access (by using a Creative Commons license). No paywall + nonprofit status makes this org the most interesting site of information about Topeka and KS. I make my artistic output CC0 - so solidarity! CC makes the world better. Let’s make Topeka amazing (I will donate to an open access news site). It is very hard to get people in Topeka on board with CC or gold/platinum open access - can you teach more people about it? Thank you for being awesome.

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  • “He [Trump] skipped a debate in 2020 with Joe Biden”

    Fact check: false

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  • “Common sense”

    Moms Demand Action: We’re not trying to take anything away from responsible gun owners. We just want to make it illegal to have your firearm ready when you need it through our “safe storage” laws.

    So if someone is breaking into my house, I need to ask them to wait while I run to the other side of the house to grab my ammo. It’s “common sense”.

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  • Best way to follow Kansas politics

    Kansas Reflector brings a wide sampling of politicians, lobbyists and analysts to help citizens digest the current events in Kansas’s volatile political climate. This is just what I have been looking for to help me stay up-to-date.

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Listeners Say

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Episodes are praised for timely coverage of state issues and for bringing informed voices to informed discussions.
Gaps exist around potential bias or selectivity in guest selection; some listeners desire broader viewpoints.
Listeners value accessible, policy-focused conversations that make Kansas politics understandable.

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Charlotte O’Hara on seeking the GOP nomination for Kansas governor
Q: What is your stance on abortion?
O'Hara states that she is pro-life from birth to natural death and expresses concern about underage abortions being reported.
Charlotte O’Hara on seeking the GOP nomination for Kansas governor
Q: What do you think about corporate welfare programs?
O'Hara criticizes them as being unfair to small businesses and advocates for a focus on creating a favorable tax structure for all businesses.
Charlotte O’Hara on seeking the GOP nomination for Kansas governor
Q: Why are you running for governor in 2026?
O'Hara believes there is no true conservative candidate in the race and aims to provide a choice for Kansas voters.
Kansas Supreme Court justice takes on the state's rural attorney shortage
Q: If money and time weren't an object, what improvements would you make for justice accessibility?
Focus on initiatives designed to ensure fair treatment and equal access to the court systems.
Kansas Supreme Court justice takes on the state's rural attorney shortage
Q: Do younger attorneys find practicing in rural communities enticing?
There's interest among law students, particularly if financial incentives and mentorship are provided.

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What is Kansas Reflector Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program leans into Kansas politics and policy, featuring a steady stream of lawmakers, journalists, and subject-matter experts discussing state governance, legislation, and public affairs. Episodes frequently cover budget priorities, education, health care, criminal justice, and local government, often bridging behind-the-scenes lobbying, court decisions, and ballot issues with on-the-record perspectives from officials, researchers, and advocates. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex policy debates into accessible conversations, sometimes including wide-ranging angles from rural-urban dynamics to legal and constitutional considerations. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who want informed, timely Kansas-centric i... more

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Recent guests on Kansas Reflector Podcast include:

1. Jason Hart
2. Erik Murray
3. Jim Karleskint
4. Tara Wallace
5. Jeff Colyer
6. Cynthia Lane
7. Lawton Nuss
8. Gary LaGrange

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