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Within Reason with Mike Matson

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Manhattan, Kansas
Kansas
Stormont Vail Health
Manhattan, United States
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Riley County
Pawnee Mental Health Services
K-State Foundation
Fort Riley
Edge 3.0
Topeka
Manhattan Area Technical College
Robotic Surgery
Junction City
Domestic Violence
Colin Mcroberts
United States Senate
Juneteenth
Flint Hills Breadbasket

We’ll dive into regional community conversations, societal trends, public policy ideas… with a particular emphasis on reason and common sense.

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Seeking a seat in the Kansas House, Stacy Kohlmeier joins us to talk about what inspired her run for office and what she hopes to see for the future of Kansas.

Cowboy culture isn't just about wearing a cool hat, Ron Wilson joins us to talk about the cowboy poets who capture the essence of western life.

Running for governor with the the belief that one person can make life a little better for her nearly three million neighbors, State Senator Cindy Holscher joins us to talk about her run and vision for Kansas.

Shaped by military service, community involvement, and repeated campaigns, Republican candidate Kaleb James joins us to talk about his second run for state legislature.

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Kaci Richardson
Experience Manager, Stormont Vail Health
Stormont Vail Health
Episode: Within Reason with Mike Matson: Kaci Copas-Richardson and Shannon McMahon, Stormont Vail Health
Shannon McMahon
Volunteer Relations Coordinator, Stormont Vail Health
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Episode: Within Reason with Mike Matson: Kaci Copas-Richardson and Shannon McMahon, Stormont Vail Health
Eric Reed
Superintendent of Schools, USD 383 (Manhattan-Ogden Public School District)
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Episode: Within Reason with Mike Matson: Eric Reid, Manhattan-Ogden School Superintendent
Sarah Bell
Executive Director of the Kansas Museum of History
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Episode: Within Reason with Mike Matson: Sarah Bell, Kansas Museum of History Director
Easlyn Koch
Director of Nursing, MATC
Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC)
Episode: Within Reason with Mike Matson: Easlyn Koch + Louisa Asbury, MATC nursing instructors
Louisa Asbury
Instructor of Practical Nursing, MATC
Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC)
Episode: Within Reason with Mike Matson: Easlyn Koch + Louisa Asbury, MATC nursing instructors
Kathy Ray
Executive Director, The Crisis Center Manhattan, Kansas
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Episode: Within Reason with Mike Matson: Kathy Ray, The Crisis Center Executive Director
Colonel Jerry Nunziato
Outgoing garrison commander, Fort Riley
Fort Riley (1st Infantry Division)
Episode: Within Reason with Mike Matson: Col. Jerry Nunziato, Fort Riley Garrison Commander
Bob Smith
Military historian, Manhattan resident, former Fort Riley Museum director
Manhattan historical community; Fort Riley Museum
Episode: Within Reason with Mike Matson: Bob Smith, Manhattan military historian and author

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Mike Matson
Host of Within Reason, focuses on regional community conversations, public policy ideas, and reasoned discussion.

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Within Reason with Mike Matson: Dawn Buehler, Kansas Water Authority Chair
Q: What happens if phase one is successful—what would the next steps look like?
If phase one is successful, the conversation would shift to whether a ongoing program could continue at Tuttle Creek to keep sediment from accumulating, possibly expanding to other reservoirs with compatible outflow structures.
Within Reason with Mike Matson: Dawn Buehler, Kansas Water Authority Chair
Q: Can you give us the short version of whether the dredging is leading in the right direction?
Initial indications are favorable—the sediment did move and stayed within permits—but data is not fully analyzed yet, and additional phases will test how well this approach works over time.
Within Reason with Mike Matson: Mike Rezkalla, Pawnee Mental Health Services
Q: Can you describe the scope of Pawnee's service area and what makes your model unique in the region?
Pawnee serves a 10-county area in north-central Kansas, offering integrated therapy, psychiatry, crisis services, and care coordination under one roof; what sets us apart is our care management and the ability to journey with clients across multiple services.
Within Reason with Mike Matson: Sarah Bell, Kansas Museum of History Director
Q: What prompted the renovation and how is the museum structured today?
The renovation was driven by aging facilities and a desire to modernize to a 21st-century experience. The museum is now organized thematically into four main galleries with a focus on artifacts and visitor interpretation, enabling personal discovery paths rather than a single chronological narrative.
Within Reason With Mike Matson: John Matta, Manhattan City Commissioner
Q: What were the core priorities when you first took office?
The core priorities centered on holding the line on taxes, ensuring responsible growth, and improving efficiency in city operations, with a recognition that the city manager executes operations while the commission sets policy.

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A regional current-events program that features interviews with local policymakers, public servants, educators, healthcare leaders, and community organizers to discuss policy, governance, transportation, education, and public initiatives. Episodes center on practical implications for residents and communities, highlighting funding realities, infrastructure decisions, workforce strategies, and social programs through data-driven, accessible conversations. A notable strength is the cross-sector mix of guests—from city commissioners and state officials to museum directors and health system leaders—delivering diverse perspectives on how regional decisions shape everyday life.

Listeners can expect thoughtful, civics-forward discussions that con... more

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