Listen to in-depth discussions with local leaders about issues in the Wichita community.
Steve and Director Fouts discuss Tanganyika's 500 animals for public interaction and breeding for other zoos and parks.
Sportswriter, author, radio host, and founder of the non-profit League 42 Bob Lutz joins Steve to talk baseball, sports, radio, and much more.
Steve and Greater Wichita YMCA CEO Ron McMahon discuss the services and programs at 11 YMCA branches, including Newton, El Dorado, and Hutchinson.
Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas President/CEO Keith Lawing joins Steve to discuss job training, the tariffs' impact on the work force, and artificial intelligence.
Steve welcomes Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne back to the Issues show. They discus a measles outbreak, the cold and flu season, tuberculosis' return, and her department's programs and services.
Steve discusses this spring severe weather season with Meteorologist Vanessa Pearce from the National Weather Service Wichita office.
March is Disability Awareness Month. Steve and Director Fish discusses services for developmentally disabled in Wichita.
It is Severe Weather Awareness Week here in Kansas. Sedgwick County Emergency Management Director Julie Stimson joins us to discuss preparation for all kinds of potential emergencies.
Steve and Dr. Jackie Vietti discusses students, faculty, and programs at Butler Community College.
District Attorney Marc Bennett discusses with Steve the need for more lawyers, especially in rural parts of Kansas. He also advocates for a satellite law school for Wichita.
Steve and WIBA President Wendell Funk discuss the networking and training programs of its more than 700-member small businesses.
Steve and Wichita school superintendent Kelly Bielefeld discuss a proposed $450 million bond issue, and why it's needed. The election is February 25.
Steve and Judge Dahl comment on his law career, time as a basketball commentator on radio, teaching, and volunteering. Judge Dahl is a longtime colleague and friend of the Steve and Ted Show.
Residents who participated in a city of Wichita survey believe city government performance showed significant improvement from 2023.
Sedgwick County Fire District One Fire Marshal Brad Crisp discusses with Steve fire-fighting operations throughout the county, excluding Wichita and Derby.
Steve and Manager Layton discuss public safety, the unhoused, and future city budget shortfalls.
Steve interviews former Commission Chairman and outgoing Commissioner David Dennis. They discuss his eight years on the board, county staffing, taxes, and quality of life issues.
Director Kennedy discusses Catholic Charities Inc. with Steve. The non-profit serves more than 16,000 homeless families and victims of domestic violence across 25 Kansas counties.
Steve and Wichita City Council member J. V. Johnston discuss street paving, water, and challenges and opportunities in the City's 5th District.
Steve and Dr. Zimmerman discuss Illuminations and other activities and promotions at Botanica Wichita.
Issues 2024: 11/24/24 Complete Show - Kansas Food Bank President/CEO Brian Walker discusses hunger and Kansas' largest non-profit hunger relief agency.
Originally aired on KNSS in November of 2019, this program features Steve discussing Dr. Rhatigan's 37 years at WSU and the state of education. James J. “Jim” Rhatigan died Sunday October 27, 2024 at the age of 89.
Steve discusses discusses sheltering, care, and adoption of animals with Kansas Humane Society's President/CEO.
Steve and Commissioner Rainwater discuss voter turnout, volunteers, operations, and vote-counting procedure.
Issues 2024, hosted by Steve McIntosh; the cold & flu season is nigh
A conversation with Business Coach Dan Creed discussing his work with entrepreneurs in starting up and operating businesses.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Steve and Joan discuss mental health and warning signs to be aware of.
Joan Tammany, executive director, COMCARE of Sedgwick County
Jamie Reed discusses programs and services offered to more than 475 people with a variety of disabilities
Financial advisor and actor Don Grant discusses investing, the economy, and his career as in movies, TV, and radio
Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz discusses the 111th State Fair at Hutchinson: the entertainment, rides, attractions, and food
ISSUES 2024 08/25/24 - Wichita Public Schools Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld discusses the start of the school year, budget., test scores, enrollment, teachers
ISSUES 2024 - 08/11/24 - Adam Smith -- President Wichita's Exploration Place -- discusses the science museum that is Kansas' second-most-attended visitor attraction
ISSUES 2024 08/04/24 - Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz talks about water, the county budget, and taxes
ISSUES 2024 07/28/24 - Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discusses water challenges (drought) and budget proposals for 2025
ISSUES 2024 - 7/21/24 -- Jaime Nix, Wichita Director of Libraries, discusses the facilities, services, and programs of the library system
ISSUES 2024 -- 06/30/24 -- Retired Wichita television personality Karl Berg discusses local media over his long career
ISSUES 2024 - 06/24/24 - Rolinda Samples, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
ISSUES 2024 - Fe Vorderlandwehr discusses dementia and Alzheimer's Disease during Nation Brain Awareness Month
ISSUES 2024 - 06/09/24 -- Boy Scouts Quivira Council Scout Executive/CEO Brian Nastase discusses scouting opportunities for young people and families
Nancy Duling - CEO Wichita Festivals Inc. -- discusses this the 52nd annual Wichita River Festival
ISSUES 2024 05/05/24 -- Terri Moses