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Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

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    • Oct 13, 2013 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Episode 27 - Amber Versola

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2013


    We are pleased to welcome community organizer and activist Amber Versola to the podcast.  Today's discussion included groups that Amber is active in, including the Johnson County NAACP, Greater... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 27 - Amber Versola

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2013 33:37


    We are pleased to welcome community organizer and activist Amber Versola to the podcast.  Today's discussion included groups that Amber is active in, including the Johnson County NAACP, Greater KC Women's Political Caucus, National Breast Cancer Coalition, and so on.

    Episode 26d - Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2013


    Today's podcast is part 4 of a four-parter with KC Barbeque Society judges Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent. In Part 4, we judge barbeque beef brisket as prepared by Ryan Walsh. Today's beer... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 26d - Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2013 23:30


    Today's podcast is part 4 of a four-parter with KC Barbeque Society judges Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent.In Part 4, we judge barbeque beef brisket as prepared by Ryan Walsh.

    Episode 26c - Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2013


    Today's podcast is part 3 of a four-parter with KC Barbeque Society judges Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent.In Part 3, we judge barbeque pulled pork as prepared by Nathan Victor.Today's beer is Free State's seasonal Octoberfest.Click here to download.

    Episode 26c - Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2013 19:15


    Today's podcast is part 3 of a four-parter with KC Barbeque Society judges Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent.In Part 3, we judge barbeque pulled pork as prepared by Nathan Victor.

    Episode 26b - Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2013


    Today's podcast is part 2 of a four-parter with KC Barbeque Society judges Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent. In Part 2, we judge barbeque ribs as prepared by Mathew "Doc" Love. Today's beer is... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 26b - Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2013 18:59


    Today's podcast is part 2 of a four-parter with KC Barbeque Society judges Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent.In Part 2, we judge barbeque ribs as prepared by Mathew "Doc" Love.

    Episode 26a - Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2013


    Today's podcast is part 1 of a four-parter with KC Barbeque Society judges Jeremy Schliesman and Charlie Vincent. In Part 1, we judge barbeque chicken as prepared by Jeremy Smith. Today's beer is... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 25 - Nate Bukaty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2013


    On our 25th episode, our guest is Nate Bukaty of Sports Radio 810.  The discussion is about sports economics and how sports teams - college and pro - affect their communities. There's even some... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 24 - Al Frisby

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2013


    Today's guest is Al Frisby, Merriam City Councilmember and MoveOn.org Organizer.  We discussed what MoveOn does, from activism to petition drives, and how you can get involved. Today's episode... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 23 - Larry Meeker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2013


    Today's guest is Dr. Larry Meeker, who sits on a number of arts organizations in the Kansas City area.  Today's discussion was on public funding for the arts in Kansas - or, more accurately, the... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 22 - Justin Nichols and Jeff Vaught

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2013


    Today's guests are Justin Nichols, chairman of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce, and Jeff Vaught, Shawnee City Councilman.  Our discussion was on business and economic issues as they apply to... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 21 - Zack Pistora

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2013


    Our guest is Zack Pistora, legislative coordinator of the Kansas Chapter of the Sierra Club.  We discussed environmental issues including CAFO's (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations), wind... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 20 - Mark Jessup and Robin Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2013


    For our 20th episode, we talk guns with Mark Jessup and Robin Miller of UT Arms in Kansas City, KS.  The discussion covers everything from gun laws to the process of purchasing a gun, including... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 19 - Dan Blom and Jay Senter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2013


    Today's podcast guests are Dan Blom and Jay Senter from the Prairie Village Post, a hyper-local online newspaper serving Northeast Johnson County.  The discussion is on media - the rise of... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 18 - James Harrington, Brad Shultz and Jason Leib

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2013


    Our resident beer guru Jason Leib returns for another beer discussion, and joining us this time is James Harrington of Rimann Liquors and Brad Shultz of WorldWide Wine and Spirits. Today we sampled... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

    Episode 17 - Emily Perry and Stephanie Clayton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2013


    Episode 17 is truly bipartisan as we host Kansas State Representatives Emily Perry (D-Mission) and Stephanie Clayton (R-Overland Park).  We once again discuss with our elected officials the... Sunflower Brew is a weekly podcast during which Zach Luea and his guests discuss Kansas politics and the impact proposed legislation will have on Kansas and Johnson County. Zach is a licensed attorney, program coordinator for a local university, a political news geek, and a lover of fine craft beers. We've solved the world's problems over a good pint. We just forgot to write them down. Now, we have a podcast.

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