Sunflower Brew

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.