en kcur.org https://static.feedpress.it/logo/myfellowkansans-5d9e51159be54.png nonadult Kansas News Service KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview In the first season of My Fellow Kansans, we examined the forces and consequences of Kansas politics, the history behind it, and the likelihood of another course-changing election last November. This season we’re turning to rural Kansas, because it too has a storied past. But as once-thriving towns continue to shrink, does it have a future? That, fellow Kansans, depends on whom you ask. The future of rural Kansas is our topic in season two of My Fellow Kansans--a podcast from the Kansas News Service. Our conversation begins October 18. 975664201 kcur.org In the first season of My Fellow Kansans, we examined the forces and consequences of Kansas politics, the history behind it, and the likelihood of another course-changing election last November. This season we’re turning to rural Kansas, because it too has a storied past. But as once-thriving towns continue to shrink, does it have a future? That, fellow Kansans, depends on whom you ask. The future of rural Kansas is our topic in season two of My Fellow Kansans--a podcast from the Kansas News Service. Our conversation begins October 18. en Sun, 15 Mar 2020 09:34:23 +0000 NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94 Kansas News Service Kansas News Service cody@kcur.org In the first season of My Fellow Kansans, we examined the forces and consequences of Kansas politics, the history behind it, and the likelihood of another course-changing election last November. This season we’re turning to rural Kansas, because it too has a storied past. But as once-thriving towns continue to shrink, does it have a future? That, fellow Kansans, depends on whom you ask. The future of rural Kansas is our topic in season two of My Fellow Kansans--a podcast from the Kansas News Service. Our conversation begins October 18. no In the first season of My Fellow Kansans, we examined the forces and consequences of Kansas politics, the history behind it, and the likelihood of another course-changing election last November. This season we’re turning to rural Kansas because it too has a storied past. But as once-thriving towns continue to shrink, does it have a future? That, fellow Kansans, depends on whom you ask. The future of rural Kansas is our topic in season two of My Fellow Kansans — a podcast from the Kansas News Service. Our conversation begins October 18. no cody@kcur.org Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/13204064 In this episode of Statehouse Blend Kansas, host Jim McLean looks at the legislative session. Lawmakers are already at odds on the hot-button issues of abortion and Medicaid expansion. Republican leaders are pushing for quick passage of an anti-abortion In this episode of Statehouse Blend Kansas, host Jim McLean looks at the legislative session. Lawmakers are already at odds on the hot-button issues of abortion and Medicaid expansion. Republican leaders are pushing for quick passage of an anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution. Meanwhile, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning are joining forces to break a nearly decade-long stalemate on expansion.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 141833 as https://www.kcur.org Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:07:46 +0000 Kansas News Service 885 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/13064061 A town loses population one decade after the next. Then a wealthy native son makes a generous offer: I'll pay the college tuition of every kid who graduates from high school here. Beyond putting college in reach for more families, the donation hopes to A town loses population one decade after the next. Then a wealthy native son makes a generous offer: I'll pay the college tuition of every kid who graduates from high school here. Beyond putting college in reach for more families, the donation hopes to draw people to Neodesha, Kansas. Except ... it might just encourage people already in the region to change addresses. And the town is short on housing.]]> celia@kcur.org (Celia Llopis-Jepsen) 140650 as https://www.kcur.org Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:44:24 +0000 Kansas News Service 1211 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/12993815 While population numbers decay across so much of the Great Plains in Kansas, Dodge City, Liberal and Garden City stand out as growth stories. Their cattle trade draws immigrants, and those newcomers drive change. Dodge City likes to play up its gunslingin While population numbers decay across so much of the Great Plains in Kansas, Dodge City, Liberal and Garden City stand out as growth stories. Their cattle trade draws immigrants, and those newcomers drive change. Dodge City likes to play up its gunslingin' Wild West reputation, formed in its earliest days in the cattle business. Now giant industrial meatpacking plants define the economy of a modern cowtown.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 140023 as https://www.kcur.org Fri, 22 Nov 2019 04:31:22 +0000 Kansas News Service 1927 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/12975103 Greensburg, Kansas, already found itself in a struggle for survival before getting leveled by a tornado in 2007. Then outside help and new hope emerged with the idea of rebuilding the town as a green, environmentally sustainable place. But the town's Greensburg, Kansas, already found itself in a struggle for survival before getting leveled by a tornado in 2007. Then outside help and new hope emerged with the idea of rebuilding the town as a green, environmentally sustainable place. But the town's still lost more than a third of its population since the twister. It hopes for a rebirth, but powerful forces continue to drive depopulation even after its makeover.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 139811 as https://www.kcur.org Thu, 14 Nov 2019 21:09:13 +0000 Kansas News Service 1571 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/12966836 My Fellow Kansans is coming to Johnson County Library Nov. 13 for a live podcast event. Host Jim McLean will lead a discussion about rural issues with a panel of special guests, including state Rep. Eileen Horn. If you live in the area, we hope you'll My Fellow Kansans is coming to Johnson County Library Nov. 13 for a live podcast event. Host Jim McLean will lead a discussion about rural issues with a panel of special guests, including state Rep. Eileen Horn. If you live in the area, we hope you'll join us. RSVP at KCUR.org/Kansans .]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 139685 as https://www.kcur.org Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:53:34 +0000 Kansas News Service 55 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/12961270 The closing of a rural hospital marks a particular loss for a community — greater distances to travel for health care, fewer jobs, and the sense that a town is on the wane. This episode of the podcast looks at the forces that have led to an epidemic of The closing of a rural hospital marks a particular loss for a community — greater distances to travel for health care, fewer jobs, and the sense that a town is on the wane. This episode of the podcast looks at the forces that have led to an epidemic of shuttered small-town hospitals, and some things being tried to resuscitate rural health systems.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 139578 as https://www.kcur.org Fri, 08 Nov 2019 02:59:52 +0000 Kansas News Service 1462 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/12942903 Rural communities continue to empty out, victim to powerful economic forces that nudge people to larger cities and suburbs. If the depopulation in some places appears all but inevitable, some social scientists suggest it need not mean doom. There are ways Rural communities continue to empty out, victim to powerful economic forces that nudge people to larger cities and suburbs. If the depopulation in some places appears all but inevitable, some social scientists suggest it need not mean doom. There are ways to shrink smarter , focusing on improving the quality of life for people who remain rather than chasing businesses that might never come.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 139353 as https://www.kcur.org Thu, 31 Oct 2019 21:40:49 +0000 Kansas News Service 1326 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/12922608 Many of Kansas’ small towns look weathered, worn and neglected after more than a century of exodus. The unending trend toward bigger farms, and fewer farmers, has sped that depopulation. That rise of modern farming techniques continues to pose a threat to Many of Kansas’ small towns look weathered, worn and neglected after more than a century of exodus. The unending trend toward bigger farms, and fewer farmers, has sped that depopulation. That rise of modern farming techniques continues to pose a threat to rural cities and towns, particularly across the commodity crop-growing Great Plains.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 139105 as https://www.kcur.org Thu, 24 Oct 2019 21:55:12 +0000 Kansas News Service 1643 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/12908139 One decade after the next, since the days of the Homestead Act, remote Kansas cities and towns have seen their sons and daughters move on to bigger, more vibrant places. That's had profound impacts on rural economies, rural health care and the vibrance of One decade after the next, since the days of the Homestead Act, remote Kansas cities and towns have seen their sons and daughters move on to bigger, more vibrant places. That's had profound impacts on rural economies, rural health care and the vibrance of communities whose past looks rosier than the future. Jim McLean examines the factors that could make a difference between towns withering away or making the best of a modern, rural reality.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 138872 as https://www.kcur.org Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:08:38 +0000 Kansas News Service 1476 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/12885568 Rural Kansas has a storied past. But as once-thriving towns continue to shrink — does it have a future? That depends on who you ask. In season two of My Fellow Kansans, host Jim McLean explores rural Kansas to discover what the future holds for rural Rural Kansas has a storied past. But as once-thriving towns continue to shrink — does it have a future? That depends on who you ask. In season two of My Fellow Kansans, host Jim McLean explores rural Kansas to discover what the future holds for rural communities across the state. Our conversation begins October 18. Subscribe now.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 138609 as https://www.kcur.org Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:55:48 +0000 Kansas News Service 115 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/10906112 Kansas voters elected a new governor, Democrat Laura Kelly, who wants to promptly expand Medicaid eligibility, resolve a long-running lawsuit with more school funding, and address a crisis in the state's foster care system. But her ability to fulfill that Kansas voters elected a new governor, Democrat Laura Kelly, who wants to promptly expand Medicaid eligibility, resolve a long-running lawsuit with more school funding, and address a crisis in the state's foster care system. But her ability to fulfill that agenda will depend on how willing a more conservative Legislature is to work with her. Following an on-stage conversation with the governor-elect, My Fellow Kansans host Jim McLean was joined by Washburn University political scientist Bob Beatty and Kansas News Service reporters Stephen Koranda and Celia Llopis-Jepsen for a live panel discussion of the dynamics heading into the 2019 legislative session. Beatty, armed with insights from a Fox News exit poll , said voters are looking for their elected officials to chart a center path.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 128836 as https://www.kcur.org Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:16:51 +0000 Kansas News Service 1358 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/10906114 With the election of Democrat Laura Kelly as governor, it appears Kansas is trending back to the center. But voters sent a mixed message as conservatives regained control of the Legislature. To cap off this season My Fellow Kansans, the incoming governor With the election of Democrat Laura Kelly as governor, it appears Kansas is trending back to the center. But voters sent a mixed message as conservatives regained control of the Legislature. To cap off this season My Fellow Kansans, the incoming governor sat down with Jim McLean of the Kansas News Service and took questions from a live audience at Washburn University in Topeka. As Kelly prepares to take over the reins of state government, she said she's found the problems to be worse than she thought. But the governor-elect, a veteran of the state senate, is confident she'll have a "moderate majority" of Democratic and Republican lawmakers working with her on solutions.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 128834 as https://www.kcur.org Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:16:46 +0000 Kansas News Service 3481 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/10849353 Well, fellow Kansans, it’s over. Democratic state Sen. Laura Kelly, running as the “fix-it” candidate on the premise that Kansas had gone off the rails, beat “full-throttle conservative” Kris Kobach in the race for governor. Her win signaled Kansans’ Well, fellow Kansans, it’s over. Democratic state Sen. Laura Kelly, running as the “fix-it” candidate on the premise that Kansas had gone off the rails, beat “full-throttle conservative” Kris Kobach in the race for governor. Her win signaled Kansans’ desire to, if not reverse the state’s turn to the right, at least turn down the political rhetoric and focus on the basics.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 127860 as https://www.kcur.org Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:30:00 +0000 Kansas News Service 1336 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/10849354 A race that looked to be oh-so-close turned out to be a clear victory for Democrat Laura Kelly, the new governor-elect of Kansas. On this mini episode of “My Fellow Kansans” we hear what Kelly had to say on election night and her explanation of what A race that looked to be oh-so-close turned out to be a clear victory for Democrat Laura Kelly, the new governor-elect of Kansas. On this mini episode of “My Fellow Kansans” we hear what Kelly had to say on election night and her explanation of what vaulted her to victory over Republican Secretary of State and conservative firebrand Kris Kobach.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 127634 as https://www.kcur.org Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:43:10 +0000 Kansas News Service 468 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/10849355 If conservative firebrand Kris Kobach would continue Kansas on its path to the right, Democrat Laura Kelly would be its pivot back to center. After a weak start early in the campaign, polls suggest Kelly is now virtually tied with her Republican opponent If conservative firebrand Kris Kobach would continue Kansas on its path to the right, Democrat Laura Kelly would be its pivot back to center. After a weak start early in the campaign, polls suggest Kelly is now virtually tied with her Republican opponent in the heated race for Kansas governor.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 127359 as https://www.kcur.org Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:06:59 +0000 Kansas News Service 1144 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/10849356 If there’s a talking point in Kris Kobach’s campaign that virtually no one could quibble with, it’s captured in his billboards: “The consistent conservative.” On the campaign trail, he offers another term that underlines the ambitious Republican secretary If there’s a talking point in Kris Kobach’s campaign that virtually no one could quibble with, it’s captured in his billboards: “The consistent conservative.” On the campaign trail, he offers another term that underlines the ambitious Republican secretary of state’s approach to politics and to governing. He promises to be a “full-throttle” conservative. Indeed, if his politics are conservative, his approach to public life is aggressive. He pledges a hard line against abortion, on immigration, for lower taxes. And he promises to fashion a Kobach administration in Kansas the way President Donald Trump has remade politics in Washington.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 127212 as https://www.kcur.org Tue, 30 Oct 2018 01:15:05 +0000 Kansas News Service 1190 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/10849357 Of the three leading candidates in the race for Kansas governor, polls suggest Greg Orman is the least likely to win. Recent surveys show the independent in single digits — well behind Republican Kris Kobach and Democrat Laura Kelly, who are virtually Of the three leading candidates in the race for Kansas governor, polls suggest Greg Orman is the least likely to win. Recent surveys show the independent in single digits — well behind Republican Kris Kobach and Democrat Laura Kelly, who are virtually tied.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 126958 as https://www.kcur.org Tue, 23 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000 Kansas News Service 1052 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/10849358 My Fellow Kansans is coming to Johnson County Library on Oct. 25 for a live event, featuring podcast host Jim McLean and political scientist Beth Vonnahme. We'll discuss the current state of Kansas politics and learn how Kansas voters are feeling ahead of My Fellow Kansans is coming to Johnson County Library on Oct. 25 for a live event, featuring podcast host Jim McLean and political scientist Beth Vonnahme. We'll discuss the current state of Kansas politics and learn how Kansas voters are feeling ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. You'll have a chance to ask questions and hear more about the making of our podcast, too. Join us for this special live event on Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Library Central Branch in Overland Park, Kansas. You can learn more and RSVP at kcur.org/kansans .]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 126851 as https://www.kcur.org Thu, 18 Oct 2018 22:32:00 +0000 Kansas News Service 57 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/10849359 In 2016, as Kansas voters revolted against Gov. Sam Brownback and his conservative allies in the Legislature, one-time Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Barnett, saw an opening. The Topeka doctor bought a red pickup truck, and, with his wife, Rosie In 2016, as Kansas voters revolted against Gov. Sam Brownback and his conservative allies in the Legislature, one-time Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Barnett, saw an opening. The Topeka doctor bought a red pickup truck, and, with his wife, Rosie Hansen, started exploring the possibility of running for governor again — this time as the unabashed moderate in a field of conservatives.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 126716 as https://www.kcur.org Mon, 15 Oct 2018 23:43:48 +0000 Kansas News Service 1302 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service https://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15563/10849360 Before he was governor, Sam Brownback had been state agriculture secretary, congressman, and U.S. senator. But when he captured the state’s top office in 2010 he had even bigger plans: to transform Kansas into a red-state model for the nation. That’s not Before he was governor, Sam Brownback had been state agriculture secretary, congressman, and U.S. senator. But when he captured the state’s top office in 2010 he had even bigger plans: to transform Kansas into a red-state model for the nation. That’s not the way things panned out.]]> jim@kcur.org (Jim McLean) 126254 as https://www.kcur.org Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:24:00 +0000 Kansas News Service 1385 no KCUR Studios, public radio, government, Kansas, politics, ksleg, political insiders, discussion, dialogue, interview Kansas News Service