Eye on NE Kansas - The Podcast
Eye on NE Kansas is a weekday talk show that connects viewers to unique stories, upcoming events, state and local leaders, and top topics in Topeka, Manhattan and surrounding communities. The show is hosted by 13 NEWS' Melissa Brunner, airs on WIBW TV, and is recognized by its signature red couch and chairs. Eye on NE Kansas - The Podcast, also hosted by Brunner, brings you some of the week's top guests with some behind-the-scenes perspective.
Episodes
The federal budget debate remains hot - and we had U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt stop in to offer his perspective on what's happening.
Topeka's City Manager also updated city happenings, while other guests give us a sneak peak at some upcoming events.
Our studio was filled with guests talking all things mental health as we mark May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
We also look ahead to how Kansas State Veteran Cemeteries are marking Memorial Day, and see what Forge is doing to welcome summer interns to the Capital City.
Hours after Topeka introduced a new assistant city manger at a $200K salary, the city manager sat down live to answer questions about how this fits into a budget that's facing a $17M deficit.
Plus, we dive into how area groups are meeting critical needs - and we dive into a new summer for parks and pools!
Small Business Week brought guests sharing resources available to assist aspiring entreprenuers in achieving their dreams!
We also checked in the Kansas Insurance Commissioner, Shawnee Co. District Attorney and mental health advocates - and got ready for Relay for Life!
Elevating survivors voices and connecting communties.
Throughout April, the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence and partner advocates joined us weekly to raise awareness of the issue and available resources.
Join us for these important conversations.
Stress Awareness Month is among our topics this week. We also pause for the Kansas Holocaust Commemoration; have some safety reminders for the orange barrels you see popping up all over; and invite you to a couple fun community events.
SENT Topeka has three women with the same first name leading many of their efforts. Meet Tricia, Tricia and Trisha! Plus, City Manager Robert Perez, County Commissioner Aaron Mays and State Treasurer Steven Johnson drop in; and Michelle with GTP talks Leadership Greater Topeka's next "best class ever!"
The Kansas National Guard 190th Air Refueling Wing is among finalists to land the next generation of refuelers. This week's guests look at why that's important. Plus, we explain microinternships and invite young ladies to Camp Courage.
Northeast Kansas dove into the deep freeze! The Topeka Rescue Mission details their work with community partners to open warming centers. We also also hear about new partnerships supporting mental health in Manhattan and in Topeka; a fundraiser helping a camp for foster teens; and how to support United Way of Kaw Valley.
We're catching up with state and local leaders in this week's Eye on NE Kansas. Hear what the KBI director says about his agency's role in immigration enforcement, the Topeka city manager and Kansas Senate president talk taxes, and learn about a KDHE program keeping your heart healthy. Oh - and the city manager also talks about snow removal....because Kansas winter doesn't want to leave this year!
...Emotions are all over the map in this week's episode! U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt reflects on the crash of a flight out of Wichita; we invite you to the Death Cafe; the state's labor secretary talks efforts to fight hhuman trafficking; plus we honor the SME Executive of the year, support Top City Promise, and invite you take a Polar Plunge!
Local leaders are among those looking ahead as we move through January. In this episode, hear from Shawnee Co. Sheriff Brian Hill, Topeka Chamber president Juliet Abdul and Topeka Rescue Mission executive director LaManda Broyles.
We also learn about a community Mental Health First Aid class, and get an update on mental health initiatives in the Flint Hills region.
As more than a foot of snow blanketed Northeast Kansas, Topeka's city leaders faced backlash over their statements about removing snow from residential streets. Topeka City Manager Dr. Robert Perez sat down with us, and apologized.
Also in this episode, hear from Kansas Legislative leaders, new Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt, and a Manhattan, Kan. native who's written two books about the late Pres. Jimmy Cart...
What factors might put someone at greater risk for homelessness? Research from Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries might offer insight. We hear about it, and get an update on the City of Topeka's efforts to address homeless in this week's episode - and a little Farm Bill talk, too.
00.00 Dr. Jennifer Ifft of Kansas State University shares why having Congress reach agreement on a new Farm Bill matters to all of us
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Mireya passed away at the age of 8, following complications from being shaken as an infant. Her adoptive parents are honoring her legacy by working to prevent it from happening to any other child -- and honoring Mireya's kindness. They highlight our guests this week.
.00 The realignment of a major highway has the nonprofit Let's Help relocating. Their new executive director updated the effot.
6.15 A look ahead ...
Kansas primary elections are Aug. 6! We hear from the Democrats seeking the state's 2nd Congressional District seat and from the state's top election elections official. We also chat with THE Melissa Etheridge!
.00 The Democrats seeking the state's 2nd Congressional Dist. seat got some one-on-one time. We start with Nancy Boyda.
6.30 Democrat Matt Kleinmann is challenging Boyda in the 2nd Dist.
11.50 Don't trus...
Topeka area leaders hit the road for a visit to Boise, Idaho; and you're invited to take a road trip to historic Nicodemus, Kan.
.00 Topeka leaders are on their annual inter-city visit. Do these trips really make a difference? We get some insight
5.45 Topeka's National Night Out is coming up, and we get the latest on the community-wide celebration that's planned
10.40 Nicodemus is ready to see its population gr...
New faces, new projects - and people vying for a new job all visit the Red Couch in this episode.
.00 Topeka's new city manager Robert Perez makes his first visit to the Red Couch
6.00 Hear why Topeka is undertaking its first-ever summer Point in Time count of the community's homeless population
11.05 Shawnee Co. is making progress on several projects. Commissioner Bill Riphahn has the update
16.20 Republican...
You know it's election season when candidate swing by the Red Couch! Two more of the five GOP hopefuls in Kansas' 2nd Congressional district paid a visit, while we also hosted the family of the late Broadway composer Steven Lutvak.
00.00 Homeownership month....do you REALLY need to earn what new studies say you need to earn to realize the dream?
6.10 Campaign time! Dist. 2 GOP candidate Michael Ogle pays a vi...
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