Podcast Episodes

Amanda Gnadt, Alma Brandt House

Amanda Gnadt and her family are preserving history in Alma, Kansas by bringing the historic Brandt House hotel back to life. Built in 1887, the space…

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Dick Carter - The Carter Group

Today Mike Matson spoke with Dick Carter of the Carter Group

Segment 1 - 00:00

Segment 2 - 10:25

Segment 3 - 22:38

Segment 4 - 34:17

1 year, 2 months ago

Katharine Hensler, Riley County Historical Museum

On today's episode, Mike is joined by Katharine Hensler, director of the Riley County Historical Museum. Kensler shares insight on the museum's struc…

1 year, 2 months ago

Jayme Morris-Hardeman, Sunflower Children's Collective

Amid National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Mike sits down with Jayme Morris-Hardeman from the Sunflower Children's Collective to discuss awareness a…

1 year, 2 months ago

Karen McCulloh, Manhattan Mayor

On today's show, Mike is joined by Manhattan mayor Karen McCulloh. She shares her insight on the push for a common consumption area in downtown Manha…

1 year, 2 months ago

Sen. Kenny Titus, Rep. Bill Bloom

The 2025 legislative session in Kansas just wrapped up. On today's show, Mike sits down with State Senator Kenny Titus of Manhattan and State Represe…

1 year, 2 months ago

Karla Hagemeister, Flint Hills Breadbasket

Karla Hagemeister, Director of the Flint Hills Breadbasket, joins Mike on today's show to discuss high poverty rates in Riley County and what her or…

1 year, 2 months ago

Terri Dean, Stormont Vail Health

Talent acquisition helps organizations attract, recruit and retain employees that will help them reach their goals. Terri Dean, Talent Acquisition Ma…

1 year, 2 months ago

Brian Fuemmeler, McCownGordon Construction

On today's episode of Within Reason with Mike Matson, Mike is joined by McCownGordon Construction Manhattan Market Team Leader Brian Fuemmeler. Along…

1 year, 2 months ago

John Ford, Riley County Commission

What, exactly, is the county comprehensive plan?

On today's episode, Mike is joined by Riley County Commissioner John Ford. From windy wildfire condit…

1 year, 2 months ago