Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee Steve McIntosh
The host becomes the guest. Ted Woodward hosting Issues for today, interviewing the show's usual host Steve McIntosh who is retiring next week.
Dec 26, 2025•24 min
Issues Program
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Episodes
Audacy Wichita Operations Manager Tony Duesing
Tony and Steve discuss his more than 40 years in radio programming and operations, so much of it right here at Audacy with us.
Dec 18, 2025•24 min
Debbie Kennedy - CEO Wichita Children’s Home
Debbie Kennedy and Steve discuss the Wichita Children’s Home which has been serving the needs of children in the community since 1888.
Nov 26, 2025•24 min
Brian Walker – President/CEO Kansas Food Bank
Steve and Walker discuss his organization which is providing food for more than 700 pantries and distributors across 85 Kansas counties, feeding 250,000 people a year.
Nov 20, 2025•24 min
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton
Steve and Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discuss city government and his 16 years as Wichita City Manager. Layton will retire at year’s end.
Nov 14, 2025•24 min
Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne
Steve and Director Byrne discuss vaccinations for flu, COVID, and more plus health concerns in Sedgwick County.
Nov 05, 2025•24 min
Catholic Charities of Wichita Executive Director Traci Kennedy
Steve and Director Kennedy discus the nonprofit organization and their helping more than 18,000 people in 25 Kansas counties who encounter poverty, abuse, and homelessness.
Oct 22, 2025•24 min
Sedgwick County Treasurer Brandi Baily
Steve and Sedgwick County Treasurer Brandi Baily discuss improvements and challenges at the county Tag Office.
Oct 17, 2025•24 min
Wichita/Sedgwick County Historical Museum Director Eric Cale
Steve and Director Cale discuss the museum exhibits, programs, visitors, and fund-raising efforts and events.
Oct 10, 2025•24 min
Mike Kennedy, sports radio broadcaster and Voice of the Wichita State University Shockers
Mike and Steve discuss their long careers in radio and the current state of collegiate athletics.
Oct 02, 2025•24 min
Maggie Thompson, COMCARE Sedgwick County
Maggie Thompson is a case worker with COMCARE. She and Steve discuss suicide as September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Sep 26, 2025•24 min
Sedgwick County Commissioner District 3 Stephanie Wise
Steve discusses urban sprawl, rural roads, water, and budget-writing with Commissioner Wise.
Sep 19, 2025•24 min
Exploration Place President/CEO Adam Smith
Steve and Adam discuss the science museum’s new playground and other events and opportunities.
Sep 12, 2025•24 min
Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz
With the 2026 Kansas State Fair coming up, Steve and GM Schulz discuss the Kansas State Fair and operation of the fairgrounds year-round.
Aug 28, 2025•24 min
USD 259 Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld
Wichita public schools Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld joins Steve to discuss the beginning of Fall classes for some 46,000 students.
Aug 21, 2025•24 min
Andover City Administrator Jennifer McCausland and Capitol Federal Amphitheater Director Kathryn Ewing
Administrator McCausland and Amphitheater Director Kathryn Ewing discuss government operations and public events in Andover.
Aug 07, 2025•24 min
Goddard Mayor George Liebe
Goddard is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. Steve hears about it from Mayor George Liebe.
Jul 31, 2025•24 min
Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater
Steve and Election Commissioner Rainwater discuss the local municipal primary election coming up on August 5.
Jul 25, 2025•24 min
Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz
Steve gets an outline of the county's proposed budget for 2026 from County Manager Tom Stolz
Jul 15, 2025•24 min
Wichita Director of Airports Jesse Romo
Issues 2025: 6/29/25 Complete Show - Steve welcomes Wichita Director of Airports Jesse Romo to the studio to discuss the operation of Eisenhower National and Colonel James Jabara Airports.
Jun 26, 2025•24 min
Retired Sedgwick County Sheriff Mike Hill
Steve and retired Sedgwick County Sheriff Mike Hill discuss his career in law enforcement and the difficulty task of dealing with public protests.
Jun 19, 2025•24 min
Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office Media Coordinator Dan Dillon
Steve welcomes fellow Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall-of-Famer Dan Dillon to the show to talk about his years at the DA's office and his 30 years as a leading voice in Wichita radio.
Jun 12, 2025•24 min
Wichita Parks & Recreation Director Reggie Davidson
Summer is underway! Steve and Wichita Parks & Recreation Director Reggie Davidson discuss activities available at the city’s 122 parks.
Jun 05, 2025•24 min
Wichita Festivals Inc. CEO Breanna Monk and Admiral Windwagon Smith Alan Howarter
Riverfest is upon us, and we get a preview from Wichita Festivals' Breanna Monk and this year's Capt. Windwagon Smith Alan Howarter.
May 29, 2025•24 min
Orpheum Theatre Executive Director Stacee Olden
The Orpheum is getting its much needed renovations. Steve talks with Director Olden about the project and the historic theater.
May 23, 2025•24 min
COMCARE Sedgwick County Executive Director Joan Tammany
COMCARE Director Tammany and Steve discuss mental illness, drug addiction, and treatments available.
May 15, 2025•24 min
Matt Fouts, Director, Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Steve and Director Fouts discuss Tanganyika's 500 animals for public interaction and breeding for other zoos and parks.
May 07, 2025•24 min
League 42 Founder and Executive Director Bob Lutz
Sportswriter, author, radio host, and founder of the non-profit League 42 Bob Lutz joins Steve to talk baseball, sports, radio, and much more.
May 01, 2025•24 min
Ron McMahon, CEO, Greater Wichita YMCA
Steve and Greater Wichita YMCA CEO Ron McMahon discuss the services and programs at 11 YMCA branches, including Newton, El Dorado, and Hutchinson.
Apr 17, 2025•24 min
Keith Lawing, Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas President/CEO
Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas President/CEO Keith Lawing joins Steve to discuss job training, the tariffs’ impact on the work force, and artificial intelligence.
Apr 12, 2025•24 min
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