Steve welcomes Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne back to the Issues show. They discus a measles outbreak, the cold and flu season, tuberculosis' return, and her department’s programs and services.
Apr 02, 2025•24 min
Steve discusses this spring severe weather season with Meteorologist Vanessa Pearce from the National Weather Service Wichita office.
Mar 27, 2025•24 min
March is Disability Awareness Month. Steve and Director Fish discusses services for developmentally disabled in Wichita.
Mar 14, 2025•23 min
It is Severe Weather Awareness Week here in Kansas. Sedgwick County Emergency Management Director Julie Stimson joins us to discuss preparation for all kinds of potential emergencies.
Mar 06, 2025•24 min
Steve and Dr. Jackie Vietti discusses students, faculty, and programs at Butler Community College.
Feb 27, 2025•24 min
District Attorney Marc Bennett discusses with Steve the need for more lawyers, especially in rural parts of Kansas. He also advocates for a satellite law school for Wichita.
Feb 20, 2025•24 min
Steve and WIBA President Wendell Funk discuss the networking and training programs of its more than 700-member small businesses.
Feb 13, 2025•23 min
Steve and Wichita school superintendent Kelly Bielefeld discuss a proposed $450 million bond issue, and why it's needed. The election is February 25.
Feb 06, 2025•24 min
Steve and Judge Dahl comment on his law career, time as a basketball commentator on radio, teaching, and volunteering. Judge Dahl is a longtime colleague and friend of the Steve and Ted Show.
Jan 31, 2025•24 min
Residents who participated in a city of Wichita survey believe city government performance showed significant improvement from 2023.
Jan 28, 2025•55 sec
Sedgwick County Fire District One Fire Marshal Brad Crisp discusses with Steve fire-fighting operations throughout the county, excluding Wichita and Derby.
Jan 23, 2025•24 min
Steve and Manager Layton discuss public safety, the unhoused, and future city budget shortfalls.
Jan 16, 2025•24 min
Steve interviews former Commission Chairman and outgoing Commissioner David Dennis. They discuss his eight years on the board, county staffing, taxes, and quality of life issues.
Jan 08, 2025•24 min
Director Kennedy discusses Catholic Charities Inc. with Steve. The non-profit serves more than 16,000 homeless families and victims of domestic violence across 25 Kansas counties.
Dec 19, 2024•24 min
Steve and Wichita City Council member J. V. Johnston discuss street paving, water, and challenges and opportunities in the City's 5th District.
Dec 12, 2024•24 min
Steve and Dr. Zimmerman discuss Illuminations and other activities and promotions at Botanica Wichita.
Dec 06, 2024•24 min
Issues 2024: 11/24/24 Complete Show - Kansas Food Bank President/CEO Brian Walker discusses hunger and Kansas' largest non-profit hunger relief agency.
Nov 20, 2024•24 min
Originally aired on KNSS in November of 2019, this program features Steve discussing Dr. Rhatigan's 37 years at WSU and the state of education. James J. “Jim” Rhatigan died Sunday October 27, 2024 at the age of 89.
Nov 06, 2024•24 min
Steve discusses discusses sheltering, care, and adoption of animals with Kansas Humane Society's President/CEO.
Nov 01, 2024•24 min
Steve and Commissioner Rainwater discuss voter turnout, volunteers, operations, and vote-counting procedure.
Oct 24, 2024•24 min
Issues 2024, hosted by Steve McIntosh; the cold & flu season is nigh
Oct 16, 2024•24 min
A conversation with Business Coach Dan Creed discussing his work with entrepreneurs in starting up and operating businesses.
Oct 03, 2024•24 min
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Steve and Joan discuss mental health and warning signs to be aware of.
Sep 26, 2024•24 min
Joan Tammany, executive director, COMCARE of Sedgwick County
Sep 25, 2024•24 min
Jamie Reed discusses programs and services offered to more than 475 people with a variety of disabilities
Sep 17, 2024•24 min
Financial advisor and actor Don Grant discusses investing, the economy, and his career as in movies, TV, and radio
Sep 12, 2024•24 min
Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz discusses the 111th State Fair at Hutchinson: the entertainment, rides, attractions, and food
Aug 29, 2024•24 min
ISSUES 2024 08/25/24 - Wichita Public Schools Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld discusses the start of the school year, budget., test scores, enrollment, teachers
Aug 21, 2024•24 min
ISSUES 2024 - 08/11/24 - Adam Smith -- President Wichita's Exploration Place -- discusses the science museum that is Kansas' second-most-attended visitor attraction
Aug 07, 2024•24 min
ISSUES 2024 08/04/24 - Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz talks about water, the county budget, and taxes
Jul 30, 2024•24 min