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"In Our Town," is a collection of interviews with locals making a difference in the Springfield, Missouri community. Join host Tom Carlson and his guests to learn about issues facing our region and th... more
FAQs about In Our Town with Tom Carlson:How many episodes does In Our Town with Tom Carlson have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.
December 24, 2025E64: Geoff Steele previews the Historic Gillioz Theatre's 100th yearIn this episode of In Our Town, Tom Carlson catches up with Geoff Steele, executive director of the Historic Gillioz Theatre. The two catch up about how the theater has surged back from COVID and what's ahead as it plans to celebrate its 100th year....more46minPlay
December 03, 2025E63: Chief Paul Williams talks about Springfield's crime statsIn a wide ranging conversation, Tom Carlson talks with Springfield Police Department Chief Paul Williams about crime across the city. They discuss the department's recent stats, what's rising and falling, and how a 2016 change to Missouri concealed carry laws helped gun violence proliferate. ...more49minPlay
November 12, 2025E62: Presiding Commissioner Bob DixonIn this episode of In Our Town, Tom Carlson speaks with Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon and talks taxes — specifically property taxes that county residents pay, and how recent freezes and other activities constrain the revenue of county departments. ...more39minPlay
October 09, 2025E61: Rob Blevins, founder of National Institute for Artificial Intelligence in EducationRob Blevins' National Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Education has been formed to help create learning standards for students about AI. He talked more about his group and the tech with Tom Carlson in this edition of In Our Town....more45minPlay
September 25, 2025E60: Ben Tegeler, executive director of Ozarks GreenwaysIn this episode of "In Our Town," Tom Carlson speaks with Ben Tegeler, executive director of Ozarks Greenways. Tegeler talked more about the Chadwick Flyer Trail and other developments across the region as the group works to increase trail connectedness. Recorded before the group's fundraiser on Sept. 23, he also shared his gratitude for that event's sell-out. ...more29minPlay
August 24, 2025E59: Dwayne Fulk, CEO of Springfield City UtiltiesIn this episode of "In Our Town," Tom Carlson sparks conversation with City Utilities CEO Dwayne Fulk. They cover two recent widespread outages, the company's disconnect policy, the city's water infrastructure, how it extends services to new areas of the city and much more. ...more45minPlay
August 06, 2025E58: Shallina Goodnight, executive director Alliance for Healthcare EducationIn this episode of "In Our Town," Executive Director Shallina Goodnight speaks with Tom Carlson about the Alliance for Healthcare Education, including its formation, how its mission works and about the groundbreaking set for Aug. 25 launching construction at Cox College....more38minPlay
July 09, 2025E57: Brian Weiler, director of the Springfield-Branson National AirportBrian Weiler, director of the Springfield-Branson National Airport, sits down with Tom Carlson to talk about his experience as a finalist for Springfield's city manager. He also previews the installation of a new floor inside the terminal, new apron around the building and other construction projects that will begin in the future....more33minPlay
May 25, 2025E56: Former Mayor Ken McClureIn a special edition of In Our Town, two former Springfield mayors talk about the city. Former mayor Ken McClure sits down with Tom Carlson and answers a number of questions about city governance, including city council's support of a new city manager, the biggest challenges facing the city and questions about how Springfield should lead in the future as it continues to grow. ...more41minPlay
FAQs about In Our Town with Tom Carlson:How many episodes does In Our Town with Tom Carlson have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.