Kansas Helen Podcast

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan.

This portion of the conversation covers introductions and background. Noah Perry discusses his decision to run for office at 19 years old and how long-term thinking influenced that choice. He talks about wanting to start early rather than waiting, viewing time as a resource when pursuing larger goals. The discussion also touches on the role of younger generations in politics and how engagement at a younger age is often underestimated.

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Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses healthcare and rural hospital access. He supports expanding Medicaid to cover more Kansans and emphasizes the importance of strengthening community health systems. He also highlights workforce shortages as a key issue, suggesting increased investment in training and incentives, such as loan repayment programs, to encourage medical professionals to work in rural areas.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses childcare and access to services, highlighting a local childcare incubator program in Manhattan. He explains how the model helps individuals start and grow childcare businesses by providing training and support before transitioning them into the community. The discussion focuses on expanding childcare capacity, workforce development, and creating sustainable solutions to meet demand.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. Noah Perry, a 19-year-old candidate, discusses his decision to run for office at a young age and how he views time and long-term planning as reasons to get involved early. He reflects on his background, including a period before the COVID-19 pandemic when his family faced financial strain, while noting that he has not experienced the level of hardship some Kansans have. The conversation moves into his motivations for running, his views on leadership, and how he plans to remain accessible and accountable to constituents in a politically mixed district. He emphasizes the importance of staying connected with voters year-round, communicating regularly, and representing all constituents regardless of whether they supported him Perry discusses property taxes as a major issue, referencing current legislation and comparing different approaches, including proposals to eliminate property taxes versus limiting annual increases in property valuations. He talks through how these policies could affect homeowners, lending, and overall stability. The interview also covers education and childcare, where he shares his perspective on pre-K, stating that it should be an option rather than a requirement and discussing broader considerations around family choice and the role of public versus private systems. Additional topics include abortion, where the conversation focuses on how statistics are interpreted and broader cultural perspectives, as well as energy and infrastructure, including long-term planning, nuclear energy, and concerns about large-scale developments and their impact on communities. Throughout the interview, Perry consistently frames issues around long-term thinking, individual choice, and balancing government involvement with private and local solutions, while engaging in broader discussions about how policy decisions affect everyday life in Kansas. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: Kansas House []You can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses SNAP and food assistance, drawing on his experience working with homeless veterans. He talks about the stigma surrounding food assistance programs and how that can prevent people from seeking help, even when they qualify. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring access to food, particularly for children and vulnerable populations, and frames SNAP as a necessary support that helps people meet basic needs.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses SNAP and food assistance, drawing on his experience working with homeless veterans. He talks about the stigma surrounding food assistance programs and how that can prevent people from seeking help, even when they qualify. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring access to food, particularly for children and vulnerable populations, and frames SNAP as a necessary support that helps people meet basic needs.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses STAR bonds and their use in economic development projects. He points to examples in his district where STAR bonds have been used successfully, while also acknowledging concerns about accountability and repayment timelines. He expresses openness to additional safeguards, such as clawback provisions, and emphasizes the importance of transparency and public input, particularly for large-scale projects.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses tenants rights and housing policy, including the Kansas Residential Landlord Tenant Act. He shares his view that existing law provides some protections for tenants, while also raising concerns about recent legislation that could limit local governments from adopting additional renter protections. The discussion also touches on issues like voucher discrimination and the broader challenges renters face in accessing stable housing.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse

Aaron Estrabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Estrabrook reflects on personal experiences with financial hardship when asked whether he knows what it’s like to not have one more penny. He shares that he has faced periods of having little or no money, particularly earlier in life, and discusses how lived experience can shape perspective when addressing policy issues that impact everyday residents.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses property taxes and concerns about rising costs for residents. He outlines the state’s projected budget shortfall in the coming years and argues that increasing property taxes is not a sustainable solution. Instead, he discusses potential alternatives such as cannabis legalization to generate revenue and modest tax adjustments for higher income earners, while emphasizing the need to balance funding for public services without further burdening taxpayers.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse