Today, guest host Sarah Hancock speaks with Todd Holmberg and Terri Lee about the upcoming season of the McCain Performance Series, and connection through the arts.

Nearly nine months into the job, Manhattan City Manager joins Mike today to discuss residential housing incentive districts (RHIDs), Aggieville construction, economic development and, of course, potholes.

On today's show, Mike is joined by Stormont Vail Health oncologist Brandon Weckbaugh in honor of June being cancer survivor awareness month. The pair discuss the resilience of cancer survivors, the conditions surrounding cancer, and what can be done for those affected.

10 days away from Juneteenth, the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation liberating those enslaved in the Confederacy in 1865, Mike is joined by Manhattan celebrities Betty O. and Dave Baker to talk about the significance of the holiday. Long-time residents of the area, the pair have witnessed decades of cultural impact and evolution.

Juneteenth celebrations for 2025 will take place on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 in Manhattan.

On today's host, guest host Brandon Peoples is joined by representatives from American Legion Boys State. Occurring in Manhattan this week, the event is geared toward boys entering their junior year of high school. Boys State leaders help students, or "Staters," learn critical thinking skills and conduct civic discourse.

The Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan operates as a partnership between the public and private sectors. The City of Manhattan owns and manages the facility, while the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation supports it through fundraising and community engagement.

Today Mike is joined by Lesley White, Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation director, and Mary Ice, a member of its governing board.

News Radio KMAN went on the air 75 years ago today.

Today, Mike is joined by long-time KMAN general manager Rich Wartell and by Ned Seaton, publisher of the Manhattan Mercury. Exploring the history of the station and its community impact, the trio also look ahead to the next 75 years serving the area.

On today's show Mike is joined by Terry Force, commissioner on Pottawatomie County's newly expanded five-member county commission. Long-time land surveyor and former mayor of Wheaton, Force shares his experience and expertise on the future of the area.

Scott Schwab, Kansas Secretary of State, is running for Kansas governor. The GOP candidate joins Mike today to provide a glimpse into his campaign, sharing his views on abortion, election security, and international relations.

On Friday's edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson, Mike spoke with Leah McKeeman - a candidate for the USD 383 School Board.