Within Reason with Mike Matson

Shaped by military service, community involvement, and repeated campaigns, Republican candidate Kaleb James joins us to talk about his second run for state legislature.

Making health care feel more human. Kaci Copas-Richardson and Shannon McMahon from Stormont Vail Health join us to talk about how volunteers are shaping the healthcare system.

While kids have been enjoying their summer,  Manhattan-Ogden school

The Kansas Museum of History provides an overarching view of the rich and vibrant history that brought us up to now. Today, were joined by Sarah Bell, Director of the KMH, where she provides details on the updated renovations as well as what to look forward to when you visit.

Nurses are the first line of defense when it comes to any medical department, and it requires good training up front in order to provide that care. For the Flint Hills area, the nursing program at Manhattan Area Technical College aims to do just that. We're joined today by Easlyn Koch, Director of Nursing at MATC, as well as Louisa Asbury, a teacher of nursing at the college, in hopes to share what the nursing program looks like and to inspire a love of medicine in the next generation.

The Crisis Center in Manhattan provides a safe space for people escaping domestic violence and sexual assault, and act as a shield between victims and perpetrators. Today, Executive Director of the Center, Kathy Ray, joins the show to talk about what domestic violence might look like, ways to get out, and the services that they provide to victims and their families.

The military garrison is the backbone of any army installation, and that goes especially for the Big Red One. While combat units train to be ready to go at a moments notice, the garrison manages upkeep of base infrastructure and ensures that everyday functions never stop supporting our troops. We're joined today by Col. Jerry Nunziato, Commander of the Garrison at Fort Riley, where he hopes to convey how he keeps the gears oiled and moving.

Real tangible change takes a more than just ideals, it takes action and dedication. Today, we're joined by Bob Smith, a leading military historian who looks to educate on the steps taken by the continental army to secure their goals, as well as how those steps relate to our upcoming 250th anniversary.

With the 250th anniversary of The United States, it's important to remember that it's not just the thirteen original colonies that make up the history of America. We are joined today by Adam Hodge, Head of Reference at the Kansas State Historical Society. He hopes to share his love for history, and the new exhibit coming to the Historical Society titled "Kansas 1776"